Tascam FW-1884 User Manual

Professional Control Surface / FireWire Audio-MIDI Interface
OWNER’S MANUAL
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accompanying the appliance.
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the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
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This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
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D00731500A
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Tascam FW-1884 Specifications

General

Channels	18
Digital I/O	ADAT, S/PDIF
Phantom Power	Yes
Bit Depth	24-bit
Control Surface	Yes
Rotary Encoders	8
Transport Controls	Yes
Connectivity	FireWire
Analog Outputs	8
MIDI I/O	In/Out
Sample Rate	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Faders	8
Type	FireWire Audio Interface / Control Surface

Summary

Important Safety Precautions

Introduction to the TASCAM FW-1884

Key Product Features

System Requirements

Details the operating system and hardware prerequisites for using the FW-1884.

Controls and Indicators Overview

Front Panel Control Descriptions

Detailed explanations of the function and operation of each control on the FW-1884's front panel.

Rear Panel Control Descriptions

Detailed explanations of the function and operation of each connector and port on the FW-1884's rear panel.

Functional Overview

Control Surface Modes Explained

Describes the three primary modes of operation: Computer, MIDI CTRL, and Monitor Mix.

Control Surface Modes and Operation

Computer Control Mode: General Notes

Describes how the FW-1884 communicates with host computer applications.

Native Protocol Setup

Mackie Emulation Protocol Setup

HUI Emulation Protocol Setup

MIDI Control Mode: General Notes

Explains how the FW-1884 controls external MIDI devices and banks.

Customizing MIDI Control Messages

Monitor Mix Mode: General Notes

Describes the FW-1884's function as a stand-alone zero-latency monitor mixer.

Setting Input Levels for Tracking

Host Computer Interfacing

Control Panel Overview

Settings Tab Configuration

Configuring control protocol, clock source, sample rate, and audio latency.

Routing Tab Configuration

Managing audio output and input routing options, including digital connections.

MIDI Programming Tab

Customizing MIDI messages for controls within the FW-1884's control panel.

Troubleshooting and Support

Audio Issues and Solutions

Common audio problems and troubleshooting steps for the FW-1884.

Control Surface Issues and Solutions

Common control surface response problems and their solutions.

Contacting Support

Information on how to get help from TASCAM support or local distributors.