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

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

Record a podcast with up to four people with the Tascam Mixcast 4, a tabletop mixer and recorder with sound effects, independent headphone outputs, and mix-minus functionality, for live or streamed guests and more. With the Mixcast 4, you'll have everything you need to record a high-quality multicast podcast straight to an SD card or straight to a stereo USB feed, for instantaneous streaming over your favourite platform.

You'll enjoy the form factor of eight faders at your fingertips, as well as the eight sound-effect pads, and the built-in 5" touchscreen for deeper control. You'll be able to record up to 14 tracks at a time straight to an SD card, or record stereo over USB straight to your DAW, or streaming platform. In addition to Tascam's Podcast Editor Software, the Mixcast 4 ships with an included AC adapter and a USB Type-C cable.

Record up to four people in person with the built-in mic pres, which accept XLR-1/4" connections for all manner of microphones. In addition, you'll find stereo line inputs with selectable 1/4" or 3.5mm connections to interface with phones and consumer devices. Pair this with a Bluetooth input for wireless connections to phones and devices, and you'll have everything you need to capture audio for all your guests.

Stereo line inputs and Bluetooth inputs both come with mix-minus functionality, so your remote guests won't hear an echo of themselves when they're talking.

Four independently controlled headphone outputs are on hand, but that's not all. A 3.5mm TRRS headphone output mirrors headphone output 1, should you only have a headset with a 3.5mm connection on hand.

With 8 faders and 8 sound pads (in 8 banks) under your fingers, you'll feel like a consummate professional. You'll have full sound pad control for editing and triggering sound effects, and transport functionality for one-touch recording.

Export files in WAV, MP3, and MP4 formats.

Record to an SD card to work without a computer, or route the Mixcast 4 into a Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android device for a 14-in / 2-out audio capture.

The Mixcast 4 comes with TASCAM's Podcast Editor software, for basic editing and mixing duties as well as control over the sound pads.

Tascam Mixcast 4 Specs

Form Factor Tabletop

Number of Tracks 14

Display 5" Color Touchscreen

Channels of I/O USB: 14 Inputs / 2 Outputs

Max Sample Rate/Resolution 48 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Mic Preamps 4

Built-In Microphone None

Input Level Adjustment 4 x via Touchscreen

Meters 14 x Multi-Segment LED

Number of Headphone Mixes 1 x Master 3 x Guest

Sample Pads 8 x Assignable

Signal Processing

Pad None

Gain/Trim Range Mic Inputs: 66.5 dB

High-Pass Filter None

Dynamic Processing Input Channels: Compressor

Solo/Mute Solo, Mute per Input Channel

Built-In Effects Reverb

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Line/Smartphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Headphone Output 4 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Line Output

Phantom Power 48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs)

Digital Audio I/O None

Host Connection / USB 1 x USB Type-C (Class-Compliant USB 2.0)

USB (Non-Host) None

Sync I/O None

Network I/O None

MIDI I/O None

Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth (Audio Streaming)

Performance

Frequency Response Mic Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (JEITA)

Max Input Level Mic Inputs: +10 dBu (Min Gain) 1/4" Line Inputs: +24 dBu 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Inputs: +8 dBV

Max Output Level 1/4" Monitor Outputs: +20 dBu 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Outputs: +6 dBV

Headphone Output Power 1/4": 45 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms (0.1% THD) Impedance Mic Inputs: 2.1 Kilohms 1/4" Line Inputs: 11 Kilohms 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Inputs: 12 Kilohms 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Inputs: 2 Kilohms 1/4" Monitor Outputs: 200 Ohms 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Outputs: 200 Ohms

SNR Mic Inputs: 101 dB (A-Weighted)

THD Mic Inputs: 0.003% (A-Weighted)

Crosstalk ≥ 95 dB

EIN Mic Inputs: ≤ -125 dBu (150-Ohm Source, Max Gain)

Digital Audio

Sample Rates 48 kHz

Bit Depths 24-Bit

Audio Storage & Playback

Supported Media SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card

Memory Card Slot 1 x SDXC

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

Compatibility

OS Compatibility Android 10 or Later iOS 13 or Later iPadOS 13 or Later macOS 10.15 / 11 / 12 Windows 10 / 11

Included Software None

Compatible Software (Not Included) Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software

Required Hardware Available USB Port

Internet Connection Required for Registration

Power

Power Requirements AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)

AC/DC Power Adapter 12 VDC, Center-Positive (Included)

Power Consumption 12.5 W (Maximum)

Physical

Anti-Theft Features Kensington Security Slot

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Dimensions 14.8 x 10.4 x 2.2" / 37.5 x 26.4 x 5.7 cm 14.8 x 10.5 x 2.8" / 37.5 x 26.7 x 7.1 cm (Including Controls and Protrusions)

Weight 5.7 lb / 2.6 kg