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Tascam FW-1884
Professional Control Surface and
FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface
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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 FireWire's high-bandwidth capabilities, the FW-1884 provides audio and MIDI interfacing to computers as well as control of DAW parameters via eight 100mm motorized touch-sensitive channel faders, one master fader, and controls for pan, solo, mute and select functions on each channel. Tactile control for four bands of parametric EQ, a weighted jog wheel and a variety of shortcut keys for various popular software applications are also included.
Control Surface and Audio/MIDI Interfacing
Co-designed between TASCAM and Frontier Design Group, the FW-1884 is an expandable audio and MIDI interface and control surface for professional DAW users. Its DAW control capabilities include comprehensive mixing, automation, editing and navigation tools. In addition to its faders, dedicated controls and assignable/pre-assigned shortcut keys, the FW-1884 provides eight balanced XLR analogue mic/line inputs with high quality mic preamps, phantom power (switchable in groups of four channels) and inserts on every channel. Using 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters, the FW-1884 offers full 96kHz operation on all analogue I/O channels with compatible DAW software.
Digital I/O and Surround Tools
In addition to its two 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 has eight analogue outputs that default in L/R and 5.1 surround modes. A headphone output is also provided.
MIDI and Word Clock for Digital Production
Four MIDI inputs and four 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 (including its eight analogue channels, eight ADAT Optical channels and stereo S/PDIF channels) 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.
The FW-1884 can sum all of its inputs (18 in addition to the outputs of a DAW), and send them back to the DAW. Using this flexible capability, users can (for example) attach analogue synthesizers, inputs from a GigaStudio sampling rig and so on, mix them with the outputs of their DAW software, and then send the summed signals back into the DAW software to print a stereo mix.
8-Channel Expander for even more Control
The FE-8 expands the FW-1884 with eight additional channel control strips (100mm motorized faders, dedicated control buttons). Multiple FE-8's may be added to an FW-1884 system for big console functionality (up to 128 channels) with any DAW system.
Main features
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Control Surface
- Highly programmable control surface for digital audio workstation (DAW) systems
- 9 x 100mm touch-sensitive motorized faders (8 for channel and 1 for master)
- Mixing parameters / HDR edit / Transport / Record function / Automation control
- Shortcut keys for various popular audio software applications
- Compatible with a wide variety of popular DAW applications
- Mackie Control Emulation
Audio/MIDI Interface
- High-resolution professional multi-channel audio interface (18 in and 10 out)
- 24-bit resolution
- 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96kHz sampling frequencies
- 24-bit AD/DA converters
- 8 analogue Mic (XLR) / Line (6.3-mm jack) balanced inputs with 48V Phantom power
- (channel 8 switchable between MIC/LINE and Guitar)
- 8 analogue inserts
- 8 analogue balanced line outputs (6.3-mm stereo jacks, CH1-2: for Stereo outputs/CH1-8: for Surround monitoring)
- 1 SPDIF digital Input (selectable between Coaxial and Optical)
- 1 SPDIF digital output (selectable between Coaxial and Optical)
- 1 ADAT digital I/O (8 in and 8 out)
- 4 MIDI inputs
- 4 MIDI outputs
- Fully independent 4x4 MIDI routing matrix
- Word Clock input and output (BNC connectors)
- Headphone output (6.3-mm stereo jack)
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Other features
- 2 x IEEE-1394 (FireWire) interfaces
- ASIO and WDM compatibility for Windows 2000 / XP
- ASIO, Sound Manager and Core Audio compatibility for Mac OS 9 / OS X
- LED indicators (Functional status, Control key, Signal level, Control surface mode, MIDI and other I/O status)
- Stand-alone mixing console mode (18 in and 2 out, Trim, Phantom, Insert, Solo, Mute, Pan, Fader)
- Footswitch connector (6.3-mm jack)
- FE-8 (8-channel expander) available as option
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Specifications
| Analogue inputs and outputs |
| MIC IN (Balanced) |
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XLR-3-31 x 8 (1: = GND, 2: = Hot, 3: = Cold) |
| Input impedance |
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2.2k ohm |
| Input
level |
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-58dBu (TRIM = max) to -2dBu (TRIM = min) |
| Maximum
gain |
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+54dBu |
| Headroom |
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16dB |
| Phantom
power |
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+48V switchable in block of 4 channels |
| LINE INPUT 1-8 (Balanced) |
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6.3-mm TRS jack x 8 |
| Input impedance |
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10k ohm at LINE/MIC
1M ohm at Guitar (LINE input 8 switchable) |
| Input
level |
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-44dBu (TRIM = max) to +12dBu (TRIM = min) |
| Maximum
gain |
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+54dBu |
| Headroom |
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16dB |
| INSERT 1-8 (Unbalanced) |
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6.3-mm TRS jack x 8 |
| Impedance
(Send) |
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100 ohm |
| Nominal
level (Send) |
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-2dBu |
| Maximum
level (Send) |
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+14dBu |
| Impedance
(Return) |
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10k ohm |
| Nominal
level (Return) |
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-2dBu |
| Headroom |
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16dB |
| STEREO / SURROUND MONITOR OUTPUT (Balanced) |
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6.3-mm TRS jack x 8 |
| Output
impedance |
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100 ohm |
| Nominal
output level |
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+4dBu |
| Maximum
output level |
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+20dBu |
| PHONES OUTPUT (Stereo) |
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6.3-mm TRS jack (T = L, R = R, S = GND) |
| Maximum
output power |
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52mW + 52mW (32 ohm) |
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| Digital inputs and outputs |
| DIGITAL INPUT (Coaxial) |
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RCA jack |
| Input impedance |
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75 ohm |
| Format |
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AES3-1992 or IEC64958 (automatically detected) |
| Audio bit
length |
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24bit |
| DIGITAL OUTPUT (Coaxial) |
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RCA pin jack |
| Output
impedance |
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75 ohm |
| Format |
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AES3-1992 or IEC64958 (selectable) |
| Audio bit
length |
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24bit |
| ADAT / OPTICAL INPUT (Light-pipe) |
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Light-pipe optical |
| Format |
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ADAT OPTICAL at ADAT
AES3-1992 or IEC64958 (automatically detected) at OPTICAL |
| Audio
bit length |
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24bit at ADAT
24bit at OPTICAL |
| ADAT / OPTICAL OUTPUT (Light-pipe) |
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Light-pipe optical |
| Format |
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ADAT OPTICAL at ADAT
AES3-1992 or IEC64958 (selectable) at OPTICAL |
| Audio bit
length |
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24bit at ADAT
24bit at Optical |
| WORD SYNC INPUT |
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BNC |
| Input impedance |
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75 ohm |
| Input
level |
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TTL level |
| WORD SYNC OUTPUT |
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BNC |
| Output
impedance |
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75 ohm |
| Output
level |
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TTL level |
| MIDI INPUT 1-4 |
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5-pin DIN connector - conform to MIDI specification |
| MIDI OUTPUT 1-4 |
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5-pin DIN connector - conform to MIDI specification |
| IEEE 1394 (FireWire) |
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IEEE 1394 connector x 2 |
| Transmit
rate |
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400Mbps |
| FOOT SW |
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6.3-mm TRS jack |
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| AD and DA specifications |
| MIC / LINE INPUTS, STEREO / SOUND MONITOR OUTPUTS |
| AD resolution |
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24bit |
| AD
SN / Dynamic range |
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104dB (Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weighted)
98dB (Fs = 96kHz) |
| DA resolution |
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24bit |
| DA
SN / Dynamic range |
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106dB (Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weighted)
100dB (Fs = 96kHz) |
| CODEC: AK4528 |
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| ADC
Resolution |
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24bit |
| ADC SN
/ Dynamic range |
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108dB (Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weighted)
103dB (Fs = 96kHz) |
| Group
delay |
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31 samples |
| DAC Resolution |
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24bit |
| DAC
SN / Dynamic range |
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110dB (Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weighted)
104dB (Fs = 96kHz) |
| Group delay |
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30 samples |
| PHONE OUTPUTS |
| DA Resolution |
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24bit |
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SN / Dynamic range |
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| DA maximum
output level |
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+3.8dBu (0dBFs) |
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Nominal output level |
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-12.2dBu (-16dBFs) |
| DAC Resolution |
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24bit |
| SN
/ Dynamic range |
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100dB (Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weighted, -60dB output) |
| Group delay |
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19.1 samples |
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| Audio specifications |
| Signal delay |
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<1.5
ms (Fs = 48.0 kHz, LINE IN to STEREO OUT)
<0.75 ms (Fs = 96.0 kHz, LINE IN to STEREO OUT) |
| THD (Level: +4dBu) |
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<0.1% (20Hz
- 20kHz, LINE IN to INSERT SEND)
<0.013% (1kHz, LINE IN to STEREO OUT) |
| Frequency response (@ nominal level) |
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MIC/LINE IN to INSERT SEND:
20Hz - 25kHz (+0.5dB / -1.5dB)
MIC/LINE IN to INSERT SEND:
20Hz - 40kHz (+0.5dB / -3.0dB)
MIC/LINE IN to SURROUND/STEREO MONITOR OUT:
20Hz - 20kHz (+0.5dB / -1.0dB)
MIC/LINE IN to SURROUND/STEREO MONITOR OUT:
20Hz - 40kHz (+0.5dB / -3.0dB) |
| Noise level (20Hz - 20kHz, TRIM max, 150 ohm) |
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MIC IN to INSERT SEND:
<-128dBu (EIN)
LINE IN to STEREO OUT:
<-68dBu
LINE IN to SURROUND MONITOR OUT:
<-68dBu |
| Crosstalk (@ 1kHz) |
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STEREO / SURROUND MONITOR OUT:
>80dB |
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| Power supply and other specifications |
| Voltage requirements |
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120V AC, 60Hz / 230V AC, 50Hz |
| Power consumption |
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
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582mm x 136mm x 481mm |
| Weight |
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10.3kg |
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Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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