Tascam FW-1082 owner manual Introduction, Overview, Features

1 – Introduction

Overview

Thank you for choosing the TASCAM FW-1082. We have designed the FW-1082 to be an all-in-one solu- tion for your computer-based digital audio worksta- tion system. Its integrated design incorporates a high- resolution professional multi-channel audio interface and integrated zero-latency input monitor mixer, a 2 x 2 MIDI interface, and a highly programmable, ergonomically designed control surface for your audio software.

The FW-1082 is designed to be the nerve center of your digital audio environment. Its versatile control surface features nine touch-sensitive motorized fad- ers, transport and multi-function controls for direct, immediate communication between your audio soft- ware and you. Its full complement of analog mic and line inputs and S/PDIF inputs and outputs provides a

high resolution, 24-bit audio front end for input and output of your digital audio workstation. Its inte- grated free-standing mixer provides the connectivity you need for your entire studio, and it connects to your Windows™ or MacOS™ computer with a single FireWire™ connection.

Please take some time to look through this owner’s manual and familiarize yourself with the FW-1082’s features and operation. We suggest you pay particu- lar attention to the operational notes for your soft- ware application(s) of choice. You may also want to refer to your software’s documentation in many cases, for a clear understanding of how certain fea- tures are integrated. Your experience with the FW- 1082 will be greatly enhanced by a good working knowledge of your audio software.

Features

The audio input section is fully 24-bit and can accommodate sample rates of up to 96 kHz. It is capable of inputting up to ten simultaneous channels of audio (eight analog and two S/PDIF digital) to your computer. It features eight analog inputs, four with professional quality microphone preamps and switchable phantom power, as well as eight line inputs and two analog channel inserts. Digital inputs are available in an S/PDIF coaxial configuration.

The output section offers two balanced line level ana- log outputs. A stereo S/PDIF coaxial digital output is also featured.

The FW-1082’s control surface is intuitively designed to integrate with all major digital audio workstation software. Its nine touch-sensitive faders respond instantly to your commands and update just as quickly. Its transport controls, shuttle wheel and generous array of application-dedicated switches puts deep control of your audio software at your fin- gertips.

The FW-1082 is supported under Windows XP and Windows 2000, and MacOS X 10.2.8 (Jaguar) or later. In addition, your computer must be fitted with a 6-pin IEEE.1394 (FireWire™) interface.

NOTE

Some manufacturers may use a different nomenclature to refer to their FireWire™ connections, such as Sony’s “i.LINK”, or simply “1394”.)

The FW-1082 comes with a high-quality 6-pin to 6- pin interface cable. We strongly suggest you use this cable, or one of equal quality, for optimum audio per- formance. We always recommend the use of a 6-pin IEEE.1394 connector (not the 4-pin type) on your computer.

Figure 1.1: IEEE.1394 4-pin and 6-pin connectors

The FW-1082 is supplied with a 2 m (6-foot) cable. If you wish to use a longer cable, the length should not be more than 4.5 m (15 feet) and the cable should be the best possible quality available to avoid data loss, which results in audio dropouts.

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