Hey everybody, Sean here with Tascam.
If you were keeping up with the events of NAMM this past January, then you probably noticed
that we released the Model 12 mixer.
So what's the Model 12?
It's a tabletop mixer.
It's a standalone recorder, it's a USB audio interface, and it's also a DAW controller.
This is a powerful piece of hardware that's perfect for you, whether you're starting up
your studio from scratch, or whether you have a studio going already and you're looking to expand it.
I'm going to walk you through the steps of getting the Model 12
set up and start recording your very first song on this.
So let's jump in and check this out.
Since I'm going to be recording a song with a programmed
drum track, I'll need to load that track into the Model 12.
First I'll connect the mixer to my USB via computer,
then I'll drop the drum track into the MUSIC folder.
After properly disconnecting the unit, I'll
create a new song that I'll name Model 12.
To do this, go to the menu and select SONG.
Click NEW, choose your sample rate and bit depth, select NAME, and then dial in the name of the song.
Click OK, and you've made a new song!
To load the drum track on the unit, we'll go to the menu,
scroll down to the Multitrack Recorder option, and then go to IMPORT.
You can see the drum file, so we'll click OK.
And now I'm going to choose to assign these to tracks 9 and 10.
Click YES to proceed.
We'll exit.
Now on track 9 and 10, we need to make sure that MODE is on Multitrack Recorder to get the signal.
I'll play, bring the fader up, and as you can see, our drum track is playing.
My guitar mic is plugged into channel 1, and as you can see, we're getting signal.
So I'm going to record arm the track, pull the fader up, and then slowly adjust the gain
until the level is where I want it.
We can make fine adjustments like adding compression, or even adjusting the EQ a little bit.
For this particular guitar tone, I'm going to bump up the low end to give it a little
more thickness, and then on the top end, I'll add just a little bit to give it an extra sizzle.
Make sure your channel is record armed, then hit the RECORD button in the MASTER section
and you're ready to lay down your first track.
To listen to playback to what you just recorded, make sure the
MODE is switched over to Multitrack Recorder on that channel.
I have my second guitar channel set exactly like my first since I'm using the same setup.
We'll go through the same exact setup, and then record track 2.
Again, after you've finished recording, make sure to take that channel
and slide the mode over to Multitrack Recorder to listen back to your recording.
I'm going to repeat the same steps for bass, adjusting compression and EQ as needed,
bringing in the gain stage and then we'll lay down the bass track.
The Model 12 has an effects section, which is dedicated to the AUX 2 send.
So I'm going to choose this studio room sound to get a little bit more room off of my drum tones.
I'm going to play that back.
And then adjust AUX 2 as needed to get the amount of tone that I'm looking for.
Importantly, do not forget to save your work!
Go to the MENU, select SONG.
Select the song that you're on and then SAVE.
In order to export the stereo master file, you'll go to the MENU,
and then scroll down to STEREO MIX EXPORT.
This is going to export your mix as a WAV file,
which you can then transfer to your computer via USB.
To use your Model 12 as a USB audio interface, start by connecting it via USB to your computer.
To get the unit to properly communicate with your DAW, we need to set the Model 12
as the playback engine or designated audio interface.
After doing this, we need to set all of the channels that we'll be using to PC mode.
That way the Model 12 can interact with your computer.
And finally, we're able to assign an input inside of our DAW
and we're ready to get up and running and start recording.
And there you have it.
As you can see, the Model 12 is super easy to get set up and get running.
And it has a lot of great functions that will fit your specific individual needs.
As well as being a great songwriting and production tool
tool, the Model 12 is also a great option for podcasters.
With its EQ and compression, you can turn any interview with
multiple guests or multiple hosts into an amazing final product.
There's even a Bluetooth section.
So you can fly in audio from YouTube videos, your favorite streaming site
or any audio from your Bluetooth-equipped device.
We hope you found this helpful.
Thanks so much for watching, and, as always, enjoy the gear!