Model 12 is a compact analogue mixer with 12 channels, all-in-one, ideal for music production, multimedia or podcasting. It also serves as a USB audio/MIDI interface with DAW control functions.
Storage
- SD (512 MB – 2 GB)
- SDHC (4–32 GB)
- SDXC (64–512 GB)
- File system: FAT16 (SD), FAT32 (SDHC), exFAT (SDXC)
- Recording file format: WAV (BWF, maximum file size: 2 GB)
- Playback formats: WAV (BWF)
- Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
- Audio resolution: 16 bit, 24 bit
- Recording channels: 12 channels max. (10 inputs + stereo mix)
Audio Inputs and Outputs
- Microphone inputs (CH 1–6, 7/8, 9/10)
- XLR-3-31, balanced
- Nominal input level: -8 dBu
- Maximum input level: +10 dBu
- Minimum input level: -58 dBu
- Gain range: 0-50 dB
- Input impedance: 1.8 kΩ
Line Inputs (CH 1–10): 6.3 mm TRS Jack, balanced
- Nominal input level: +4 dBu
- Maximum input level: +22 dBu
- Gain range:
- –10 dB to +40 dB (CH 1–6)
- –20 dB to +30 dB (CH 7/8, 9/10)
- Input impedance 22 kΩ
Instrument Inputs (CH 1–6, 7, 9):
- 6.3 mm TS Jack, unbalanced
- Nominal input level: -4.2 dBV
- Maximum input level: +13.8 dBV
- Input impedance 1 kΩ
Inserts (CH 1–2)
- 6.3 mm TRS Jack
- Nominal input level: 0 dBu
- Maximum input level: +18 dBu
- Input impedance: 5 kΩ
- Nominal output level: 0 dBu
- Maximum output level: +18 dBu
- Output impedance: 100 Ω
Music/Talk Input (CH 9/10)
- 3.5 mm TRRS mini jack, unbalanced
- Maximum input level: +8 dBV
- Nominal input level: -10 dBV
- Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Main Output
- XLR-3-32, balanced
- Nominal output level: +4 dBu
- Maximum output level: +22 dBu
- Output impedance: 200 Ω
Sub, Aux Outputs
- 6.3 mm TRS, balanced
- Nominal output level: -2 dBu
- Maximum output level: +16 dBu
- Output impedance: 200 Ω
- Headphone output 1/2: 6.3 mm jack
- Maximum output power: 45 mW + 45 mW (at 32 Ω)
- Operating impedance: 16–600 Ω
USB Specifications
- Connection: USB Type C
- Transfer format: USB 2.0 high speed
USB Audio Specifications
- Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
- Audio resolution: 16 bit / 24 bit
- Inputs: 12 audio channels (output from Model 12)
- Outputs: 10 audio channels (input to Model 12)
System Requirements
Windows
- Compatible with Windows with USB 2.0 port
- Processor: Dual core / 2 GHz or faster
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- Drivers: USB 2.0 audio class, ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME)
- Screen resolution 1280 × 800 or higher
Mac
- Apple Mac with USB 2.0 port
- Processor: Dual core / 2 GHz or faster
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- Driver: Core Audio
- Screen resolution: 1280 × 800 or higher
iOS/iPadOS
- Driver: Core Audio for iPhone/iPad
EQ
- Low Cut: 100 Hz, –12 dB/Oct.
- High Cut: 10 kHz, ±15 dB
- Mid Cut: Variable 100 Hz - 8 kHz, ±15 dB (Mono) / Fixed 600 Hz, ±15 dB (Stereo), Q = 0.5
Master EQ
- High: 10 kHz, ±15 dB
- Mid (peaking): Variable 100 Hz - 8 kHz, ±15 dB, Q = 0.5/5
Audio Performance:
- Output Noise: –103 dBu
- EIN: –128 dBu
- THD+N:
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0.1/–0.15 dB (MIC IN-> MAIN OUT)
- Crosstalk: 95 dB
Maximum Gain
- 74 dB (MIC to MAIN OUT)
- 50 dB (microphone to INSERT OUT)
- 74 dB (MIC to SUB OUT)
- 75 dB (MIC to AUX 1/2 OUT)
- 24 dB (USB/SD to MAIN OUT)
Phantom Power: DC 48 V
- Power supply: Tascam AC adapter (included, AC input voltage 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz)
- Power consumption: 16 W
- Dimensions: 343 mm × 360 mm × 99 mm
- Weight: 4.3 kg
- Operating temperature range: 5–35 °C
- Included accessories: AC adapter (Tascam PS-M1524), USB Type C to A cable, TRRS cable, user manual, TASCAM ID recording guide
