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Tascam FW-1884

The FW-1884 is a professional DAW control surface and audio/MIDI interface that uses the FireWire high-speed data transfer protocol. With FireWire's high-bandwidth capabilities, the FW-1884 provides audio and MIDI interfacing to computers as well as control of DAW parameters via eight 100mm motorized touch-sensitive channel faders, one master fader, and controls for pan, solo, mute and select functions on each channel. Tactile control for four bands of parametric EQ, a jog/shuttle wheel and a variety of shortcut keys for various popular software applications are also included.

Co-designed by TASCAM and Frontier Design Group, the FW-1884's DAW control capabilities include comprehensive mixing, automation, editing and navigation tools. Steinberg's Cubase LE in included free -- a 48-track, 96kHz professional recording workstation. An included application, SoftLCD, shows the assignment of the channel strip of your computer monitor.

In addition to its surface control capabilities, the FW-1884 provides eight balanced XLR analog mic/line inputs with high quality mic preamps, phantom power and inserts on every channel. These mic pres are the culmination of TASCAM's 30-year history of producing great-sounding, reliable equipment for home and professional studios alike. The mic input circuit uses a hybrid design combining the best of discrete and IC-based circuitry for 54dB of gain, wide dynamic range and natural response. The mic inputs have phantom power assignable in groups of four and include an analog insert on each channel for inserting outboard signal processing. The result is a clean preamp design with a frequency response of 20Hz to 40kHz (+0.5/-1.0dB) and a noise level of -124dBu(EIN), ideal for recording at 96kHz/24-bit resolution.

Using 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters, the FW-1884 offers full 96kHz operation on all analog I/O channels with compatible DAW software. In addition to its two FireWire (IEEE 1394) computer interfaces, the FW-1884 gives users eight channels of ADAT lightpipe as well as stereo S/PDIF inputs and outputs. Perfectly suited to multi-channel surround production as well as standard stereo mixing, the FW-1884 provides eight analog outputs for simultaneous connection to L/R and 5.1 surround matrices. A headphone output is also provided.

Four MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs on the FW-1884 allow users to connect with a wide variety of MIDI sound generation and timing tools. Its Word Clock in and out jacks allow computer systems to maintain accurate clock synchronization in digital recording environments. Also, its assignable footswitch jack can be used for tasks such as hands-free punching or MIDI control. In use, the FW-1884 allows up to 18 audio inputs to be accessed at once. As a DAW controller, the FW-1884 is compatible with a wide variety of popular applications including MOTU Digital Performer, Emagic Logic, Steinberg Cubase SX, Steinberg Nuendo, and Cakewalk Sonar. By emulation of HUI and Mackie Control the FW-1884 can be used as a comprehensive control surface for DAW applications that support those protocols such as Digidesign Pro Tools and more.

For people who require simultaneous control of more audio channels, the FE-8 expands the FW-1884 with eight additional channel control strips (100mm motorized faders and dedicated control buttons). Up to 15 FE-8's may be added to an FW-1884 system as needed for big console functionality.

Features

Comprehensive mixing, automation, editing and navigation tools for DAWs
Eight 100mm motorized touch-sensitive channel faders, one motorized touch-sensitive master fader
Dedicated controls for pan, solo, mute and select functions on each channel; tactile control for four bands of parametric EQ
Shortcut keys for various popular audio software applications
Eight balanced XLR analog mic/line inputs with high quality mic preamps
Phantom power and inserts on every channel
24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters; full 96kHz operation on all analog I/O channels with compatible DAW software
Eight channels of ADAT lightpipe, stereo S/PDIF inputs and outputs.
Eight analog outputs, allowing connection of L/R and 5.1 surround matrices
Dedicated headphone output
Four MIDI inputs, four MIDI outputs
Word Clock in and out jacks
Assignable footswitch jack
Up to 18 simultaneous inputs
Compatible with a wide variety of popular DAW applications
Operates as a standalone 18x2 line mixer without a computer.
FE-8 (eight-channel sidecar) expands FW-1884 with eight additional channel control strips up to 128 channels (15 FE-8s).
SoftLCD application simulates a "scribble strip" by displaying what each channel is controlling, see the screenshots in the column on the left
Includes Cubase LE 48-track/96kHz recording and mixing software
Includes GigaStudio 3 LE 64-voice streaming sampler software
Compatible with MOTU Digital Performer, Apple Logic, Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo, and Cakewalk Sonar. Control surface compatible with Digidesign Pro Tools.
Dimensions: 22.9"W x 5.4"H x 18.9"D
Weight: 22.7 lbs
Compatible with the latest Intel Macs

FW-1884 supports the following applications as a control surface:

Ableton Live 6.04 and higher
Cubase 3.02 and higher
Nuendo 3.02 and higher
SONAR 5
Logic Pro
Final Cut Pro
Digital Performer 5 and higher

CASCADE FAT HEAD- RIBBON

The Cascade FAT HEAD offers the natural and open sound associated with the finest ribbon microphones. You will find that when recording acoustic guitars, guitar cabinets, vocals, drum over-heads, and countless other types of instruments, the ribbon microphone will produce the warmth that is vital to today's digital recording environment. We firmly believe you will also agree that this microphone will make a great addition to your collection.

We inspect and check the audio quality of each and every Cascade microphone before it leaves our shop, once you try one...you'll be a believer.

Specifications:

Type: Ribbon (velocity) Microphone
Ribbon type & Dimensions: 99% Pure aluminum, 2.5 micron, 1 3/4" (L) X 3/16" (W)
Polar pattern: Figure 8 Symmetrical design
Sensitivity: -56 db +/- 2 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
Frequency response: 30 to -18,000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance: >1000 Ohms
Max.SPL (1% THD @1000 Hz): 165 dB
Connector: 3-Pin male XLR
Size: Diameter: 3” (O.D. grill), overall length 6 1/2”, 7/8" (O.D. body)

Includes:

FAT HEAD Ribbon Microphone
Premium suspension shockmount
Wood box with heavy-duty latch and hinges
Aluminum case
Micro-fiber cleaning cloth

Frequency Response and Polar Pattern

Frequency Response and Polar Pattern w/ Stock Transformer

The Cascade M20u offers a new body style & grill along with improved specifications and performance. The new 1.07" gold vapor-diaphragm makes the M20u a great studio microphone capable of excelling in many applications of recording tasks and environments. The M20u is great for recording vocals, acoustic guitars, drums, guitar cabinets, horns and percussion instruments.

The M20u employs a -10 dB pad and lo-cut filter switch. With it's smooth frequency response, transparency, and dynamic range, it's easy to see why the M20u is a valuable addition to a wide range of users.

Specifications:

Capsule: New 1.07”/28 mm 5µ edge connected, gold vapor-diaphragm
Construction: heavy duty machined brass with anodized finish
Polar Pattern: cardioid
Operating voltage: +48V Phantom Power
Electronics: New low-noise class A discrete Fet+Bi-Polar, transformer-coupled
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity: -38.5 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
Equivalent noise level: (A-Weighted per IEC 286-4) <15 dB
Maximum SPL for THD: <0.5% (1 kHz) 140 dB w/Pad
Switchable low frequency cut-off: -6 dB @ 100 Hz
Switchable pad: -10 dB
New improved suspension shockmount
Connector: 3-Pin male XLR
Weight: 525 grams/1.16 lbs.
Dimensions: 47x215 mm / 2x8.6”

Includes:

CASCADE M20u 1.07" LDC
Suspension shockmount
Vinyl zipper pouch
Micro-fiber cleaning cloth

PDF with Frequency Response

Quote from Eben Grace:
"The Cascade M20 is an amazingly well built and great sounding microphone. It gets used all the time in my studio and makes a great match with the Grace Model 101." - Eben Grace of Grace Design.

Tascam FW-1884 w/ Free Gear