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Tascam FW-1082 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DAW Control Surface / FireWire Audio-MIDI Interface OWNER’S MANUAL The following marking is located on the bottom of the unit: Ü The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert ÿ the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual For U.S.A TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. • The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position. TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Nomenclature used in the manual ... 8 Software application notes ... 9 Special notes for touch-sensitive faders ... 9 Copyright, etc..9 2 – Parts of the FW-1082 Front Panel ... 10 Input section ... 10 TRIM controls ...10 OL indicators ...10...
  • Page 5 2-input/2-output ... 28 6 – Troubleshooting and Support Contacting Us ...30 7 – Specifications Analog I/O ...31 Digital I/O ...32 Misc. I/O ...32 Overall System Specifications ...32 Analog performance ...33 Physical, etc. specifications ...33 Dimensional drawing ...34 Contents TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 6 Figure 5.2:Quick Start tab ... 27 Figure 5.3:Core Audio tab for OS X ... 28 6 –Troubleshooting and Support Table 6.1:Audio troubleshooting ... 29 Table 6.2:Control surface troubleshooting ... 29 7 –Specifications Figure 7.1:Dimensions of the FW-1082 ... 34 TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Figure 1.1: IEEE.1394 4-pin and 6-pin connectors The FW-1082 is supplied with a 2 m (6-foot) cable. If you wish to use a longer cable, the length should not be more than 4.5 m (15 feet) and the cable should be the best possible quality available to avoid data loss, which results in audio dropouts.

  • Page 8: Nomenclature Used In The Manual

    FW-1082 is the only unit connected to the FireWire port. Always perform all FireWire connections and disconnec- tions with the power to both the FW-1082 and the com- puter turned off. If connections are made or broken System Requirements The FW-1082 is supported under Windows XP and Windows 2000.

  • Page 9: Special Notes For Touch-Sensitive Faders

    PDF files, such as the Adobe Acrobat Special notes for touch-sensitive faders The usual rules regarding precision electronic equip- ment naturally apply to the FW-1082. In addition, note the following that apply to the touch-sensitive faders: The faders need a human finger to operate their touch-sensitivity.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Note that the best signal-to-noise ratios are achieved by maxi- mizing the level of analog inputs at the A/D convert- ers. For the mic and line inputs of the FW-1082, the trim controls provide the means for optimizing these levels.

  • Page 11: Channel Controls

    There is always one and only one master fader for the entire system. Additionally, the of the analog outputs. A setting in the FW-1082 Con- trol Panel determines whether output directed to the analog L-R is passed through to the outputs at unity...

  • Page 12: Encoder Mode Keys And Indicators

    In the MIDI CTRL messages. When pressed in selects the FW-1082 itself as the word sync source for the system ( selects the digital input as the word sync source ( EQ band keys (with indicators) mode, when the EQ/PAN encoder mode is...

  • Page 13: Dial And Shtl (Shuttle) Key/Indicator

    The indicators light to give an indication of the currently-selected bank. Rear panel Monitoring and phones MIDI I/O Power jack and switch 2 – Parts of the FW-1082 can be ed to provide another four function SHIFT keys. mode, they typically send MIDI mes- MIDI CTRL sages.

  • Page 14: Mic Inputs And Phantom Power Switch

    FireWire (IEEE.1394) ports Use one of these ports to connect the FW-1082 to the host computer, providing audio, MIDI and control surface communi- cation. Either port may be used to connect the FW- 1082 to your computer You can configure these on the software Control Panel to act as additional inputs and outputs.

  • Page 15: Power Jack And Switch

    To avoid any damage to hearing or equipment, turn the volume of the monitoring system down, or make sure it is turned off, and do not wear headphones connected to the FW-1082 when powering the unit up or down. TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Control Surface Modes

    MIDI messages to external devices via its MIDI out- puts or to soft synthesizers, etc. through its two vir- tual MIDI ports. The FW-1082’s control surface is always in one of three modes: computer control mode ( MIDI controller mode (...

  • Page 17: Setting And Checking Clock Rates

    If the sample rate is off by 3% or more, the FW-1082 switches to the incoming clock, and the nearest sam- ple rate indicator blinks slowly.

  • Page 18: Bank Switch Behavior

    (with the exception of certain global keys like control surface mode controls). In addition, the host computer can send information back to the FW-1082 to update fader positions and light LEDs. Native Protocol Native Protocol is the FW-1082’s default control sur- face mode.

  • Page 19: Mackie Emulation Protocol

    1 Open the FW-1082 Control Panel 2 Select the Settings Mackie Emulation Protocol The FW-1082 can be used to emulate the control messages sent by the Mackie Control™. When in Mackie Control Emulation mode, the audio and MIDI functionality of the FW-1082 are...

  • Page 20: Midi Control Mode – (General Notes)

    The master fader is global to all banks and all control surface modes. In this mode, most of the FW-1082’s surface controls can be programmed to send out messages. Pressing and holding the SHIFT key and turning an encoder will result in fine control of the parameter being controlled.

  • Page 21: Programming The Midi Control Messages

    FW-1082. Select the tab. This tab has a sin- MIDI Programming gle display window. If your FW-1082 is not powered on and connected to the computer, the window displays FW-1082 Not . Once the FW-1082 is powered on and Available connected, the display shows the screen shown in Figure 4.5:...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Midi Controller Or Note

    MIDI controller number from 0 through 127. Encoders send continuous controller messages only, so the Note On/Off Toggled Controller options on the FW-1082’s Control Panel are disabled. indicator option The FW-1082 ) and two vir- indica-...

  • Page 23: Monitor Mix Mode – (General Notes)

    Only the channel strip controls—faders, channel MUTE, SOLO and SEL keys—are bankable. All Monitor Mix Mode – (General Notes) The FW-1082 can be used as a stand-alone mixer in mode. The primary benefit of this mode is MON MIX to provide a means of monitoring your audio inputs in a zero-latency environment.

  • Page 24: Controlling The Monitoring Levels

    • The default setting is NOTE It is important to understand that in FW-1082’s channel faders and pans are controlling the monitor levels of the FW-1082’s input sources. While you will still hear the audio returns from your DAW , and the FW-1082’s transport controls will still control...

  • Page 25: Setting All Mixer Parameters To Default Values

    • Repeat this procedure for all active input channels. Once you’re done setting up levels, you can return to control mode and begin recording. COMPUTER TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual This adjusts SHIFT key and adjust the sensi- encoder.

  • Page 26: Control Panel

    5 – Control Panel The FW-1082’s Control Panel is where you can dis- play and adjust settings which determine how the FW-1082 communicates with your computer and other external devices. To open the Control Panel, press the shortcut key on the FW- CONTROL PANEL 1082’s control surface.

  • Page 27: Ovr Threshold

    FW-1082. In this situation, Master fader gain would be applied twice - once in the host application, and once by the FW-1082's internal mixer. MIDI Programming tab This tab is used to program the FW-1082’s control surface in mode. For detailed information MIDI CTRL on using this function, please refer to “MIDI Control...

  • Page 28: Coreaudio Tab (Os X Only)

    5 – Control Panel CoreAudio tab (OS X only) In OS X, you can specify how the FW-1082 should appear to the operating system: Figure 5.3: Core Audio tab for OS X The options available are as follows: 10-input/4-output All analog input channels are used, and the analog monitor outputs are enabled.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting And Support

    Does the FW-1082 appear as a MIDI device in your DAW? Is your DAW application correctly configured for an external controller? Do you have the MIDI I/O ports set to “FW-1082 Control” on MIDI input and output? Is the FW-1082 control Port enabled in your DAW? If you are running in Native Protocol, do you have the appropriate plugin (SONAR, Digital Performer, etc.) installed in the correct...

  • Page 30: Contacting Us

    6 – Troubleshooting and Support Contacting Us In the event of any problems with your FW-1082, please contact your dealer or your local TEAC/ TASCAM distributor. TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual Contact information may be found at the back of this...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    1/4" balanced jack x 2 100 Ω +4 dBu +20 dBu 1/4 " stereo jack (T = L, R = R, S = GND) x 1 52 mW + 52 mW (32 Ω) TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual 7 – Specifications...

  • Page 32: Digital I/O

    Transmit rate FOOT SW (foot switch) Punch In/Out of DAW application Connector: Overall System Specifications Sampling frequency Internal clock External clock TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual RCA jack x 1 75 Ω IEC60958 24-bit RCA jack x 1 75 Ω IEC60958 24-bit 5-pin DIN connector –...

  • Page 33: Analog Performance

    486 x 83 x 386 (mm) (19.1" x 3.25" x 15.2") 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) AC adapter (PS-1225B) and AC cable 2m (6ft) IEEE.1394 6–6 cable CD-ROM containing driver, utility software and documentation CD-ROM containing Cubase LE Owner’s Manual Setup Guide Warranty card TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual 7 – Specifications...

  • Page 34: Dimensional Drawing

    7 – Specifications Dimensional drawing 486 mm (19.1") Figure 7.1: Dimensions of the FW-1082 TASCAM FW-1082 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 36 FW-1082 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: (0422) 52-5082 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: (323) 726-0303 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: 905-890-8008 Facsimile: 905-890-9888 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A. De C.V Phone: 5-851-5500 Campesinos No.

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