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Tascam FW1884 DAW Controller/Audio/MIDI Interface

Includes Cubase LE. Comprehensive mixing, automation, editing and navigation tools for DAWs.

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The FW-1884 is a professional DAW control surface and audio/MIDI interface that uses the FireWire high-speed data transfer protocol. With FireWires high-bandwidth capabilities, the FW-1884 provides audio and MIDI interfacing to computers as well as control of DAW parameters via 8 x 100mm motorized touch-sensitive channel faders, 1 master fader, and controls for pan, solo, mute and select functions on each channel. Tactile control for 4 bands of parametric EQ, a weighted jog wheel and a variety of shortcut keys for various popular software applications are also included.

Co-designed between TASCAM and Frontier Design Group, the FW-1884s DAW control capabilities include comprehensive mixing, automation, editing and navigation tools. In addition to its surface control capabilities, the FW-1884 provides 8 balanced XLR analog mic/line inputs with high quality mic preamps, phantom power and inserts on every channel. Using 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters, the FW-1884 offers full 96kHz operation on all analog I/O channels with compatible DAW software. In addition to its 2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) computer interfaces, the FW-1884 gives users eight channels of ADAT lightpipe as well as stereo S/PDIF inputs and outputs. Perfectly suited to multi-channel surround production as well as standard stereo mixing, the FW-1884 provides 8 analog outputs for simultaneous connection to L/R and 5.1 surround matrices. A headphone output is also provided.

Four MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs on the FW-1884 allow users to connect with a wide variety of MIDI sound generation and timing tools. Its Word Clock in and out jacks allow computer systems to maintain accurate clock synchronization in digital recording environments. Also, its assignable footswitch jack can be used for tasks such as hands-free punching or MIDI control. In use, the FW-1884 allows up to 18 audio inputs to be accessed at once. As a DAW controller, the FW-1884 is compatible with a wide variety of popular applications including MOTU Digital Performer, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, Cakewalk Sonar, and more.

For people who require simultaneous control of more audio channels, the FE-8 expands the FW-1884 with 8 additional channel control strips (100mm motorized faders and dedicated control buttons). Multiple FE-8's may be added to an FW-1884 system as needed for big console functionality with any DAW system.

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Comprehensive mixing, automation, editing and navigation tools for DAWs

8 x 100mm motorized touch-sensitive channel faders, one master fader

Dedicated controls for pan, solo, mute and select functions on each channel; tactile control for four bands of parametric EQ

Shortcut keys for various popular audio software applications

8 balanced XLR analog mic/line inputs with high quality mic preamps

Phantom power and inserts on every channel

24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters; full 96kHz operation on all analog I/O channels with compatible DAW software

8 channels of ADAT lightpipe, stereo S/PDIF inputs and outputs.

8 analog outputs, allowing connection of L/R and 5.1 surround matrices

Dedicated headphone output

4 MIDI inputs, four MIDI outputs

Word Clock in and out jacks

Assignable footswitch jack

Up to 18 simultaneous inputs

Compatible with a wide variety of popular DAW applications

Also available: FE-8 (8-channel sidecar) expands FW-1884 with 8 additional channel control strips

Includes Cubase LE zZounds is an authorized dealer of Tascam products.

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Sound: Sound quality is very good. Mic pres are clear. Added a ton of sonic improvement over my Audigy 2 :-D Feature: So many things in one package- an all in one mixer/HUI. SoftLCD makes up for the lack of scribble strips. Faders are long and very smooth- makes for precise movement. Motorization is VERY smooth. I even have the latency extremely low without dropouts (2.7 ms.) Granted, for my general use I don't use many effects or simultaneous tracks, although I'll be testing that soon. Quality: Very sturdy. Haven't lugged it around yet so I can't comment any more on that. Value: Especially with the current rebate, this item is an absolute steal over the Digi002. The Wow Factor: After getting tired of using my internal soundcard (Sound Blaster Audigy 2), the FW-1884 simply seemed like the right choice. The price has to be the most attractive feature of this product. Overall: I've been looking for an all-in-one mixer/HUI with motorized faders for quite some time. After seeing the FW-1884, I knew, especially for the price, that I would most likely go with it. Since no other brands stepped up with another low-cost alternative, I finally purchased one, and I am definitely not disappointed. The FW-1884 is going to give Digidesign a run for their money.

Style of Music: Classical, Contemporary, Showtunes

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Sound: Sounds just fine as expected. The pre-amps won't replace your tube pre's, but you wouldn't expect that. Feature: It's got so much! Just look at the list. If it's what you need, you'll know. Comparing similar gear, this was the clear choice for me. Quality: Seems solid. Value: Look at the features - there's heaps packed in here, and it was the obvious choice for me. Maybe not for everyone. There are other items in the same price range that have other features, but this one really shines in the amount of inputs. The integration with software, at least Sonar, in my experience, is great. Manufacturer Support: Tascam support pretty much stinks on this. The software was done by Frontier Designs, not Tascam, and I couldn't get anybody on the phone at Tascam who knew anything beyond the manual for the FW-1884. The Wow Factor: The choice of features are great, including the full size motorized faders, which have great appeal. It's very comfortable to use and looks great. I just wish it was a little smaller and more portable. Overall: I will use this happily for a very long time. I already expanded it with a Behringer ADA8000, to add 8 more XLR/TRS inputs via the ADAT input. Together, that's 16 analog inputs direct to the computer. I doubt many people in the small studio game would need more than that at a time.

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