--- product_id: 204929332 title: "Model 12" brand: "tascam" price: "SAR 332" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/204929332-model-12 store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Dual headphone outputs with independent control 12-in / 10-out USB audio interface 1-knob compressor + 3-band EQ per channel Model 12 **Brand:** tascam **Price:** SAR 332 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your studio game—where pro audio meets seamless creativity. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Model 12 by tascam - **How much does it cost?** SAR 332 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/204929332-model-12) ## Best For - tascam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tascam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built-In MIDI & Tap Tempo:** Synchronize gear and stay in the groove with onboard MIDI I/O and dedicated click output with tap tempo. - • **Podcast-Ready Versatility:** Mix-minus, smartphone input, Bluetooth pairing, and dual headphone monitoring make streaming and podcasting a breeze. - • **Pro-Grade DAW Integration:** Control your favorite DAWs effortlessly via USB-C with HUI/MCU protocol for tactile mixing mastery. - • **Intuitive All-in-One Mixer:** From 1-knob compressors to 3-band EQs and high-quality reverb, tweak your sound fast and stay in the creative flow. - • **Seamless 12-Track Recording & Playback:** Capture your full creative vision with 24-bit/48kHz WAV quality and 10-track playback—no compromises. ## Overview The TASCAM Model 12 is a compact, integrated 12-track production mixer and USB audio/MIDI interface designed for music creators, podcasters, and live performers. Featuring 12 inputs and 10 outputs, onboard MIDI, a 1-knob compressor and 3-band EQ on every channel, dual headphone outputs with independent control, and a built-in multi-track recorder supporting 24-bit/48kHz WAV files, it streamlines recording, mixing, and streaming workflows. Its USB-C connection offers deep DAW control compatibility, while podcasting features like mix-minus and smartphone inputs enhance versatility. Despite some reported reliability concerns, it remains a powerful all-in-one solution for professional and aspiring creators alike. ## Description From the manufacturer TASCAM Model 12 Integrated Production Suite An All-in-One production Mixer for Music and Multimedia Creators, Songwriters and Performers. TASCAM's Model 12 is a compact all-in-one integrated mixer designed for music and multimedia creators, songwriters and performers. Features include TASCAM's critically acclaimed multi-track recorder, USB audio/MIDI interface, DAW control functions, and unique podcasting capability including mix-minus and smartphone inputs. The Model 12 supports your creative process, production, and workflow from start to finish including podcasting. Features 12-Track Multi-Track Recording with 10 Track Playback The Model 12's intuitive internal 12-track recorder records WAV files of up to 24-bit/48 kHz audio quality directly to an SD card, with 10-track playback. Supporting metronome, punch-in/out, and overdubbing functions, the internal recorder also allows WAV files to be imported directly into a DAW for further editing or production. DAW Integration An onboard USB Type-C connector facilitates connecting a computer to the Model 12 for playback and recording Utilising a wide range of popular DAWs. Basic external DAW control (Faders, Mutes, Pans, Solos, Record arm, Play, Record, Stop, FF/Rew, Jog) using HUI/MCU protocol emulation is integrated for tactile control of most major DAWs. Click Output with TAP TEMPO A dedicated click output with TAP TEMPO allows the tempo to be monitored in both live or recording environments. This allows live performers to play with tracks using the built-in multi-track engine or music creators to monitor the tempo when recording. Onboard MIDI Functionality Standard MIDI in/out connectors allow Connexion with a wide range of keyboards, drum machines, controllers, and other sources that employ MIDI connectors. The Model 12 can also be used for Synchronised operation of multi-track recorders and other external devices like drum machines. Podcast Your * Music and Live Performances to Your Fan Base The Model 12 incorporates several features for podcasting and internet streaming like mix-minus, smartphone input, multiple mic-ready channels, Bluetooth pairing, dual headphone monitoring, and internal multi-track recording. Use the Model 12 as a versatile live production recorder, USB audio interface and live streaming tool. All in One Production From Recording to Mastering The Model 12's seamless integrated workflow facilitates less focus on the technical and more on the creative. The comfortable, familiar feel of the Model 12's 60mm faders and 1-knob compressor, 3-band EQ, and TASCAM’s high-quality reverb effects allow fast tweaking of mixes and tones. Pristine Audio Quality TASCAM's Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps with EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) of -128dB ensure natural low noise and high-grade sound quality. Additionally, Hi-Z line level inputs are included on all channels for direct instrument input. Versatile Routing for Perfecting Your Mix Selectable PFL/AFL modes and solo in place (SIP) allow for flexible monitoring of individual channels, eliminating the need to mute each single channel when Dialling in the perfect mix. Review: Design Fault - So many have this problem, check out the internet. After 6 months-1 year the recorder refuses to boot up. Some suggest leaving it on and using the mains to turn on and off. This works for a while. Tascam know about this but refuse to help. Try Korg instead. Review: A fantastic product, take your time to learn its features and it will reward you well, arrived on time and well packaged ## Features - 12 in / 10 Out USB Audio Interface for DAW Connectivity - Click Output with TAP TEMPO - Onboard MIDI Functionality - 1-knob compressor and 3 band EQ installed on all input modules - Dual headphone output with individual volume and source selection ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0842YDQ3Q | | Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | 75,304 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 44 in Multitrack Recorders | | Colour | blue | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (321) | | Date First Available | 27 Mar. 2020 | | Item Weight | 5.81 kg | | Item model number | MODEL 12 | | Operating System | Windows | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 45.72 x 40.64 x 15.24 cm; 5.81 kg | ## Product Details - **Brand:** TASCAM - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Item weight:** 5.81 kg - **Number of channels:** 12 - **Product dimensions:** 45.7D x 40.6W x 15.2H centimetres ## Images ![Model 12 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+BirptvRL.jpg) ![Model 12 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812yNyfm52L.jpg) ![Model 12 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8175TOQd4JL.jpg) ![Model 12 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PTNL3B+pL.jpg) ![Model 12 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ogoK2GJwL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I have2 15'' speakers and2 10' speakers as monitor passive not powered all are. can I connect this to model 12?** A: The model 12 does NOT have a built in amplifier. It is only a digital mixer/recorder. And I might add, a very nice one, IMHO. In order for you to use passive speakers, an amplifier must be connected between the model 12 and the speakers. **Q: What are some of the best sd cards for this? i record directly to an sd and it seems to take like 30-45 seconds to save after i hit the stop button.** A: Personally I use SanDisk cards. However, Samsung, Lexar, and Sony also make very reliable brands. And, each of these companies make cards that load at different speeds. I have had no problems with loading speed on my Tascam Model 12 with a 64K or 128K 100 Mb per second cards. **Q: has anyone used this with a Mac?** A: Yes. I have it set up to work in Logic Pro X. **Q: Is this fully digital because it looks analog?** A: Its fully digital, meaning the signal is stored and manipulated as a digital stream. However all the outputs are converted to analog signal so you can connect it to speakers, amp etc. There is an optional connectivity to a computer avalable that is obviosly digital, as well as a midi output. A great device for the price. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Design Fault *by A***A on 9 August 2022* So many have this problem, check out the internet. After 6 months-1 year the recorder refuses to boot up. Some suggest leaving it on and using the mains to turn on and off. This works for a while. Tascam know about this but refuse to help. Try Korg instead. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***S on 31 May 2025* A fantastic product, take your time to learn its features and it will reward you well, arrived on time and well packaged ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***L on 1 November 2020* This is not only a solid mixer with physical EQ controls on every channel and nice sliders, but a digital multi-track recorder, a multi-channel USB audio interface, a remote DAW controller to keep the physical mixing feel if/when audio moves into the computer, and it has MIDI in/out. The MIDI ports can act as a USB to MIDI interface from the computer, but they can also be used to send clock and transport signals to MIDI gear. I work a lot with groove boxes and other sequencer-heavy units, from Volcas to Elektron boxes. Many of the smaller / less expensive groove boxes only have stereo output. Using the MIDI feature on the Model 12 (which is not present on the slightly older/larger Model 16 and 24), I can have my device(s) start playing immediately when I hit the record button. This makes it easy, using track-muting features on the groove boxes, to separately record synth, drums, and kick sequences into separate tracks on the Model 12. I don't have to try to manually hit 'play' at just the right time, or try to fix the timing later in a DAW. The MIDI sync alone was a deciding factor in choosing the Model 12 over the similarly spec'd Zoom Livetrak 12. I also chose this over the Zoom for the larger presence of dedicated EQ buttons on each channel, which comes at the cost of size - the Model 12 takes up some valuable real-estate in my home studio. Much bigger than the Behringer 1202 very-basic mixer I was replacing. The size is also worth it for the ability to use the Model 12 as a remote DAW controller for Logic. Although I must admit - I often find myself doing my mixing right within the Model 12's multi-track recorder itself. I still feel more comfortable recording to tape or to simple stereo programs on my computer, to later integrate into Logic X. The Model 12 suits me nicely here with that built-in multi-track recorder. It makes it easy to capture multi-track recordings of my electronic gear without having to set things up in Logic on my aging Mac mini. I can just record, and pull it together later. The Model 12 provides many options for that 'later'. It is easy to produce stereo mixes inside the Model 12 and just load those files on the computer, and the separate track recordings are there too. There are multiple options for how to record onto those tracks. The default being to record the raw post-gain / pre-compressor sound, allowing you to shape sound later. But there are options to record post-compressor and even post-eq on individual tracks if desired. You can do in-mixer bounces and move audio between tracks. Overall, really solid. I've been using it for about a month now. The build quality is really solid. I like that it's a mixer first - it's probably the best mixer I've had in 20 years. After years of low-cost Behringers (which were fine, they just suited a different need for me than what I need now), it feels good to have a really solid mixer again with good EQs, etc, all immediately usable. It has two mono AUX busses and a submix bus, with separate outputs. The fact that this mixer can also pull duties for multi-track recording, multi-channel USB audio, DAW control, and MIDI clock/transport master, just make it a very very solid add to a small home studio - especially as those latter two options are not available on the larger Model-16 and 24. For downsides - for me, I don't really need 8 channels of XLR inputs with phantom power. I would prefer maybe only two such inputs/channels, and have the rest be stereo-pair capable inputs. In the same space, that would turn this box into a 14 channel mixer and would be perfect for my collection of instruments. I am surprised that with the popularity of electronic music hardware over the past decade that there aren't more mixers geared to this market. The MIDI ports on the Model 12 are a nice feature for such users - I love that synchronized 'hit record, and all the machines start running' feature. But more stereo tracks and less XLR/mono tracks would be even better. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tascam Model 12 All-in-One 12-track Digital Multitrack Mixing and Recording Studio, Mixer, USB Audio Interface and DAW Controller - SanDisk 128GB Extreme SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - 150MB/s, C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXV5-128G-GNCIN --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/204929332-model-12](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/204929332-model-12) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*