Tascam Model 12 Mixer / Interface /  Recorder / Controller

The TASCAM Model 12 is a compact all-in-one production console combining a 10-input mixer, 12-track SD-card recorder, 12-in/10-out USB audio interface, MIDI interface and hands-on DAW controller. It is designed for music production, rehearsals, live performances, podcasting and multimedia recording.

Key attributes

• Mixer Type: Digital mixer with an analogue-style control surface
• Input Channels: 10
• Channel Configuration: Six mono channels and two stereo channel pairs
• Microphone Inputs: Eight XLR microphone inputs
• Microphone Preamps: TASCAM Ultra-HDDA preamps
• Instrument Inputs: High-impedance instrument input support
• Faders: 60 mm non-motorised faders
• Phantom Power: +48V
• Channel Inserts: Channels 1 and 2
• Main Outputs: Balanced XLR
• Auxiliary Outputs: Two balanced 6.35 mm outputs
• Sub Outputs: Stereo balanced 6.35 mm outputs

Effects and processing

• Built-in Effects: Yes
• Effects Types: 16
• Effects Routing: Available to input channels, aux buses, sub bus and main stereo bus
• Channel Processing: Compressor and three-band EQ
• Effects Footswitch Control: Supported with an optional TASCAM footswitch

Digital recording

• Recorder Type: Built-in SD-card multitrack recorder
• Maximum Recording Tracks: 12
• Simultaneous Recording: Ten input channels plus the stereo master mix
• Simultaneous Playback: Up to 10 tracks
• Recording Media: SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 512 GB
• Recording Format: WAV/BWF
• Recording Quality: 16-bit or 24-bit at 44.1/48 kHz
• Standalone Recording: Yes—no computer is required

Interface and controller functions

• Digital Interface: 12-input/10-output USB 2.0 audio interface
• USB Connection: USB-C
• DAW Controller: Yes
• Supported Control Protocols: Mackie Control and HUI, depending on the DAW
• DAW Controls: Faders, pan controls, mute, solo, record-arm, transport and navigation controls
• MIDI Connectivity: Standard five-pin MIDI input and output
• Podcasting Features: Mix-minus function, smartphone input and dual headphone outputs

Connectivity and physical specifications

• Bluetooth Connectivity: Yes—Bluetooth 5.0 stereo audio input
• Bluetooth Codecs: SBC and AAC
• Touchscreen Interface: No; it uses a built-in LCD screen and physical controls
• Motorised Faders: No
• Network Capability: No Ethernet, Dante, AVB or built-in Wi-Fi networking
• Remote Mixing: No full wireless remote-mixing function
• Power Consumption: 16W