Mixcast 4

Description

Audio creation made easy
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 Mixcast 4 and is available for both computers and mobile devices.

Features:

• Production of podcasts with up to four people: 4 mic inputs with auto-mix, 4 headphones outputs
• Invite guests and friends: Mix-Minus to include 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 a 5-inch touchscreen
• Fully compatible with the dedicated Tascam Podcast Editor software to cover the entire production workflow
• Records up to 14 tracks directly to an SD card (12 channels + stereo mix)
• Built-in USB audio interface with 14 inputs and two outputs
• Nine language options including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean

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

New features since firmware v1.20

• A new Common Mode enables a mic input effect to be shared by multiple mic channels
• Effects can now be turned on/off for individual mics on the home screen
• The ducking effect can now also be used with pad playback sounds
• The input level for the USB, smartphone and Bluetooth inputs can now be adjusted
• Modified operation of the feedback prevention function
• Switchable decibel scale for the level meters
• Tapping on a channel on the main page calls up the corresponding settings page

New features since firmware version 1.30

• Improvements for sound pads
  • Sound pad banks can now be changed and used during recording
  • The playback volume can now be adjusted for each sound pad separately
  • Sounds assigned to sound pads can now be normalised
  • The volume of the Bleep sound can now be adjusted
• The talkback sound can now also be sent to USB, smartphone and Bluetooth connections

Supported Operating Systems:

Windows

• Windows 10 (version 22H2)
• Windows 11 (version 22H2)
• Windows 11 (version 22H1)
• Windows 10 (November 2021, version 21H2)
• Windows 10 (May 2021, version 21H1)

Mac

• macOS Ventura (13.0)
• macOS Monterey (12.0)
• macOS Big Sur (11.0)
• macOS Catalina (10.15)

iOS

• iOS 15 / iPadOS 15
• iOS 14 / iPadOS 14
• iOS 13 / iPadOS 13

Spec:

* The transmission distance is an estimate. The transmission distance may vary depending on the surrounding environment and radio wave conditions.

Audio Performance