Tascam Mixcast 4 User manual

D01396920A
Podcast Recording Console
Reference Manual

2TASCAM Mixcast 4
Contents
1 - Introduction...................................................................................... 3
Features ........................................................................................................................3
Conventions used in this manual........................................................................3
Trademarks..................................................................................................................3
USB cables....................................................................................................................4
Bluetooth® ..................................................................................................................4
Profiles......................................................................................................................4
Codecs......................................................................................................................4
Content protection..............................................................................................4
Transmission security .........................................................................................4
About SD cards...........................................................................................................4
TASCAM ID registration...........................................................................................4
2 - Names and Functions of Parts ......................................................... 5
Top panel......................................................................................................................5
Rear panel ....................................................................................................................6
Home Screen...............................................................................................................7
3 - Preparation ....................................................................................... 8
Making connections.................................................................................................8
Connecting audio equipment.........................................................................8
Connecting the power.......................................................................................9
Turning the power on and off .........................................................................9
Tutorial overview..................................................................................................9
Connecting microphones ..............................................................................10
Connecting headphones ............................................................................... 10
Making USB connections ............................................................................... 11
Connecting smartphones, media players and similar devices......... 11
Connecting recording devices and monitor speakers ........................11
Connecting with Bluetooth devices........................................................... 11
SD card insertion, removal and write protection ....................................... 12
4 - Input Settings ................................................................................. 13
Adjusting input levels, audio characteristics and effects ........................13
Lowering knob and fader volumes.............................................................13
Making mic input settings............................................................................. 13
Adjusting mic input levels ............................................................................. 13
Adjusting mic input audio characteristics (Voice Setting)................. 14
Adjusting mic input effects (Effect Setting).............................................15
5 - Recording and Playback.................................................................17
Recording..................................................................................................................17
Adding effect sounds while recording...................................................... 18
Adding marks while recording.....................................................................18
Playing recordings ................................................................................................. 18
Changing the names of podcasts ...............................................................19
Deleting podcasts............................................................................................. 19
Adding marks during playback.................................................................... 19
Advanced playback functions......................................................................20
Overwrite recording..............................................................................................21
Overwrite recording from an added mark...............................................21
Using TALKBACK functions .................................................................................21
6 - Using TASCAM Podcast Editor ....................................................... 22
Sound settings when using with Windows OS.......................................22
Using with Mac OS (audio settings) ........................................................... 22
Using with iOS/iPadOS/Android devices..................................................22
7 - Using Sound Pads........................................................................... 23
Sound Pad overview .............................................................................................23
Explanation of Sound Pad Screen functions........................................... 23
Playing Sound Pads..........................................................................................24
Assigning effects to Sound Pads ................................................................. 24
Clearing Sound Pad effect functions ......................................................... 25
Recording sounds and assigning them to Sound Pads....................... 25
8 - Touchscreen Functions................................................................... 27
Explanation of functions .....................................................................................27
Menu Screen.......................................................................................................27
Input selection............................................................................................ 27
Playback settings.......................................................................................33
Sound pad settings...................................................................................34
Hardware Settings.....................................................................................35
SD Settings...................................................................................................37
9 - Error messages................................................................................ 38
10 - Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 39
11 - Specifications and Ratings .......................................................... 41
Recorder specifications........................................................................................ 41
Analog audio input ratings................................................................................. 41
Analog audio output ratings..............................................................................41
Control input/output............................................................................................ 41
Audio performance ............................................................................................... 41
Recording times (in hours: minutes)...............................................................41
Bluetooth ..................................................................................................................41
Computer system requirements.......................................................................42
Windows...............................................................................................................42
Mac......................................................................................................................... 42
iOS/iPadOS devices .......................................................................................... 42
Android devices.................................................................................................42
Other...........................................................................................................................42
Dimensional drawings..........................................................................................43
Block diagram..........................................................................................................44
Level diagram .......................................................................................................... 45

1 - Introduction
Features
o Mixer that supports creation and distribution of podcasts with up to
4 participants
o 4 TRS/XLR combo jack mic inputs
o Phantom power can be activated for inputs individually
o Multitrack recording directly to SD cards possible with up to 14 tracks
o 14-in/2-out USB audio interface functions
o 4 headphone output jacks with independent volume controls
o Auto Mixer function can keep output levels uniform and regulate
volume without distortion
o Bluetooth connection enables wireless recording of call audio
o 8 large illuminated sound pads are easy to press and have 8 banks
o 5-inch color touchscreen enables easy and intuitive operation
o Included (downloadable) free TASCAM Podcast Editor app covers all
aspects of use
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
o SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “SD cards”.
o Computers, portable audio devices and other equipment connected
to this unit using Bluetooth are called "Bluetooth devices".
o References to“iOS” in this document also include “iPad OS”.
o Information shown on the touchscreen is written like this:“OK”.
o Touchscreen operations are indicated as“tap” when a finger is used
to touch an icon and“swipe”when moving left or right on the screen.
o The “dedicated software” is TASCAM Podcast Editor.
o Additional information is introduced in the styles below when
needed:
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.
ATTENTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to equip-
ment or lost data, for example.
VCAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.
Trademarks
o TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
o SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
o The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are the property of Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and are used by TEAC Corporation with permission.
o Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
o Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad, Lightning, App Store and iTunes are trade-
marks of Apple Inc.
o Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad, iPadOS and iTunes are trademarks of Apple
Inc. in the United States and other countries.
o Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
o App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
o IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and
other countries and is used under license.
o Android, Google Play and Google Play logo are trademarks of Google
Inc.
o ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
o Other company names, product names and logos in this document
are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
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 responsibil-
ity for infringements on third-party intellectual 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.
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USB cables
This unit has a USB Type-C port.
Use the included USB cable (Type-C to Type-C) to connect a computer or
smartphone to this unit.
If the USB port of the computer or smartphone being connected is not
Type-C, however, a different USB cable must be prepared.
o Connecting to an iOS device with a lightning port
A genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and a commer-
cially-available Type-A to Type-C cable are necessary.
o Connecting to a computer or smartphone (that supports OTG)
with a USB micro-B port
A micro-B to Type-C cable (compatible with USB OTG) is necessary.
o Connecting to a computer with a USB Type-A port
A commercially-available Type-A to Type-C cable is necessary.
Bluetooth®
This unit has a built-in Bluetooth audio module. This allows input of
sound played on Bluetooth devices—computers and portable audio
devices that support Bluetooth (A2DP)—as well as output of sound from
this unit to other Bluetooth devices.
ATTENTION
The Bluetooth function of this unit is not guaranteed to enable con-
nection or operation with all Bluetooth devices.
Profiles
This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles.
o A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
In order to transfer audio by Bluetooth, the Bluetooth device must sup-
port A2DP.
Even if a Bluetooth device supports the same profiles, though, its func-
tions might differ according to its specifications.
Codecs
This unit supports the following codecs. It will automatically select one
of them during audio transfer.
o SBC
o AAC
The unit will select the appropriate codec to use according to the
codec compatibility of the other Bluetooth device and communication
conditions.
NOTE
i You cannot select the codec to be used by pressing a button, for
example.
i Due to characteristics of Bluetooth wireless technology, playback
from this unit will be slightly delayed compared to playback from the
Bluetooth device.
Content protection
This unit supports SCMS-T as a form of content protection when trans-
mitting audio, so it can play protected audio.
Transmission security
This unit supports security functions during Bluetooth transmission in
accordance with the Bluetooth standard specifications, but it does not
guarantee the privacy of such transmissions.
TEAC CORPORATION will bear no responsibility should an information
leak occur during transmission by Bluetooth.
About SD cards
A card is necessary to record and play files with this unit. Prepare one for
use.
This unit can use SD cards that are Class 10 or higher and compatible
with SD, SDHC or SDXC standards.
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be
found by accessing the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com).
Check the page for this product.
You can also contact TASCAM customer support.
TASCAM ID registration
To use the TASCAM Podcast Editor software designed for use with this
unit, please create an account on the TASCAM website.
https://tascamid.tascam.jp/int/login/
1 - Introduction
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2 - Names and Functions of Parts
Top panel
1MUTE buttons
Pressing a MUTE button mutes (silences) the signal input on that
channel.
o These light red when on.
2SOLO buttons
Pressing a SOLO button enables the signal input on that channel to
be monitored by itself through the PHONES 1 jack on the back or the
PHONES (TRRS) jack on the front. (This does not affect recording.)
o These light blue when on.
3TALKBACK button
While this button is being pressed, the signal input through MIC
INPUT 1 is output through the PHONES 2–4 jacks on the back.
(This sound will not be recorded when recording.)
o This button lights blue while being pressed.
4Recording indicator
o This lights red while recording.
5MONITOR OUT knob
Use this to adjust the output of the MONITOR OUT and LINE OUT
jacks on the back.
6PHONES - knobs
Connect these to the PHONES - jacks on the back or the
PHONES (TRRS) jack on the front.
7MARK button
When playing, recording or paused, press this button to add a mark
at the current point.
o This lights blue during playback and recording as well as when
recording is paused.
8STOP button
Press this to stop playback or recording.
o This lights orange during playback and recording as well as when
recording is paused.
9REC/PAUSE button
Press this to start recording. When recording, press this to pause.
o This lights red while recording and blinks red when recording is
paused.
0Touchscreen
This allows input signals to be monitored and shows the operation
status of the unit. Various settings can be made by touch operation.
(See "8 - Touchscreen Functions" on page 27.)
qPHONES (TRRS) jack (CTIA standard)
Connect a headset, for example, here.
A headset mic can be input on channel 1 using a menu setting. (CTIA
standard)
(See "Switching the Mic 1 input (connecting a headset)" on page 10.)
wSOUND PAD buttons (1-8)
This allows input signals to be monitored and shows the operation
status of the unit. Use the TASCAM Podcast Editor software to set the
audio sources.
(See "Sound Pad overview" on page 23.)
eChannel faders
Use these to adjust the send levels of channel signals.
rChannel indicators
o The channel LEDs light red when input overloads are detected.
(Adjust input levels if they light frequently.)
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2 - Names and Functions of Parts
Rear panel
tKensington Security Slot
ySD card slot
Use this slot to insert SD cards.
(See "Loading SD cards" on page 12.)
uUSB port (Type-C)
This is a USB Type-C port. (This supports USB 2.0.)
Use this to connect a computer, smartphone or tablet.
(See "Making USB connections" on page 11.)
iINPUT SELECT switch
Use this to switch between the LINE IN L/R and LINE IN (TRRS) inputs.
oPOWER button
Press this to turn the unit on and off.
(See "Turning the power on and off" on page 9.)
pDC IN 12V connector
Connect the included AC adapter (PS-P1220E NUT) here.
(See "Connecting the power" on page 9.)
aPHONES - jacks
Use these standard 6.3mm stereo jacks to connect headphones.
Use adapters (3.5mm stereo mini jack) to connect headphones with
mini plugs.
(See "Connecting headphones" on page 10.)
V CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, minimize the volumes with the
PHONES – knobs (6). Failure to do so might cause sudden loud
noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble.
sMONITOR OUT L/R and LINE OUT jacks
Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier and
speaker system) to the SUB OUTPUT L/R jacks.
Use the MONITOR OUT knob (5) on the top to adjust the output
levels.
o MONITOR OUT L/R jacks
Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks
o LINE OUT jack
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
(See "Connecting recording devices and monitor speakers" on page 11.)
V CAUTION
Before turning the power on and connecting monitor speakers,
minimize the volume with the MONITOR OUT knob (5) on the top.
Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm
your hearing or result in other trouble.
dLINE IN L/R jacks
Connect a media player or other audio device here.
o Set the INPUT SELECT switch to the LINE IN side to use these.
Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks
(See "Connecting smartphones, media players and similar devices"
on page 11.)
fLINE IN (TRRS) jack (CTIA standard)
Connect a smartphone or other portable device here.
o Set the INPUT SELECT switch (i) to . (CTIA standard)
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8") 4-pole mini jack
(See "Connecting smartphones, media players and similar devices"
on page 11.)
gMIC INPUT 1-4 jacks
Connect dynamic and condenser mics to these.
(For mic connection and mic type selection, See "Connecting micro-
phones" on page 10 and See "1Mic settings" on page 27.)
V CAUTION
When “Condenser”is selected for a MIC INPUT jack in the mic set-
tings, phantom power (+48V) will be turned on. Doing so could
damage dynamic mics if they are connected.
Be careful when connecting mics and selecting mic types.
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2 - Names and Functions of Parts
Home Screen
When the unit is turned on, the Home Screen appears on the touchscreen as shown below.
As a rule, touchscreen operations are either touching an icon with a finger (hereafter, “tap”) or moving left/right on the screen (hereafter,“swipe”). (If the
response to fingers is poor, operation using a stylus designed for smartphones and tablets is also possible.)
This screen allows input signal levels to be monitored and shows the operation status of the unit. In addition, various function settings can be accessed by
tapping the Menu icon on the screen.
Applause
Drumbeat
Alarm AirHorn Brass
Heartbeat Bleep Effect
1 Menu icon
Tap this icon to open the Menu Screen.
(See "Menu Screen" on page 27.)
2 Recorder operation status
This icon shows the recorder operation status.
Indicator Meaning
8Stop
0Recording
09 Recording paused
3Recording counter
This shows the current elapsed time (in hours: minutes: seconds)
when recording.
4SD counter
This shows the remaining time available for recording on the SD card
(in hours: minutes: seconds).
5USB icon
The icon appears when connected by USB.
6Bluetooth icon
The icon appears when a Bluetooth device is connected.
The icon blinks when waiting to pair.
7SD card icon
When an SD card is loaded, the icon appears.
8Level meters
These show the levels of the channels.
o 1 - 4, , , , 7: Levels sent to the stereo mix
o L/R: Stereo mix levels
9Input channel identifiers
Indicator Corresponding input jacks
1 – 4 MIC INPUT 1-4 jacks
USB port
LINE IN (TRRS) jack
Bluetooth input
Sound pads
L/R 2MIX
eSOUND PAD bank indicator
The position of the SOUND PAD bank currently shown is highlighted.
qCondenser mic selected indicator
Red dots will be shown next to mic channel numbers set to
“Condenser” in the mic settings.
wSound Pad display
These show the names of the audio files that have been assigned to
the Sound Pads.*
Use the dedicated software to set audio sources.
(See "Sound Pad overview" on page 23.)
*Pre-assigned effect sounds (included audio sources) are set for the
Bank 0 Sound Pads.
eSOUND PAD bank switch( / ) icons
Tap the icon to switch to the lower bank. Tap the icon to switch to
the higher bank.
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3 - Preparation
Making connections
Connecting audio equipment
The following is an example of connections with this unit.
Precautions before making connections
o Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected and then connect them correctly.
o Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected off (standby).
o Install all connected devices, including this unit, so that they are powered from the same line. When using a power strip or similar device, be sure to
use one that has high current capacity (thick cable) in order to minimize fluctuations in power voltage.
V CAUTION
Before turning the power on or connecting audio equipment, set the following knobs and faders on this unit and the knobs and faders of the devices
being connected to their lowest values. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment, and this could damage the
equipment or harm hearing.
o Channel faders (e), PHONES – knobs (6), MONITOR OUT knob (5)
Connection example
Back
Front
Note: For details about q–gin the illustration above, See "Top panel" on page 5 and See "Rear panel" on page 6.
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3 - Preparation
Connecting the power
Use the included AC adapter (PS-P1220E NUT) to connect a power sup-
ply to the unit as shown below.
1. Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the DC IN 12V connector
on the back of the unit.
2. Turn the nut on the DC plug to secure it to the DC IN 12V connector.
3. Connect the AC adapter to an outlet.
V CAUTION
Always connect the included AC adapter (PS-M1524A), which is spec-
ified for use with this unit.
Use of a different adapter could cause malfunction, fire or electric
shock.
Turning the power on and off
Turning the power on
1. Press and hold the POWER button (o) on the back to turn the unit
on. When the Mixcast 4 logo appears on the touchscreen, release
the POWER Button.
POWER button (o)
Startup Screen
NOTE
A tutorial that explains the unit simply will appear the first time it is
turned on after purchase. Then, the Others Screen will open on the
touchscreen so that language and Date/Time settings can be made.
(For language, date and time setting instructions, see "1 Date/ Time
Adjust" in See "4Other settings" on page 36.)
2. When startup completes, the Home Screen will appear on the
touchscreen as shown below.
Applause
Drumbeat
Alarm AirHornBrass
Heartbeat BleepEffect
Home Screen
Turning the power off
Press and hold the POWER button (o) to turn the unit off.
When a pop-up message appears on the touchscreen to confirm turning
the power off, release the POWER button.
Tap “Yes”to run the shutdown procedure and turn the unit off.
NOTE
i The unit will save various settings before it turns off.
i This unit has an AUTO POWER OFF function that can automatically
turn it off.
For details about the AUTO POWER OFF function, see the correspond-
ing section in See "6AUTO POWER OFF" on page 36.
Tutorial overview
o When the unit is turned on, a tutorial screen will open to explain the
basics of operating the unit.
o If the tutorial is unnecessary, tap the × at the top right to close the
screen.
o Put a check in the“Hide Tutorial” checkbox in the final tutorial screen
to prevent it from being shown in the future.*
*This tutorial will be shown again if the unit is restored to its default
settings.
(To restore the unit to its default settings, in See "4Other settings"
on page 36.)
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3 - Preparation
Connecting microphones
Connect mics to the MIC INPUT 1–4 jacks on the back.
Point the mics at the sound sources and place the unit in a stable loca-
tion where there is little vibration.
1. Select the mic type.
Tap the input icon on the Menu Screen to open the Input Screen
Menu Screen
2. Select and tap a – mic icon.
Input Screen
3. This will open the Level Screen. Tap the Condenser or Dynamic
(default) button to set the mic type.
(The following illustration example shows“Mic1”.)
Level Screen (MIC INPUT 1 example)
After selecting the mic type, tap the home icon at the top right
to return to the Home Screen.
Red dots will be shown on the Home Screen next to mic channel
numbers set to “Condenser” in the mic settings.
Applause
Drumbeat
Alarm AirHorn Brass
HeartbeatBleepEffect
Home Screen
V CAUTION
i Do not connect mics that are compatible with plug-in power.
Doing so could cause damage.
i When “Condenser”is selected as the mic setting for a MIC INPUT jack,
phantom power (+48V) will be turned on. Doing so could damage
dynamic mics if they are connected.
Be careful when connecting mics and selecting mic types.
i If “Condenser” has been selected, the following message will appear
the next time the unit is turned on.
Tap“Yes” to supply phantom power (+48V) to mic inputs that have
been set to “Condenser”.
Tap“No” to change the settings of all mic inputs to “Dynamic”.
Connecting headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES – jacks (a) on the back.
V CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, minimize the volumes with the
PHONES – knobs (6). Failure to do so might cause sudden loud
noises from the headphones, which could harm hearing or result in
other trouble.
Switching the Mic 1 input (connecting a headset)
Connect a headset to the PHONES (TRRS) jack (q) on the front.
V CAUTION
Before connecting a headset, minimize the level of the PHONES
knob (6) on the top.
Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises from the headset,
which could harm hearing or result in other trouble.
1. Using a headset mic
To use the headset mic input as channel 1, set the input to “Front”
on the Mic 1 Level Screen.
Level Screen (MIC INPUT 1)
o To use the MIC INPUT 1 jack (g) on the back of the unit set the
input to “Rear”(default) on the Mic 1 Level Screen.
NOTE
Output volume could be reduced if both PHONES jacks (a) and
PHONES (TRRS) jack (q) are used at the same time.
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3 - Preparation
Making USB connections
Using USB to connect a computer, smartphone or tablet makes the fol-
lowing possible.
o The SD card in this unit can be used as USB mass storage.
o Audio can be input and output by using it as a USB audio device.
1. Connect the included USB cable to the USB port (u) on the back of
this unit and to a computer, smartphone or tablet.
2. When this unit confirms USB connection, the USB icon will
appear at the top right of its Home Screen.
NOTE
The unit should be connected using the included USB cable* directly
to the smartphone, tablet or computer, not through a USB hub.
*When using a USB cable purchased elsewhere, use a high-quality
cable (that has USB certification) of the shortest length possible.
(See "USB cables" on page 4.)
Connecting smartphones, media players and
similar devices
Connect smartphones and other portable devices as well as media play-
ers and other audio devices to the LINE IN (TRRS) or LINE IN jacks on the
back of the unit. Doing so allows input of these sound sources.
o Audio from a caller can be input by connecting a mobile phone or
smartphone to the LINE IN (TRRS) jack of this unit. Likewise, audio
from this unit can also be sent to the caller.
NOTE
The Mix Minus function is always used on audio output through
the LINE IN (TRRS) jack. This prevents the audio from callers being
returned to them.
1. Set the INPUT SELECT switch (i) on the back of the unit according
to the type of device being input.
o When connecting a smartphone or other portable device to the
LINE IN (TRRS) jack (f)
Set the INPUT SELECT switch (i) to (TRRS)
o When connecting a media player or other audio device to the LINE
IN L/R jacks (d)
Set the INPUT SELECT switch (i) to LINE IN
2. Tap the input icon on the Menu Screen to open the Input Screen.
Then, tap the smartphone icon to make voice settings, referring
to See "3Smartphone settings" on page 33.
Input Screen
Connecting recording devices and monitor
speakers
Sound mixed or played back on this unit can be output through the
MONITOR OUT L/R jacks (s) or LINE OUT jack (s) on its back to monitor
speakers (powered monitor speakers or an amp and speaker system).
o MONITOR OUT L/R jacks (s)
For example, connect a recording device or powered monitor
speakers that are compatible with standard 6.3mm (1/4") TRS
jacks.
o LINE OUT jack (s)
For example, connect headphones that are compatible with
3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jacks.
Use the MONITOR OUT knob on the top to adjust the speaker volume.
NOTE
If the volume cannot be adjusted with the MONITOR OUT knob (5),
confirm that “Line Level Output” is set to “OFF” in the See "1AUDIO"
on page 35.
Volume cannot be adjusted when set to “ON”.
V CAUTION
Before turning the power on and connecting monitor speakers,
minimize the volume with the MONITOR OUT knob (5) on the top.
Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm
your hearing or result in other trouble.
Connecting with Bluetooth devices
This unit has a built-in Bluetooth audio module. This enables input of
sound played on computers and portable audio devices that support
Bluetooth (A2DP) as well as output of sound from this unit to other
Bluetooth devices.
Audio from a caller can be input by connecting a smartphone to this
unit by Bluetooth. Likewise, audio from this unit can also be sent to the
caller.
NOTE
The Mix Minus function is always used on audio output to Bluetooth
devices. This prevents the audio from callers being returned to them.
Pairing
Follow the procedures below to enable pairing with a Bluetooth device.
NOTE
Pairing also requires operation of the Bluetooth device.
Refer to the operation manual of the Bluetooth device being used for
instructions about how to use it.
1. Tap the input icon on the Menu Screen to open the Input Screen.
Then, tap the Bluetooth icon.
Input Screen
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3 - Preparation
2. This will open the Level Screen shown below. Tap the Pairing button
to start pairing with the Bluetooth device.
Level Screen
NOTE
After the unit is turned on, the unit will automatically activate pairing
mode for some time. Then, it will deactivate pairing mode.
3. While searching for Bluetooth devices, the “ Pairing ” button will be
highlighted and “ Searching… ” will appear in the message field to its
right.
PairingSearching...
Level Screen
NOTE
If connecting does not complete after some time, pairing mode will
be deactivated automatically. To reactivate pairing mode, tap the
“Pairing” button again.
4. Select “TASCAM Mixcast” on the Bluetooth device to be paired.
5. When Bluetooth connection is confirmed,“Connected”will appear
in the message field, and the Bluetooth icon will appear at the
top right of the Home Screen.
6. After completing the Bluetooth connection, set Voice Setting
options as explained in See "4Bluetooth settings" on page 33.
SD card insertion, removal and write
protection
Loading SD cards
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.
This unit can use SD cards that are Class 10 or higher and compatible
with SD, SDHC or SDXC standards.
NOTE
i This product does not include an SD card.
Please purchase any that you need for your uses.
i We recommend using SD cards with capacities of at least 64 GB
because multitrack recordings of all channel inputs use large
amounts of space.
i A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can
be found by accessing the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com).
Check the page for this product. You can also contact TASCAM cus-
tomer support.
1. Open the SD card slot cover on the back and insert the card in the
slot until it clicks into place.
2. Formatting is necessary if the pop-up message shown below
appears on the touchscreen when an SD card is inserted.
3. Tap “Yes”to start formatting.
4. When this unit confirms the SD card, the SD card icon will appear
at the top right of the Home Screen.
NOTE
SD cards formatted by this unit are optimized to improve perfor-
mance during recording. Use this unit to format the SD cards to be
used with it.
Errors might occur when recording with this unit using an SD card
formatted by a computer or other device.
Removing SD cards
First, turn the unit off or stop operation. Then, gently press the SD card
in to eject it, and remove it
V CAUTION
Never remove an SD card when the unit is operating (including
recording, playing back, or writing data to the SD card).
Doing so could cause proper recording to fail, data to be lost, and
sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment, which might dam-
age the equipment, harm hearing or cause other trouble.
1. Open the SD card slot cover (y) on the back and push the card in
gently until it comes out.
2. Pull the SD card out.
3. The SD card icon at the top right of the touchscreen will
disappear.
SD card write protection switches
SD cards have write-protection switches that prevent writing new data
to them.
If you slide the write-protection switch to the “LOCK” position, writing
will not be possible. Move the write-protection switch to the unlocked
position in order to record, erase and otherwise edit data on the card.
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4 - Input Settings
Adjusting input levels, audio characteris-
tics and effects
Adjust each input before starting recordings for podcasts.
Adjust the input levels, audio characteristics and effects to prevent
distortion by input volumes that are too high or inaudible recording by
levels that are too low.
Lowering knob and fader volumes
Before starting input adjustments, set the following knobs and faders
on this unit and the knobs and faders of the devices being connected to
their lowest values.
o Lower channel faders (e).
o Lower the MONITOR OUT (5) and PHONES – (6) knobs.
Making mic input settings
1. Tap the menu icon on the Home Screen to open the Menu
Screen.
Applause
Drumbeat
Alarm AirHornBrass
Heartbeat Bleep Effect
Home Screen
2. Tap the input icon.
Menu Screen
3. On the Input Screen, select and tap the – mic icon for the mic
input to adjust.
Input Screen
4. This opens the Level screen. (The following illustration uses MIC
INPUT 1 as an example.)
Level Screen (MIC INPUT 1 example)
Adjusting mic input levels
This is an example of procedures to adjust MIC INPUT 1.
1. While inputting sound through MIC INPUT1, gradually raise the
MONITOR OUT knob (5) and channel fader 1 until sound can be
heard from the monitor speakers.
2. Use the slider to adjust the input level on the Level Screen. Adjust
the mic volume so that it is not too high or low and the volume peak
stays in the orange range on the level meter.
Level adjustment
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Adjusting mic input audio characteristics
(Voice Setting)
After adjusting the volume peak, adjust the mic input audio characteris-
tics as desired.
1. Tap the Voice Setting button.
Voice Setting selection screen
2. This opens the first page of the Voice Setting Screen.
The Voice Setting Screen has two pages.
Voice Setting Screen page 1 (MIC INPUT 1 jack example)
Tap the [<] and [>] buttons at the bottom of the Voice Setting screen
to switch between the two pages.
Adjusting the Tone
Tap the Tone switch to turn it on.
Three presets can be selected for Tone. Select Manual to make
adjustments instead of using a preset.
Voice Setting Screen page 1 (MIC INPUT 1 jack example)
Tapping one of the Tone setting icons selects it, highlighting it
and turning the function on.
o Deep : This emphasizes deep low frequencies.
o Mid (default) : This emphasizes middle frequencies.
o Bright : This emphasizes bright high frequencies.
o Manual : This allows detailed tone adjustments.
Tap the Manual icon to show the settings
icon.
o Tapping another icon will make the set-
tings icon disappear.
Tap the settings icon to open the Tone Manual Setting Screen.
See "Tone Manual settings" on page 28.
Adjusting the Compressor
Voice Setting Screen page 1 (MIC INPUT 1 jack example)
Tap the Compressor switch to turn it on.
Two presets can be selected for the Compressor.
Select Manual to make adjustments instead of using a preset.
Tapping one of the Compressor setting icons selects it, highlight-
ing it and turning the function on.
o Soft (default) : This naturally compresses loud parts of the
sound.
o Hard : This greatly compresses everything to even the
level.
o Manual : This allows detailed compressor adjustments.
Tap the Manual icon to show the settings
icon.
o Tapping another icon will make the set-
tings icon disappear.
Tap the settings icon to open the Compressor Manual Setting
Screen. See "Compressor Manual settings" on page 29.
3. When done making settings on the first page of the Voice Setting
Screen, tap the [>]button at the bottom of the screen to open the
second page.
Adjusting the Processing
Voice Setting Screen page 2 (MIC INPUT 1 jack example)
Tap the Processing switch to turn it on.
Tapping one of the Processing setting icons selects it, highlight-
ing it and turning the function on.
o De-esser : Adjust harsh high-frequency sibilant
sounds.
o Noise Suppressor : The range of noise that is blocked
can be adjusted.
o Ducking* : When a signal is input through MIC
INPUT1, other signal levels will be
lowered and output after the adjust-
ment made by MIC INPUT1 ducking.
*The Ducking setting can only be used with MIC INPUT 1.
o Tapping one of the Processing setting icons highlights it and
shows the setting icon.
o Tapping the icon again will make the setting icon
disappear.
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The setting icons access detailed adjustments.
Tap the setting icons to open the following screens.
o See page 29 for details about De-esser manual settings.
o See page 29 for details about Noise Suppressor settings.
o See page 30 for details about Ducking manual settings.
Adjusting mic input effects (Effect Setting)
The following adjustments can be made to change the mic input sound
as desired.
The effect function is linked to the Sound Pad buttons (w).
By assigning an effect to a pad, its settings can be applied while the pad
is pressed.
NOTE
The effect functions that can be assigned to Sound Pads (w) are
“Reverb” and “Voice Changer”.
1. Tap the Effect Setting button.
Effect Setting selection screen
2. The following message will appear when the Effect Setting Screen is
opened. Tap “OK”.
3. This opens the first page of the Effects Setting Screen.
The Effect Setting Screen has two pages.
Voice Setting Screen page 1 (MIC INPUT 1 jack example)
Tap the [<] and [>] buttons at the bottom of the Effect Setting
Screen to switch between the first and second pages.
The following settings can be made on the first page of the Effect
Setting Screen.
Reverb adjustment
Use the Reverb function to adjust the reverberations and make
related settings.
Effect Setting Screen page 1
Tap the Reverb switch to open the following message.
Tap “OK” to turn the switch on and enable the Reverb function.
o The following three presets can be selected for Reverb. Select
Manual to make adjustments instead of using a preset.
o Tapping one of the Reverb setting icons selects it, highlighting it
and activating that setting.
o Small : This is equivalent to the “Room” manual reverb
setting and has the smallest amounts of reflec-
tions and reverb sound.
o Medium
(default)
: This is equivalent to the “Studio” manual reverb
setting and has medium amounts of reflections
and reverb sound.
o Large : This is equivalent to the “Hall” manual reverb
setting and has the greatest amount of reflections
and reverb sound.
o DRY/WET : Move the slider to adjust the amount of the reverb
effect.
o Manual : This allows detailed reverb adjustments.
Tap the Manual icon to show the settings icon.
Tapping another icon will make the settings
icon disappear.
Tap the settings icon to open the Reverb Manual
Setting Screen.
See "Reverb manual settings" on page 31.
4. When done making settings on the first page of the Effect Setting
Screen, tap the [>] button at the bottom of the screen to open the
second page.
The following settings can be made on the second page of the
Effect Setting Screen.
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Adjusting the Voice Changer
The Voice Changer function can make voices sound lower or higher
by adjusting the pitch.
Effect Setting Screen page 2
Tap the Voice Changer switch to open the following message.
Tap “OK” to turn the switch on and enable the Voice Changer
function.
Use the slider and the [-] and [+] buttons to change the voice by
setting the pitch.
5. This completes mic input settings for MIC INPUT1.
6. Next, make mic input settings for MIC INPUT2–4 in the same way as
for MIC INPUT 1.
As necessary, tap the input icon on the Menu Screen to open
the Input Screen, and make the following input adjustments and
settings.
Input Screen
o USB settings (see page 31)
o Smartphone settings (see page 33)
o Bluetooth settings (see page 33)
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5 - Recording and Playback
Recording
Start podcast recording after completing adjusting the input levels,
audio characteristics and effects for each channel.
1. Load an SD card.
2. If effect sounds and background music (BGM) assigned to Sound
Pads will be used while recording, on the Home Screen switch to
the Sound Pad bank that has the necessary sounds before starting
recording.
o See "Adding effect sounds while recording" on page 18 for pro-
cedures to switch banks.
o See "Sound Pad overview" on page 23 for procedures to add
effect sounds and BGM to Sound Pads.
NOTE
The Sound Pad bank cannot be changed while recording.
3. After preparation is complete, press the REC/PAUSE [0] button (9)
on the unit to start recording.
o While recording, the Recording Home Screen will be shown.
Recording Home Screen
o Press the press the REC/PAUSE [0] button (9) while recording to
pause recording.
(While recording is paused, the 9paused icon will appear next
to the 0recording icon.)
Screen when recording is paused
4. To stop recording, press the STOP [8] button (7) when recording
or paused.
The following message will appear.
5. Tap “Yes" to stop recording.
NOTE
Recording will continue while the message is shown until “Yes” is
tapped.
6. After recording stops, the RENAME Screen will open.
The provisional name will be shown. Use the screen keyboard as
necessary to input a new name for the podcast, and tap “OK”.
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RENAME Screen
NOTE
o Tap“Aa”on the keyboard to switch between uppercase letters,
lowercase letters, and numbers and symbols.
o If wrong characters are input, tap “Del” to delete one character at
a time.
o Podcast files are saved in the PODCAST folder on the SD card.
o Saved files are named with the podcast name and“_01.wav”
added to the end.
If the file size exceeds 4 GB, additional files will be created and
named in order with “_02.wav” and “_03.wav” added to their ends.
NOTE
If SD Multi-Record is set to OFF in the MULTI TRACK settings of the
unit, this will be a stereo mix recording.
(See "2MULTI TRACK" on page 36.)
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Adding effect sounds while recording
Effect sounds and BGM assigned to Sound Pads can be added while
recording.
1. On the Home Screen, use the and icons to switch banks to open
the one with the Sound Pads that have the necessary sounds.
Applause
Drumbeat
Alarm AirHornBrass
Heartbeat Bleep Effect
Home Screen (switching banks)
2. After switching banks, press Sound Pads (w) to play the sounds
assigned to them.
NOTE
i Playing effect sounds and BGM while recording will cause those
sounds to also be recorded.
i The bank cannot be changed while recording. Switch to the neces-
sary bank before beginning recording.
Adding marks while recording
Press the MARK button (8) while recording at positions where events
occur to add marks at those points.
This is useful to check content if you want to change it after recording.
The necessary points can be found quickly when editing recorded con-
tent in the dedicated software or to overwrite it on the Advanced Screen
opened from the PLAY Screen.
Added marks can be checked on the Advanced Screen during playback.
(See "Checking added marks on the Advanced Screen" on page 20.)
NOTE
The maximum number of marks that can be added to a single pod-
cast is 99.
Playing recordings
This unit can play podcasts recorded on it.
1. Tap the menu icon on the Home Screen to open the Menu
Screen.
Applause
Drumbeat
Alarm AirHornBrass
Heartbeat Bleep Effect
Home Screen
2. Tap the play icon.
Menu Screen
This opens the podcast PLAY Screen.
3. Tap the podcast you want to play to select it.
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PLAY Screen
The selected podcast will be highlighted.
4. Tap the 7play icon to start playback.
Press the MARK button ( 8 ) while it is lit to add a mark at that point.
(See "Adding marks during playback" on page 19.)
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5. During playback, the 7play icon will change to the 9pause icon.
Tap the 9pause icon to pause playback.
o When paused, it changes to the 7play icon.
Tap the 7play icon again to resume playback.
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Screen when stopped
o Press the STOP [8] button (7) when paused to set the playback
starting position to the beginning of the podcast.
Selecting a different podcast or opening any screen other than
the PLAY Screen will stop playback of the podcast.
Changing the names of podcasts
Podcast names can be changed using the following procedure.
1. Tap the name of the podcast you want to change on the PLAY
Screen to select it.
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o The selected podcast will be highlighted.
2. Tap the rename icon to open the RENAME Screen.
Use the screen keyboard to input a new name for the podcast.
RENAME Screen
o Tap“Aa”on the keyboard to switch between uppercase letters,
lowercase letters, and numbers and symbols.
o If wrong characters are input, tap “Del” to delete one character at
a time.
3. After completing the podcast name change, tap“OK” on the screen
keyboard to confirm it.
Deleting podcasts
1. Tap the name of the podcast you want to delete on the PLAY Screen
to select it.
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2. Press the trash icon to open the following message.
Tap “OK” to delete the podcast.
V CAUTION
Deleted podcasts cannot be restored.
Be careful not to use this function mistakenly in order to avoid delet-
ing important data.
Adding marks during playback
By adding marks, points can be found quickly when editing recorded
content in the dedicated software or overwriting on the Advanced
Screen.
o Press the MARK button (8) during playback to add marks at posi-
tions where you want them.
o The following message will appear when marks are added.
Added marks can be checked on the Advanced Screen.
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Advanced playback functions
Using advanced playback functions, podcasts can be recorded over and
checked. On the Playback Screen, tap the Advanced button.
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PLAY Screen
3. The Advanced Screen will open.
Advanced Screen
`Play icon
Tap this to play the selected podcast. During playback, the tplay
icon will change to the 9pause icon.
1Timeline and slider
The playback position can be changed as desired by moving the
slider on the timeline.
2Time jumping controls
Tap the time display field to show and select from the following for-
ward/backward jump times.
o 1s, 5s, 10s (default), 30s
After selecting the jump time, tap the and icons to find the
position where overwriting should start.
3 SET button
Tap this to move the mark (overwrite starting position) to the slider
position.
4 CLEAR button
This clears the mark (overwrite starting position) shown by the SET
button.
5 Mark jump controls
When playing a podcast that already has marks added to it, tap the
and icons to move the slider directly to them on the timeline.
Checking added marks on the Advanced Screen
Added marks can be checked on the Advanced Screen.
Tap the Advanced button to open the Advanced Screen.
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PLAY Screen
o If a podcast has marks added to it, they will be shown above the
timeline.
Advanced Screen
o Tap the and jump icons to move the slider directly to marks on
the timeline.
Advanced Screen
Deleting added marks on the Advanced Screen
To delete a mark that has been added, when playback is stopped or
paused, use the and mark jump icons to move the slider to the
desired mark. Then, press the MARK button (8) to delete it
Advanced Screen
The following message will appear when marks are deleted.
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