Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface

The Mixcast 4 makes professional content creation easy. For Podcast creation, live streaming, event production, or voice over, Mixcast 4 will mix and record mic inputs, internal sounds and music via the trigger pads, and external audio input from your phone or PC. Together with the TASCAM Podcast Editor software, a complete solution – including both waveform editing and sound pad control – is provided from pre-production to completion.
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The Mixcast 4 is a one-stop workstation that allows for the recording and mixing of sound sources without complicated settings. It provides all audio-related operation and workflow needed for live-streaming, events, podcasts, and other applications. The bundled TASCAM Podcast Editor software will expand the ability to assign content and sound effects to the internal touchpads, and will allow for smooth and easy remote track arming, effects assignment, audio editing and more without the need for expertise and complexity.

FEATURES:
Stress-free touch panel control:
Equipped with 4 mic inputs and 4 individual headphone outputs, the Mixcast 4 is always ready for production thanks to the installed auto-mixing function that will automatically adjust optimal levels and set mic priority with no troublesome configuration for a perfect mix. The Mixcast 4 also showcases a 5-inch color touch screen that provides quick and intuitive access to desired menu control settings.

One-stop workstation with a variety of functions:
From audio recording to the mixing of recorded audio, the Mixcast 4 offers a one-stop solution with multiple convenient functions such as 14-track multi-track recording direct to the unit’s SD card, Bluetooth®, an AUX IN (3.5mm) connection to easily mix and record phone conversations/sound sources, and PC connectivity that allows the unit to import sounds from a computer.

Enhance content with real-time sound effects:
The Mixcast 4 comes with fully customizable sound pads. In addition to preset sound effects, users can flexibly assign new sounds or even pre-recorded mic sounds that have been recorded on the unit. The Mixcast 4 sound pads also allow for easy and on-time voice effects such as voice transformation, reverb, and more to make live-streams and recordings even more interesting and fun.

Bundled with TASCAM Podcast Editor dedicated software:
The TASCAM Podcast Editor offers simple and practical editing of audio content, track arming, as well as easy configuration and assignment of sound effects and background music to the sound pads. There’s no need for expert knowledge on DAW software as the TASCAM Podcast Editor also offers intuitive graphics that will help users record audio easily using the Mixcast 4. TASCAM Podcast Editor is designed specifically for Mixcast 4, and seamlessly integrates together for a total production environment.

Features at a glance:
– Podcast production of up to 4 people: 4 mic inputs with auto-mix, 4 headphone outputs
– Invite guests and friends: Mix-Minus to connect call-ins with echo-free audio via Bluetooth, USB input or 4-pole TRRS audio cable
– Sound pads for instant sound triggering and effects
– Easy and intuitive control using the 5-inch touch panel
– Fully compatible with the dedicated TASCAM Podcast Editor software to cover the entire production workflow
– Direct internal multi-track recording to SD card (up to 14 tracks)
– 14in/2out USB audio interface
– Nine language options including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean

SPECIFICATIONS:
Recorder specifications:
– Recording media: SD cards (64 MB to 2 GB), SDHC cards (4 GB to 32 GB), SDXC cards (48 GB to 512 GB)
– Recording/playback formats: WAV(BWF) – 48 kHz, 24 bit, 2 ch Stereo/14 ch Poly
– Max. recordable tracks: 14 tracks (12 track + 2 mix)

Analog audio input ratings:

MIC INPUT jacks (1-4): Connectors – XLR/TRS combo jacks

XLR: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TRS: 6.3mm (1/4″) standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Maximum input level: +10 dBu (when LEVEL at min.)
Nominal input level: -10 dBu (when LEVEL at min.)
Minimum input level: -76.5 dBu (when LEVEL at max.)
Gain range: 66.5 Db
Input impedance: 2.1 k?
PHONES (TRRS) 1 jack (CTIA standard)
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8″) 4-pole mini jack
Maximum input level: +4 dBV (when LEVEL at min.)
Nominal input level: -16 dBV (when LEVEL at min.)
Minimum input level: -82.5 dBV (when LEVEL at max.)
Gain range: 66.5 dB
Input impedance: 2 k?

LINE IN (TRRS) jack (CTIA standard)
– Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8″) 4-pole mini jack
– Maximum input level: +8 dBV
– Nominal input level: -12 dBV
– Input impedance: 12 k?

LINE IN L/R (balanced) jacks
– Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4″) standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
– Maximum input level: +24 dBu
– Nominal input level: +4 dBu
– Input impedance: 11 k?

Analog audio output ratings:

PHONES jacks (1-4)
– Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4″) standard stereo jacks
– Maximum output: 45 mW + 45 mW (0.1% THD+N or less, into 32? load)

PHONES (TRRS) 1 jack (CTIA standard)
– Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8″) 4-pole mini jack

PHONES (TRRS) 1 output splits from PHONES 1 output

LINE OUT (TRRS) jack (CTIA standard)
– Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8″) 4-pole mini jack
– Maximum output level: -25 dBu
– Nominal output level: -45 dBu
– Output impedance: 100 ?

MONITOR OUT L/R (balanced) jacks
– Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4″) standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
– Maximum output level: +20 dBu
– Nominal output level: +0 dBu
– Output impedance: 200 ?

LINE OUT jack
– Connector: 3.5mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack
– Maximum output level: +6 dBv
– Nominal output level: -14 dBv
– Output impedance: 200 ?

USB specification
– Connector: USB Type-C
– Format USB2.0 High-Speed, Mass-storage class/USB Audio Class 2.0(USB class-compliant)

USB Audio
– Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
– Bit Depth: 24 bit
– Number of inputs: 14 channels *Output from this unit
– Number of outputs: 2 channels *Input to this unit

Bluetooth®
– Output class: 2 (about 10m* unobstructed transmission distance)
– Supported profile: A2DP
– Supported A2DP codecs: SBC, AAC
– Supported A2DP content protection: SCMS-T

The transmission distance is an estimate. The transmission distance may vary depending on the surrounding environment and radio wave conditions.

Recording times (in hours: minutes) Recording format: 24-bit / 48kHz WAV
14 ch: 0:35 (4 GB) / 1:10 (8 GB)
2 ch: 4:07 (4 GB) / 8:15 (8 GB)

The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times. They are total recordable times for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.

Supported Media Capacity
SD: 64 MB Minimum to 2 GB Maximum
SDHC: 4 GB Minimum to 32 GB Maximum
SDXC: 48 GB Minimum to 512 GB Maximum

Power: Dedicated AC adapter (PS-P1220E NUT), DC 12 V

What’s in the box
1 x Tascam Mixcast4
1 x Power adapter PS-P1220E NUT
1 x Owner’s manual (warranty included)