Description
Key Features
- Loaded with inputs to accommodate practically any workflow, including 8 XLR mic inputs with phantom power, 8 Hi-Z instrument inputs, a total of 10 line inputs, Bluetooth 5.0, and 3.5mm TRRS smartphone input
- Record up to 12 tracks simultaneously to SD card, with up to 10-track playback
- Ready to serve as a 12-in/10-out audio interface for your DAW software (USB Type-C connector)
- Ultra HDDA mic preamp technology captures rich, detailed audio with an ultra-low noise floor
- Offers simple hands-on DAW control via HUI/MCU protocol emulation
- Built-in effects section allows you to add studio-quality reverb, delay, chorus, and other effects
- 5-pin MIDI In/Out ports to synchronize with external MIDI-equipped devices like drum machines, sequencers, and effects modules
Other Features
- Dual headphone outputs support two discrete mixes
- 1-knob compressor and 3-band EQ on all input channels
- Flexible routing capability with MAIN L-R and SUB L-R mix buses and dual Aux sends
- Easily sync to video with adjustable output delay (0-2,000ms)
- Selectable pre/post-fader modes and solo-in-place
- Dual footswitch (TRS connector) support for hands-free control over transport, effects, and other functions
- Convenient built-in metronome, with dedicated click output and Tap Tempo support
- Optional carrying bag is available for ease of transportKey Features
- Loaded with inputs to accommodate practically any workflow, including 8 XLR mic inputs with phantom power, 8 Hi-Z instrument inputs, a total of 10 line inputs, Bluetooth 5.0, and 3.5mm TRRS smartphone input
- Record up to 12 tracks simultaneously to SD card, with up to 10-track playback
- Ready to serve as a 12-in/10-out audio interface for your DAW software (USB Type-C connector)
- Ultra HDDA mic preamp technology captures rich, detailed audio with an ultra-low noise floor
- Offers simple hands-on DAW control via HUI/MCU protocol emulation
- Built-in effects section allows you to add studio-quality reverb, delay, chorus, and other effects
- 5-pin MIDI In/Out ports to synchronize with external MIDI-equipped devices like drum machines, sequencers, and effects modules
The TASCAM Model 12 is a powerful production workstation and DAW control surface for music producers, content creators, live performers, and podcasters. At its core, Model 12 is a high-quality compact mixer, complete with premium Ultra HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone preamps, compressor and 3-band EQ on each channel, 3-band mastering EQ, and console-like routing capabilities. Beyond your DAW, Model 12 is also a standalone recorder that's ready to capture studio-quality multitrack audio directly to SD card. Connect to your computer and Model 12 becomes a powerful audio interface with comprehensive DAW control capabilities, giving you a tactile, hands-on mixing experience while you leave your mouse aside. Live performers will appreciate Model 12's built-in effects and routing flexibility, while podcasters will find crucial functions like mix-minus and a dedicated smartphone input. Whether you use it as a USB audio interface, DAW controller, standalone recorder, or as a standard mixing board, the TASCAM Model 12 is equipped to support your creative process.
| 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, 7/8, 9/10 |
| 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 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) |
| Working impedance | 16 to 250 ohm |
| Control input / output | |
| USB | |
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Transfer Format | USB2.0 High-Speed |
| Format | Mass-storage class/USB Audio Class 2.0 (USB class-compliant) |
| CLICK | Metronome click |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TS Phone jack, metronome click output |
| FOOTSWITCH | Compatible with TASCAM RC-1F Foot Switch |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack |
| MIDI OUT | |
| Connector | 5-pin DIN |
| Format | standard MIDI |
| MIDI IN | |
| Connector | 5-pin DIN |
| Format | standard MIDI |
| USB Audio | |
| 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 | |
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| Power | AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 16W |
| Dimensions | 343(W) × 98.8(H) × 360(D)mm 13.5(W) × 3.9(H) × 14.2(D)inch (sides panels, inc. knob height and protrusion) |
| Weight | 4.3 kg / 9.48 lb |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C / 41 to 95 °F |
| Include Items | AC adapter(TASCAM PS-M1524), Cord for AC adapter(JAPAN USA/EUROPE/AUSTRALIA), USB cable(1m), TRRS cable(1m), Owner's manual (with warranty), TASCAM ID registration guide |
NOTE: 0dBV = 1Vrms, 0dBu = 0.775Vrms
Audio Performance
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz (+0.3/-0.7 dB, MIC IN to MAIN OUT) |
| S/N ratio | 103dB (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) |
NOTE: 0dBu = 0.775Vrms
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 |
* Verified with Intel and Apple Silicon (M1 and M2) hardware
iOS/iPadOS
| Driver | Core Audio |
Supported OS'
Windows
Windows 11 2023 Update (Version 23H2) New , Windows 10 2022 Update (Version 22H2) , Windows 11 2022 Update (Version 22H2) , Windows 11 (Version 21H2) , Windows 10 (November 2021 Update) , Windows 10 (May 2021 Update) , Windows 10 (November 2019 Update) , Windows 8.1 , Windows 7Mac
macOS Sonoma New , macOS Ventura , macOS Monterey , macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina , macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13)iOS
iPadOS 17 New , iOS 17 New , iOS 16 , iPadOS 16 , iOS 15 , iPadOS 15 , iPadOS 14 , iOS 14 , iPadOS 13 , iOS 13 , iOS 12 , iOS 11Estimate shipping