Professional Audio Creation Made Easy - The Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Station

Mixcast 4 makes professional audio 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.

• Easy and intuitive control using the 5-inch touch panel
• Versatile mixer for podcast productions of up to 4 people
• Direct multi-track recording to SD card (up to 14 tracks)
• Bluetooth connection allows mixing and recording phone calls wirelessly with mix minus
• 14-in/2-out USB audio interface mode
• Bundled with a dedicated TASCAM Podcast Editor to cover the entire system workflow
• 4 Mic Inputs - TRS/XLR combo jacks
• 4 headphone inputs with independent volume control
• Stereo Line IN (selectable between TRS and 3.5 mm TRRS)
• 8 sound pads x 8 banks
• Main Monitor OUT (TRS) and Stereo Line OUT (3.5 mm)
• 3.5mm TRRS headphone out (Mirror output of headphone 1)
• Noise-free DC powered IN with screw lock
• Includes AC adapter (PS-1220E NUT) x1, USB Type-C to Type-C cable x1, and Owner’s manual, inc. warranty x1

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.

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 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

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: 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
• Maximum Input Level: +10 dBu (level min)
• Nominal Input Level: -10 dBu (level min)
• Minimum Input Level: -76.5 dBu (level max)
• Gain Range: 66.5 dB
• Input Impedance: 2.1 kΩ
• PHONES (TRRS) 1 Jack (CTIA standard)
• Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) 4-pole mini jack
• Maximum Input Level: +4 dBV (level min)
• Nominal Input Level: -16 dBV (level min)
• Minimum Input Level: -82.5 dBV (level max)
• Gain Range: 66.5 dB
• Input Impedance: 2 kΩ
• LINE IN (TRRS) Jack (CTIA standard)
• Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) 4-pole mini jack
• Maximum Input Level: +8 dBV
• Nominal Input Level: −12 dBV
• Input Impedance: 12 kΩ
• LINE IN L/R (balanced) Jacks
• Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
• Maximum Input Level: +24 dBu
• Nominal Input Level: +4 dBu
• Input Impedance: 11 kΩ

Analog Audio Output Ratings

• PHONES Jacks (1-4)
• Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) standard stereo jacks
• Maximum Output: 45 mW + 45 mW (0.1% THD+N or less, into 32Ω load)
• PHONES (TRRS) 1 Jack (CTIA standard)
• Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) 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-inch) 4-pole mini jack
• Maximum Output Level: −25 dBu
• Nominal Output Level: −45 dBu
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω
• MONITOR OUT L/R (balanced) Jacks
• Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
• Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu
• Nominal Output Level: +0 dBu
• Output Impedance: 200 Ω
• LINE OUT Jack
• Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo mini jack
• Maximum Output Level: +6 dBV
• Nominal Output Level: −14 dBV
• Output Impedance: 200 Ω

Control Input/Output

• USB Port
• Connector: USB Type-C
• Formats: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED, USB AUDIO CLASS 2.0, USB MASS STORAGE CLASS

Audio Performance

• Mic Amp EIN (Equivalent Input Noise): −125 dBu or less (150Ω 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

Recording

• Recording Media: SD cards, SDHC cards, SDXC cards
• Recording/Playback Format: 24-bit/48kHz WAV, 2 ch Stereo/14 ch poly
• Max. Recordable Tracks: 14 tracks (12 track + 2-mix)

Computer System Requirements

• Windows
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 64-Bit
• Computer Hardware Requirements: Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher)
• Mac
• Supported Operating Systems: macOS Big Sur (11), macOS Catalina (10.15)
• Computer Hardware Requirements: Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher)
• iOS/iPadOS Devices
• iOS 14/iPadOS 14
• iOS 13/iPadOS 13
• Android Devices
• Android 10
• Android 11

Other

• Power Adapter: Dedicated AC adapter (PS-P1220E NUT), DC 12 V
• Power Consumption: 12.5 W (maximum)
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 - 40ºC
• Dimensions: 14.75 x 2.8  x 10.5-inch / 375 x 71 x 267 mm (including protrusions)
• Weight: 5.62 lbs / 2.55 kg

Manufacturer: Tascam
Model: MIXCAST 4
SKU: I673130-N-4-WHXX
UPC: 043774034918

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