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TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Streaming Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface — Four XLR/TRS Mic Inputs, Touch Screen and Editing Software Included
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TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Streaming Mixer

Bottom line: The TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Streaming Mixer: Four XLR/TRS mic inputs, each with its own headphone output; main trade-off: four-mic ceiling limits larger panel or roundtable shows.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Four XLR/TRS mic inputs, each with its own headphone output
  • ✓ 14-track recording direct to SD card, no computer needed
  • ✓ Eight banks of illuminated, fully assignable sound pads
  • ✓ Aux input with mix-minus for clean phone-call guests
  • ✓ Bluetooth and USB inputs bring in phone and computer audio

Cons

  • ✗ Four-mic ceiling limits larger panel or roundtable shows
  • ✗ More mixer than a solo creator with one mic needs
  • ✗ Standalone recording depends on supplying an SD card
  • ✗ Podcast Editor covers basic edits, not full DAW-level work

Manufacturer description

The TASCAM Mixcast 4 combines a podcast mixer, a multitrack recorder and a USB audio interface in one desktop unit. It is built for podcasts, live streams, event production and voice-over. Four XLR/TRS mic inputs and four separate headphone outputs mean each host and guest gets a mic and their own monitor mix without extra hardware. The Mixcast 4 records up to 14 tracks straight to an SD card, so you can capture a full session with no computer attached and still edit each voice separately later. You can bring in outside audio three ways: Bluetooth from a phone, an Aux input with mix-minus…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many microphones can I plug into the TASCAM Mixcast 4?

Four. It has four XLR/TRS mic inputs, and each one has a matching headphone output, so up to four people can each have a mic and their own headphones.

Can the Mixcast 4 record without a computer?

Yes. It records up to 14 tracks directly to an SD card, so you can capture a full session on the unit alone and edit each track later.

Can I bring a phone caller into my podcast with the Mixcast 4?

Yes. The Aux input with mix-minus lets you mix and record phone conversations without the caller hearing their own voice echoed back. You can also bring in audio from a phone over Bluetooth.

Does the Mixcast 4 work as a USB audio interface for streaming?

Yes. It works as a USB audio interface, so you can send your mix to a computer for live streaming and bring computer audio back into the mix.

What software comes with the TASCAM Mixcast 4?

The TASCAM Podcast Editor is included. It handles simple audio editing and track arming, and lets you set up and assign sound effects and background music to the unit's eight banks of sound pads.

Key Features

  • Features: Mixcast 4 makes professional content creation easy. For podcast creation, live streaming, event production or voice-over, Mixcast 4 can mix and record mic input with internal background music, effect sounds and jingles via the trigger pads, and external audio input from your phone, PC or Bluetooth device
  • Versatile: From audio recording to the mixing of recorded audio, the Mixcast 4 offers a complete production environment with multiple convenient functions such as 14-track recording direct to the unit’s SD card, Bluetooth audio input, an Aux input connector to easily mix and record phone conversations (with mix-minus) or other sound sources, and USB connectivity that allows the unit to add sounds from a computer
  • Stress-Free Touch Panel Control: Equipped with four mic inputs and four individual headphones outputs, the Mixcast 4 is always ready for podcast production without complicated settings. It provides all audio-related operation and workflow needed for live-streaming, events, podcasts, and other applications
  • Enhance Content With Real-Time Sound Effects: The Mixcast 4 comes with eight banks of fully customizable, illuminated sound pads which can be triggered during a podcast production or live broadcast. In addition to preset sound effects, users can flexibly assign new sounds, music or even mic sounds that have been pre-recorded on the unit
  • Tascam Podcast Editor Available for Post-Editing and Control: The Tascam Podcast Editor offers simple and practical editing of audio content, track arming, as well as easy configuration and assignment of sound effects and background music to the sound pads

Full Specifications

BrandTascam
Voltage100 volts_of_alternating_current
Frequency20 KHz
Unit Count1 Count
Audio InputUSB
ConnectivityBluetooth, USB
Model NumberMIXCAST4
Power SourceCorded Electric
CompatibilityPC
Item Type NameMixcast 4 Podcast Studio Mixer Station with built-in Recorder / USB Audio Interface
Number of Channels8
Warranty Description1 year.
Output Connector TypeXLR
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Manufacturer Part NumberMixcast 4
Item Dimensions D x W x H10.5"D x 14.76"W x 2.8"H
Full listing titleTASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Streaming Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface — Four XLR/TRS Mic Inputs, Touch Screen and Editing Software Included

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