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Tascam FW-1082 FireWire Music Production Studio
Integrated Control Surface, Multi Audio I/O and MIDI I/O
for Computer Music Production

Utilizing the latest FireWire technology, the Tascam FW-1082 is a complete studio solution with high-quality audio I/O, MIDI I/O and a full-featured moving-fader control surface in one affordable package. Whether someone’s just starting out or looking to upgrade their hardware, the FW-1082 is an ideal choice for a compact recording system.

The Tascam FW-1082 is an all-in-one solution for your computer-based digital audio workstation 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 centre of your digital audio environment. Its versatile control surface features nine touch-sensitive motorized faders, transport and multi-function controls for direct, immediate communication between your audio software and you. The FW-1082 full complement of analogue 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.

integrated free-standing mixer provides the connectivity you need for your entire studio, and it connects to your Windows or Mac OS computer with a single FireWire connection.

The FW-1082 as an audio/MIDI I/O interface is the ideal solution for delivering the best from your music and audio applications including: Cakewalk SONAR, SONAR 2, SONAR 3, SONAR 4, Cakewalk Pro Audio, Guitar Tracks Pro, Home Studio, Steinberg Cubase VST, Cubase SX, Cubase SL, Cubase SE, Nuendo, Wavelab, Emagic Logic Audio, Adobe Audition, Syntrillium Cool Edit Pro, Cool Edit Pro 2, Audition, Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, Acid, Samplitude, GigaStudio, Propellerheads Reason, Ableton Live, Image Line FL Studio (Fruityloops) and other multitrack music software.

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Features

Control Surface

  • 9 x 60mm touch-sensitive motorized faders (8 for channel and 1 for master)
  • REC, SEL, SOLO, and MUTE control on each channel
  • 4 encoders for EQ, PAN, SEND level control
  • 3 control surface modes
    • COMPUTER: DAW control mode
    • MIDI CTRL: MIDI controller mode (with 4 BANKs)
    • MONI MIX: Input monitor or stand-alone mixer mode
  • Selectable monitoring source
    • COMPUTER: DAW output
    • INPUTS: FW-1082’s analogue and S/PDIF inputs
    • BOTH: Both DAW and FW-1082’s Inputs
  • 4 function keys (8 functions in total can be controlled with SHIFT key)
  • Transport control with Jog/Shuttle dial, locate keys, and IN & OUT keys
  • Cursor keys (up, down, left, and right)
  • Compatible with a wide variety of popular DAW applications
  • Mackie Control Emulation
  • HUI Emulation

Audio Interface

  • Audio I/O: 10 inputs and 2 outputs
  • 24 bit resolution
  • 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96kHsampling frequency
  • 4 XLR Mic inputs with 48V Phantom power
  • 8 TRS Line inputs (Guitar input is available on channel 8)
  • 2 TRS Inserts for channel 1 & 2
  • Trim control with OL & SIGNAL indicators on each analogue input
  • 2 analogue TRS balanced line outputs
  • 1 coaxial S/PDIF digital Input
  • 1 coaxial S/PDIF digital output
  • Headphone output (1/4 stereo connector)

MIDI Interface

  • 2 MIDI inputs
  • 2 MIDI outputs
  • 2 virtual MIDI outputs transmitted through the FireWire cable to the computer

Software Included

  • Steinberg Cubase LE
  • GigaStudio light version (Works on PC only)

General

  • 2 x IEEE1394 6pin connectors
  • ASIO 2.0, WDM, GSIF2 (audio) and MME (MIDI)
    compatibility for Windows 2000/XP
  • Core Audio and Core MIDI compatibility for Mac OS X
  • Foot SW Input (1/4 TRS connector)

Specifications

Analogue I/O

MIC input 1-4 (Balanced)

 

Connector

XLR x 4 (1: GND, 2: Hot, 3: Cold)

Input impedance

2.2kohm

Adjustable Input range

-56dBu (TRIM max) to -2dBu (TRIM min)

Maximum gain

+54dB

Phantom power

Switchable +48V

LINE input 1-8 (Balanced)

 

Connector

1/4 inch TRS jack x 8

Input impedance

10kohm at LINE/MIC
1Mohm at GUITAR (LINE Input: 8 Switchable)

Adjustable input range

(channels 1-4) -42dBu (TRIM max) to +12dBu (TRIM min.)

Adjustable input range

(channels 5-8) -43dBu (TRIM max) to +4dBu (TRIM min.)

Maximum gain

+54dB (channels 1-4), +47dB (channels 5-8)

INSERT 1-2 (Unbalanced)

 

Connector

1/4” TRS x 2(Tip: SEND, Ring: RETURN, Sleeve: GND)

Send

 

Impedance

100ohm

Normal level

-2dBu

Maximum level

+14dBu

Return

 

Impedance

10kohm

Normal level

-2dBu

Maximum level

+14dBu

Analogue MONITOR (BAL) output

 

 

Connector: 1/4” TRS balanced jack x 2

Output impedance:

100ohm

Nominal output level:

+4dBu

Maximum output level:

+20dBu

Phones output (Stereo)

 

Connector:
1/4” stereo jack x 1

Max output power:

52mW + 52mW (32ohm)

 

 

Digital I/O

Digital input (COAXIAL)
* 2-channel serial digital audio signal input terminal. In the case of Hi sampling, Hi-speed mode is supported.

Connector

RCA jack x 1

Input impedance

75ohm

Format

IEC60958

Audio bit length

24-bit

Digital output (Coaxial)
* 2chserial digital audio signal output terminal. In the case of Hi sampling, Hi-speed mode is supported.

Connector:

RCA jack x 1

Output impedance:

75ohm

Format:

IEC60958

Audio bit length:

24-bit

 

 

Misc. I/O

MIDI input 1-2

 

MIDI input terminal Connector:

5-pin DIN connector - conforms to MIDI specifications x 2

FireWire (IEEE.1394 digital interface)

 

Connector

IEEE.1394 connector x 2

Format

IEEE.1394

Transmit rate

400Mbps

FOOT SW (foot switch)

 

Punch In/Out of DAW application

 

Connector:

Normally-open 1/4” TRS jack

 

 

Overall System Specifications

Sampling frequency

 

Internal clock

44.1kH/ 48.0kH/ 88.2kH/ 96.0kH

External clock

Digital input

Analogue performance

 

THD (Level+4dBu):

< 0.005 %, 20 H- 20 kHz, LINE IN to INSERT SEND
<0.01%, 1 kHz, LINE IN to MONITOR OUTPUT

 

Frequency response (@ nominal level)

20H- 20kH(normal FS), +/-0.5dB, MIC/LINE IN to INSERT SEND
20H- 40kH(Hi FS), +0.5dB / -1.0dB, MIC/LINE IN to INSERT SEND
20H- 20kH(normal FS), +/-0.5dB LINE IN to MONITOR OUTPUT
20H- 40kH(Hi FS), +0.5dB / -2.0dB, LINE IN to MONITOR OUTPUT

Noise level (20H- 20kHz, TRIM max, 150ohm)

< -128dBu (EIN), MIC IN to INSERT SEND
< -64dBu, LINE IN to MONITOR OUTPUT

Crosstalk (@ 1kHz):

> 80dB MONITOR OUTPUT

 

 

Physical, etc. specifications

 

Power requirements (External power adapter AC input:)
 

100V AC, 50/60Hz
120V AC, 60H
230V AC, 50H
240V AC, 50H

Adapter output voltage

12V, 2.5A

Power consumption

22W

Dimensions (w x h x d)

486 x 83 x 386 (mm) (19.1" x 3.25" x 15.2")

Weight

6.5kg (14.3lb) (excluding adapter)

 

System Requirements

  • IEEE1394 (i.Link) or FireWire port supporting S400 (400Mbps) speed on your Computer is needed. If no interface is present, a suitable PCI / PCMCIA FireWire interface may be used.

Windows XP Pro or Home Editions
TBC

Mac OS9.x, OSX
TBC

 
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