˘18-in/12-out audio interface
˘Records at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution
˘Four balanced XLR / W" TRS mic/line inputs with phantom power
˘Four balanced W" TRS line inputs (eight total line inputs)
˘Guitar level input
˘W" TRS insert jacks for channels 1 - 4
˘S/PDIF stereo digital in and out
˘ADAT optical digital in and out
˘Word Clock in and out
˘Balanced W" monitor outputs
˘Headphone output with level control
˘Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs
˘Assignable Footswitch jack
˘Includes Cubase LE 48-track / 96kHz recording workstation software
˘Includes GigaStudio 3 LE streaming sampler software instrument
If you’re looking for a busload of high-quality line inputs, mic pre- amps, MIDI ports and digital I/O in a compact rackmount package, the FireWire-based FW-1804 really deliv- ers. Priced and sized for home studios, it’s ideal for rooms that already have – or don’t have the room for – a mixing console or fader controller. The included 48-track Cubase LE software takes full
advantage of the FW-1804’s 96kHz/24- bit recording resolution, delivering monster-truck recording power in a subcompact parking space.
The FW-1804 has a generous variety of audio options for interfacing with your studio. Four microphone inputs, each with phantom power for pro con- denser mics, record to multiple tracks for later overdubbing or mixdown. Each has an analog insert point, so you can insert a compressor to keep from dis- torting. Up to eight line level signals can be recorded or mixed simultane- ously – such as synthesizers or multi- effects processors. The eight-channel ADAT optical digital interface – plus a stereo digital S/PDIF I/O – are ideal for pristine-quality transfers to digital consoles or samplers.
A full-featured MIDI interface is in- cluded in the FW-1804 with two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs, so you can control 64 channels of synths and modules.
A bundle of professional recording software comes with the FW-1804, providing a powerful production so- lution right out of the box. Steinberg’s Cubase LE is a 48-track, 96kHz audio
recording workstation application. It includes 64 MIDI tracks with sophisti- cated editing features, VST plug-in and instrument support, ReWire support and an upgrade path to Cubase SX. TASCAM’s GigaStudio 3 LE software sampling instrument offers 64-voice polyphony, 16-channel multitimbral MIDI, ReWire and VST plug-in support, and is compatible with all GigaStudio sample libraries –the best in the world. You even get a demo copy of Nomad Legends effects plug-ins and a bonus delay plug-in.
Whether you don’t have the space, need or budget for a big control sur- face, the FW-1804 provides the killer I/O of our groundbreaking FW-1884 in a rackmount package that fits in any studio.
