Tascam Model 12 Digital Recording Mixer

Tascam Model 12 Digital Recording Mixer

Tascam Model 12 Digital Recording Mixer — 12-track production workstation and DAW control surface for music producers, content creators, live performers, and podcasters. At its core, Model 12 is a high-quality compact mixer, complete with premium Ultra HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone preamps, compressor and 3-band EQ on each channel, 3-band mastering EQ, and console-like routing capabilities. Beyond your DAW, Model 12 is also a standalone recorder that’s ready to capture studio-quality multitrack audio directly to SD card. Connect to your computer and Model 12 becomes a powerful audio interface with comprehensive DAW control capabilities, giving you a tactile, hands-on mixing experience while you leave your mouse aside. Live performers will appreciate Model 12’s built-in effects and routing flexibility, while podcasters will find crucial functions like mix-minus and a dedicated smartphone input. Whether you use it as a USB audio interface, DAW controller, standalone recorder, or as a standard mixing board, the TASCAM Model 12 is equipped to support your creative process.

Key Features

• Loaded with inputs to accommodate practically any workflow, including 8 XLR mic inputs with phantom power, 8 Hi-Z instrument inputs, a total of 10 line inputs, Bluetooth 5.0, and 3.5mm TRRS smartphone input
• Record up to 12 tracks simultaneously to SD card, with up to 10-track playback
• Ready to serve as a 12-in/10-out audio interface for your DAW software (USB Type-C connector)
• Ultra HDDA mic preamp technology captures rich, detailed audio with an ultra-low noise floor
• Offers simple hands-on DAW control via HUI/MCU protocol emulation
• Built-in effects section allows you to add studio-quality reverb, delay, chorus, and other effects
• 5-pin MIDI In/Out ports to synchronize with external MIDI-equipped devices like drum machines, sequencers, and effects modules

Other Features

• Dual headphone outputs support two discrete mixes
• 1-knob compressor and 3-band EQ on all input channels
• Flexible routing capability with MAIN L-R and SUB L-R mix buses and dual Aux sends
• Easily sync to video with adjustable output delay (0-2,000ms)
• Selectable pre/post-fader modes and solo-in-place
• Dual footswitch (TRS connector) support for hands-free control over transport, effects, and other functions
• Convenient built-in metronome, with dedicated click output and Tap Tempo support
• Optional carrying bag is available for ease of transport