TASCAM FW-1884 professional console and FireWire audio/MIDI interface

The FW-1884 is a professional digital audio workstation console with audio/MIDI interface that uses FireWire's high-speed data transmission procedures. It has the high-bandwidth performance of FireWire, and the audio and MIDI interfaces provided can be connected to a computer. The parameters of the digital workstation can be controlled by eight 100mm touch track faders and one main fader. Each track can also be controlled. Control and function switching of pan, mono and mute separately. In addition, the FW-1884 features 4-band parametric equalization control, a textured sliding wheel and multiple jacks for easy access to a wide range of utility software.

Control panel and audio/MIDI interface

Designed by TASCAM and the Frontier Design Group, the FW-1884 is an expandable audio/MIDI interface and console that is the first choice for professional digital audio workstation users. Its features include complete mixing, automatic control, editing and wizard tools. In addition to its faders, professional control interface and dedicated convenience jacks, the FW-1884 also features eight analog balanced cassettes/line inputs, so each track can be supplied with high quality microphone amplifiers and phantom power (4 per The rails are a group, convertible) and connected to the insert. The FW-1884 has 24-bit/96kHz digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters, so it provides full 96 kHz performance on all input/output tracks when using software compatible with digital audio workstations.

Digital input/output and surround sound equipment

In addition to its two Firewire interfaces (IEEE 1394), the FW-1884 also features an 8-track ADAT cable and stereo S/PDIF input and output. With eight or so default outputs and a 5.1 surround sound module, it is ideal for multi-track surround sound production and standard stereo mixing. It also includes a headphone output.

Used for several spectrums IDI and clock

With the FW-1884, you can connect to a wide variety of MIDI sounders and timing tools with 4 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs. Its word clock input and output sockets provide accurate clock synchronization for digital computing environments in computer systems. At the same time, its unique pedal jack for interspersing makes your punching or MIDI control work a breeze.

In terms of use, the FW-1884 has up to 18 audio inputs that can work simultaneously (including 8 normal tracks, 8 ADAT cable tracks, and stereo S/PDIF tracks). As a console for digital audio workstations, the FW-1884 is compatible with a wide range of audio software such as MOTU Digital Performer, Steinberg Cubase, Steinberg Nuendo, Cakewalk Sonar and more.

The FW-1884 can also combine all of its 18 inputs (and the output of another digital audio workstation) into a digital audio workstation. For example, you can use this flexible feature to connect a companion electronic synthesizer, connect to the sampling device connected to GigaStudio, and then connect the software of the digital audio workstation to the output, and finally feed back the integrated signal to the number. Audio workstations, which create a stereo mix.

8-track extension for better results

The FE-8 extends the functionality of the FW-1884 with its eight additional track controls (100mm faders, professional controls). The FW-1884 can be connected to multiple FE-8 expansion stations for up to 128 rails. The control function is strong, beyond imagination!

main features

Console:

High performance console for digital audio workstation systems

9 100mm touch faders (8 track controls, 1 master control)

Tuning parameters, HDR production, transmission, recording function, automatic control

Convenient interface for easy connection to multiple software applications

Compatible with a wide range of digital audio workstation applications 

Mackie analog control

Audio/MIDI interface

High-precision professional multi-track audio interface (18 in 10 out) 

Highest sound accuracy 24bit

44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96kHz sampling frequency

24bit digital-to-analog-to-digital converter

8 analog microphones (Chanong) / line balance input (6.3mm jack) with 48V phantom power

Track 8 can be switched between microphone/line and guitar.

8 analog insertions 

8 analog balanced line outputs (6.3mm stereo jack, CH1-2 for stereo output, CH1-8 for surround sound monitoring)

1 SPDIF coaxial or optical cable digital input 

1 SPDIF coaxial or cable digital output

1 ADAT digital input / output (8 in 8 out) 

4 MIDI inputs 

4 MIDI outputs 

Fully independent 4 in 4 out MIDI interface

Clock input and output (BNC interface)

Headphone output (6.3mm stereo jack) 

Other features

2 IEEE-1394 FireWire interfaces

Windows 2000 / XP drivers support ASIO and WDM

Apple Mac OS 9 / OS X drivers support ASIO, Sound Manager and Core Audio

Indicators display function status, control status, signal level, console mode, MIDI, and other input and output status

Independent mix control mode (18 in 2 out, gain, phantom, insert, mono, mute, pan, fader)

Pedal socket (6.3mm jack) 

Available with FE-8 (8-track extension)

Technical indicators

● Analog input and output

● Microphone input (8 balanced Canon inputs):

● Input impedance: 2.2k ohm

● Input level: -58dBu (maximum gain), -2dBu (minimum gain)

● Maximum gain: +54dBu

● Dynamic headroom: 16dB

● Phantom power supply: +48V (a group of 4 tracks, convertible)

● Line input (8 6.3mm balanced large three core ports

● Input impedance: line/microphone input is 10k ohm

● Guitar input is 1M ohm (the eighth line input can be converted)

● Input level: -44dBu (maximum gain), +12dBu (minimum gain)

● Maximum gain: +54dBu

● Dynamic headroom: 16dB

● Channel insertion (8 6.3mm unbalanced three core ports)

● Transmit impedance: 100 ohm

● Theoretical transmission level: -2dBu

● Maximum transmission level: +14dBu

● Return impedance: 10k ohm

● Theoretical return level: -2dBu

● Dynamic headroom: 16dB

● Stereo/surround sound output (8 6.3mm balanced large three core ports)

● Output impedance: 100 ohm

● Theoretical output level: +4dBu

● Maximum output level: +20dBu

● Headphone output (6.3mm stereo big three core port

● Maximum output power: 52mW + 52mW (32 ohm)

● Digital input and output

● Digital input (coaxial lotus interface):

● Input impedance: 75 ohm

● Format: AES3-1992 or IEC64958 (automatic detection)

● Audio bit length: 24bit

● Digital output (coaxial lotus interface):

● Output impedance: 75 ohm

● Format: AES3-1992 or IEC64958 (switchable)

● Audio bit length: 24bit

● ADAT / cable input

● Format: ADAT cable on ADAT

AES3-1992 or IEC64958 (automatic detection) on the cable

● Audio bit length: 24bit

● ADAT / cable output

● Format: ADAT cable on ADAT

AES3-1992 or IEC64958 (switchable) on the cable

● Audio bit length: 24bit

● Word sync input (BNC

● Input impedance: 75 ohm

● Input level: TTL level

● Word Synchronous Output (BNC):

● Output impedance: 75 ohm

● Output level: TTL level

● MIDI input: 4 5-pin DIN connectors

● MIDI output: 4 5-pin DIN connectors

● Firewire interface: 4 IEEE 1394 Firewire interfaces

● Transmission rate: 400Mbps

● Pedal interface: 6.3mm big three core port

● Digital to analog to digital converter

● Microphone / line input, stereo / surround sound box output

● Modular sound accuracy: 24bit

● Modulo SN / dynamic range: 104dB (Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weighted),

98dB (Fs = 96kHz)

● Digital mode sound accuracy: 24bit

● Digital-to-analog SN / dynamic range: 106dB (Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weighted),

100dB (Fs = 96kHz)

● Digital signal codec: AK4528

● Analog-to-digital converter sound accuracy: 24bit

● Analog-to-digital converter SN / dynamic range: 108dB (Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weighted),

103dB (Fs = 96kHz)

● Group delay: 31 samples

● Digital-to-analog converter sound accuracy: 24bit

● Digital-to-analog converter SN / dynamic range: 110dB (Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weighted),

104dB (Fs = 96kHz)

● Group delay: 30 samples

Headphone output

● Digital mode sound accuracy: 24bit

● Digital mode maximum output level: +3.8dBu (0dBFs)

● Digital-to-analog theory output level: -12.2dBu (-16dBFs)

● Analog-to-digital converter sound accuracy: 24bit

● SN / dynamic range: 100dB

● Group delay: 19.1 sampling

Audio indicator

● Signal delay: <1.5 ms (Fs = 48.0 kHz, line input to stereo output)

<0.75 ms (Fs = 96.0 kHz, line input to stereo output)

● Total harmonic distortion (level: +4dBu): <0.1% (20Hz - 20kHz, line input to insert transmission)

<0.013% (1kHz, line input to stereo output)

● Frequency response (theoretical level):

● Microphone/line input to insert transmission: 20Hz - 25kHz (+0.5dB / -1.5dB)

● Microphone/line input to insert transmission: 20Hz - 40kHz (+0.5dB / -3.0dB)

● Microphone/line input to surround/stereo speaker output: 20Hz - 20kHz (+0.5dB / -1.0dB)

● Microphone/line input to surround/stereo speaker output: 20Hz - 40kHz (+0.5dB / -3.0dB)

● Noise level (20Hz - 20kHz, maximum gain, 150 ohm

● Microphone input to insert transmission: <-128dBu (EIN)

● Line input to stereo output: <-68dBu

● Line input to surround sound box output: <-68dBu

● Signal interference (1kHz): Stereo/surround sound box output: >80dB

Power and other indicators

● Required voltage: 120V AC, 60Hz / 230V AC, 50Hz

● Dimensions (length x height x width): 582mm x 136mm x 481mm

● Weight: 10.3kg