TASCAM FW-1884 Setup Guide
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5 – Connections
Always connect and disconnect equipment to and
from the FW-1884 with the power to all units turned
off.
When turning on power, move from source to desti-
nation (in other words, turn on the monitoring system
last). When turning off equipment, turn off the moni-
toring system first, and then turn off other equipment.
This helps to prevent “thumps” that can damage your
ears, and your equipment.
MIDI connections
MIDI instruments, controllers etc. should be con-
nected with their
MIDI OUT
s connected to the
MIDI
IN
ports of the FW-1884.
The
MIDI OUT
ports of the FW-1884 should be con-
nected to the
MIDI IN
ports of the external MIDI
equipment.
NOTE
Because the IEEE 1394 cable carries all MIDI information
to and from the FW-1884, including messages gener-
ated by the control surface, there is no need to make
any MIDI connection between the computer and the
FW-1884.
MIDI Routing
As explained earlier, the FW-1884 can be used to
route incoming MIDI messages to the
MIDI OUT
ter-
minals, even when disconnected from a computer.
Here is how this works:
1
Press the
ROUTE
key so that it flashes,
together with the top row of keys and indica-
tors.
2
Route MIDI INs to OUTs by pressing and
holding the appropriate
IN
key and pressing
the appropriate
OUT
key(s).
3
When complete, press the
ROUTE
key once
more to exit the routing mode.
NOTE
The FW-1884 can merge the MIDI messages from the
different inputs and to the MIDI outputs. If you do
merge these messages, though, you should make sure
that there is only one MIDI clock source in the whole
MIDI system.
Analog audio connections
Each of the eight analog input channels is provided
with the following analog connectors
MIC
,
LINE IN
(BAL)
and
INSERT
.
When connecting analog equipment, use only one of
the
MIC
or
LINE IN
connectors—do not connect ana-
log equipment to both at the same time.
The
MIC
connectors may be supplied with +48V
phantom power. This is switchable for channels 1
through 4 or 5 through 8 using the rear panel
switches.
The
LINE
connector for channel 8 can be switched to
match the impedance of an electric guitar or bass.
NOTE
Always take care when switching the phantom power,
to ensure that devices which may be damaged if phan-
tom power is supplied are not connected to XLR con-
nectors where phantom power is supplied.
Analog devices such as compressors, etc. may be
connected using standard 1/4" TRS connectors with
the
INSERT
jacks. Use a special insert “Y” cable for
this, with a TRS 1/4" plug at the foot of the Y
(tip=send, ring=return), and the two branches fitted
with an unbalanced 1/4" plug.