Rear Panel - Tascam Mixcast 4 Reference Manual

2 - Names and Functions of Parts

Rear panel

t Kensington Security Slot
y SD card slot
Use this slot to insert SD cards.
(See "Loading SD cards" on page 12.)
u USB port (Type-C)
This is a USB Type-C port. (This supports USB 2.0.)
Use this to connect a computer, smartphone or tablet.
(See "Making USB connections" on page 11.)
i INPUT SELECT switch
Use this to switch between the LINE IN L/R and LINE IN (TRRS) inputs.
o POWER button
Press this to turn the unit on and off.
(See "Turning the power on and off" on page 9.)
p DC IN 12V connector
Connect the included AC adapter (PS-P1220E NUT) here.
(See "Connecting the power" on page 9.)
a PHONES - jacks
Use these standard 6.3mm stereo jacks to connect headphones.
Use adapters (3.5mm stereo mini jack) to connect headphones with
mini plugs.
(See "Connecting headphones" on page 10.)
V CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, minimize the volumes with the
PHONES – knobs (6). Failure to do so might cause sudden loud
noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble.
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s MONITOR OUT L/R and LINE OUT jacks
Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier and
speaker system) to the SUB OUTPUT L/R jacks.
Use the MONITOR OUT knob (5) on the top to adjust the output
levels.
o MONITOR OUT L/R jacks
Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks
o LINE OUT jack
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
(See "Connecting recording devices and monitor speakers" on page 11.)
V CAUTION
Before turning the power on and connecting monitor speakers,
minimize the volume with the MONITOR OUT knob (5) on the top.
Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm
your hearing or result in other trouble.
d LINE IN L/R jacks
Connect a media player or other audio device here.
o Set the INPUT SELECT switch to the LINE IN side to use these.
Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks
(See "Connecting smartphones, media players and similar devices"
on page 11.)
f LINE IN (TRRS) jack (CTIA standard)
Connect a smartphone or other portable device here.
o Set the INPUT SELECT switch (i) to
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8") 4-pole mini jack
(See "Connecting smartphones, media players and similar devices"
on page 11.)
g MIC INPUT 1-4 jacks
Connect dynamic and condenser mics to these.
(For mic connection and mic type selection, See "Connecting micro-
phones" on page 10 and See "1 Mic settings" on page 27.)
V CAUTION
When "Condenser" is selected for a MIC INPUT jack in the mic set-
tings, phantom power (+48V) will be turned on. Doing so could
damage dynamic mics if they are connected.
Be careful when connecting mics and selecting mic types.
. (CTIA standard)