Record a podcast with up to four people with the TASCAM Mixcast 4, a tabletop mixer and recorder with sound effects, independent headphone outputs, and mix-minus functionality, for live or streamed guests and more. With the Mixcast 4, you'll have everything you need to record a high-quality multicast podcast straight to an SD card or straight to a stereo USB feed, for instantaneous streaming over your favorite platform.

You'll enjoy the form factor of eight faders at your fingertips, as well as the eight sound-effect pads, and the built-in 5" touchscreen for deeper control. You'll be able to record up to 14 tracks at a time straight to an SD card, or record stereo over USB straight to your DAW, or streaming platform. In addition to TASCAM's Podcast Editor Software, the Mixcast 4 ships with an included AC adapter and a USB Type-C cable.

Includes Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer    Includes 2 Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Mics    Includes 2 Boom Arms with XLR Cables    Includes 2 Headphones    Includes Memory Card

Record up to four people in person with the built-in mic pres, which accept XLR-1/4" connections for all manner of microphones. In addition, you'll find stereo line inputs with selectable 1/4" or 3.5mm connections to interface with phones and consumer devices. Pair this with a Bluetooth input for wireless connections to phones and devices, and you'll have everything you need to capture audio for all your guests.

Stereo line inputs and the Bluetooth inputs both come with mix-minus functionality, so your remote guests won't hear an echo of themselves when they're talking.

Four independently controlled headphone outputs are on hand, but that's not all. A 3.5mm TRRS headphone output mirrors headphone output 1, should you only have a headset with a 3.5mm connection on hand. The Mixcast 4 also provides a Talkback function that allows you to speak to the participants privately over their headphones, as well as guests connected via USB, smartphone, and Bluetooth.

With 8 faders and 8 sound pads (in 8 banks) under your fingers, you'll feel like a consummate professional. You'll have full sound pad control for editing and triggering sound effects, and transport functionality for one-touch recording. Adjust levels between pads and switch sound pad banks while recording for access to more sounds. There's even a normalizing function for pad sources.

Export files in WAV, MP3, and MP4 formats.

Record to an SD card to work without a computer, or route the Mixcast 4 into a Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android device for a 14-in / 2-out audio capture.

The Mixcast 4 comes with TASCAM's Podcast Editor software, for basic editing and mixing duties as well as control over the sound pads.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does this unit interface with telephone lines? Analog or digital.

A: You can connect smartphones to the recorder using a 3.5mm TRRS cable.

Q: 2. SMPTE in or out?

A: The Zoom PodTrak P4 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder does not have timecode support.

Q: 3. How does this compare to the H4N pro ?

A: The Zoom PodTrak P4 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder has a feature set that is ideal for portable podcasting. It has 4 microphone inputs and 4 individual headphone outputs where the Zoom H4n Pro has two microphone inputs and one headphone output. The H4n Pro has onboard microphones where the Podtrak P4 does not. The Podtrak P4 also has pads for triggering sound effects as well as the ability to loop in phone calls in several ways.

Q: 4. Which cable would be recommended to connect to iPhone 11 (via Lightning to 3.5mm)? Thanks!

A: You would need Apple's Lightnig to 3.5mm headphone adapter and a 3.5mm TRRS cable.

Q: 5. For podcasting, how does this compare with the Zoom H6? I understand that it handles phone calls more easily, but would the H6 be a better choice?

A: This unit is excellent for podcasting in that it provides 70db of gain for dynamic podcast style mics, has 4 dedicated headphone outs built in, and is designed specifically for taking phone calls and recording zoom or skype sessions over usb. For no more than 2-4 people, or 2 people and a phone caller or internet interview, this would be a better purchase for podcasting than the H6.

Q: 6. Is there any way to enable and configure noisegate in Zoom P4? If yes, can you do this through built controls, or do you need an app or computer program to configure it?

A: The Zoom P4 does not have a specific noise reduction option. For a recorder with built in noise reduction features, the Zoom P8 would be a better choice.

Q: 7. Anyone having problems with this with you macbook m1? My macbook m1 has mic level problems while my PC does not.

A: The Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface is currently verified as compatible for use with Apple Silicon M1 and M2 hardware. There are firmware updates available at the following link, which may be worth implementing if you have not already: https://bit.ly/3PZrG4Y

Q: 8. Does the power supply that come with the item support 220v?

A: The Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface includes Tascam's PS-P1220E Power Supply, which accepts input voltage between 100-240V AC.

Q: 9. Can you use a condenser mic or dynamic mic with Zoom P4?

A: You can use either with the P4. There is a mic selector switch below the gain knob, the handheld icon is for a dynamic mic and the mic with the lightning bolt is for a condenser mic.

Q: 10. Has anyone tried the USB Power Cable from Rode (DC-USB1) to see if it works? The voltage is the same, and the screw-on connector looks identical.

A: We do not recommend using the Rode DC-USB1 USB Power Cable with the Tascam Mixcast 4. The RodeCaster Pro uses AC power while the Mixcast 4 requires DC power. Tascam specifically points out that only the included Tascam power adapter should be used to power the Mixcast 4. Using adapters from other manufacturers may cause damage and will definitely void your warranty.