Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Recording Console

Mixcast 4 makes professional content creation easy. For podcast creation, live streaming, event production or voice over, Mixcast 4 can mix and record mic input with internal background music, effect sounds and jingles via the trigger pads, and external audio input from your phone, PC or Bluetooth device. Together with the Tascam Podcast Editor software you get a complete package including waveform editing and multi-track recording for all work steps from pre-production to completion.

Stress-free touch panel control

Equipped with four mic inputs and four individual headphones outputs, the Mixcast 4 is always ready for podcast production without complicated settings. It provides all audio-related operation and workflow needed for live-streaming, events, podcasts, and other applications. The auto-mixing function, for example, can automatically adjust optimal levels and set mic priority for a perfect mix. And thanks to the 5-inch colour touch screen, you can intuitively access the well-structured menu and make the desired settings with just a few simple steps.

A complete workstation with all the functions you need

From audio recording to the mixing of recorded audio, the Mixcast 4 offers a complete production environment with multiple convenient functions such as 14-track recording direct to the unit’s SD card, Bluetooth audio input, an Aux input connector to easily mix and record phone conversations (with mix-minus) or other sound sources, and USB connectivity that allows the unit to add sounds from a computer.
You can even use Mixcast 4 as a 14-in/2-out USB audio interface with your favourite DAW software.

Enhance content with real-time sound effects

The Mixcast 4 comes with eight banks of fully customisable, illuminated sound pads which can be triggered during a podcast production or live broadcast. In addition to preset sound effects, users can flexibly assign new sounds, music or even mic sounds that have been pre-recorded on the unit. The Mixcast 4 sound pads also allow for easy and on-time voice effects such as pitch transformation, reverb and more to make live streams and recordings even more interesting and fun.

Tascam Podcast Editor available for post-editing and control

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 Podcast Editor also offers intuitive graphics that will help users record audio easily using the Mixcast 4. Tascam Podcast Editor is designed specifically for the Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Recording Console and is available for both computers and mobile devices.

Features at a glance

Hardware

• Four mic inputs over balanced XLR/TRS combo jacks
• Four headphones outputs with independent volume controls
• Headset input/output via 3.5-mm TRRS mini-jack (mirrors the output of headphones output 1)
• Stereo line input, selectable between dual balanced TRS jacks and a 3.5-mm TRRS jack
• Balanced monitor outputs via dual TRS jacks
• Stereo line output via 3.5-mm stereo mini-jack
• Eight Sound Pad buttons
  • Use these to instantly play effect sounds, jingles, background music or other audio material
  • Eight sound banks available for up to 64 sounds in total
  • Quickly switch between the eight sound banks via the touchscreen
  • One bank of sounds included (can be set with Podcast Editor)
• Eight large channel faders to mix the levels of:
  four mic signals
  one stereo signal via USB
  one stereo signal from a mobile device
  one stereo signal via Bluetooth
  the Sound Pad sounds
  Mute and Solo buttons on each channel (sound pad channel: Solo only)
  Talkback button for announcements to the podcast participants
  Mark button to set marks for specific events or phases of the podcast during recording
  Powered by low-noise DC 12 V (AC adapter with screw lock included as standard)

Software settings and processing

• Mic channels:
  • Selection between Condenser (with 48 V phantom power) and Dynamic
  • Easy sound settings (Deep, Mid, Bright) or manual setting (two-band semi-parametric EQ), switchable on/off
  • Easy compressor settings (Soft, Hard) or manual setting with five parameters, switchable on/off
  • De-esser (three parameters) and noise supressor (five parameters)
  • Reverb (one mic channel only) with easy settings (Small, Medium, Large) or manual setting (five room types, three parameters), switchable on/off

• USB, smartphone, Bluetooth stereo channels:
  • De-esser (three parameters) and noise supressor (five parameters)
  • Easy audio enhancement settings (Talk, Music, Off)
• Feature to play back, check, rename or delete recorded audio files
• Sound pads:
  • Select from six different methods of how sound pad sounds are played
  • Record sound pad sounds
• Audio settings:
  • USB Mix-Minus on/off
  • Feedback prevention on/off
  • Line level output on/off
  • Solo mode pre/after fader
• Display brightness, Auto power-off
• Adjustable time delay for the USB output signal to compensate for any time delay between the unit’s audio and video signals played from a computer (0–2000 ms)
• SD cards can be erased (quick or full erase) and used as a mass-storage device via USB
• Bundled with dedicated TASCAM Podcast Editor application to cover the entire system workflow
  • Load audio files into Mixcast 4 to use them for the Sound Pads
  • Load recorded Podcasts from Mixcast 4 for editing and archiving
  • Record multiple audio tracks with your computer or mobile device

Supported Operating Systems