Clarification on the Tascam Model 12 having an analog mixer: The Tascam Model 12 has analog-style controls like faders and EQ, but it isn’t purely analog because the audio is converted to digital after the preamps using DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters). This means it functions more as a digital device, with analog signal paths up until the point where it’s digitized for recording and processing. So, while it offers an analog workflow, the audio path is ultimately digital after a certain stage. Hope this clears it up for everyone!
@wingoshack
17 күн бұрын
I have the 16 and I love it. One of the best purchases ever. Sounds great and the multi-track recorder is so useful. They really thought of everything. Very well-made, too. ✌🏻
@martinsouthall
17 күн бұрын
The Model 12 is excellent for live applications too, as a decent recorder + compact mixer. I’ve had mine for over a year, and it’s been solid.
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
👏👏👏Love to hear you’re enjoying yours too!
@timmyj2366
13 күн бұрын
How would you rate it for vocals? Both live and studio recording?
@martinsouthall
11 күн бұрын
@@timmyj2366 - We use it as a master mixer for a bunch of synths and drum machines, for our @madmachines project. I haven’t really used it for tracking vocals or mixing them live, but I imagine this mixer would be solid for that application.
@slowpunkforslowpunks2050
17 күн бұрын
I've had mine for 3 years or so now, and anything I've recorded that wasn't on my handheld was done with it. Love it, sounds good, no problems, would probably replace it with a 16 if it died or was stolen.
@Individual_two
17 күн бұрын
Several years ago I bought a Presonus AR12 analog/digital mixer and was really disappointed. Your Tascam mixer seems much better designed than the AR12. For just $599, this seems like a good deal.
@odditeemusic6016
3 күн бұрын
Mine is for returning to using my ears to record as opposed to my eyes staring at a screen..when it’s mix time I transfer to DAW..it’s a very versatile tactile mixer
@Featherlightstudio
2 күн бұрын
The Model 12 input signal path is immediately converted to digital directly after the preamps, like all modern digital mixers. There is no part of the signal path after that conversion that is analog. The faders and potentiometers are linear throw digital controllers, much like the GUI controllers on a plugin. The model 16 and 24 units however, are a different story and do incorporate an analog signal path along with the digital recorder section of the mixer. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it’s digital design allows the Model 12 to be updated via firmware that could significantly change or add to the mixers feature set. Add to that the high quality of preamps used and you effectively have the best of both worlds for a low noise recording/interface/mix surface.
@shawndiggz8904
11 күн бұрын
Great value for the money. Tascam never disappoints. Great tutorial.
@theomnitorium7476
17 күн бұрын
We got one of these at work like two years ago, as we were looking for an audio interace with EQ capabilities for voice over recordings, the ability to route a talkback mic into the voice over booth and hocking up several headphones and monitors. The Model 12 fit everything we needed into one box. It's really sturdy (it was on the road a lot so far) and never failed. Only downside really is the ugly fake wood on the side :D
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
Yeah I appreciate the wood idea just wish it was real and you could mount the unit.
@marcbrasse747
16 күн бұрын
I still work with the Roland VS2480. It is a perfect mix between user dedicated hardware and additional computer style screen and mouse controls. It’s only real disadvantage is that the audio is compressed if one uses it in its 24 track mode. Shocker: It’s from 2005 but as far as I am concerned it has never been bettered because laptop DAW’s took over, although the model 12 more or less seems to come close. In theory the latest DaaW’s are better ( I use Bitwig Studio because of it’s modular The Grid synthesizer) but this old thing is totally stable, does not have any latency issues and offers total recall mixing automation and near perfect ergonomics. So why change? Newer isn’t always better!
@colindias4820
11 күн бұрын
Soundcarft also does this with their mtk22 .. and u can record almost 18 channels simultaneously . It's quiet mixer. The preamp are low noise and subtle. They don't push a lot but they r clean. Definitely worth checking too. For anyone needing more inputs for recording. Picked it up 4 yrs back just under 800 dollars.
@Nixably
13 күн бұрын
Love this. Well done review 👌
@Tiger.Arcade
13 күн бұрын
Thanks Graham for the support! ✌️
@Idc.350
11 күн бұрын
It would be so dope if it had like a recall preset for the eq’s and whatnot. Almost like the older ssl boards where you could recall a session and eq presets for drums or bass.
@flyingapple7119
17 күн бұрын
The Model 12 is a digital mixer, Model 16 and 24 are analog mixers.
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
Hey thanks for your comment! The Model 12 has analog inputs and controls for its mixer section (such as faders and EQ). It operates digitally in terms of recording, processing, and interfacing with DAWs.
@flyingapple7119
17 күн бұрын
I was really confused when I was looking at these. Was going to buy the Model 16, but Model 12 has some benefits because it's digital, like you can change routing a bit. Also, I think Model 12 is the only one in the series that hase the DAW controller feature.
@waxprophetic
16 күн бұрын
can you use the 12 as just a daw controller and have a different interface connected ?
@ZylonSe
13 күн бұрын
yes (I’m using a MacBook)
@Lo-fi_Hi-brow
16 күн бұрын
I've always been very curious about the Model 12. Im trying to find a video that demo's the FX with synths and drum machines. I'm not looking for the greatest FX in the world or anything, but some decent supplemental FX would be great in my use case. Also, aesthetics really matter to me and the Model 12's classic 70's vibe is fantastic!
@slowpunkforslowpunks2050
13 күн бұрын
@@Lo-fi_Hi-brow The effects are OK, and totally usable, but that's about as far as I'd go toward endorsing them. I have a large collection of pedals, all of the plugins that come with Ardour, and about half my synths have on-board effects I'd much rather use.
@simonwelch_
6 күн бұрын
Is the DAW controller setting compatible with FL Studio? I am having a hard time finding the answer to this anywhere.
@id.unknown1283
17 күн бұрын
I got a used Yamaha mixing board that also works as an interface, and i think it records as well, but it might just loop. It was mounted in a touring rack. My studio is a bit warm, so i haven't gotten to play with yet. Plus i got a nice sitar for my 50th birthday last month so I'm more than a little preoccupied
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
That’s so cool about it mountable and multi purpose too. Congrats on the sitar purchase. I’d love to get one eventually.
@id.unknown1283
17 күн бұрын
I can't play it to save my life (my wife thinks I'm doing a decent job) but I am trying to track down someone to take lessons from
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
@@id.unknown1283 good luck! KZitem videos is also a good source for training videos but I’m preaching to the choir
@EvanChakroff
15 күн бұрын
thanks for the rundown - a few questions for anyone/future videos 1) How reliable is the midi sync? Thinking of this as a replacement for multi-tracking in a DAW where I'm constantly battling midi and audio latency. 2) Is the sub out full band stereo - i.e. usable as a monitor or for a live quadraphonic mixing setup?
@Automatenzoo
12 күн бұрын
I use it as midi clock and sub out also is very useful, especially when xlr cables are out 😉
@deejayiwan7
10 күн бұрын
I think its actually geared more towards Live....
@alainszyller615
16 күн бұрын
Does it have also inserts for external effects connection, which would also negate the need for a patchbay ?
@Tiger.Arcade
16 күн бұрын
Yes it has 2! Sorry I threw that part in text at one brief point in the video.
@alainszyller615
16 күн бұрын
@@Tiger.Arcade Thank you, that's great.
@23whatsleft
4 күн бұрын
what number of tracks can be recorded at the same time?
@Tiger.Arcade
4 күн бұрын
10. All inputs.
@23whatsleft
4 күн бұрын
@@Tiger.Arcade well that's a switch for years it's only been 8 unless you had an akia or a fostex 16 . so thanks for the update
@camerakungfu
17 күн бұрын
Well... the preamp and extra 27db from that FetHead.
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
Yes, boosts cleaner. That’s why I say the preamps are just okay.
@idonotcomplyrevolution
16 күн бұрын
when doing the voice recordings for your youtube videos, lower the bass and cut the high frequencies please!
@Tiger.Arcade
16 күн бұрын
Can you expound on this further? What was your reasoning? My highs are already lowered bass was boosted which I can lower.
@GuidoGautsch
13 күн бұрын
@@Tiger.Arcade sounds great to me, feel free to ignore that first comment 😁
@rautshsale1948
17 күн бұрын
can it take eurorack signals?
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
Yes! I’ve ran my eurorack synths into it!
@rautshsale1948
17 күн бұрын
@@Tiger.Arcade thanks!
@zdravkodimitrov
17 күн бұрын
I thought the elephant in the room is that you changed your hair! 😅
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
😂😂😂 Every few months I cut some hair!
@jamesburke2311
17 күн бұрын
The model 12 isn't analog. DAC right after the preamps
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
Hey, thanks for commenting! Let me clarify about the analog part. The Tascam Model 12 has analog-style controls like faders and EQ, but it isn’t purely analog because the audio is converted to digital after the preamps using DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters). This means it functions more as a digital device, with analog signal paths up until the point where it’s digitized for recording and processing. So, while it offers an analog workflow, the audio path is ultimately digital after a certain stage. So I do agree with you in the main sense of recording. 👍
@GreenShark4
17 күн бұрын
@@Tiger.Arcade Since the preamp is before the DAC, will high volume breakup sound closer to a preamp being driven vs a noisy digital mess?
@Tiger.Arcade
15 күн бұрын
@@GreenShark4 I find when boosting the preamp too much it does become very noisy.
@zeitgeist909
17 күн бұрын
thats a lot of you talking an not a lot of you showing me the unit. I don't want to hear you talk about how it sounds. I wanna hear how it sounds. In fact, am I wrong - but did you even put any kind of audio thru it it at any time in the review? I can't find it if you did.
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
I said this whole video is me talking through it. I even showed my settings for my microphone. For an upcoming video id like to demo the EQ, compressor. Built in fx. There’s just so much to cover on this unit I had to break it up.
@alyctro8158
17 күн бұрын
It's just too damn expensive... i'd rather have 3 modules for 100$ than one for 700$
@Tiger.Arcade
17 күн бұрын
I totally get that. I didn’t get mine for a few years after it’s release. I had purchased mine used for $500. Brand new they are $600 USD. I sold a few things to get mine after saving up a bit.
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