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Review: Tascam Mixcast 4

Features

Mixer/Audio Recorder for podcasts, live streaming

14/2 USB-Audio interface

Multitrack recording directly to SD

4 Microphone inputs

8 Backlit trigger pads

8 Faders (100 mm)

5“ Touchscreen

Facts

Manufacturer: Tascam

Web: tascam.eu

Distrib: Tascam / TEAC

Price: 539 Euro

▲ Large user interface

▲ Practical features

▲ Up to 4 microphones/headphones

▲ Uncomplicated operation

▲ Effect pads

▲ Podcast editor

Alternatives

TC Helicon GO XLR

379 Euro

tc-helicon.com

Zoom PodTrak P8

429 Euro

zoomcorp.com

Rode Rodecaster Pro

509 Euro

rode.com

Mixcast 4 comes in a very robust and, at 2.6 kg, also fairly heavy housing. Dimensions of 375 x 71 x 267 mm offer plenty of space for controls such as the eight faders with long 100mm travel and the 5“ (12.7

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