Tascam Mixcast 4 – Podcast Station

Podcast audio creation made easy

Mixcast 4Z998 Ultra HDDA

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.

Improve your production workflow and inspiration
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
Mixcast 4
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.

Mixcast 4
One-stop workstation with a variety of functions
Mixcast 4
Mixcast 4
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
Mixcast 4
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
Mixcast 4
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
Spec description
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
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.
Power Dedicated AC adapter (PS-P1220E NUT), DC 12 V
Power consumption 12.5 W (maximum)
Weight 2.55 kg
Operating temperature range 0 – 40°C
Dimensions 374.8(W) × 56.5(H) × 263.6(D) mm (excluding protrusions)
374.8(W) × 71.2(H) × 266.7(D) mm (including protrusions)
* The transmission distance is an estimate. The transmission distance may vary depending on the surrounding environment and radio wave conditions.

Audio Performance
Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise) -125 dBu or less (150? termination, LEVEL at max.)
Frequency response Mic input jacks (1-4)
20 Hz – 20 kHz: +0.3 dB / -0.3 dB (JEITA)
S/N ratio 101 dB( Mic input jacks (1-4), channel faders at 0, 20kHz SPCL LPF +A-Weight)
Distortion 0.003%
( Mic input jacks (1-4), 1kHz sine wave, channel faders at 0, 20kHz SPCL LPF)
Crosstalk 95 dB or more
Note: Measurement conditions conform to JEITA CP-2905B.

Supported OS’
Windows
Windows 11 New , Windows 10 (November 2021 Update) New , Windows 10 (May 2021 Update)
Mac
macOS Monterey New , macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina
iOS
iOS 15 , iPadOS 15 , iPadOS 14 , iOS 14 , iPadOS 13 , iOS 13

What’s in the box
1 x Tascam Mixcast 4 – Podcast Station with built-in Recorder / USB Audio Interface
1 x AC adapter (PS-P1220E NUT)
1 x USB Type-C to Type-C cable