Submitted by thewhippinpost on Tue, 10/10/2006 - 18:21.

Firewire Audio Interfaces for Computer Music work

In the category, Tascam are offering up the FW1804 Firewire Audio MIDI Interface  for our consideration... What's it all about then?

Tascam FW1804 Firewire Audio MIDI Interface
Tascam FW1804 Firewire Audio MIDI Interface

The latest computer interface solution from Tascam brings many of the audio and MIDI interface features of the FW-1884 to a rackmountable format with the new FW-1804. It features four great-sounding XLR microphone inputs with analog inserts and phantom power for professional condenser mics. An additional four line inputs are provided, plus ADAT and S/PDIF digital connection for a total of 18 inputs and 12 outputs. Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs round out the interfacing with pro touches like word clock and a guitar-level input. Now includes Cubase LE recording software and GigaStudio 3 LE software sampler!

What others are saying:

feature:
18 ins and a bunch of outs! 'nuff, i'd say

quality:
good quality. 500 buck quality.

value:
i cannot complain about the price/value ratio on the fw 1804. have to say, it is certainly worth the price.

desirability:
i have seen some units that look a little snazzier but this one is no slouch, either. it's cleanly designed, and well thought out. i wish the phantom power switch had a light indicator though.

sound:
not too bad for 500 bucks.

support:
prepare to wait a while with tascam. seems they are quite busy. could be because they are a huge outfit, and have to deal with a bunch of questions?

overall:
it will take a mighty nice unit (with a price to match) to coerce me into buying something else. i looked for two years before finding thisjust right unit.

More Details

If that's not enough then check out the following link for the full specifications - FW1804 Firewire Audio MIDI Interface