Building upon the success of the Model 24 and Model 16, the highly flexible Tascam Model 12 is an all-in-one production mixer for music and multimedia creators, songwriters, and performers. This powerful, versatile hybrid mixer/recorder/audio interface is designed for both live and recording applications and is well suited for bands, studios, conferences, podcasts, houses of worship, and more.
Updates to the Model 12 for the podcaster/internet streamer include mix-minus, Bluetooth pairing, smartphone input, multiple mic-ready channels, dual headphone monitoring, and internal multitrack recording, which allows the device to be used as a powerful live production recorder, USB audio interface, and live streaming tool. Other useful updates include an integrated MIDI I/O with a built-in metronome and separate click output. The 5-pin DIN connectors integrate with other outboard MIDI gear for synchronization and playback allowing for drum machines, synthesizers, and hardware sequencers to play nicely with the Model 12.
Features
- MIDI I/O, Metronome, and Click Output
- 10 x Input Channels (8 Mic Preamps)
- 10 x Line Inputs (6 Mono + 2 Stereo)
- Single-Knob Compressor
- 2 x Aux Sends + Built-In Multi-FX
- Mix-Minus for Echo-Free Podcasts/Radio
- 12-Track Recorder and Playback
- External DAW Control – HUI/MCU Protocols
- USB Audio Interface (12-In x 10-Out)
- Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity
Specifications
Form Factor | Tabletop |
Number of Tracks | 12 (10 Inputs + Stereo Mix) |
Maximum Simultaneous Tracks | 10 x Recording |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 48 kHz / 24-Bit |
Gain/Trim Range | -10 dB to +40 dB (Channels 1 to 6) -20 dB to +30 dB (Channels 7 to 10) Mic Inputs: Up to 50 dB Mic Inputs: Up to 79 dB USB, SD: 24 dB |
High-Pass Filter | 100 Hz, 12 dB/Octave |
EQ Parameters | Mono Channels: High: ±15 dB at 10 kHz (Shelving) Mid: ±15 dB at 100 Hz, 0.5 Q (Semi-Parametric) Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz (Shelving) Stereo Channels: High: ±15 dB at 10 kHz (Shelving) Mid: ±15 dB at 600 Hz, 0.5 Q (Notch/Peak) Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz (Shelving) Master: High: ±15 dB at 10 kHz (Shelving) Mid: ±15 dB at 100 Hz to 8 kHz, 0.5 to 5 Q (Parametric) Low: ±15 dB at 60 Hz (Shelving) |
Built-In Effects | 7 x Reverb 2 x Mono Delay 1 x Stereo Delay Chorus Flanger 2 x Delay+Reverb 2 x Chorus+Reverb |
Analog Audio I/O | 8 x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Stereo Input 2 x 1/4″ TRS Headphone Output 2 x 1/4″ TRS Subgroup/Bus Output 2 x 1/4″ TRS Aux Output 1 x 1/4″ TRS Click Input 2 x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Insert In/Out 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Main Output 1 x 1/4″ TRS Click Input |
Phantom Power | 48 V |
Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB Type-C (Class-Compliant USB 2.0) |
MIDI I/O | 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output |
Other I/O | 1 x 1/4″ TRS Footswitch Input |
Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB |
Maximum Input Level | 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Inputs: +8 dBV (Stereo) Hi-Z Inputs: +19.8 dBu Insert Return: +18 dBu Line Inputs: +22 dBu Mic Inputs: +10 dBu |
Maximum Output Level | Aux/Click/Subgroup Outputs: +16 dBu XLR Main Outputs: +22 dBu |
Headphone Output Power | 45 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
Impedance | 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Inputs: 10 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Insert Return: 5 Kilohms Insert Send: 100 Ohms Line Inputs: 22 Kilohms (Balanced) Mic Inputs: 1.8 Kilohms Aux/Click/Subgroup Outputs: 200 Ohms XLR Main Outputs: 200 Ohms |
SNR | -103 dBu |
THD | 0.004% (Min Gain, +2 dBu Input, 1 kHz) |
Crosstalk | -95 dB (1 kHz) |
EIN | -128 dBu (150-Ohm Source, Max Gain) |
Audio File Formats | Recording: BWF, WAV Playback: BWF, WAV |
Sample Rates | 44.1 / 48 kHz |
Bit Depths | 16 / 24-Bit |
Supported Media | SD Card |
Memory Card Slot | 1 x SDXC |
Supported Media Capacity | SD: 512 MB Minimum to 2 GB Maximum SDHC: 4 GB Minimum to 32 GB Maximum SDXC: 64 GB Minimum to 512 GB Maximum |
File System Support | SD: FAT16 SDHC: FAT32 SDXC: exFAT |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.12 / 10.13 / 10.14 / 10.15 Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 |
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins | Core Audio (Mac) Windows Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed) ASIO 2.0 WDM MME |
Processor Requirement | 2 GHz or Better |
RAM Requirements | 2 GB |
Minimum Display Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 16 W |
Operating Temperature | 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C |
Dimensions | 13.5 x 14.2 x 3.96″ / 343 x 360 x 98.5 mm (Including Controls and Protrusions) |
Weight | 9.5 lb / 4.3 kg |
Package Weight | 14.5 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 19 x 16.5 x 13″ |
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