Model 12

12-Track Digital Recording Mixer With DAW Controller & Audio Interface

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.

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
• Dedicated Settings Panel application with Meter bridge (Added in V.1.50)

Specs

• Supported Media : SD (512MB to 2GB), SDHC (4GB to 32GB), SDXC (64GB to 512GB) Class 10 or higher required.
• Maximum Recordable ChannelNumber : 12ch (10ch + 2 stereo mix)
• USB Audio
    Maximum INPUT : 12ch
    Maximum OUTPUT : 10ch
• Bluetooth®
    Output Class : Class 2 (Transmission range: approx. 33 ft. / 10 m)
    Version : 5
• 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

Studio-quality 12-track Recording Direct to SD Card

The Model 12 is a compact multitrack recording studio, with the ability to record 12 tracks simultaneously at 24-bit/48kHz audio quality directly to SD card. With a built-in metronome, punch-in/out capability, and overdubbing functions, the Model 12 gives you the tools you need to produce a full band. You can also transfer your recordings directly to your computer via USB for further editing, processing, and mixing.

Model 12: The Ultimate DAW Controller

Model 12's comprehensive DAW control means you can ditch your mouse and mix your music like you would with a traditional mixing board. Navigating your session is easy with familiar transport controls, no need to remember key commands or grab your mouse when you need to move to a new song section. Hands-on control over your mix allows you to focus more on your music and less on menus, scrolling and clicking. If you want to make music in your DAW with the familiar feel of a mixing board, you'll be impressed with Model 12 as your DAW control surface.

12-in/10-out USB Audio Interface with DAW Control Integration

Equipped with an onboard USB Type-C connector, the Model 12 is ready to connect to your DAW software for multitrack recording and playback. For comprehensive control over your DAW, Model 12 uses HUI/MCU protocol emulation to give you hands-on control over faders, mutes, pans, solos, record arm, play, record, stop, FF/Rew, and jog functions.

* DAW control operation has been confirmed with the following DAW software:

• Avid Pro Tools
• Apple Logic Pro
• MOTU Digital Performer
• Steinberg Cubase
• Ableton Live
• Cakewalk by BandLab
• Presonus Studio One (Added in V1.30)
• Cockos REAPER (Added in V1.30)
• Steinberg Cubasis 3.3 (Added in V1.30)

Dedicated Click Output with Tap Tempo for tight performance

Whether you're recording or performing live, Model 12's dedicated click output helps you to stay in time. The Tap Tempo feature makes it easy to set your ideal tempo, and also allows you to sync Model 12's built-in delay effects to the tempo of your music. And for hands-free control over Tap Tempo, simply connect a non-latching footswitch (sold separately) to Model 12's footswitch input.

Loop Song Sections on the Fly with the VAMP Playback Function (Added in V1.11)

Model 12 makes it easy to create a seamless playback loop between two points in a song, with its VAMP Playback function. Loop your full arrangement for an extended solo or group jam, or loop the playback of only a selected track for creative emphasis. From practice and band rehearsal to live performance, VAMP Playback gives you a ton of freedom to extend your song's arrangement.

Monitor Your Signal Virtually (Added in V1.50 ）

With the Model Mixer Settings Panel app, users can take advantage of a digital meter bridge across by connecting the Model 12 via USB to a PC or Mac. Set peak hold times, monitor the input, MTR or USB signal all while being able scale the GUI from a small window to full screen. Take it a step further by porting the app from your computer to a dedicated monitor of your choosing.