Tascam has announced the introduction of the Mixcast 4 Podcast Station, a new workstation designed for podcast creation, live streaming, event production and voice-overs providing the capability to mix and record microphone inputs, internal sounds and music via the system’s trigger pads, as well as external audio input from a phone or PC.
Specifically, Mixcast 4 has four TRS/XLR combo jack mic inputs and four individual headphone outputs so that as many as four podcasters to interact with each another. An auto-mixing function is designed to adjust to optimal levels, while a 5-inch colour touch screen provides access to desired menu control settings.
The included original TASCAM Podcast Editor software is designed to facilitate practical editing of audio content, track import from Mixcast 4, as well as configuration and assignment of sound effects and background music to the unit’s sound pads. No special driver is needed when used directly with Mixcast 4 and the software supports Windows, Mac OS, and iOS. Android OS will be supported in a future update.
The Mixcast 4 comes with eight customizable sound pads that are eight banks deep. In addition to preset sound effects, users can assign new sounds or even pre-recorded mic sounds that have been recorded on the unit. The sound pads also facilitate real-time voice effects such as voice transformation, reverb.
Additional functions include a 14-input/2-output USB audio interface for direct multi-track recording to a computer or other device, and support for a Bluetooth connection that allows recording phone calls or playing background music from paired smartphones or tablets.
Stereo line inputs selectable between 1/4-inch TRS and 3.5-mm TRRS to mix and record phone conversations or input other sound sources like musical instruments. There’s also PC connectivity that enables the unit to import sounds from a computer. Other outputs include a front top panel 3.5-mm TRRS headphone out that can mirror the output of headphone 1, stereo 1/4-inch TRS main monitor outputs and a 3.5-mm stereo line out.
The new Mixcast 4 Podcast Station is expected to be available Q3, 2021.
