DISC Tascam FW-1082 Audio Interface

Full Description

It's an audio interface: The FW-1082 is a 10-in, 4-out audio interface for your computer. Four of the inputs are XLR mic ins, with phantom power for professional condenser microphones. Two of these include an insert jack, so you can plug in a compressor to keep dynamics under control and keep from distorting the recording. Adding to the four mic/line inputs are another four balanced analog line inputs for synths, effect returns or the line out from an guitar amp or modeling processor. You get a pair of balanced outputs for monitors, and S/PDIF stereo digital inputs and outputs for connecting digital recorders. There's even a headphone output with its own level control. The FW-1082 records atany sampling rate from 44.1kHz (CD quality) to 96kHz (DVD-Audio quality), at 24-bit resolution to capture every detail.

It's a MIDI interface: The FW-1082 gives you 2 MIDI inputs and 2 MIDI outputs for connecting synths, modules and effects. Even if you're making the move to soft synths, the MIDI inputs allow you to connect your favorite controller or synth to use as a master keyboard.

It's a mixer: The FW-1082 includes a built-in 10 x 2 digital mixer. You get level and pan controls over each input. Use this to submix synths and effects to reduce the processing load on your CPU, or use it as a stand-alone mixer in a pinch.

It's a control surface: Sure, you can mix your project by pushing the little virtual faders and knobs on your computer screen. But you'll be much more creative using the touch-sensitive motorized faders on the FW-1082. There are dedicated transport buttons (no more command-spacebar-key-combinations to remember) and knobs that can adjust panning, effect sends, EQ and soft synth parameters.

It's a software package: With the 48-track Cubase LE workstation software, GigaStudio 3 LE software sampling and Nomad Factory plug-in demos, you'll have everythign you need to kick-start your computer-based studio.

10-in/4-out audio interface at 96kHz/24-bit

Nine 60mm touch-sensitive moving faders

Four balanced XLR / 1/4" TRS mic/line inputs with phantom power

Four balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs

1/4" TRS insert jacks for channels 1 & 2

S/PDIF stereo digital input and output

Balanced 1/4" TRS monitor outputs

Headphone output with level control

Two MIDI inputs and outputs

Assignable Footswitch jack

Eight channel strips with solo, mute, select, 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 GigaStudio 3 LE

Includes Steinberg Cubase LE 48-track 96kHz workstation software & GVI LE