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    2 Audio-Technica Microphones    2 Pairs of Audio-Technica Headphones    2 Boom Arms with Integrated XLR Cables    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. I'm considering using for streaming hybrid meetings - are there lapel mics that are compatible?

A: Any Lavalier (lapell) mic with an XLR connector will work with this recorder.

Q: 3. I'd like to hang it from my belt or drape it from a monopod. What cases or pouches will afford access to controls?

A: The Zoom PodTrak P4 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder is intended to be used while placed flat on a tabletop. The cases that we have are for storage. The audio bags that we have would not provide easy access to the controls while the P4 is in use. You could place it in a small audio bag like the ORCA OR-27 Small Sound Bag (B&H # OR27) which would provide exits for the microphone and headphone cable to pass through.

Q: 4. Does each headphone receive the same mix, or can the input levels be adjusted for each one?

A: Yes, each headphone output on the Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface receives the same mix. The only individual adjustments pertain to the output levels to the headphones. The Mixcast 4 does not provide the ability to customize a mix for each headphone output.

Q: 5. Can I use this device to conect a camcorder or cell phone who use to record or stream a Podcast? Thanks

A: Yes, connections below: Host Connection 1 x USB Type-C (I/O) 1 x USB Type-C (Bus-Power Only) Connectivity Analog I/O 4 x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Mic Input 4 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Female Unbalanced Aux Input 1 x 2.5 mm TRRS Female Unbalanced Remote Input

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. 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: 8. 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: 9. Does the Zoom PodTrak come with an SD card? If not, which SD card make and model do you recommend?

A: No, the PodTrak P4 does not include an SD card. We recommend SanDisk brand SD cards class 10 or higher.

Q: 10. Will this still need a cloudlifter?

A: Not necessary tho recommended. Providing the subject is at good volume and the room is very quiet, THe Zoom P4 will provide enough gain (70dB). Other Mic Pre-amps do provide 80 or more dB of gain. The Cloudlifter (B&H # CLCL1) provides more the only higher gain; it also improves mic performance, by lowering noise floor and matching impedance, which may lower distortion.