No complicated settings are required. Stress-free operation with the touch panel. Mixcast 4 has four microphone inputs and four independent headphone outputs, so you can start recording as soon as you plug in the microphone. It has an auto-level and auto-mixer that adjusts to the recording level appropriate for the environment, eliminating the need for troublesome operations. In addition, a large 5-inch color touch panel is used for the operation panel. The intuitive construction allows instant access to the necessary menus, freeing you from tedious setup and preparation. Mixcast 4 one-stop workstation. Record and mix in one machine with a wide range of functions. Mixcast 4 can record directly to SD card, wirelessly record voice calls via Bluetooth? Connection, easily record remotely via 3.5mm LINE IN, and even import audio and background music from a PC via USB connection. It provides a one-stop service from voice recording to mixing. Audio input can be handled for up to seven people by combining four microphone inputs and three external inputs. A talkback function is also provided, which can be used when the host instructs the participants on the progress of the program through a different route than the recorded audio. V1.30 Additional Features. Talkback audio can be monitored from external devices connected via USB/Bluetooth? /LINE IN (TRRS) in addition to headphone output. Sound pad production enhances program recording. The sound pad on “Mixcast 4″ allows sampler (ponging) operations. In addition to the default sound sources, the sound pad can be customized with your own sound sources or audio recorded with the microphone connected to the main unit and registered as sound effects. Real-time voice effects such as voice changer and reverb can also be easily controlled from the sound pad. This is a great feature for live streaming. V1.20 Additional Functions. The same effect can be used for up to four microphones in real-time voice effects. V1.30 Additional functions. Soundpad sound sources can be individually volume-set and normalized, and the 9 banks can be switched even during recording, allowing up to 72 sound sources and effects to be assigned. TASCAM Podcast Editor” expands “Easy to Do. Post-recording editing is an essential part of audio content production. The “TASCAM Podcast Editor” provides simple operation and easy editing of audio content, including basic cutting and pasting of audio, as well as drag-and-drop addition of sound effects and background music. The TASCAM Podcast Editor also supports direct recording from Mixcast 4, a 14 in / 2 out USB audio interface, providing a seamless environment without the technical knowledge required of a DAW. Multifunctional mixer for podcast production with up to 4 + 3 (external inputs). Four microphone inputs and four headphone outputs with auto-mixer for optimal volume balance. External inputs from Bluetooth? USB, and 3.5mm TRRS. USB input, 3.5mm TRRS input. Sound pad for assigning sound effects and voice effects. Easy and intuitive operation with large 5-inch color touch panel. Bundled TASCAM Podcast Editor editing software that provides a consistent workflow from recording to publishing. Direct multi-track recording to SD card (up to 14 tracks). 14 in / 2 out USB audio interface functionality. 9 language options: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Up to 4 microphones with identical real-time audio effects (V1.20 additional feature). Talkback audio monitoring for headphone output and USB/Bluetooth? /LINE IN (TRRS) connections (V1.30 additional feature). Individual volume setting and normalization of sound pad sound sources (V1.30 additional function). Ability to switch banks of soundpads during recording (V1.30 additional function). International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.