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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.

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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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)

About mic preamps
 
Studio-quality 12-track Recording Direct to SD Card

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.

Model 12: The Ultimate DAW Controller
12-in/10-out USB Audio Interface with DAW Control Integration

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)

List of controls that can be used with the following DAW's

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.

Dedicated Click Output with Tap Tempo for tight performance
Loop Song Sections on the Fly with the VAMP Playback Function (Added in V1.11)

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

Ready to Integrate with Your MIDI Gear

Model 12 is equipped with 5-pin MIDI In and Out ports to integrate your synthesizers and drum machines. You can also use MIDI to synchronize external effects processors with the tempo of your music, or allow your DAW software to operate in time with the Model 12.

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Podcast and Stream Your Music Directly to Your Fans

Podcast and Stream Your Music Directly to Your Fans

The Model 12 is fully-equipped for podcasting and internet streaming. Podcasters will appreciate mix-minus functionality, as well as the dedicated smartphone input for external audio capture. You have plenty of microphone inputs for guests and additional performers, with dual headphone outputs available for monitoring. And with onboard Bluetooth, you can stream audio wirelessly to the Model 12. As a live streaming solution, Model 12 offers everything you need to sound your best.

* Operation confirmed with the following streaming and telecommunications software:
- Skype
- Discord
- OBS (Added in V1.11)

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Output Delay for Synchronized Audio/Video Streaming (Added in V1.20)

Output Delay for Synchronized Audio/Video Streaming (Added in V1.20)

When you're recording or streaming, it's crucial that your audio and video are in sync. Model 12's output delay function makes it easy to ensure stable sync between streamed audio and video. Output delay can be adjusted up to 2,000ms in 1ms increments, allowing you to sync with practically any camera or video mixer. And when you're streaming a live performance, you can apply the output delay to the USB audio stream while leaving the main XLR outputs unaffected.

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Your All in One Production Console, from Recording to Mastering

Your All in One Production Console, from Recording to Mastering

With its studio-console-style design and workflow, Model 12 encourages hands-on creativity throughout your entire production process. Each channel offers a simple one-knob compressor for dynamics control, and 3-band EQ for tone shaping. The built-in effects section offers must- have effects like reverb, delay, chorus, and more, while pan controls and 60mm faders allow you to shape your mix fast. Once your mix is dialed in, use the Master Section EQ with sweepable mid band is ready to put the final polish on your stereo mix.

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Ultra HDDA Preamps for Pristine Audio Quality

Ultra HDDA Preamps for Pristine Audio Quality

TASCAM's Ultra HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps boast an amazingly low noise floor and exceptional fidelity, making it easy to capture pro-level sound quality with practically any microphone. What's more, all of Model 12's channels are equipped with Hi-Z inputs for direct connection of guitars, basses, and other instruments. All inputs support line- level sources like keyboards and drum machines as well, giving you the flexibility you need to record practically any combination of sound sources. The gain boost function uses DSP processing to amplify signals input through the mic/line input jacks. Even input sources with low volume can be adjusted easily regardless of the level. (Added from V1.40)

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Compact, Rugged, and Loaded with Inputs

Compact, Rugged, and Loaded with Inputs

Despite its compact size, Model 12 is packed with input options. On the rear panel you'll find eight XLR/TRS combo inputs (with +48V phantom power), with additional line inputs on channels 9 and 10 to accommodate stereo sound sources. The first two channels also offer insert points for integrating external sound processors into your workflow. There's a dedicated smartphone input (3.5mm TRRS) for playback from your portable devices, as well as onboard Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless audio streaming — perfect for playing some background music between live performances. In other words, Model 12 is well-equipped for practically any small-format recording or live production application.

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Dual Headphone Monitoring, No Splitter Required

Dual Headphone Monitoring, No Splitter Required

Model 12 is equipped with dual headphone outputs, eliminating the need to split a headphone output for two people. Each headphone output can output its own discrete mix, allowing the engineer and performer to hear exactly what they need.

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Dual Headphone Monitoring, No Splitter Required

USB Return Channel Function

By using the USB return channel function, audio sent from computer USB channels 1-2 can be reassigned to any other channels. When using with an application that supports two-channel audio devices (such as OBS Studio), it is also possible to use with mics connected to mixer channels 1-2 of the Model 12. (Added from V1.41)

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Dual Headphone Monitoring, No Splitter Required

Normalizing Function

By using the normalization function, the maximum levels of tracks recorded by the MTR can be readjusted within a range of 0 to -20dB. Adjusting level differences between tracks makes mix down easier. Imported tracks and MAIN MIX L/R bus recording files can also be normalized. (Added from V1.41)

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Features at a Glance

Key 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

 

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
HEADPHONES
  • TH-02
  • TH-05
  • TH-06
  • TH-07
MICROPHONE
  • 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
  1. HALL 1
  2. HALL 2
  3. ROOM 1
  4. ROOM 2
  5. PLATE
  6. STUDIO
  7. LIVE
  8. DELAY 1
  9. DELAY 2
  10. PING PONG
  11. CHORUS
  12. FLANGER
  13. DELAY + HALL 1
  14. DELAY + HALL 2
  15. CHORUS + HALL 1
  16. CHORUS + HALL 2
*Fx type and settings can be stored in the library slot
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, Model 24 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
* To connect an iOS/iPadOS device that has a Lightning connector, a genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately) is necessary.

Information

Latest version info
Firmware V1.42
TASCAM Model Mixer settings panel (Windows) V1.20
TASCAM Model Mixer settings panel (macOS) V1.20

 

Firmware V1.42
  • Operation stability has been improved.
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Notices About Products

11/13/2024 [Updated] Information regarding iOS 18/iPadOS 18 compatibility
10/28/2024 [Updated] Information about macOS Sequoia Update

Documents

Manuals

Owner's Manual 11-10-2023
Owner's Manual Addendum V1.40 08-24-2023
List of controls that can be used with the following DAW's 02-18-2022
Setting procedures for use with OBS Studio and other streaming applications 05-07-2020

Spec

Specifications 10-01-2021
CAD outline (DXF/PDF) 12-03-2020
CAD outline (PDF) 02-05-2019

Catalogs

TASCAM System Design Guide for Audio Installation, 2024 01-18-2024

Firmware / Software

Instructions

Release Notes 06-05-2024
Firmware update procedures 05-07-2020

Firmware

Firmware V1.42 06-05-2024
Firmware V1.41 09-13-2023

Software

TASCAM Model Mixer settings panel V1.20 for Windows (Includes driver) 03-10-2020
TASCAM Model Mixer settings panel V1.20 for Mac 03-10-2020

Compatibility

Information on the connectivity of TASCAM products with iPhone/iPad USB-C port 06-18-2024
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Supported Media 04-26-2024

Compatible OS

Windows

Windows 11 2023 Update (Version 23H2) ,Windows 10 2022 Update (Version 22H2),Windows 11 2022 Update (Version 22H2) ,Windows 11 (Version 21H2) ,Windows 10 (November 2021 Update),Windows 10 (May 2021 Update),Windows 10 (November 2019 Update),Windows 8.1,Windows 7,

Mac

macOS Sequoia (15),macOS Sonoma (14),macOS Ventura (13),macOS Monterey (12),macOS Big Sur (11),macOS Catalina (10.15),macOS Mojave (10.14),macOS High Sierra (10.13),

iOS

iOS 17,iOS 16,iOS 15,iOS 14,iOS 13,iOS 12,iOS 11,

iPadOS

iPadOS 17,iPadOS 17,iPadOS 16,iPadOS 15,iPadOS 14,iPadOS 13,

FAQs

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.