TASCAM Mixcast 4 3
ENGLISH
Owner's Manual
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM Mixcast 4.
This USB audio interface designed for podcasting includes built-in sound
pad functions and allows effect sounds, for example, to be added to
conversations with multiple participants. This model can also be used for
recording and editing.
Before using this unit, read this Owner's Manual carefully so that you will
be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for many years. After
you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
This document (the Owner's Manual) explains the main functions of the
unit. Please see the Reference Manual for information about all the unit's
functions.
You can also download this Owner’s Manual and the Reference Manual
from the TASCAM website.
Mixcast 4
https://tascam.jp/int/product/mixcast_4/docs
Included items
This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the items.
Keep the box and packing materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these
items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.
Mixcast 4 × 1
Dedicated AC adapter
(PS-P1220E NUT)
p 1.5m cable length
× 1
USB cable
(Type-C to Type-C)
p 1m cable length
× 1
Owner's Manual (this document) including warranty × 1
TASCAM ID registration guide × 1
Information is given about products in this manual only for
the purpose of example and does not indicate any guarantees
against infringements of third-party intellectual property
rights and other rights related to them. TEAC Corporation will
bear no responsibility for infringements on third-party intel-
lectual property rights or other liabilities that occur as a result
of the use of this product.
Properties copyrighted by third parties cannot be used for any
purpose other than personal enjoyment and the like without
the permission of the right holders recognized by copyright
law. Always use this equipment properly. TEAC Corporation
will bear no responsibility for rights infringements committed
by users of this product.
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................... 3
Included items ....................................................................................... 3
Names of Parts ....................................................................................... 7
Top ..................................................................................................................................7
Back ................................................................................................................................8
Preparation ............................................................................................ 9
Connecting audio equipment ..............................................................................9
Connecting the power ............................................................................................9
Turning the power on and off............................................................................10
Tutorial overview .................................................................................................... 10
Loading SD cards ....................................................................................................10
Setting the language, date and time ..............................................................11
Touchscreen overview .......................................................................................... 12
Making mic settings .............................................................................................. 12
Connecting with Bluetooth devices ................................................................13
Connecting iOS/iPadOS/Android devices and computers .....................14
Making settings to use with Podcast Editor for Windows ....................... 14
Recording (basic operation) ............................................................... 15
Playing recordings (basic operation) ................................................. 15
TASCAM Podcast Editor overview ...................................................... 16
Installing TASCAM Podcast Editor .................................................................... 16
SOUND PAD button overview ............................................................. 17
Assigning sounds to SOUND PAD buttons ...................................................17
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 18
Bluetooth® ............................................................................................ 19
Transmission security ........................................................................................... 19
About SD cards .................................................................................... 19
Precautions for use ................................................................................................ 19
SD card write protection......................................................................................19
Note about formatting ......................................................................................... 19
Beware of condensation ..................................................................... 19
Cleaning the unit ................................................................................. 19
Precautions for placement and use ....................................................19
About TASCAM customer support service ......................................... 19
Specifications/rated values ................................................................ 20
Recorder specifications ........................................................................................ 20
Analog audio input ratings .................................................................................20
Analog audio output ratings ..............................................................................20
Control input/output ............................................................................................ 20
Audio performance ............................................................................................... 20
Recording times (in hours: minutes) ...............................................................20
Bluetooth ..................................................................................................................20
Computer system requirements ......................................................... 21
Windows .................................................................................................................... 21
Mac .............................................................................................................................. 21
iOS/iPadOS devices ............................................................................................... 21
Android devices ...................................................................................................... 21
Other ..................................................................................................... 21
Dimensional drawings ........................................................................22