Tascam FW-1082 owner manual Contents

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Contents

 

1 – Introduction

 

Overview

7

Features

7

System Requirements

8

In The Box

8

Nomenclature used in the manual

8

Software application notes

9

Special notes for touch-sensitive faders ....

9

Copyright, etc. ............................................. 9

2 – Parts of the FW-1082

 

Front Panel

10

Input section

10

TRIM controls

10

OL indicators

10

Signal indicators

10

Channel controls

11

REC indicators

11

SEL keys

11

Channel SOLO keys

11

Channel MUTE keys

11

Channel Faders

11

REC key

11

MASTER fader

11

Encoders and controls

12

Encoders

12

Encoder mode keys and indicators

12

EQ band keys (with indicators)

12

Monitoring and indicators

12

PHANTOM

12

FireWire

12

CLOCK

12

D IN

12

MONITOR

12

PHONES

12

MIDI IN and OUT indicators

12

Mode controls

12

CONTROL PANEL key

12

COMPUTER & MIDI CTRL keys

12

MON MIX key

12

SHIFT key

12

MONITOR/function keys

12

DAW transport controls

13

Arrow (cursor) keys

13

Dial and SHTL (shuttle) key/indicator

13

BANK selection keys and indicators

13

LOCATE keys, SET, IN and OUT keys

13

Transport keys and indicators

13

Rear panel

13

Line inputs and inserts

14

LINE IN jacks

14

INSERT 1 & 2

14

GUITAR/LINE switch

14

Mic inputs and phantom power switch

14

MIC (1 through 4)

14

PHANTOM (+48V) switch

14

Foot switch jack (FOOT SW)

14

FireWire (IEEE.1394) ports

14

COAXIAL Digital audio I/O (IN and OUT)

14

MIDI I/O

14

Monitoring and phones

14

PHONES jack

14

MONITOR (BAL) Outputs L & R

14

POWER jack and switch

15

3 – Functional Overview

 

Control Surface Modes

16

Global Controls

16

MASTER FADER

16

CONTROL SURFACE MODE keys

16

CONTROL PANEL key

16

“Hidden” global function

16

Dedicated Computer Controls

16

Dedicated Modifier Keys

17

Setting and checking clock rates

17

Expected Sample Rate

17

4 – Control Surface Modes and Operation

Bank Switch Behavior

18

Computer Control Mode – (General

 

Notes)

18

Native Protocol

18

Mackie Emulation Protocol

19

HUI Emulation Protocol

19

MIDI Control Mode – (General Notes)

20

Programming the MIDI Control Messages

21

Programming Keys

21

Selecting the MIDI output(s)

21

Setting the MIDI channel

21

Setting the MIDI message type

21

Selecting the MIDI controller or note

22

Programming Encoders

22

Selecting the MIDI output(s)

22

Setting the MIDI channel

22

Selecting the MIDI controller

22

Programming Faders

23

Selecting the MIDI output(s)

23

Setting the MIDI channel

23

Selecting the MIDI controller

23

Banking

23

Monitor Mix Mode – (General Notes)

23

Audio I/O and the Monitor Mixer

24

Monitoring Setups

24

F1 / COMPUTER key

24

F2 / INPUTS

24

F9 / BOTH

24

Making mixer settings

24

Controlling the monitoring levels

24

Setting the pan positions

24

Setting the master fader to 0dB

 

(unity gain)

24

Setting a channel’s monitor level to 0dB

 

(unity gain)

24

Setting all monitor mix levels to 0dB (unity

gain)

25

Setting all mixer parameters to default

 

values

25

Adjusting the fader sensitivity

25

Setting Input levels

25

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Contents DAW Control Surface / FireWire Audio-MIDI Interface Important Safety Precautions For CanadaImportant Safety Instructions Contents Specifications Troubleshooting and SupportControl Panel 1IEEE.1394 4-pin and 6-pin connectors Table of FiguresIntroduction FeaturesOverview Box System RequirementsNomenclature used in the manual Special notes for touch-sensitive faders Software application notesCopyright, etc Parts of the FW-1082 Front PanelChannel controls Mode controls Monitoring and indicatorsEncoders and controls Rear panel Monitoring Phones Line inputs and inserts Power jackDAW transport controls Mic inputs and phantom power switch Foot switch jack Foot SWCoaxial Digital audio I/O in and OUT Monitoring and phonesPower jack and switch FW-1082 outputs produce a thump when the power is turned onFunctional Overview Control Surface ModesGlobal Controls Dedicated Computer ControlsSetting and checking clock rates Dedicated Modifier KeysControl Surface Modes and Operation Computer Control Mode General NotesNative Protocol Mackie Emulation Protocol HUI Emulation ProtocolMidi Control Mode General Notes Cursor keysProgramming the Midi Control Messages Setting the Midi message typeProgramming Keys Programming Encoders Controller On/OffProgramming Faders Monitor Mix Mode General NotesBanking Monitoring Setups Making mixer settingsSetting the master fader to 0dB unity gain Audio I/O and the Monitor MixerSetting Input levels Control Panel Settings tabMaster Fader Affects Anlg LR Gain Midi Programming tab Quick Start tab Windows onlyCoreAudio tab OS X only Core Audio tab for OSAudio troubleshooting Troubleshooting and SupportControl surface troubleshooting Contacting Us Specifications Analog I/ODigital I/O Overall System SpecificationsMisc. I/O Physical, etc. specifications Analog performanceDimensional drawing Dimensions of the FW-1082Page FW-1082