Tascam FW1082 FireWire Control Surface Interface - Includes Samson R11 & Behringer C2 Microphones, 20 Foot Mic Cables & Nady Headphones! Item #: TAS FW1082 PPK 

The Tascam FW-1082 Audio/MIDI Interface and Control Surface provides tons of audio and MIDI I/O for small studios, and it also offers a control surface with moving-faders - all for a previously unheard-of price. The FW-1082 features 10 inputs, including four balanced XLR mic inputs with phantom power. Two MIDI inputs and outputs are also included, plus S/PDIF digital I/O. Eight channel strips each feature a 60mm touch-sensitive moving fader and select/solo/mute buttons, and a moving master fader is also provided. The FW-1082 includes the latest TASCAM software bundle: Cubasis LE 96kHz/48-track recording software and Nomad Factory plug-in demos.

The FW-1082 is an all-in-one solution for your computer-based digital audio workstation system. Its integrated design incorporates a high resolution professional multi-channel audio interface and integrated zero-latency input monitor mixer, a 2 x 2 MIDI interface, and a highly programmable, ergonomically designed control surface for your audio software.

The FW-1082 is designed to be the nerve center of your digital audio environment. Its versatile control surface features nine touch-sensitive motorized faders, transport and multi-function controls for direct, immediate communication between your audio software and you. Its full complement of analog mic and line inputs and S/PDIF inputs and outputs provides a high resolution, 24-bit audio front end for input and output of your digital audio workstation. Its integrated free-standing mixer provides the connectivity you need for your entire studio, and it connects to your Windows PC or Mac with a single FireWire connection.

Tascam FW-1082 Features

Control Surface
• 9 x 60mm touch-sensitive motorized faders (8 for channel and 1 for master)
• REC, SEL, SOLO, and MUTE control on each channel
• 4 encoders for EQ, PAN, SEND level control
• 3 control surface modes
  • COMPUTER: DAW control mode
  • MIDI CTRL: MIDI controller mode (with 4 BANKs)
  • MONI MIX: Input monitor or stand-alone mixer mode
• Selectable monitoring source
  • COMPUTER: DAW output
  • INPUTS: FW-1082’s analog and S/PDIF inputs
  • BOTH: Both DAW and FW-1082’s Inputs
• 4 function keys (8 functions in total can be controlled with SHIFT key)
• Transport control with Jog/Shuttle dial, locate keys, and IN & OUT keys
• Cursor keys (up, down, left, and right)
• Compatible with a wide variety of popular DAW applications
• Mackie Control Emulation
• HUI Emulation

  Audio-MIDI Interface

• Audio I/O: 10 inputs and 2 outputs
• 24 bit resolution
• 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96kHz sampling frequency
• 4 XLR Mic inputs with 48V Phantom power
• 8 TRS Line inputs (Guitar input is available on channel 8)
• 2 TRS Inserts for channel 1 & 2
• Trim control with OL & SIGNAL indicators on each analog input
• 2 analog TRS balanced line outputs
• 1 coaxial S/PDIF digital input
• 1 coaxial S/PDIF digital output
• 2 MIDI inputs
• 2 MIDI outputs
• 2 virtual MIDI outputs transmitted through the FireWire cable to the computer
• Headphone output (1/4 stereo connector)

  General

• 2 x IEEE1394 6pin connectors
• ASIO 2.0, WDM, GSIF2 (audio) and MME (MIDI) compatibility for Windows 2000 / XP
• Core Audio and Core MIDI compatibility for Mac OS X
• Foot SW Input (1/4 TRS connector)
• Steinberg Cubase LE is bundled
• Giga light version is bundled

The FW-1082 is a great choice for small studios, whether someone is just starting out or if they're upgrading their equipment. Its four microphone inputs, two with analog insert jacks, have phantom power for professional condenser microphones. Four additional line inputs and a S/PDIF stereo input add up to 10 inputs simultaneously, each at 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution. Two MIDI inputs and outputs are provided for 32 channels of MIDI synth playback or control. The control surface has nine 60mm touch-sensitive moving faders for silky-smooth control over channel level, pan or aux settings. Four encoders are also available for mix control, as well as transport and jog/shuttle controls. Stereo monitoring is included, and the FW-1082 even mixes signals internally for stand-alone use.