Tascam FW-1804 manual Pro & Project Studios, Midi Sequencing

	FW-	1804	Applications Guide
Pro & Project Studios

10/28/04 Page 3 of 4

For studios that prefer to use a mixing console, like TASCAM’s DM-24, the FW-1804 forms a bridge between your mixer and computer work- station software. The analog and digital inputs of the FW-1804 allow you to record up to 18 simulta- neous channels to your computer DAW for later mixdown. Paired with the DM-24, this is perfect for applications that need lots of microphone in- puts and individual cue mixes. The DM-24 can even control your DAW during mixdown using

HUI emulation.

The FW-1804’s S/PDIF digital output is bussed to TASCAM’s CD-RW750 CD recorder in this ap- plication. This allows you to mix in the computer and record to CD, useful in pro studios where time is charged by the hour. The word clock in and out on the FW-1804 is a lifesaver in big studios where several digital components are connected together, and the front panel indicators show you sample rate and clock info to help you keep everything running smoothly.

MIDI Sequencing

Microphones

Line Inputs/		DM-24 Digital Console
Outputs		ADAT I/O
	FireWire		S/PDIF I/O

CD-RW750 CD Recorder

Computer

(Mac or PC)

With four MIDI outputs, eight line ins, digital I/O and word clock connections,the FW-1804 makes a great central nervous system for big MIDI studios. Since it uses high-bandwidth FireWire to connect to a computer, the FW-1804 can record or mix enough audio and MIDI channels for the

biggest synth productions.

The rear panel of the FW-1804 has eight bal- anced analog line inputs for getting all of your synths and modules into your DAW for mixing. There’s also 24-bit ADAT and S/PDIF digital inputs for digital sources like a PC running GigaStudio 3. Two MIDI ins and four MIDI outs provide up to 64 channels of MIDI information to your synths and modules.

The FW-1804’s audio and MIDI drivers are in- dustry standards recognized by most sequencers, like Digital Performer, Logic, Sonar and Cubase LE. It has three interface modes – Computer, Interface or Both – which allow it to be used as a stand-alone

line mixer even with no computer attached. This allows you to submix synth tracks without taxing your computer’s CPU, freeing it up for more plug- ins and soft synths.

Monitors

Monitor Outs		Line Ins 1-8			Synthesizer
					Synthesizer
	FireWire			MIDI I/O
			ADAT In
					GigaStudio Computer
Computer
(Mac or PC)