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.
- 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
- 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
- Model 12 x1
- AC adapter (TASCAM PS-M1524) x1
- Power cord for AC adapter x1
- USB cable (1m) x1
- TRRS cable (1m) x1
- Owner's Manual (including warranty)
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.
Additional Features
Ready to Integrate with Your MIDI Gear
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Podcast and Stream Your Music Directly to Your Fans
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Output Delay for Synchronized Audio/Video Streaming (Added in V1.20)
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Your All in One Production Console, from Recording to Mastering
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Ultra HDDA Preamps for Pristine Audio Quality
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Compact, Rugged, and Loaded with Inputs
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Dual Headphone Monitoring, No Splitter Required
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USB Return Channel Function
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Normalizing Function
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Features at a Glance
- 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
Other Features
- Dual headphone outputs support two discrete mixes
- 1-knob compressor and 3-band EQ on all input channels
- Flexible routing capability with MAIN L-R and SUB L-R mix buses and dual Aux sends
- Easily sync to video with adjustable output delay (0-2,000ms)
- Selectable pre/post-fader modes and solo-in-place
- Dual footswitch (TRS connector) support for hands-free control over transport, effects, and other functions
- Convenient built-in metronome, with dedicated click output and Tap Tempo support
- Optional carrying bag is available for ease of transport
Optional Items
Dedicated carrying bag- CS-Model 12
- TH-02
- TH-05
- TH-06
- TH-07
- TM-280
- TM-180
- TM-80
- TM-70
- TM-82
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Spec Description
| Recording section | |
| Supported Media | SD (512MB to 2GB), SDHC (4GB to 32GB), SDXC (64GB to 512GB) Class 10 or higher required. |
| File System | SD card: FAT16, SDHC card: FAT32, SDXC card: exFAT |
| Recording File Format | WAV(BWF) |
| Playback Format | WAV, BWF |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1k / 48k Hz |
| Bit Depth | 16 / 24 bit |
| Maximum Recordable ChannelNumber | 12ch (10ch + 2 stereo mix) |
| Audio Inputs | |
| MIC IN | CH1 to 6, 7/8, 9/10 |
| Connector | XLR 3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced) |
| Maximum Input Level | +10dBu |
| Nominal Input Level | -8dBu |
| Minimum Input Level | -58dBu |
| Gain Adjustable Range | 0 to 50dB |
| Input Impedance | 1.8k ohm |
| Phantom Power supply | +48V |
| LINE IN | CH1 to 10 |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced) |
| Maximum Input Level | +22dBu |
| Nominal Input Level | +4dBu |
| Gain Adjustable Range | -10 to +40 dB: CH 1 to 6, -20 to +30 dB: CH 7/8 and 9/10 |
| Input Impedance | 22k ohm |
| INST IN | CH1 to 6, 7, 9 |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: GND, S: GND, Unbalanced) |
| Maximum Input Level | +13.8dBV |
| Nominal Input Level | -4.2dBV |
| Gain Adjustable Range | -10 to +40 dB (CH 1 to 6), -20 to +30 dB (CH 7 and 9) |
| Input Impedance | 1M ohm |
| INSERT | CH 1 and 2 |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: Send, R: Return, S: GND) |
| Return (Ring) | |
| Maximum Input Level | +18dBu |
| Nominal Input Level | 0dBu |
| Input Impedance | 5k ohm |
| Send (Tip) | |
| Maximum Output Level | +18dBu |
| Nominal Output Level | 0dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100 ohm |
| MUSIC/TALK | CH 9/10 |
| Connector | 1/8" (3.5mm) TRRS jack (for Smartphone, Unbalanced) |
| Maximum Input Level | +8dBV |
| Nominal Input Level | -10dBV |
| Input Impedance | 10k ohm |
| Outouts | |
| MAIN OUTPUT | |
| Connector | XLR 3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced) |
| Maximum Output Level | +22dBu |
| Nominal Output Level | +4dBu |
| Output Impedance | 200 ohm |
| SUB OUT, AUX OUT | |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced) |
| Maximum Output Level | +16dBu |
| Nominal Output Level | -2dBu |
| Output Impedance | 200 ohm |
| PHONES OUT | PHONES 1 and 2 |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack |
| Maximum Output Level | 45mW + 45mW (32 ohm loaded) |
| Working impedance | 16 to 250 ohm |
| Control input / output | |
| USB | |
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Transfer Format | USB2.0 High-Speed |
| Format | Mass-storage class/USB Audio Class 2.0 (USB class-compliant) |
| CLICK | Metronome click |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TS Phone jack, metronome click output |
| FOOTSWITCH | Compatible with TASCAM RC-1F Foot Switch |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack |
| MIDI OUT | |
| Connector | 5-pin DIN |
| Format | standard MIDI |
| MIDI IN | |
| Connector | 5-pin DIN |
| Format | standard MIDI |
| USB Audio | |
| Sampling Rate | 44.1k / 48k Hz |
| Bit Depth | 16 / 24 bit |
| Maximum INPUT | 12ch |
| Maximum OUTPUT | 10ch |
| Bluetooth® | to MAIN or CH 9/10 |
| Version | 5.0 |
| Output Class | Class 2 (Transmission range: approx. 33 ft. / 10 m) * Transmission range may vary, depending on surroundings. |
| Supported Profile | A2DP |
| Supported A2DP Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| A2DP Content Protection | SCMS-T |
| Channel EQ | |
| Low-Cut | 100Hz, -18dB / Octave |
| Hi-Shelving | +15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 10kHz |
| Mid-Peaking | +15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, MID Band Q Fix, 0.5 |
| Low-Shelving | +15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 80Hz |
| Master section EQ | |
| Hi-Shelving | +15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 10kHz |
| MID-Peaking | +15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, Q: 0.5/5 |
| Low-Shelving | +15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 60Hz |
| Internal Effects | |
| Type |
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| Power | AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 16W |
| 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 |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C / 41 to 95 °F |
| Include Items | AC adapter(TASCAM PS-M1524), Cord for AC adapter(JAPAN USA/EUROPE/AUSTRALIA), USB cable(1m), TRRS cable(1m), Owner's manual (with warranty), TASCAM ID registration guide |
NOTE: 0dBV = 1Vrms, 0dBu = 0.775Vrms
Audio Performance
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz (+0.3/-0.7 dB, MIC IN to MAIN OUT) |
| S/N ratio | 103dB (MAIN OUT, MAIN fader: nominal position) |
| Equivalent Input Noise | -128dBu (Mono Input Channel, Rs: 150Ω, GAIN knob: Max) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.003% (MIC IN to MAIN OUT, nominal input level, +2dBu, 1kHz, GAIN min.) |
| Crosstalk | -95dB, channels / input and output (1kHz, PAN fully counter clockwise / fully clockwise) |
| Maximum Gain | 74dB (MIC to MAIN OUT) 54dB (MIC to INSERT OUT) 74dB (MIC to SUB OUT) 75dB (MIC to AUX 1/2 OUT) 24dB (USB/SD to MAIN OUT) (EQ flatten, PAN fully counter clockwise / fully clockwise) |
NOTE: 0dBu = 0.775Vrms
Supported PC
Windows
| Compatible Computers | Windows-compatible computer with a USB2.0 port |
| CPU | Dual core / 2GHz or faster |
| Memory | 2GB or more |
| Driver | USB Audio Class 2.0,  ASIO2.0, WDM (MME) |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 × 800 Dots or more |
Mac
| Compatible Computers | Apple Mac computer with a USB2.0 port |
| CPU | Dual core / 2GHz or faster |
| Memory | 2GB or more |
| Driver | Core Audio |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 × 800 Dots or more |
* Verified with Intel and Apple Silicon (M1 and M2) hardware
iOS/iPadOS
| Driver | Core Audio |
Information
| Latest version info | |
| Firmware | V1.42 |
| TASCAM Model Mixer settings panel (Windows) | V1.20 |
| TASCAM Model Mixer settings panel (macOS) | V1.20 |
- Operation stability has been improved.
Notices About Products
Documents
Firmware / Software
Compatibility
Compatible OS
Yes. Model 12 operation has been verified and confirmed with the latest version, Windows 7 Professional version 6.1 (build 7601: Service Pack 1)
Only notarized applications can now be installed on Mac OS Catalina.
Please download again the application installer from the download tab on the respective product page and try installing it again.
Your device's playback application/software, and playback file frequencies (sampling frequency) may not be matching. Set the frequencies of the playback file and each configuration to be the same, or unify the frequencies of the playback file.
The Model 12 is the only unit that has the DAW Control function. This is because the unit is built around a DIGITAL mixer. The earlier Model 24 and Model 16 are built around ANALOG mixers so they cannot have this function.