
MIDI and Word Clock for Digital Productionįour MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs on the FW-1884 allow users to connect with a wide variety of MIDI sound generation and timing tools. Perfectly suited to multi-channel surround production as well as standard stereo mixing, the FW-1884 has eight analogue outputs that default in L/R and 5.1 surround modes. In addition to its two FireWire (IEEE 1394) computer interfaces, the FW-1884 gives users eight channels of ADAT lightpipe as well as stereo S/PDIF inputs and outputs.

Using 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters, the FW-1884 offers full 96kHz operation on all analogue I/O channels with compatible DAW software. In addition to its faders, dedicated controls and assignable/pre-assigned shortcut keys, the FW-1884 provides eight balanced XLR analogue mic/line inputs with high quality mic preamps, phantom power (switchable in groups of four channels) and inserts on every channel. Its DAW control capabilities include comprehensive mixing, automation, editing and navigation tools.

Tactile control for four bands of parametric EQ, a weighted jog wheel and a variety of shortcut keys for various popular software applications are also included.Ĭontrol Surface and Audio/MIDI InterfacingĬo-designed between TASCAM and Frontier Design Group, the FW-1884 is an expandable audio and MIDI interface and control surface for professional DAW users. With FireWire's high-bandwidth capabilities, the FW-1884 provides audio and MIDI interfacing to computers as well as control of DAW parameters via eight 100mm motorized touch-sensitive channel faders, one master fader, and controls for pan, solo, mute and select functions on each channel. The FW-1884 is a professional DAW control surface and audio/MIDI interface that uses the FireWire high-speed data transfer protocol.
