Computer
(Mac or PC)
Monitors
Synthesizer
Synthesizer
GigaStudio Computer
Monitor Outs
Line Ins 1-8
MIDI I/O
ADAT In
FireWire
Microphones
Computer
(Mac or PC)
DM-24 Digital Console
CD-RW750 CD Recorder
ADAT I/O
S/PDIF I/O
Line Inputs/
Outputs
FireWire
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Applications Guide
Pro & Project Studios
MIDI Sequencing
F
or studios that prefer to use a mixing console,
like TASCAM’s DM-
24
, the FW-
1804
forms a
bridge between your mixer and computer work-
station software. The analog and digital inputs of
the FW-
1804
allow you to record up to 18 simulta-
neous channels to your computer DAW for later
mixdown. Paired with the DM-
24
, this is perfect
for applications that need lots of microphone in-
puts and individual cue mixes. The DM-
24
can
even control your DAW during mixdown using
HUI emulation.
The FW-
1804
’s S/PDIF digital output is bussed
to TASCAM’s CD-RW
750
CD recorder in this ap-
plication. This allows you to mix in the computer
and record to CD, useful in pro studios where time
is charged by the hour. The word clock in and out
on the FW-
1804
is a lifesaver in big studios where
several digital components are connected together,
and the front panel indicators show you sample
rate and clock info to help you keep everything
running smoothly.
W
ith four MIDI outputs, eight line ins, digital
I/O and word clock connections, the FW-
1804
makes a great central nervous system for big MIDI
studios. Since it uses high-bandwidth FireWire to
connect to a computer, the FW-
1804
can record
or mix enough audio and MIDI channels for the
biggest synth productions.
The rear panel of the FW-
1804
has eight bal-
anced analog line inputs for getting all of your
synths and modules into your DAW for mixing.
There’s also 24-bit ADAT and S/PDIF digital inputs
for digital sources like a PC running GigaStudio
3
. Two MIDI ins and four MIDI outs provide up to
64 channels of MIDI information to your synths
and modules.
The FW-
1804
’s audio and MIDI drivers are in-
dustry standards recognized by most sequencers,
like Digital Performer, Logic, Sonar and Cubase LE.
It has three interface modes – Computer, Interface
or Both – which allow it to be used as a stand-alone
line mixer even with no computer attached. This
allows you to submix synth tracks without taxing
your computer’s CPU, freeing it up for more plug-
ins and soft synths.
