MODEL 12 TASCAM 10-ch Mixer

Description

MODEL 12 TASCAM 10-ch Mixer

Tascam Model 12 is a compact all-in-one integrated mixing and recording suite designed for music and multimedia creators, songwriters and performers. It consists of a 10-input mixer, a 12-track version of the highly acclaimed Tascam multi-track audio recorder, USB audio interface, MIDI connectivity, DAW control functions, and unique podcasting capability including mix-minus and smartphone input.

Combining the feel of an analogue user interface with the efficient workflow and pristine quality associated with digital recording and production, the compact and affordable Model 12 supports your creative process from start to finish.

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 1/2 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
• Mac  
•   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, Owner’s manual incl. warranty