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Applications Guide
10-in/4-out audio interface at
96kHz/24-bit resolution
Nine 60mm touch-sensitive
moving faders
Four balanced XLR / W" TRS
mic/line inputs with phantom
power
Four balanced W" TRS line
inputs (eight total line inputs)
W
" TRS insert jacks for chan-
nels 1 & 2
S/PDIF stereo digital in and out
Balanced W" monitor outputs
Headphone output with level
control
Two MIDI inputs and outputs
Assignable Footswitch jack
Eight channel strips with solo,
mute and select switches and
record arm indicator
Four assignable encoders
control pan, aux level and EQ
parameters
Transport controls, jog/shuttle
wheel, and many other surface
controls
Emulates Mackie HUI and
Mackie Control in addition to
the included native mode
control plug ins
Includes Cubase LE 48-track /
96kHz recording workstation
software and GigaStudio 3 LE
software sampling instrument
FW-1082 Audio/MIDI Interface and Control Surface
UtilizingthelatestFireWiretech-
nology, the TASCAM FW-1082 is a
complete studio solution with audio
I/O, MIDI I/O and a full-featured con-
trol surface in one affordable pack-
age. Whether you're just starting out
or looking to upgrade your hardware,
the FW-1082 is an ideal choice for a
compact recording system.
nect several synths and controllers.
The control surface of the FW-1082
features nine touch-sensitive moving
faders that snap to position when you
select a bank of eight faders. A full selec-
tion of transport buttons, cursor keys
and a shuttle wheel allow you to quickly
jump to any point of your song without
touching a mouse. The four assignable
Four microphone inputs, each with
phantom power for condenser mics,
record to multiple tracks for later over-
dubbing or mixdown. The first two
inputs have analog insert points, so you
can insert a compressor to keep from
distorting. Up to eight line level signals
can be recorded or mixed simultane-
ously such as synthesizers or multief-
fects processors. A S/PDIF connection
allows you to connect digital sources
for pristine audio quality.
The FW-1082 includes a full-featured
MIDI interface with two MIDI inputs
and two MIDI outputs, so you can con-
encoders provide exact control over
pan, EQ* or aux sends of your worksta-
tion software mix. Separate headphone
and monitor outputs and controls are
also provided. It's compatible with all
of the top DAW recording applications,
including the bundled Cubase LE 48-
track workstation.
With its audio, MIDI and control
surface features, the FW-1082 is the
perfect command center for your home
studio.
Microphones
Stereo Compressor
Laptop Computer
(Mac or PC)
PA Mixer
Mic Inputs
1-4
Line Ins 5-6
FireWire
Insert 1-2
Headphones
Microphones
Computer
(Mac or PC)
Guitar
Monitors
Mic
Inputs 1-2
Monitor Outs
FireWire
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DAW Recording
Live Recording
The FW-1082 gives you an affordable way to
add a high-quality audio/MIDI interface and a
control surface with moving faders to your home
studio. It has four high-quality microphone inputs,
each with phantom power for adding professional
condenser microphones. The FW-1082 records at
up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution much better than
CD quality so your tracks can capture every detail
and nuance.
The control surface interface of the FW-1082 is
what really turns your computer into a production
powerhouse. Computers are designed to func-
tion as all things to all people, from office word
processing machines to internet email servers.
Adding an FW-1082 to your computer turns it
into a music-making workstation and gives you a
front-end you can be creative with. Use the touch-
sensitive moving faders to mix your song, and
use the bank buttons to access more channels
eight at a time. And instead of clicking a mouse or
memorizing keyboard combinations, you can press
solid transport buttons or turn the shuttle wheel
to locate anywhere within your song because
no one wants to hit command-option-spacebar
when the muse is about to strike.
WiththeportableFW-1082andalaptop,you
have everything you need to take your stu-
dio on the road. Whether you want to sell CDs at
your next gig, upload an MP3 of the show to your
website or use the recording to audition for a bigger
club gig, recording your live show can be the key
to bigger and better things for your band.
The FW-1082 has four microphone inputs, so you
can set your own mics onstage and in the audi-
ence. Four additional line ins are perfect for amp
direct out jacks, guitar amp modelers or the line
outs from a board feed. Insert jacks allow you to
patch in a compressor/limiter, so that the recording
doesn't distort when things get too loud. There's
even a loud headphone amp for monitoring the
recording during the show.
After the concert, you'll be able to mix rapidly
using the touch-sensitive moving faders, dedicated
select/solo/mute buttons, and assignable encod-
ers for pan, aux sends and EQ control. A dedicated
S/PDIF digital output can be connected to a CD
burner like our CD-RW750 if you don't have one on
your laptop. Work quickly enough and you might
be able to sell CDs of that night's show before your
audience catches a cab.
Computer
(Mac or PC)
Monitors
Synthesizer
Synthesizer
GigaStudio Computer
Monitor Outs
Line Ins 1-8
MIDI I/O
S/PDIF Digital In
FireWire
Microphones
Laptop Computer
(Mac or PC)
Mic Inputs 1-4
FireWire
Headphones
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Music Education
MIDI Sequencing
Asschoolbandbudgetscontinuetoshriveland
parents challenge an educator's every move,
many band directors are finding that recording is
the answer to many of their problems. Using the
FW-1082 audio interface, a teacher can record re-
hearsals to a computer so that students can listen
to the "big picture" when they aren't concentrating
on their fingering. Capturing auditions can be a
big help when trying to remember how a student
did after a full day, and can answer the arguments
of parents asking why their kid didn't make first
chair. And recording a seasonal concert and selling
the CDs to relatives can be a more profitable and
appropriate fund-raiser than selling candy.
With its four microphone inputs, flexible moni-
toring and easy-to-use interface, the FW-1082 is
a great solution for recording in the classroom.
See TASCAM's "Recording Systems for Education"
brochure for more information about using our
recording systems in your school.
WithtwoMIDIoutputs,eightlineins,digital
I/O and word clock connections, the FW-
1082
makes a great command center for big MIDI
studios. Since it uses high-bandwidth FireWire to
connect to a computer, the FW-1082 can record
or mix enough audio and MIDI channels for the
biggest synth productions.
The rear panel of the FW-1082 has
eight balanced analog line inputs
for getting all of your synths and
modules into your DAW for mixing.
There's also a 24-bit S/PDIF digital
input for digital sources like a PC
running GigaStudio 3. Two MIDI ins
and two MIDI outs provide up to 32
channels of MIDI information to your
synths and modules.
The control surface of the FW-1082
is recognized by most sequencers,
like Digital Performer, Logic, Sonar
and Cubase LE or it can emulate the Mackie HUI or
Mackie Control for total compatibility. Nine touch-
sensitive moving faders, transport buttons and
assignable encoders allow you to control every
aspect of your mix. Or, if you need both hands to
play, plug into the footswitch.
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subject to change without notice. Product photographs are shown only to illustrate the types of product which are compatible with
the TASCAM FW-1082. These products are not manufactured by the TASCAM Division of TEAC Corporation.
FW-1082 Connections
(4) Balanced XLR / W" TRS Mic / Line
inputs
Phantom Power switch
(2) W" TRS Analog Inserts (Channels 1 & 2)
(4) W" TRS Line Inputs
(2) W" TRS Control Room Outputs
W
" TRS Headphone Output
RCA S/PDIF Digital Input and Output
(2) MIDI Inputs
(2) MIDI Outputs
(2) FireWire connectors (In/Thru)
W
" Footswitch Input
FW-1082 Control Surface Features
(8) 60mm touch-sensitive moving faders
60
mm touch-sensitive moving master
fader
(8 channels) Illuminated Select, Solo,
Mute buttons
(8 channels) Record Ready LED
(8) Trim control with Signal and Clip LEDs
Record Arm button
Four assignable Encoders*, assignable to
Pan, EQ Frequency, EQ Gain, EQ Q, Aux 1-8
(4) Keys to select High, High-Mid, Low-
Mid and Low EQ bands*
(8) Function keys* (Four + Shift key)
Cursor Up, Down, Left, Right Keys*
Jog/Shuttle Wheel
Bank keys
Set / In / Out keys*
Locate forward/back keys*
Transport Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play,
Record keys
*
Control Surface compatibility for some features is subject to
the DAW program's native driver software. See the TASCAM
website for the latest driver software updates and documenta-
tion
.
The following free software is included with
the FW-1082:
Cubase LE
õ
48 audio tracks and 64 MIDI tracks
õ
96kHz / 24-bit resolution
õ
Supports VST FX and instruments
õ
Sophisticated MIDI track editing
õ
Loop slice, stretch, groove and
tempo analysis
õ
Upgrade path to Cubase SX
GigaStudio 3 LE
õ
64-voice polyphony
õ
16-channel multitimbral MIDI
õ
ReWire and VST plug-in support
õ
Includes MegaPiano piano library
õ
Compatible with all GigaStudio libraries
Nomad Factory Demo Version
õ
Blue Tubes Bundle, Rock Amp Legends and
Liquid Bundle plug-in demo install
õ
One free delay plug-in permanent install