Tascam MIXCAST 4 Podcast Station with Built-In Recorder and USB Audio Interface
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.
Key Features
- 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
Technical 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 OHM
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 OHM
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 OHM
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 OHM
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 OHM 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 OHM
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 OHM
LINE OUT jack
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: +6 dBv
Nominal output level: -14 dBv
Output impedance: 200 OHM
Control input/output
USB port
Connector: USB Type-C
Formats: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED, USB AUDIO CLASS 2.0, USB MASS STORAGE CLASS
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 – 40C
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)
Include items
AC adapter (PS-P1220E NUT), USB Type-C to Type-C cable, Owner’s manual (inc. warranty)
* 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 OHM 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.
Included Items
Power adapter PS-P1220E NUT
Owner’s manual (warranty included)
