TASCAM AK-BT1 Bluetooth Adapter for Wireless Remote Control

The TASCAM AK-BT1 is a compact Bluetooth adapter designed to add wireless remote-control and timecode-synchronisation capabilities to compatible TASCAM audio recorders.

Once connected to a supported recorder, the AK-BT1 allows selected recording, transport, input-level, mixer and configuration functions to be controlled from a compatible smartphone or tablet using the appropriate TASCAM control application.

The adapter also supports wireless timecode synchronisation with compatible Atomos UltraSync BLUE equipment, making it useful for professional filmmaking, interviews, location recording and multi-device production workflows.

Key Features

• Adds Bluetooth connectivity to compatible TASCAM recorders
• Wireless remote control from a smartphone or tablet
• Supports compatible iOS, iPadOS and Android devices
• Remote transport and recorder control
• Remote input-level and parameter adjustment
• Wireless timecode synchronisation
• Compatible with Atomos UltraSync BLUE
• Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy technology
• Approximate operating range of 10 metres
• Compact plug-in design
• No separate battery required
• Extremely lightweight at only 1.5 g
• Designed specifically for supported TASCAM products

Compatible TASCAM Recorders

The AK-BT1 currently supports:

• TASCAM Portacapture X6
• TASCAM Portacapture X8
• TASCAM DR-10L Pro

Compatible Applications

Portacapture Control

Used with:

• Portacapture X6
• Portacapture X8

Depending on the connected recorder, Portacapture Control can provide wireless access to:

• Recording start and stop
• Playback and transport controls
• Input-level adjustment
• Mixer settings
• Recording parameters
• Recorder status information
• Input waveform and level monitoring

TASCAM Recorder Connect

Used with:

• DR-10L Pro

The application enables compatible mobile devices to remotely operate and monitor supported recorder functions. Multiple DR-10L Pro recorders can also be managed within compatible production workflows.

Wireless Timecode Synchronisation

The AK-BT1 supports wireless timecode synchronisation between compatible TASCAM recorders and supported Atomos UltraSync BLUE devices.

This allows recorded audio files to share timecode information with compatible cameras and production equipment, simplifying audio and video alignment during editing.

Bluetooth Specifications

Bluetooth version:

• Bluetooth 5.0

Bluetooth type:

• Bluetooth Low Energy

Operating frequency:

• 2.4 GHz band

Approximate transmission distance:

• 10 metres