Mixer Tascam Model 12 — 12‑channel analog/digital mixer, 24‑bit, 48 kHz, USB‑C, SD card, Bluetooth 5.0

The TASCAM Model 12 is a compact production workstation and DAW control surface that combines a 12-channel analog-style mixer with multitrack recording and USB audio interface functionality. It features Ultra HDDA microphone preamps, built-in compressor and 3-band EQ on each channel, a 3-band mastering EQ, and flexible routing. As a standalone unit it records up to 12 tracks simultaneously at 24-bit/48 kHz directly to SD card; when connected to a computer it functions as a 24-bit USB audio interface with DAW control and hands-on mixing capabilities.

Advantages

The Model 12 offers studio-quality 12-track recording direct to SD card, low total harmonic distortion (0.003%), and support for SD cards up to 512 GB. Each channel includes Ultra HDDA discrete mic preamps, compressor and 3-band EQ, while the main section provides mastering EQ and console-style routing. Dedicated features for podcasters and live performers include mix-minus, a smartphone input, internal effects, and a 6.3 mm headphone output for monitoring. USB connectivity allows transfer of recorded files to a computer and operation as a full-featured audio interface and DAW controller.

Suitable for

• Music producers tracking bands and small ensembles
• Content creators and podcasters requiring mix-minus and smartphone input
• Live performers needing built-in effects and flexible routing
• Home and project studios that require standalone multitrack recording

Key specifications

• Channels: 12
• Recording: 12-track simultaneous recording to SD card
• Resolution / Sample rate: 24-bit / 48 kHz (also supports 44.1 kHz)
• Microphone preamps: Ultra HDDA discrete preamps on input channels
• Channel processing: Compressor and 3-band EQ per channel
• Main processing: 3-band mastering EQ
• THD: 0.003% (typical)
• SD card support: up to 512 GB
• Outputs & monitoring: USB audio interface, 6.3 mm headphone output

How to use

Connect microphones and instruments to the Model 12 inputs, set gain using the Ultra HDDA preamps, and shape each channel with the onboard compressor and 3-band EQ. For standalone recording, insert a compatible SD card (up to 512 GB), set the sample rate to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz, arm tracks and press record to capture up to 12 tracks simultaneously at 24-bit resolution. To use the unit as a USB audio interface and DAW controller, connect the Model 12 to a computer via USB, select the device in your DAW, and use the faders and transport controls for hands-on mixing and recording. Transfer recorded files from the SD card to a computer over USB for detailed editing if needed.

Recommendations

Use high-quality SD cards (Class 10 or UHS-I recommended) formatted in the recorder before first use. When recording multiple tracks, monitor levels to avoid clipping and set the sample rate consistently between the Model 12 and your DAW to prevent synchronization issues.