Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Kit With Mic, Boom Arm, Headphones

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Record a podcast with up to four people with the TASCAM Mixcast 4, a tabletop mixer and recorder with sound effects, independent headphone outputs, and mix-minus functionality, for live or streamed guests and more. With the Mixcast 4, you'll have everything you need to record a high-quality multicast podcast straight to an SD card or straight to a stereo USB feed, for instantaneous streaming over your favorite platform.

You'll enjoy the form factor of eight faders at your fingertips, as well as the eight sound-effect pads, and the built-in 5" touchscreen for deeper control. You'll be able to record up to 14 tracks at a time straight to an SD card, or record stereo over USB straight to your DAW, or streaming platform. In addition to TASCAM's Podcast Editor Software, the Mixcast 4 ships with an included AC adapter and a USB Type-C cable.

Includes Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer Includes Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Mic Includes Boom Arm with XLR Cable Includes Headphones Includes Memory Card

Key Specs
Channels of I/O	USB: 14 Inputs / 2 Outputs
Built-In DSP	Yes
Maximum Sampling Rate	48 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	4
Input Level Adjustment	8x Fader
Number of Headphone Mixes	4x Guest
Analog Audio I/O	4x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic Input 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Line/Smartphone Input 4x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Line Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Host Connection	1x USB-C (Class-Compliant)
Power Requirements	AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
Parameters
Channels of I/O	USB: 14 Inputs / 2 Outputs
Built-In DSP	Yes
Maximum Sampling Rate	48 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	4
Built-In Microphone	No
Input Level Adjustment	8x Fader
Number of Headphone Mixes	4x Guest
Signal Processing
Pad	No
Gain/Trim Range	Mic Inputs: 66.5 dB
High-Pass Filter	No
Solo/Mute	Solo, Mute per Input Channel
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O	4x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic Input 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Line/Smartphone Input 4x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Line Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Phantom Power	48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Digital Audio I/O	No
Host Connection	1x USB-C (Class-Compliant)
Host Connection Protocol	USB 2.0
USB (Non-Host)	No
MIDI I/O	No
Expansion Slots	No
Wireless	Bluetooth
Performance
Frequency Response	Mic Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (JEITA)
Maximum Input Level	Mic Inputs: +10 dBu (Min Gain) 1/4" Line Inputs: +24 dBu 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Inputs: +8 dBV
Maximum Output Level	1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Outputs: +6 dBV 1/4" Monitor Outputs: +20 dBu
Headphone Output Power	1/4": 45 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms (0.1% THD)
Impedance	Mic Inputs: 2.1 Kilohms 1/4" Line Inputs: 11 Kilohms 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Inputs: 12 Kilohms 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line Outputs: 200 Ohms 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Inputs: 2 Kilohms 1/4" Monitor Outputs: 200 Ohms
SNR	Mic Inputs: 101 dB (A-Weighted)
THD	Mic Inputs: 0.003% (A-Weighted)
Crosstalk	≥ 95 dB
EIN	Mic Inputs: ≤ -125 dBu (150-Ohm Source, Max Gain)
Digital Audio
Sample Rates	48 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion	No
Bit Depths	24-Bit
Sync Sources	No
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Compatibility
OS Compatibility	Computer: macOS 10.15 or Later / Windows 10 or Later Mobile: Android/iOS
Required Hardware	Available USB-A Port
Power
Power Requirements	AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
AC/DC Power Adapter	12 VDC, Center-Positive (Included)
Power Consumption	12.5 W (Maximum)
Physical
Operating Conditions	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions	14.8 x 10.4 x 2.2" / 37.5 x 26.4 x 5.7 cm 14.8 x 10.5 x 2.8" / 37.5 x 26.7 x 7.1 cm (Including Controls and Protrusions)
Weight	5.7 lb / 2.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	7.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	16 x 12 x 5"

Record up to four people in person with the built-in mic pres, which accept XLR-1/4" connections for all manner of microphones. In addition, you'll find stereo line inputs with selectable 1/4" or 3.5mm connections to interface with phones and consumer devices. Pair this with a Bluetooth input for wireless connections to phones and devices, and you'll have everything you need to capture audio for all your guests.

Stereo line inputs and the Bluetooth inputs both come with mix-minus functionality, so your remote guests won't hear an echo of themselves when they're talking.

Four independently controlled headphone outputs are on hand, but that's not all. A 3.5mm TRRS headphone output mirrors headphone output 1, should you only have a headset with a 3.5mm connection on hand. The Mixcast 4 also provides a Talkback function that allows you to speak to the participants privately over their headphones, as well as guests connected via USB, smartphone, and Bluetooth.

With 8 faders and 8 sound pads (in 8 banks) under your fingers, you'll feel like a consummate professional. You'll have full sound pad control for editing and triggering sound effects, and transport functionality for one-touch recording. Adjust levels between pads and switch sound pad banks while recording for access to more sounds. There's even a normalizing function for pad sources.

Export files in WAV, MP3, and MP4 formats.

Record to an SD card to work without a computer, or route the Mixcast 4 into a Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android device for a 14-in / 2-out audio capture.

The Mixcast 4 comes with TASCAM's Podcast Editor software, for basic editing and mixing duties as well as control over the sound pads.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Has anyone tried the USB Power Cable from Rode (DC-USB1) to see if it works? The voltage is the same, and the screw-on connector looks identical.

A: We do not recommend using the Rode DC-USB1 USB Power Cable with the Tascam Mixcast 4. The RodeCaster Pro uses AC power while the Mixcast 4 requires DC power. Tascam specifically points out that only the included Tascam power adapter should be used to power the Mixcast 4. Using adapters from other manufacturers may cause damage and will definitely void your warranty.

Q: 2. I'm considering using for streaming hybrid meetings - are there lapel mics that are compatible?

A: Any Lavalier (lapell) mic with an XLR connector will work with this recorder.

Q: 3. Can I use this device to conect a camcorder or cell phone who use to record or stream a Podcast? Thanks

A: Yes, connections below: Host Connection 1 x USB Type-C (I/O) 1 x USB Type-C (Bus-Power Only) Connectivity Analog I/O 4 x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Mic Input 4 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Female Unbalanced Aux Input 1 x 2.5 mm TRRS Female Unbalanced Remote Input

Q: 4. Can I use a broadcast headset to record and monitor? Like the Sennheiser HMD 300 which uses a 4 pin XLR

A: Yes, you can use a broadcast headset such as the Sennheiser HMD 300 with the Zoom PodTrak P4 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder to record and monitor audio. However, you will need to use a different cable with the headset since the 4-pin XLR cable and connector is not compatible with the mic input and headphone output on the PodTrak P4. To enable compatibility, you can use the Sennheiser Cable-II-X3K1-Gold Straight Cable with XLR & 1/4" Connectors for HMD Headsets - 6.6' (B&H # SECBLIIX3K1G) which will allow you to connect the headset mic to a 3-pin XLR input and connect the headphones to the dedicated 1/4" TRS output.

Q: 5. How does this compare to the H4N pro ?

A: The Zoom PodTrak P4 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder has a feature set that is ideal for portable podcasting. It has 4 microphone inputs and 4 individual headphone outputs where the Zoom H4n Pro has two microphone inputs and one headphone output. The H4n Pro has onboard microphones where the Podtrak P4 does not. The Podtrak P4 also has pads for triggering sound effects as well as the ability to loop in phone calls in several ways.

Q: 6. Can I use this as an "audio-interface" via USB to record the inputs in Logic Pro and other DAW software?

A: Yes, the Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface can be used as an audio interface to facilitate input connection over USB and serve as the audio source in DAW software programs such as Logic Pro.

Q: 7. Does the Zoom PodTrak come with an SD card? If not, which SD card make and model do you recommend?

A: No, the PodTrak P4 does not include an SD card. We recommend SanDisk brand SD cards class 10 or higher.

Q: 8. I use a podcast software called Spreaker. Can I use the podtrak 4 to connect to my MAC? The biggest problems I have is echo.

A: The Zoom PodTrak P4 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder can serve as a 2-input, 2-output audio interface, allowing you to record directly to your computer, Android or iOS device.

Q: 9. Is there any way to enable and configure noisegate in Zoom P4? If yes, can you do this through built controls, or do you need an app or computer program to configure it?

A: The Zoom P4 does not have a specific noise reduction option. For a recorder with built in noise reduction features, the Zoom P8 would be a better choice.

Q: 10. SMPTE in or out?

A: The Zoom PodTrak P4 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder does not have timecode support.

Frank	11/09/2024
[8x Fader] I'm a journalist who records voice overs and many interviews, both over phones and via Zoom, in a home studio. I've used the Rodecaster Pro, Rodecaster Pro II, Focusrite Vocaster 2 and now the Tascam Mixcast 4. For my work, I prefer the Tascam device over the others. The Rodecaster Pro II would work fine one minute and need a re-set the next. It was too complex and not reliable enough for my work. The Tascam does it all for me and is rock solid reliable. It it built well and the latest software is very stable and intuitive. I like having separate Bluetooth and hard-wired mobile phone interface. All the features are naturally laid out and easier to use than the other devices. Though the included DAW is nice, I tend to use stereo files sent to the desktop of my iMac. At the $299 B&H price, this device is very cost effective and an excellent performer. 5

Lalith	18/08/2024
[24-Bit] This is one of the best podcasting mixer products. B&H provided a great bundle for a low price. 5

Michael	04/08/2024
[8x Fader] Love my Mixcast 4 bundle kit with the 512 Limelight mic. Awesome setup for podcasting. Especially like the Bluetooth input! Great kit 5

Darrell	21/07/2024
[≥ 95 dB ] Tried and true. The Mixcast 4 is a beast,...user friendly, and an absolute contender for it's competitor. The bundle package is the best option (imo) to go with, particularly if you want to have the full set up day one. 5

Dawn	06/06/2024
[4] I thoroughly shopped before choosing an interface, consulting with sound pros. They convinced me that I would not be disappointed with this purchase and they're right! 5