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Tascam FW-1884 Firewire Recording Audio Interface Mixer Recorder - $160 (Huntington Beach)
Mcfadden near Edwards
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The TASCAM FW-1884 is a discontinued, versatile FireWire audio interface, control surface, and MIDI interface, combining 8 mic/line inputs, motorized faders, and comprehensive DAW control ( Mackie/Logic & HUI protocols) for Mac/Windows, offering up to 18x18 I/O at 96kHz, plus ADAT & S/PDIF, functioning as a studio hub for mixing, recording, and automation, but now requires specific drivers/tweaks for modern OSes.
Key Features:
Audio Interface: 18x18 channels (8 analog ins with preamps/inserts, 8 digital ADAT, 2 S/PDIF) at 24-bit/96kHz.
Control Surface: 9 motorized, touch-sensitive faders (8 channels + master), transport controls, jog/shuttle wheel, EQ/pan/solo/mute, and shortcut keys.
MIDI: 4x4 MIDI I/O ports.
Connectivity: FireWire (IEEE 1394) for high-speed data transfer.
Modes: Computer Control, Standalone Monitor Mix (zero-latency), and Programmable MIDI Controller.
Usage & Compatibility:
Prosumer/Studio Hub: Integrates audio I/O, MIDI, and tactile DAW control into one unit.
Modern OS: Works on Windows 10/11 and newer macOS, but requires specific older drivers and sometimes compatibility settings or disabling features like Memory Integrity for stability.