The Model 12 has a built-in 12-track audio recorder, full USB audio interface, MIDI connectivity, dedicated metronome click output, and a basic DAW controller layer. The Model 12 is perfect for desktop-style audio and multimedia production or as a small format live console; it's a great choice for podcasting and live streaming.

The 10 inputs can be used for just about any source from microphones, direct instruments to synths and drum machines. Channels 1-6 feature combo XLR/1/4-inch inputs utilizing Tascam's Ultra-HDDA microphone preamplifiers with 48-volt phantom power. Stereo channels 7/8 and 9/10 cover any possible stereo sources such as laptops and phones with connections via XLRs, 1/4-inch jacks, 1/8-inch TRRS mini connector or via Bluetooth 5.0 pairing.

The 12-track recorder allows simultaneous recording/playback of WAV files (up to 48kHz/24-bit) directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards. There is DAW control for faders, mutes, pan pots, solos, record arming, transport control with play, record, stop, fast forward/rewind, and jog functionality via HUI/MCU protocol emulation.

You may also use the USB audio interface to record and playback up to 12-channels using any DAW. You may record along with pre-recorded music--mix and record live presentations with audio already recorded. Outputs include stereo XLRs and 1/4-inch balanced stereo outputs, two auxiliary outs, and two individual 1/4-inch stereo headphones outputs. MIDI IN/OUT jacks with MIDI sync and MTC, and dual footswitch jacks. Whew!

The Tascam Model 12 Integrated Production Suite sells for $599 MSRP and is great little system ready for any gig.