Model 12 12-Channel Analogue Mixer with 12-Track Digital Recorder

Product Features

• 10-channel mixer with built-in 12-track recorder and USB audio interface

Mixer features

• Ten analogue inputs on six mono and two stereo channels
  • Eight mono mic inputs on XLR connectors with switchable phantom power (48 V)
  • Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps on inputs 1–6
  • Eight channels can be used with high-impedance instruments like electric guitars/basses
  • Ten balanced line inputs (six mono, two stereo)
  • Multi-purpose stereo channel for input from mobile devices via Bluetooth or TRRS smartphone connector (CH 9/10)
  • Inserts on input channels 1 and 2
  • Mix-minus function on smartphone mini-jack input
• Two Aux outputs (monitor, effects) and two stereo outputs with independent master faders (Main, Sub)
• Monitoring can be selected between PFL (pre-fader), AFL (after-fader) and SIP (solo-in-place)
• Dedicated click output with tap tempo feature
• One-knob compressor for all input channels
• Three-band equalizer with sweepable mids for all input channels
• Switchable low-cut filter (100 Hz) on each channel
• Semi-parametric EQ with sweepable mid band for aux or main outputs
• Built-in Bluetooth receiver for wireless playback
• On-board effects processor
  • 16 effects types
  • Can be used on all input channels, aux busses, sub and main stereo bus
  • Can be turned on/off by an optional footswitch (Tascam RC-1F)
• Compact 60-mm faders
• 12-segment LED output level meters
• XLR balanced outputs for main stereo bus
• TRS balanced outputs for sub and aux outputs
• Two headphones outputs with separate level controls

Recorder features

• Tascam multi-track recording engine, uses SD cards as storage media (up to 512 GB)
• Up to 12 tracks (10 input channels + stereo mix) can be recorded without the need for a computer
• Recording/playback format: Linear PCM (WAV format, 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 Bit)
• Overdubbing, punch in/out recording
• Multi-track playback for advanced live performance
• Illuminated Play/Record/Stop buttons for better legibility in poorly lit environments

Audio interface features

• USB audio interface for use with Windows (ASIO) and Mac (Core Audio) computers
• Transfer to computer: 12 channels (all 10 inputs + stereo mix)
• Transfer from computer: 10 channels, assignable to each channel input
• Audio resolution 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit
• USB MIDI interface function
• Simple DAW control support via HUI/MCU protocol emulation

Other features

• MIDI input and output
• Support for MIDI timecode (MTC) and MIDI clock output with song position pointer (SPP)
• Simple and quick menu operation with multi-jog dial

Product Specifications

Recorder

• Recording media
  • SD (512 MB – 2 GB)
  • SDHC (4–32 GB)
  • SDXC (64–512 GB)
  • Class 10 or higher required
• File system:  FAT16 (SD), FAT32 (SDHC), exFAT (SDXC)
• Recording file format:  WAV (BWF, maximum file size: 2 GB)
• Playback formats:  WAV (BWF)
• Sampling frequency:  44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• Bit depth:  16 bit, 24 bit
• Recordable channels:  12 channels max. (10 inputs + stereo mix)

Audio inputs and outputs

• Microphone inputs (CH 1–6, 7/8, 9/10):  XLR-3-31, balanced (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  • Nominal input level:  –8 dBu
  • Maximum input level:  +10 dBu
  • Minimum input level:  –58 dBu
  • Gain adjustable range:  0–50 dB
  • Input impedance:  1.8 kΩ
• Line inputs (CH 1–10)
  • 6.3-mm TRS phone jack, balanced
    • (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Nominal input level:  +4 dBu
  • Maximum input level:  +22 dBu
  • Gain adjustable range
    • –10 dB to +40 dB (CH 1–6)
    • –20 dB to +30 dB (CH 7/8, 9/10)
  • Input impedance:  22 kΩ
• Instrument inputs (CH 1–6, 7, 9):  6.3-mm TS phone jack, unbalanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: GND, Sleeve: GND)
  • Nominal input level:  –4.2 dBV
  • Maximum input level:  +13.8 dBV
  • Gain adjustable range
    • –10 dB to +40 dB (CH 1–6)
    • –20 dB to +30 dB (CH 7, 9)
  • Input impedance:  1 MΩ
• Inserts (CH 1–2):  6.3-mm TRS phone jack (Tip: SEND, Ring: RETURN, Sleeve: GND)
  • Nominal input level:  0 dBu
  • Maximum input level:  +18 dBu
  • Input impedance:  5 kΩ
  • Nominal output level:  0 dBu
  • Maximum output level:  +18 dBu
  • Output impedance:  100 Ω
• Music/Talk input (CH 9/10):  3.5-mm TRRS mini jack, unbalanced
  • Maximum input level:  +8 dBV
  • Nominal input level:  –10 dBV
  • Input impedance:  10 kΩ
• Main output:  XLR-3-32, balanced (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3:COLD)
  • Nominal output level:  +4 dBu
  • Maximum output level:  +22 dBu
  • Output impedance:  200 Ω
• Sub output, Aux output:  6.3-mm TRS, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Nominal output level:  –2 dBu
  • Maximum output level:  +16 dBu
  • Output impedance:  200 Ω
• Phones output ½:  6.3-mm stereo phone jack
  • Maximum output power:  45 mW + 45 mW (at 32 Ω)
• Footswitch connector:  6.3-mm TS phone jack (Tascam genuine footswitch RC-1F recommended)

EQ

• Channel EQ
  • Low cut:  100 Hz, –12 dB/Oct.
  • High (shelving):  10 kHz, ±15 dB
  • Mid (peaking)
    • variable 100 Hz to 8 kHz, ±15 dB (Mono)
    • fixed 600 Hz, ±15 dB (Stereo)
    • Q = 0.5
  • Low (shelving):  80 Hz, ±15 dB
• Master EQ
  • High (shelving):  10 kHz, ±15 dB
  • Mid (peaking):  variable 100 Hz to 8 kHz, ±15 dB, Q = 0.5/5

Audio performance

• Residual output noise:  –103 dBu (MAIN OUT, MAIN fader at nom.)
• Equivalent input noise (EIN):  –128 dBu (Mono input channel at 150 Ω, GAIN at max.)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD+N):  <0.003 % (MIC IN-> MAIN OUT, 1 kHz, GAIN at min., +2 dBu)
• Frequency response:  20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.1/–0.15 dB (MIC IN-> MAIN OUT)
• Channel crosstalk:  95 dB (1 kHz, PAN fully counter-clockwise / fully clockwise)
• Maximum gain
  • 74 dB (MIC to MAIN OUT)
  • 50 dB (MIC to INSERT OUT)
  • 74 dB (MIC to SUB OUT)
  • 75 dB (MIC to AUX 1/2 OUT)
  • 24 dB (USB/SD to MAIN OUT)
  • (all EQs flat, PAN fully counter-clockwise / fully clockwise)
• Phantom Power:  DC 48 V

Computer system requirements

• Windows
  • Compatible computers:  Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port
  • CPU type/speed:  Dual core, 2 GHz or faster
  • Memory:  2 GB or more
  • Drivers:  USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME)
  • Screen resolution:  1280 px × 800 px or more
• Macintosh
  • Compatible computers:  Apple Mac computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port
  • CPU type/speed:  Dual core, 2 GHz or faster
  • Memory:  2 GB or more
  • Driver:  Core Audio
  • Screen resolution:  1280 px × 800 px or more
• USB audio specifications
  • Sampling rate:  44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
  • Bit depth:  16 bit, 24 bit
  • Maximum number of audio channels:  12 inputs, 10 outputs
• Bluetooth®:  Version 5.0
  • Output class
    • Class 2
    • (approximate transmission distance: 10 m)
    • * The transmission distance is approximate. The transmission distance could vary depending on the surrounding environment and electromagnetic disturbances.
  • Supported profile:  A2DP
  • Supported A2DP codecs:  SBC, AAC
  • A2DP content protection:  SCMS-T

Power supply and other specifications

• Power supply:  Tascam AC adapter (included, input voltage AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz)
• Power consumption:  16 W
• Dimensions (W × D × H, overall):  343 mm × 360 mm × 99 mm
• Weight:  4.3 kg
• Permissible operating temperature range:  5–35 °C
• Included items:  AC adapter, USB Type-C to A cable, TRRS cable, Owner’s manual incl. warranty