Usb Cables; Bluetooth; Profiles; Codecs - Tascam Mixcast 4 Reference Manual

1 - Introduction

USB cables

This unit has a USB Type-C port.
Use the included USB cable (Type-C to Type-C) to connect a computer or
smartphone to this unit.
If the USB port of the computer or smartphone being connected is not
Type-C, however, a different USB cable must be prepared.
o Connecting to an iOS device with a lightning port
A genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and a commer-
cially-available Type-A to Type-C cable are necessary.
o Connecting to a computer or smartphone (that supports OTG)
with a USB micro-B port
A micro-B to Type-C cable (compatible with USB OTG) is necessary.
o Connecting to a computer with a USB Type-A port
A commercially-available Type-A to Type-C cable is necessary.
Bluetooth®
This unit has a built-in Bluetooth audio module. This allows input of
sound played on Bluetooth devices—computers and portable audio
devices that support Bluetooth (A2DP)—as well as output of sound from
this unit to other Bluetooth devices.
ATTENTION
The Bluetooth function of this unit is not guaranteed to enable con-
nection or operation with all Bluetooth devices.

Profiles

This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles.
o A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
In order to transfer audio by Bluetooth, the Bluetooth device must sup-
port A2DP.
Even if a Bluetooth device supports the same profiles, though, its func-
tions might differ according to its specifications.

Codecs

This unit supports the following codecs. It will automatically select one
of them during audio transfer.
o SBC
o AAC
The unit will select the appropriate codec to use according to the
codec compatibility of the other Bluetooth device and communication
conditions.
NOTE
i You cannot select the codec to be used by pressing a button, for
example.
i Due to characteristics of Bluetooth wireless technology, playback
from this unit will be slightly delayed compared to playback from the
Bluetooth device.

Content protection

This unit supports SCMS-T as a form of content protection when trans-
mitting audio, so it can play protected audio.

Transmission security

This unit supports security functions during Bluetooth transmission in
accordance with the Bluetooth standard specifications, but it does not
guarantee the privacy of such transmissions.
TEAC CORPORATION will bear no responsibility should an information
leak occur during transmission by Bluetooth.
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About SD cards

A card is necessary to record and play files with this unit. Prepare one for
use.
This unit can use SD cards that are Class 10 or higher and compatible
with SD, SDHC or SDXC standards.
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be
found by accessing the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com).
Check the page for this product.
You can also contact TASCAM customer support.

TASCAM ID registration

To use the TASCAM Podcast Editor software designed for use with this
unit, please create an account on the TASCAM website.
https://tascamid.tascam.jp/int/login/