# Intuitive Interface Audio Recorders The Tascam Portacapture X8 Has a 3.5-Inch Touchscreen By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tascam-portacapture-x8 References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/tascam-portacapture-x8-multi-track-handheld-audio-recorder-35-inch-touchscreen/) & [tascam.jp](https://tascam.jp/us/product/portacapture_x8/top)  The Tascam Portacapture X8 audio recorder is an advanced accessory that will provide users with the ability to capture recordings in a simple, intuitive manner thanks to an impressive, smartphone-like interface. The unit is equipped with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display that will enable users to tap, swipe and gesture for managing how audio is recorded. This is made even better with less traditional knobs, buttons and sliders than what are found on other devices on the market to further streamline the user experience. The Tascam Portacapture X8 audio recorder is equipped with a number of [external audio sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saramonic-air) for a total of [six input tracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-gomixer-studio) with the additional option to add in two mix tracks for full eight-track recordings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Intuitive Interface Audio Recorders:** Providing advanced audio recording features with a smartphone-like interface to simplify user experience. - **Touchscreen Audio Recorders:** Revolutionizing the audio recorder market with touchscreen displays instead of traditional knobs, buttons and sliders. - **Multitrack Audio Recording:** Featuring external audio sources and the option to add in two mix tracks for full eight-track recordings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Technology:** Offering new opportunities for companies specializing in advanced audio recording technology. - **Consumer Electronics:** Providing avenues for electronics companies to improve user experience with an intuitive interface for audio recording devices. - **Music Production:** Revolutionizing music production with advanced audio recording capabilities and simplified user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-tp7.md) - [Portable Multi-Track Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitrack-recorder.md) - [Computational Audio Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-recorder-concept.md) - [Wooden Multitrack Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-moons.md) - [All-in-One Mobile Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisong-airstudio-s1.md) - [Audio Capture Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiorecorderapp.md) - [AI-Powered Voice Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-recorder.md) - [Capture Card Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamer-x.md) - [Affordable Audio Engineer Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-gomixer-studio.md)