Tascam FW-1082 Brochure

New Product Information

FW-1082

DAW Control Surface/Audio-MIDI Interface

October, 2004

Product Overview

The new 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 center 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. 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
integrated 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.
Your experience with the FW-1082 will be greatly enhanced by a good working knowledge of
your audio software.

Main Features

Control Surface

z 9 x 60mm touch-sensitive motorized faders (8 for channel and 1 for master)
z REC, SEL, SOLO, and MUTE control on each channel
z 4 encoders for EQ, PAN, SEND level control
z 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

z Selectable monitoring source

- COMPUTER: DAW output

- INPUTS: FW-1082’s analog and S/PDIF inputs

- BOTH: Both DAW and FW-1082’s Inputs

z 4 function keys (8 functions in total can be controlled with SHIFT key)
z Transport control with Jog/Shuttle dial, locate keys, and IN & OUT keys
z Cursor keys (up, down, left, and right)
z Compatible with a wide variety of popular DAW applications
z Mackie Control Emulation
z HUI Emulation

Audio-MIDI Interface

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