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.\n

Key Features

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

\nRecording section\nSupported Media\nSD (512MB to 2GB), SDHC (4GB to 32GB), SDXC (64GB to 512GB)\nClass 10 or higher required.\nFile System\nSD card: FAT16, SDHC card: FAT32, SDXC card: exFAT\nRecording File Format\nWAV(BWF)\nPlayback Format\nWAV, BWF\nSampling Frequency\n44.1k / 48k Hz\nBit Depth\n16 / 24 bit\nMaximum Recordable Channel Number\n12ch (10ch + 2 stereo mix)\nAudio Inputs\nMIC IN\nCH1 to 6, 7, 9\nConnector\nXLR 3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)\nMaximum Input Level\n+10dBu\nNominal Input Level\n-8dBu\nMinimum Input Level\n-58dBu\nGain Adjustable Range\n0 to 50dB\nInput Impedance\n1.8k ohm\nPhantom Power supply\n+48V\nLINE IN\nCH1 to 6, 7/8, 9/10\nConnector\n1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)\nMaximum Input Level\n+22dBu\nNominal Input Level\n+4dBu\nGain Adjustable Range\n-10 to +40 dB: CH 1 to 6, -20 to +30 dB: CH 7/8 and 9/10\nInput Impedance\n22k ohm\nINST IN\nCH1 to 6, 7, 9\nConnector\n1/4" (6.3mm) TS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: GND, S: GND, Unbalanced)\nMaximum Input Level\n+13.8dBV\nNominal Input Level\n-4.2dBV\nGain Adjustable Range\n-10 to +40 dB (CH 1 to 6), -20 to +30 dB (CH 7 and 9)\nInput Impedance\n1M ohm\nINSERT\nCH 1 and 2\nConnector\n1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: Send, R: Return, S: GND)\nMaximum Input Level\n+18dBu\nNominal Input Level\n0dBu\nInput Impedance\n5k ohm\nMaximum Output Level\n+18dBu\nNominal Output Level\n0dBu\nOutput Impedance\n100 ohm\nMUSIC/TALK\nCH 9/10\nConnector\n1/8" (3.5mm) TRRS jack (for Smartphone, Unbalanced)\nMaximum Input Level\n+8dBV\nNominal Input Level\n-10dBV\nInput Impedance\n10k ohm\nOutouts\nMAIN OUTPUT\nConnector\nXLR 3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)\nMaximum Output Level\n+22dBu\nNominal Output Level\n+4dBu\nOutput Impedance\n200 ohm\nSUB OUT, AUX OUT\nConnector\n1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)\nMaximum Output Level\n+16dBu\nNominal Output Level\n-2dBu\nOutput Impedance\n200 ohm\nPHONES OUT\nPHONES 1 and 2\nConnector\n1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack\nMaximum Output Level\n45mW + 45mW (32 ohm loaded)\nFOOTSWITCH\nCompatible with TASCAM RC-1F Foot Switch\nConnector\n1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack\nCLICK\nMetronome click\nConnector\n1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack\nUSB Audio\nfor connection with PC\nConnector\nUSB Type-C\nFormat\nUSB2.0 High-Speed, Mass-storage class/USB Audio Class\nSampling Rate\n44.1k / 48k Hz\nBit Depth\n16 / 24 bit\nMaximum INPUT\n12ch\nMaximum OUTPUT\n10ch\nBluetooth\nto MAIN or CH 9/10\nVersion\n5.0\nOutput Class\nClass 2 (Transmission range: approx. 33 ft. / 10 m)\n* Transmission range may vary, depending on surroundings.\nSupported Profile\nA2DP\nSupported A2DP Codecs\nSBC, AAC\nA2DP Content Protection\nSCMS-T\nChannel EQ\nLow-Cut\n100Hz, -18dB / Octave\nHi-Shelving\n+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 10kHz\nMid-Peaking\n+15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, MID Band Q Fix, 0.5\nLow-Shelving\n+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 80Hz\nMaster section EQ\nHi-Shelving\n+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 10kHz\nMID-Peaking\n+15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, Q: 0.5/5\nLow-Shelving\n+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 60Hz\nPower\nAC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz\nPower Consumption\n16W\nDimensions\n343(W) - 360(H) - 98.8(D)mm\n13.5(W) - 14.2(H) - 3.9(D)inch\n(including knob height and protrusion)\nWeight\n4.3 kg / 9.5 lb\nOperating Temperature\n5 to 35 C / 41 to 95 F\nInclude Items\nAC adapter, USB Type-C to A cable, TRRS cable, Owner's manual (with warranty)\nAudio Performance\nFrequency Response\n20Hz to 20kHz (+0.5/-0.5 dB, MIC IN to MAIN OUT)\nS/N ratio\n-103dBu (MAIN OUT, MAIN fader: nominal position)\nEquivalent Input Noise\n-128dBu (Mono Input Channel, Rs: 150, GAIN knob: Max)\nTotal Harmonic Distortion\n0.004% (MIC IN to MAIN OUT, nominal input level, +2dBu, 1kHz, GAIN min.)\nCrosstalk\n-95dB, channels / input and output\n(1kHz, PAN fully counter clockwise / fully clockwise)\nMaximum Gain\n74dB (MIC to MAIN OUT)\n50dB (MIC to INSERT OUT)\n74dB (MIC to SUB OUT)\n75dB (MIC to AUX 1/2 OUT)\n24dB (USB/SD to MAIN OUT)\n(EQ flatten, PAN fully counter clockwise / fully clockwise)