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.

Spec description

Recording section
Supported Media	SD (512MB to 2GB), SDHC (4GB to 32GB), SDXC (64GB to 512GB) Class 10 or higher required.
File System	SD card: FAT16, SDHC card: FAT32, SDXC card: exFAT
Recording File Format	WAV(BWF)
Playback Format	WAV, BWF
Sampling Frequency	44.1k / 48k Hz
Bit Depth	16 / 24 bit
Maximum Recordable ChannelNumber	12ch (10ch + 2 stereo mix)
Audio Inputs
MIC IN	CH1 to 6, 7, 9
Connector	XLR 3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)
Maximum Input Level	+10dBu
Nominal Input Level	-8dBu
Minimum Input Level	-58dBu
Gain Adjustable Range	0 to 50dB
Input Impedance	1.8k ohm
Phantom Power supply	+48V
LINE IN	CH1 to 6, 7/8, 9/10
Connector	1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)
Maximum Input Level	+22dBu
Nominal Input Level	+4dBu
Gain Adjustable Range	-10 to +40 dB: CH 1 to 6, -20 to +30 dB: CH 7/8 and 9/10
Input Impedance	22k ohm
INST IN	CH1 to 6, 7, 9
Connector	1/4" (6.3mm) TS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: GND, S: GND, Unbalanced)
Maximum Input Level	+13.8dBV
Nominal Input Level	-4.2dBV
Gain Adjustable Range	-10 to +40 dB (CH 1 to 6), -20 to +30 dB (CH 7 and 9)
Input Impedance	1M ohm
INSERT	CH 1 and 2
Connector	1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: Send, R: Return, S: GND)
Return (Ring)
Maximum Input Level	+18dBu
Nominal Input Level	0dBu
Input Impedance	5k ohm
Send (Tip)
Maximum Output Level	+18dBu
Nominal Output Level	0dBu
Output Impedance	100 ohm
MUSIC/TALK	CH 9/10
Connector	1/8" (3.5mm) TRRS jack (for Smartphone, Unbalanced)
Maximum Input Level	+8dBV
Nominal Input Level	-10dBV
Input Impedance	10k ohm
Outouts
MAIN OUTPUT
Connector	XLR 3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)
Maximum Output Level	+22dBu
Nominal Output Level	+4dBu
Output Impedance	200 ohm
SUB OUT, AUX OUT
Connector	1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)
Maximum Output Level	+16dBu
Nominal Output Level	-2dBu
Output Impedance	200 ohm
PHONES OUT	PHONES 1 and 2
Connector	1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack
Maximum Output Level	45mW + 45mW (32 ohm loaded)
FOOTSWITCH	Compatible with TASCAM RC-1F Foot Switch
Connector	1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack
CLICK	Metronome click
Connector	1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack
USB Audio	for connection with PC
Connector	USB Type-C
Format	USB2.0 High-Speed, Mass-storage class/USB Audio Class
Sampling Rate	44.1k / 48k Hz
Bit Depth	16 / 24 bit
Maximum INPUT	12ch
Maximum OUTPUT	10ch
Bluetooth®	to MAIN or CH 9/10
Version	5.0
Output Class	Class 2 (Transmission range: approx. 33 ft. / 10 m) * Transmission range may vary, depending on surroundings.
Supported Profile	A2DP
Supported A2DP Codecs	SBC, AAC
A2DP Content Protection	SCMS-T
Channel EQ
Low-Cut	100Hz, -18dB / Octave
Hi-Shelving	+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 10kHz
Mid-Peaking	+15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, MID Band Q Fix, 0.5
Low-Shelving	+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 80Hz
Master section EQ
Hi-Shelving	+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 10kHz
MID-Peaking	+15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, Q: 0.5/5
Low-Shelving	+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 60Hz
Internal Effects
Type	HALL 1 HALL 2 ROOM 1 ROOM 2 PLATE STUDIO LIVE DELAY 1 DELAY 2 PING PONG CHORUS FLANGER DELAY + HALL 1 DELAY + HALL 2 CHORUS + HALL 1 CHORUS + HALL 2 *Fx type and settings can be stored in the library slot
Power	AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	16W
Dimensions	343(W) × 360(H) × 98.8(D)mm 13.5(W) × 14.2(H) × 3.9(D)inch (including knob height and protrusion)
Weight	4.3 kg / 9.5 lb
Operating Temperature	5 to 35 °C / 41 to 95 °F
Include Items	AC adapter, USB Type-C to A cable, TRRS cable, Owner's manual (with warranty)

 

Audio Performance

Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz (+0.3/-0.7 dB, MIC IN to MAIN OUT)
S/N ratio	103dBu (MAIN OUT, MAIN fader: nominal position)
Equivalent Input Noise	-128dBu (Mono Input Channel, Rs: 150Ω, GAIN knob: Max)
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.003% (MIC IN to MAIN OUT, nominal input level, +2dBu, 1kHz, GAIN min.)
Crosstalk	-95dB, channels / input and output (1kHz, PAN fully counter clockwise / fully clockwise)
Maximum Gain	74dB (MIC to MAIN OUT) 54dB (MIC to INSERT OUT) 74dB (MIC to SUB OUT) 75dB (MIC to AUX 1/2 OUT) 24dB (USB/SD to MAIN OUT) (EQ flatten, PAN fully counter clockwise / fully clockwise)

 

Supported PC

Windows

Compatible Computers	Windows-compatible computer with a USB2.0 port
CPU	Dual core / 2GHz or faster
Memory	2GB or more
Driver	USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO2.0, WDM (MME)
Screen Resolution	1280 × 800 Dots or more

Mac

Compatible Computers	Apple Mac computer with a USB2.0 port
CPU	Dual core / 2GHz or faster
Memory	2GB or more
Driver	Core Audio
Screen Resolution	1280 × 800 Dots or more

iOS/iPadOS

Driver

Core Audio

* To connect an iOS/iPadOS device that has a Lightning connector, a genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately) is necessary.