Description
The TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Studio Mixer Station makes professional content creation easy. For Podcast creation, live streaming, event production, or voice over, Mixcast 4 will mix and record mic inputs, internal sounds and music via the trigger pads, and external audio input from your phone or PC. Together with the TASCAM Podcast Editor software, a complete solution – including both waveform editing and sound pad control – is provided from pre-production to completion.
From the brand
From the manufacturer
Stress-free Touch Panel Control
One-stop Workstation With a Variety of Functions
Enhance content with real-time sound effects
Bundled with TASCAM Podcast Editor dedicated software
mattcero –
I love this thing especially with two TRRS/cell phone ports/functionality built in, buuuuuuuuttUpdate from 4 to 5 stars: The front Phones 1(TRRS) port always worked. It was my Y splitter that was bad. This thing ROCKS!2nd Update from 5 to 4 stars: I don’t know if it’s the latest f/w update but playing audio from your computer through this sound bad and clips. I thought it was the recording into the camera but when I play something from my computer and route it through this via USB it sounds bad and very much clipped. If I play the same content over my computer speakers or speakers on my Dell monitor it sounds fine. Not only that, I paid nearly $600 after tax this past March and now it’s selling new for $399!!!3rd update here and back to 5 stars. If you want good playback from your computer via USB to the Mixcast 4, disable processing on the USB channel. It’s ok to select none, voice or music from the voice settings but disable all other processing. I opened a support ticket and got a response from Teac within 24 hours asking me to call them while in front of the unit but I solved this and the call wasn’t necessary so I’ll give them 5 stars on customer support. Thank you Tascam/Teac.I got this to replace my Yamaha MG10XU + iRig 2 and it works swimmingly well! This thing oozes with quality and you can tell it’s been well engineered and well thought out. The recent f/w update considered everyone’s comments so thanks Tascam! I will update if and when I can get the front TRRS jack to work. I have two head sets and a Y cable that takes the mic plug and phones plug and brings them into one TRRS male plug. But I can’t seem to get the port to pass any sound even after reading everything there is to read about it and reading the forums. It was over $600 delivered but you do get a real manual as well as a Tascam TM-70 microphone, 2 Tascam headsets and a 16 gig SD card. Tascam is smart in giving product away that probably won’t sell, as an incentive to buy the Mixcast 4 and get them saturated and embraced in the world of podcasting and streaming. Now, back to getting this front TRRS port to work.
Damon B. –
Great for Podcasts!Has done what I needed it to do and given me more control over my recordings!
zoolane –
Good low noise board with plenty of gain for dynamic micsWith the new software update that allows multiple simultaneous effects on different channels, this board comes alive. It’s no studio mixing board with multi channel sub outputs, but it does a very good job with multi talent studio interviews and podcasts. I also use this for screening and interviewing patients. It has Bluetooth for connecting callers, and if you do use this for recording lectures and podcasts, it has a “dodge” feature that automatically reduces the volume on all other talent and channels as you speak, to prevent others from talking over you.This is an extremely quiet board that allows you to use a Shure RE20 dynamic mic without a preamp or internal hiss when you crank up the gain. It has a multitude of user recordable tracks that you can play while you answer your cellphone or get a snack or take a short break. You can also load up sound effects or music for theme intros or whatever. You can also use this with software on your computer and record or edit all channels simultaneously. It has individually controlled headphone outputs. You get a lot for your money, and I prefer this box over a Rode.
PhotoGuy72 –
Powerful and simple describes this machineI am a researcher by nature and looked at various models before purchasing going deep down the rabbit hole. Initially I thought it was a pretty tight race between the Mixcast and it’s competition, but a few features seemed to really launch it ahead as the front runner that I couldn’t fully appreciate until I had the unit in my hands and in use for my podcast.I’d say first on my list was auto mix. I do have some technical chops, but I’m a one man show on the engineer and host side…i like quick and simple. I found the auto mix to be a really nice touch where I don’t have to focus so much on the technical end during the actual broadcast/recording.My runner-up for 2nd appreciated feature that put me over the top was the software. It wasn’t just for post-. It’s has the ability to integrate with the unit directly. The software’s capabilities met all my needs for form and function. A+ product.
Bill Gates –
Works wonders for my podcast!I heard about the Mixcast-4 from a good friend who had tremendous success integrating it with his video game streaming sessions.It is now the center of my podcasting sessions, where I’d now consider it a crucial component. I run four (different) microphones and this system makes it very easy to set levels and get them sounding just right, straight from the device itself.It also has trigger pads, so I can trigger music and sound effects within seconds when we are recording. Having the option to do this live, rather than in post, really elevated the vibes at our sessions and in turn helped us create better podcasts. Definitely a level up.If you are thinking about getting this system for podcasts or streaming, do it! You will not be disappointed.
David Farina –
Good alternative to RODEOverall I like this. A few issues with slow uploads via USB and power to activate my Deity S-mic via 1/8” microphone jack. Otherwise I am fairly happy.
1276 –
GoodI haven’t fully put it through a full recording but my test are good. However shipping sucked. I got a damaged device but I was in the need for a new recorder. Apart from a rattling inside it works and I am happy
Amazon Customer –
Great recorderGreat for podcasting, the firmware updates made it better
Antonio and Izo Palacios –
Yep – Absolutely Love ItTook a gamble – rolled with a “used” item from the warehouse that was practically new. I’ve recorded a dozen episodes of my podcast with it now and it’s just great. Was using the Zoom P4 prior and this just makes life easier and the sound crisper. Great Noise Cancellation and Compression – highly suggest it!
Antonio Pinto –
Excelente equipoFácil uso, muy intuitivos los controles; las distintas opciones de conectividad lo convierten en una herramienta completa; los materiales de construcción parecen ser de buena calidad. Hasta ahora estoy satisfecho con la compra.