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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the FE-8 add any additional audio inputs
or outputs to the FW-
1884
?
A: No, it adds 8 channels of mixing control to the
DAW software.
Q: How does it connect to the FW-
1884
?
A: Both the FW-
1884
and FE-8 each have a pair of
FireWire ports on their rear panels. Connect the
FW-
1884
to the computer, then connect the FE-
8 to the FW-
1884
using the supplied FireWire
cables.
Q: Is the FE-8 powered by the FireWire connec-
tion?
A: No, it needs more power than the FireWire con-
nection can provide for the moving faders. Each
FE-8 needs to be plugged in.
Q: How does the FE-8 show up in the software?
A: It depends on the software. In most cases, it shows
up as an additional fader control surface in the
DAW. For example, if you had an FW-
1884
and two
FE-8s, they would all show up individually in your
DAW setup. You would have to tell the software
how you have them arranged, so it knows which
one is controlling faders 1-8, 9-16 and 17-24. Once
this is done, the confi guration is remembered since
each FE-8 has its own FireWire ID.
Q: Is it available for all operating systems?
A: Yes, a new FW-
1884
driver will be available for
Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Windows 2000 and Windows
XP to support the FE-8.
Q: Do HUI and Mackie Control modes work with the
FE-8?
A: Yes, these modes are supported.
Q: What’s new in the FW-
1884
driver? Are there
any new features to work with the FE-8?
A: Yes, there’s a new tab in the control panel that
allows the user to identify, name and order the
FE-8s in their system. First, click on the FE-8 in
the list to light the LEDs on its front panel, so you
can tell which unit you’re controlling. Then drag
it up and down in the list to put it in the correct
order. Finally, name it “FE-8-Left” so you’ll be able
to fi nd it easily in your DAW setup screen.
Q: Does it all feel like one solid piece when it’s all
put together?
A: Yes. The endcaps on the FW-
1884
unscrew and
the FE-8 sits next to it. A custom-designed bracket
keeps the devices connected together, then the
endcaps connect to the side(s) of the FE-8.
FE-8 Frequently Asked Questions
