Tascam has released two USB interfaces designed to help podcasters and online broadcasters focus on the content rather than worry about operating complicated equipment. The Ministudio series is made up of a Personal edition stocked with essential podcasting tools and a Creator edition that adds advanced audio and video production features.

Both Ministudio editions can record audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution using Windows and Mac computers over USB 2.0 or iOS device via an Apple Camera Kit (not supplied). When cabled to a computer, the units get their juice from the USB port. Otherwise, they need a USB power adapter or battery pack (again, not supplied). The Ministudios are reported compatible with all major digital audio workstation software, and all major streaming software and services.