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Tascam FW 1884 B-Stock

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FW1884BS

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Professional Control Surface and FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface

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The versatile mix/ control surface features nine touch-sensitive, motorised, 100 mm faders - eight channel and one master fader - 11 dedicated (4-band parametric) EQ, Pan, Solo, Mute Select and Aux send rotary encoders, transport controls, a professional, weighted jog shuttle wheel and an array of assignable function / short-cut keys, for flexible control of the widest possible range of dedicated audio software programmes. A "FAT Channel" provides for adjustment and GUI representation of EQ, dynamics and effects parameters.

In addition, the FW-1884 provides full, stand-alone, digital audio mix capabilities, with high quality microphone pre-amps, 24/96 AD / DA conversion throughout and 96 kHz operation on all analogue I/O channels, a full compliment of eight analogue microphone/ line inputs - with phantom power and inserts on each input - 8-channel ADAT and stereo SPDIF digital I/Os. In use, the FW-1884 allows access to up to 18 audio inputs at one time.

Eight analogue outputs enable simultaneous monitoring of stereo and 5.1 multi-channel audio. A 4x4 MIDI interface/ patcher is also featured. Connection to host computer platforms is via either of two high-speed IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface connections. Word Clock I/O ensures accurate synchronisation within the digital signal chain. An assignable footswitch jack facilitates such operations as hands-free "punch-in" recording or MIDI control.

The FW-1884 control surface is laid out in order to intuitively support an extensive range of audio production software. Software support is for Windows 2000™, Windows XP™, Mac OS-9™ and Mac OS-X™ with ASIO, WDM, MME and GSIF drivers, enabling control of major workstation packages such as Protools™, Logic™, Nuendo™/ Cubase™, Digital Performer™, Pyramix™, Soundscape™, Samplitude™, Sequoia™. The FW-1884 also features emulation of the control features of the Mackie Control to enable immediate use of the FW-1884 with software that supports the Mackie Control but does not yet support the FW-1884.

Further system expansion is possible with the FE-8 expansion module, providing eight additional, fully spec'd, channel strips; including motorised faders, dedicated and assignable encoders and keys.

Features

  • A highly programmable control surface for digital audio workstation system
  • 9 x 100mm touch-sensitive motorised faders
  • Mixing parameters / HDR edit / Transport / Record function / Automation control
  • Shortcut keys for various popular audio software applications
  • Compatible with a wide variety of leading DAW applications
  • Mackie Control Emulation
  • High-resolution professional multi-channel audio interface (18 in and 10 out)
  • 24 bit resolution, 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96kHz sampling frequency
  • 8 analogue Mic (XLR) / Line (1/4 jack) balanced inputs with 48V Phantom power (switchable in blocks of 4-chs)
    (Input source selector between MIC/LINE and Guitar on channel 8)
  • 8 analogue channel inserts
  • 8 analogue 1/4 jack balanced line outputs (CH1-2: for Stereo outputs/CH1-8: for Surround monitoring)
  • 1 S/PDIF digital Input (selectable between Coaxial and Optical)
  • 1 S/PDIF digital output (selectable between Coaxial and Optical)
  • 1 ADAT digital I/O (8 in and 8 out)
  • 4 MIDI inputs
  • 4 MIDI outputs
  • A fully independent 4x4 MIDI routing matrix
  • Word Clock input and output (phono connectors)
  • Headphone output (1/4 stereo connector)
  • 2 x IEEE1394 6pin connectors
  • LED indicators (Functional status, Control key, Signal level, Control surface mode, MIDI and other I/O status)
  • Foot SW Input (1/4 jack connector)
  • FE-8 Control fader expansion kit; 8 channel sidecar

Specifications

  • ASIO and WDM compatibility for Windows 2000 / XP
  • ASIO, Sound Manager and Core Audio compatibility for Mac OS 9 / X
  • Digital input
    • Format AES3-1992/ IEC64958 (automatically detected) 
    • 24bit
  • Digital output
    • Format AES3-1992/ IEC64958 (selectable) 
    • 24bit
  • AD conversion
    • resolution 24bit 
    • SN / Dynamic range
      • 104dB Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weight
      • 98dB Fs = 96kHz
  • DA conversion
    • resolution 24bit
    • SN / Dynamic range
      • 106dB Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weight
      • 100dB Fs = 96kHz
  • ADAT 8-ch I/O
    • Input
      • Light-pipe optical x 1
      • Format ADAT Optical at ADAT
      • AES3-1992/ IEC64958 (automatically detected) at Optical
      • 24bit at ADAT/ 24bit at Optical
    • Output
      • Light-pipe optical x 1
      • Format ADAT Optical at ADAT
      •  AES3-1992/ IEC64958 (selectable) at Optical 24bit at ADAT/ 24bit at Optical
  • MIDI I/O Connector 5-pin DIN
  • IEEE 1394
    • Connector IEEE 1394 x 2
    • Data transmission rate 400Mbps
  • Dimensions 136mm (H) x 582mm (W) x 481mm (D)
  • Weight 10.3 kg

System Requirements

  • Mac
    • Mac OS 9.1, OS X  
    • Audio I/F protocol: ASIO. Sound manager, Core Audio 
    • Midi I/F protocol: OMS, Free MIDI, Core Audio 
    • IEEE 1394 FireWire port   
  • PC
    • Windows 2000/XP 
    • Audio I/F protocol: ASIO. WDM (MME), GSIF 
    • Midi I/F protocol: MME 
    • IEEE 1394 FireWire port
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Tascam FW 1884 B-Stock Reviews

9/10

Tascam FW-1884

— Kadu November 25, 2006

I've been testing a FW-1884 unit for the past 2 months. At first it seemed to be perfect budget machine, motorized faders that move fast and sharp, built-in audio interface and MIDI controller and a price well under the £1000 mark.
Well everything was fine until I plugged it on my PC and even though the OS detected it, it wouldn't work properly under my cubase sx. After a fews days trying to figure out what was wrong I bought a new firewire card and, BINGO, it worked. Problem with the compatibility between the mixer and my firewire chipset.
From there on everything worked perfect. Very good sound a and amazing and intuitive to use interface. It's great to been able to control all your virtual instruments with a touch of a button. The only thing I didn't like about it was the sensibility of the faders. I think they have too much of a sharp curve and could be a little more smooth.
Overall it's a GREAT mixer to have in your home studio, sounds great, eliminates the need for all those audio cables and saves a lot of space. Definetly good value for money!

DJ Kadu

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