Tascam Mixcast 4 vs. Rodecaster Pro: Which Is Best For Podcasts & Streaming?

The Tascam Mixcast 4 is a multichannel podcasting and streaming recorder/mixer. It's clearly out to try and take the crown from the Rodecaster Pro, so let’s see if the Tascam is up to the task at hand and how it compares to the Rodecaster Pro.

And yes, there is a firmare update that adds some features to the Tascam, but wow, the update process Is an absolute nightmare.

This video is not sponsored, but thank you to Sweetwater for sending me the Mixcast 4 for review. I really appreciate the support and it’s a bit surreal since I’ve been a Sweetwater customer from the time I was in high school 😁

✴Tascam Mixcast 4:
https://geni.us/mixcast (Sweetwater)

✴Rodecaster Pro:
https://geni.us/swrodecaster (Sweetwater)

✴Earthworks ICON:
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✴Tascam Podcast Editor Free Software:
https://tascam.com/us/product/tascam_...

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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Mixcast 4 vs. Rodecaster Pro
2:17 - Design & Basic Features
5:59 - Touch Screen & Interface
7:41 - Channel Settings
8:58 - Playback Menu
9:34 - Hardware Settings Menu
9:55 - Audio Settings Menu
11:13 - Built In USB Delay!
11:48 - Effects & Processing
12:53 - Yessir, It’s A De-esser
13:17 - Noise Suppresor
14:26 - Reverb
14:46 - Voice Changer
15:49 - Build Quality
16:04 - Gain Levels (SM7B Test)
17:35 - Mic Booster Test
19:25 - Headphone Preamps
19:49 - Tascam Podcast Editor (Desktop App)
22:35 - Tascam Mobile Podcast Editing App
23:36 - How The Mixcast Is Better Than The Rodecaster Pro
25:02 - How The Rodecaster Is Better Than The Mixcast
27:42 - So Which Is Best?

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Episode 287: Tascam Mixcast 4 vs. Rodecaster Pro: Which Is Best For Podcasts & Streaming?