Tascam FW-1082 10-channel FireWire Audio-MIDI Interface

A complete computer recording solution with Cubase LE 48-track recording software and GigaStudio 3 LE!

The TASCAM FW-1082 Audio/MIDI Interface and Control Surface from TASCAM and Frontier Design Group not only provides tons of audio and MIDI I/O to small studios, but offers a control surface with moving-faders for a previously unheard-of price. The FW-1082 features 10 inputs, including four balanced XLR mic inputs with phantom power. Two MIDI inputs and outputs are also included, plus S/PDIF digital I/O. Eight channel strips each feature a 60mm touch-sensitive moving fader and select/solo/mute buttons, and a moving master fader is also provided. The FW-1082 includes the latest TASCAM software bundle: Cubasis LE 96kHz/48-track recording software, GigaStudio 3 LE streaming sampler and Nomad Factory plug-in demos.

The FW-1082 is a great choice for small studios, whether someone is just starting out or if they're upgrading their equipment. Its four microphone inputs, two with analog insert jacks, have phantom power for professional condenser microphones.

Four additional line inputs and a S/PDIF stereo input add up to 10 inputs simultaneously, each at 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution. Two MIDI inputs and outputs are provided for 32 channels of MIDI synth playback or control. The control surface has nine 60mm touch-sensitive moving faders for silky-smooth control over channel level, pan or aux settings. Four encoders are also available for mix control, as well as transport and jog/shuttle controls. Stereo monitoring is included, and the FW-1082 even mixes signals internally for stand-alone use.

The FW-1082 includes Cubase LE professional 48-track, 96kHz recording and mixing software. It also includes GigaStudio 3 LE software sampling software, a 64-voice version of our groundbreaking streaming sampler, and Nomad Factory plug-in demos. It works well with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo, Apple Logic, Apple Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro and Motion, Cakewalk Sonar, MOTU Digital Performer. It also works as a HUI control surface and MIDI interface for Digidesign Pro Tools.

Features:

• 10-in/4-out audio interface at 96kHz/24-bit
• Nine 60mm touch-sensitive moving faders
• Four balanced XLR / 1/4" TRS mic/line inputs with phantom power
• Four balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs
• 1/4" TRS insert jacks for channels 1 & 2
• S/PDIF stereo digital input and output
• Balanced 1/4" TRS monitor outputs
• Headphone output with level control
• Two MIDI inputs and outputs
• Assignable Footswitch jack
• Eight channel strips with solo, mute, select, record arm indicator
• Four assignable encoders control pan, aux level and EQ parameters
• Transport controls, jog/shuttle wheel, and many other surface controls
• Emulates Mackie HUI and Mackie Control in addition to the included native mode control plug ins
• Includes GigaStudio 3 LE
• Includes Steinberg Cubase LE 48-track 96kHz workstation software
• Dimensions: 19.1"W x 3.25"H x 15.2"D
• Weight: 14.3 lbs.

The TASCAM FW-1082 Audio/MIDI Interface and Control Surface provides five important studio components in one package.


It's an audio interface:
The FW-1082 is a 10-in, 4-out audio interface for your computer. Four of the inputs are XLR mic ins, with phantom power for professional condenser microphones. Two of these include an insert jack, so you can plug in a compressor to keep dynamics under control and keep from distorting the recording. Adding to the four mic/line inputs are another four balanced analog line inputs for synths, effect returns or the line out from an guitar amp or modeling processor. You get a pair of balanced outputs for monitors, and S/PDIF stereo digital inputs and outputs for connecting digital recorders. There's even a headphone output with its own level control. The FW-1082 records atany sampling rate from 44.1kHz (CD quality) to 96kHz (DVD-Audio quality), at 24-bit resolution to capture every detail.

It's a MIDI interface:
The FW-1082 gives you 2 MIDI inputs and 2 MIDI outputs for connecting synths, modules and effects. Even if you're making the move to soft synths, the MIDI inputs allow you to connect your favorite controller or synth to use as a master keyboard.

It's a mixer:
The FW-1082 includes a built-in 10 x 2 digital mixer. You get level and pan controls over each input. Use this to submix synths and effects to reduce the processing load on your CPU, or use it as a stand-alone mixer in a pinch.

It's a control surface:
Sure, you can mix your project by pushing the little virtual faders and knobs on your computer screen. But you'll be much more creative using the touch-sensitive motorized faders on the FW-1082. There are dedicated transport buttons (no more command-spacebar-key-combinations to remember) and knobs that can adjust panning, effect sends, EQ and soft synth parameters.

It's a software package:
With the 48-track Cubase LE workstation software, GigaStudio 3 LE software sampling and Nomad Factory plug-in demos, you'll have everythign you need to kick-start your computer-based studio.