TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Streaming Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface — Four XLR/TRS Mic Inputs, Touch Screen and Editing Software Included

I recently picked up the Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Studio Mixer, and I have to say, I'm really impressed. This is a great little mixer that's perfect for podcasting or live streaming. It's compact and portable, so you can take it with you wherever you go. The Mixcast 4 is really easy to set up and use. It has four XLR inputs, which is perfect if you're recording a podcast with multiple hosts or guests. The mixer also has a USB interface, which makes it really easy to connect it to your computer and record directly into your DAW. One of the things I really appreciate about the Mixcast 4 is the sound quality. The preamps are really clean and transparent, and the mixer has a built-in compressor and EQ that help to shape the sound. I've used it to record both voiceovers and musical performances, and it's performed admirably in both situations. Another great feature of the Mixcast 4 is the headphone output. It has a built-in headphone amplifier that's really powerful and can drive even high-impedance headphones. This is great if you're recording in a noisy environment and need to monitor your audio closely. Overall, I'm really happy with my purchase of the Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Studio Mixer. It's a high-quality mixer that's easy to use, portable, and produces excellent sound quality. If you're in the market for a new mixer for your podcast or live streaming setup, I highly recommend giving the Mixcast 4 a try.

I have a podcast and interview people around the world. This product does a great job in sound and recording. A lot of good features.

Update from 4 to 5 stars: The front Phones 1(TRRS) port always worked. It was my Y splitter that was bad. This thing ROCKS! 2nd Update from 5 to 4 stars: I don't know if it's the latest f/w update but playing audio from your computer through this sound bad and clips. I thought it was the recording into the camera but when I play something from my computer and route it through this via USB it sounds bad and very much clipped. If I play the same content over my computer speakers or speakers on my Dell monitor it sounds fine. Not only that, I paid nearly $600 after tax this past March and now it's selling new for $399!!! 3rd update here and back to 5 stars. If you want good playback from your computer via USB to the Mixcast 4, disable processing on the USB channel. It's ok to select none, voice or music from the voice settings but disable all other processing. I opened a support ticket and got a response from Teac within 24 hours asking me to call them while in front of the unit but I solved this and the call wasn't necessary so I'll give them 5 stars on customer support. Thank you Tascam/Teac. I got this to replace my Yamaha MG10XU + iRig 2 and it works swimmingly well! This thing oozes with quality and you can tell it's been well engineered and well thought out. The recent f/w update considered everyone's comments so thanks Tascam! I will update if and when I can get the front TRRS jack to work. I have two head sets and a Y cable that takes the mic plug and phones plug and brings them into one TRRS male plug. But I can't seem to get the port to pass any sound even after reading everything there is to read about it and reading the forums. It was over $600 delivered but you do get a real manual as well as a Tascam TM-70 microphone, 2 Tascam headsets and a 16 gig SD card. Tascam is smart in giving product away that probably won't sell, as an incentive to buy the Mixcast 4 and get them saturated and embraced in the world of podcasting and streaming. Now, back to getting this front TRRS port to work.

Wow, does this simplify my workflow. I have not yet put it to a full stress test but I built a stand for it that holds my iPad above it and speakers to either side with cable storage underneath. I use it standalone, recording to the internal SD card or I connect it to my Mac using the monitor outputs to connect to my Presonus Audiobox iTwo audio interface to record my podcast in Garageband. Love how easy it is to drop audio onto the sample pads with the Tascam Podcaster app. Great build quality, the knobs and faders are firm but move easily. The display is excellent and the sound modelling per channel is outstanding. I still have to try out the audio in from phone call feature but that will be coming soon. It has Bluetooth without having to purchase a separate module. Could not be happier with this thing.

You can’t beat the price. It is a little dated compared to its competitor the rodecaster pro. Also, it doesn’t get updated as frequently as latest update was about a year ago. But ultimately it does everything you need to to create a a really great podcast. You honestly can’t lose.

With the new software update that allows multiple simultaneous effects on different channels, this board comes alive. It's no studio mixing board with multi channel sub outputs, but it does a very good job with multi talent studio interviews and podcasts. I also use this for screening and interviewing patients. It has Bluetooth for connecting callers, and if you do use this for recording lectures and podcasts, it has a "dodge" feature that automatically reduces the volume on all other talent and channels as you speak, to prevent others from talking over you. This is an extremely quiet board that allows you to use a Shure RE20 dynamic mic without a preamp or internal hiss when you crank up the gain. It has a multitude of user recordable tracks that you can play while you answer your cellphone or get a snack or take a short break. You can also load up sound effects or music for theme intros or whatever. You can also use this with software on your computer and record or edit all channels simultaneously. It has individually controlled headphone outputs. You get a lot for your money, and I prefer this box over a Rode.

I was initially impressed with the Mixcast 4 when I first received it. It worked perfectly right out of the box, and I had no issues connecting it to my iMac. Unfortunately, this didn't last long. Now, I can barely get it to connect to my computer. I've tried everything—new USB cables, restarting both the computer and the Mixcast, and turning them on and off in different sequences. Even after multiple attempts, the connection is inconsistent at best. In addition, intermittently it will not turn on and I need to keep pushing the on/off button to get it to come on. The Mixcast has now been in repair for almost two weeks. I was informed by the repair technician that parts are on backorder from China, and they have no idea when they will arrive. More disappointment. To make matters worse, none of the features I was excited about—like using my microphone or the drops loaded in the pads—are working. If I try to play a soundtrack without the Mixcast, my computer speakers work just fine. But as soon as I turn on the Mixcast, all sound disappears, and the sound levels show nothing. I do a radio program every week and need reliable equipment. This product is unreliable and has been a huge disappointment. I just sent it off to a third part repair shop, Tascam does not repair their own equipment, and it cost me $70 to ship it, almost a quarter of the cost of the unit. I expected more, especially considering the price. Save yourself the headache and look elsewhere.

I am a researcher by nature and looked at various models before purchasing going deep down the rabbit hole. Initially I thought it was a pretty tight race between the Mixcast and it's competition, but a few features seemed to really launch it ahead as the front runner that I couldn't fully appreciate until I had the unit in my hands and in use for my podcast. I'd say first on my list was auto mix. I do have some technical chops, but I'm a one man show on the engineer and host side...i like quick and simple. I found the auto mix to be a really nice touch where I don't have to focus so much on the technical end during the actual broadcast/recording. My runner-up for 2nd appreciated feature that put me over the top was the software. It wasn't just for post-. It's has the ability to integrate with the unit directly. The software's capabilities met all my needs for form and function. A+ product.