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 favorite 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.
Comprehensive Recording for Podcasting
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.
Mix-Minus Functionality
Stereo line inputs and the Bluetooth inputs both come with mix-minus functionality, so your remote guests won t hear an echo of themselves when they re talking.
Headphones Galore
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. The Mixcast 4 also provides a Talkback function that allows you to speak to the participants privately over their headphones, as well as guests connected via USB, smartphone, and Bluetooth.
Pads and Faders
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. Adjust levels between pads and switch sound pad banks while recording for access to more sounds. There s even a normalizing function for pad sources.
Export Files in Multiple Formats
Export files in WAV, MP3, and MP4 formats.
Record How You Like, When You Like
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.
Included Software
The Mixcast 4 comes with TASCAM s Podcast Editor software, for basic editing and mixing duties as well as control over the sound pads.
EAN: 043774034918
TASCAM Mixcast 4 Specs
Form Factor | Desktop |
Display | 5" Color Touchscreen |
Channels of I/O | USB: 14 Inputs / 2 Outputs |
Built-In DSP | Yes |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 48 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Microphone Preamps | 4 Preamps |
Built-In Microphone | None |
Input Level Adjustment | 4 x via Touchscreen |
Expansion Slots | None |
Signal Processing
Pad | None |
Gain/Trim Range | Mic Inputs: 66.5 dB |
High-Pass Filter | None |
Solo/Mute | Solo, Mute per Input Channel |
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O | 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS 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-C (Class-Compliant) |
Host Connection Protocol | USB 2.0 |
USB (Non-Host) | None |
Sync I/O | None |
Network I/O | None |
MIDI I/O | None |
Wireless | Bluetooth |
Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth (Audio Streaming) |
Performance
Frequency Response | Mic Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (JEITA) |
Maximum Input Level | Mic Inputs: +10 dBu (Min Gain) 1/4" Line Inputs: +24 dBu 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Inputs: +8 dBV |
Maximum 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 |
Sample Rate Conversion | None |
Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
Sync Sources | None |
Audio Storage & Playback
Memory Card Slot | 1 x SDXC |
Compatibility
OS Compatibility | Android 10 or Later iOS 13 or Later iPadOS 13 or Later macOS 10.15 macOS 11 macOS 12 Windows 10 macOS 11 *As of June, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Included Software | None |
Compatible Software (Not Included) | Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software |
Mobile App Compatible | No *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Required Hardware | Available USB-A 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 |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 7.8 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 16 x 12 x 5" |
In the Box
- TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface
- AC Adapter
- TASCAM Podcast Editor Software
- USB Type-C Cable
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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