Tascam Model 12

An All-in-One production Mixer for Music and Multimedia Creators, Songwriters and Performers.

TASCAM's Model 12 is a compact all-in-one integrated mixer designed for music and multimedia creators, songwriters and performers. Features include TASCAM's critically acclaimed multi-track recorder, USB audio/MIDI interface, DAW control functions, and unique podcasting capability including mix-minus and smartphone inputs. The Model 12 supports your creative process, production, and workflow from start to finish including podcasting.

Features

• 10 inputs (8 Monaural XLR mic inputs [+48V support])/10 TRS line inputs) and Bluetooth® 5.0 input, 3.5mm (1/8") TRRS input (for Smartphone)
  
• TASCAM Ultra HDDA Mic Pre-amp technology (CH 1 thru 6)
  
• 1-knob compressor and 3 band EQ installed on all input modules
  
• Equipped with 60mm faders
  
• Selectable PFL/AFL modes and the in-place solo (SIP)
  
• Stereo output to MAIN L-R and SUB L-R, monaural send to AUX1 and AUX2
  
• Dual headphone output with individual volume and source selection
  
• TASCAM FX equipped
  
• Recording function with punch in/out support allows direct SD card 12 track recording / 10 track playback
  
• 12 in / 10 out USB audio interface function (USB Type-C connector)
  
• Built-in metronome function
  
• Bluetooth® 5.0 input with AAC and SBC codec support
  
• Equipped with MIDI IN/OUT connectors, USB-MIDI interface function, and MTC output/MIDI clock output with SPP support
  
• Supports simple DAW control (HUI/MCU protocol emulation)
  
• Click output with TAP TEMPO support
  
• Dual footswitch (TRS connector) function allows assignment of transport, FX, etc.
  
• Smartphone input with mix-minus function
  

Specifications:

Recording section

• Supported Media: SD (512MB to 2GB), SDHC (4GB to 32GB), SDXC (64GB to 512GB)
  
• Class 10 or higher required.
  
• File System: SD card: FAT16, SDHC card: FAT32, SDXC card: exFAT
  
• Recording File Format: WAV(BWF)
  
• Playback Format: WAV, BWF
  
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k Hz
  
• Bit Depth: 16 / 24 bit
  
• Maximum Recordable ChannelNumber: 12ch (10ch + 2 stereo mix)
  

Audio Inputs

• MIC IN: CH1 to 6, 7, 9
  
• Connector: XLR 3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)
  
• Maximum Input Level: +10dBu
  
• Nominal Input Level: -8dBu
  
• Minimum Input Level: -58dBu
  
• Gain Adjustable Range: 0 to 50dB
  
• Input Impedance: 1.8k ohm
  
• Phantom Power supply: +48V
  
• LINE IN: CH1 to 6, 7/8, 9/10
  
• Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)
  
• Maximum Input Level: +22dBu
  
• Nominal Input Level: +4dBu
  
• Gain Adjustable Range: -10 to +40 dB: CH 1 to 6, -20 to +30 dB: CH 7/8 and 9/10
  
• Input Impedance: 22k ohm
  
• INST IN: CH1 to 6, 7, 9
  
• Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: GND, S: GND, Unbalanced)
  
• Maximum Input Level: +13.8dBV
  
• Nominal Input Level: -4.2dBV
  
• Gain Adjustable Range: -10 to +40 dB (CH 1 to 6), -20 to +30 dB (CH 7 and 9)
  
• Input Impedance: 1M ohm
  
• INSERT: CH 1 and 2
  
• Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: Send, R: Return, S: GND)
  
• Return (Ring) 
  
• Maximum Input Level: +18dBu
  
• Nominal Input Level: 0dBu
  
• Input Impedance: 5k ohm
  

Send (Tip)

• Maximum Output Level: +18dBu
  
• Nominal Output Level: 0dBu
  
• Output Impedance: 100 ohm
  
• MUSIC/TALK: CH 9/10
  
• Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) TRRS jack (for Smartphone, Unbalanced)
  
• Maximum Input Level: +8dBV
  
• Nominal Input Level: -10dBV
  
• Input Impedance: 10k ohm
  

Outouts

MAIN OUTPUT

• Connector: XLR 3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)
  
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
  
• Nominal Output Level: +4dBu
  
• Output Impedance: 200 ohm
  
• SUB OUT, AUX OUT 
  
• Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)
  
• Maximum Output Level: +16dBu
  
• Nominal Output Level: -2dBu
  
• Output Impedance: 200 ohm
  

PHONES OUT: PHONES 1 and 2

• Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack
  
• Maximum Output Level: 45mW + 45mW (32 ohm loaded)
  
• FOOTSWITCH: Compatible with TASCAM RC-1F Foot Switch
  
• Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack
  
• CLICK: Metronome click
  
• Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack
  
• USB Audio: for connection with PC
  
• Connector: USB Type-C
  
• Format: USB2.0 High-Speed, Mass-storage class/USB Audio Class
  
• Sampling Rate: 44.1k / 48k Hz
  
• Bit Depth: 16 / 24 bit
  
• Maximum INPUT: 12ch
  
• Maximum OUTPUT: 10ch
  
• Bluetooth®: to MAIN or CH 9/10 Version 5.0
  
• Output Class: Class 2 (Transmission range: approx. 33 ft. / 10 m)
  
• * Transmission range may vary, depending on surroundings.
  
• Supported Profile: A2DP
  
• Supported A2DP Codecs: SBC, AAC
  
• A2DP Content Protection: SCMS-T
  

Channel EQ

• Low-Cut: 100Hz, -18dB / Octave
  
• Hi-Shelving: +15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 10kHz
  
• Mid-Peaking: +15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, MID Band Q Fix, 0.5
  
• Low-Shelving: +15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 80Hz
  

Master section EQ

• Hi-Shelving: +15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 10kHz
  
• MID-Peaking: +15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, Q: 0.5/5
  
• Low-Shelving: +15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 60Hz
  

Internal Effects

• Type: HALL 1, HALL 2, ROOM 1, ROOM 2, PLATE, STUDIO, LIVE, DELAY 1, DELAY 2, PING PONG, CHORUS, FLANGER, DELAY + HALL 1,DELAY +,HALL 2,CHORUS + HALL 1,CHORUS + HALL 2 *Fx type and settings can be stored in the library slot

• Power: AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz
  
• Power Consumption: 16W
  
• Dimensions: 343(W) × 360(H) × 98.8(D)mm 13.5(W) × 14.2(H) × 3.9(D)inch
  
• Weight: 4.3 kg
  
• Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 °C / 41 to 95 °F

Audio Performance

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+0.3/-0.7 dB, MIC IN to MAIN OUT)
  
• S/N ratio: 103dB (MAIN OUT, MAIN fader: nominal position)
  
• Equivalent Input: Noise -128dBu (Mono Input Channel, Rs: 150Ω, GAIN knob: Max)
  
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% (MIC IN to MAIN OUT, nominal input level, +2dBu, 1kHz, GAIN min.)
  
• Crosstalk: -95dB, channels / input and output
  
• (1kHz, PAN fully counter clockwise / fully clockwise)
  
• Maximum Gain: 74dB (MIC to MAIN OUT), 54dB (MIC to INSERT OUT), 74dB (MIC to SUB OUT), 75dB (MIC to AUX 1/2 OUT), 24dB (USB/SD to MAIN OUT) (EQ flatten, PAN fully counter clockwise / fully clockwise)

Supported PC

Windows

• Compatible Computers: Windows-compatible computer with a USB2.0 port
  
• CPU: Dual core / 2GHz or faster
  
• Memory: 2GB or more
  
• Driver: USB Audio Class 2.0, Model 24 ASIO2.0, WDM (MME)
  
• Screen Resolution: 1280 × 800 Dots or more
  

Mac

• Compatible Computers: Apple Mac computer with a USB2.0 port
  
• CPU: Dual core / 2GHz or faster
  
• Memory: 2GB or more
  
• Driver: Core Audio
  
• Screen Resolution: 1280 × 800 Dots or more
  

iOS/iPadOS

• Driver: Core Audio* To connect an iOS/iPadOS device that has a Lightning connector, a genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately) is necessary.
  
• Supported OS'
  

Windows

• Windows 10 (May 2021 Update) New , Windows 10 (November 2019 Update) , Windows 8.1 , Windows 7
  

Mac

• macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina , macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13)
  

iOS

• iPadOS 14 , iOS 14 , iPadOS 13 , iOS 13 , iOS 12 , iOS 11
  

Package includes:

• Tascam Model 12 x1
  
• AC adapter x1
  
• USB Type-C to A cable x1
  
• TRRS cable x1