SHIFT key and then press

4 – Control Surface Modes and Operation

Setting all monitor mix levels to 0dB (unity gain) Press and hold the SHIFT key and then press the F4 / MAST 0dB key.

Setting all mixer parameters to default values Press and hold the

the F3 key.

Adjusting the fader sensitivity This adjusts the touch sensitivity of all faders.

Press and hold the SHIFT key and adjust the sensi- tivity with the EQ GAIN encoder.

The REC and SEL indicators are used to show the level of sensitivity (further to the left indicating less sensitivity, and further right indicating more sensitivity).

Setting Input levels

As previously stated, the MON MIX mode can be very useful for recording live tracks into a DAW applica- tion. Here’s a typical scenario for recording and over- dubbing using MON MIX mode:

Connect your analog and/or digital source(s) to the FW-1082’s inputs.

In COMPUTER control mode, arm your DAW tracks for recording and meter the input level to those tracks using the DAW’s level meters.

Select MON MIX to access the monitor mixer con- trol surface mode.

Press the F2 INPUTS key to monitor the inputs without hearing your existing DAW tracks.

Solo an input channel by pressing that channel’s SOLO key.

Adjust the channel’s TRIM pot (if it is an analog input) or the digital source (if it is a digital input) until the input meter in your DAW shows a level that is hot, but not clipping.

Repeat this procedure for all active input channels.

Once you’re done setting up levels, you can return to COMPUTER control mode and begin recording.

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Tascam FW-1082 owner manual Setting Input levels