FW-1082 and 1884

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Ok here is my problem, right now I record with a Tascam DP-01 which was good for a while since all i did was vocal/guitar, but now I want to get into more of a computer based set up and more inputs so i can do drums as well

I was thinking about getting the Tascam FW-1082 or 1884 for a DAW which i would like to have. I have a computer capable of doing recordings and I have several mic pre's and compressors i use when tracking, The most amount of inputs i would need at a time is 8 which both of those have, I would also like to use the pre's i already have so I was jsut wondering which of the two units do u think would better accompany me, i don't know a whole lot about wither once but I just need a DAW with 8 tracks and I would like to be able to bypass the pre's on them and use my own, but having a few handy on the DAW could also come in handy

I'm really not sure which one to get or if there's another one that would be better, I have the money for either one so I jsut need a little hep on the decision making

I don't know much about DAW so here is another quick question, if I have more than 8 tracks recorded then the DAW can only controll 8 at a time, is it tough to switch the tracks between the DAW and computer is it jsut a few clicks and then you are in business, an help is appreciated thanks
 
Guess it depends on what you are looking for. I have the 1884 and have been pretty happy with it.

As far as bypassing the preamps on the Tascam the only way you can do that is by using a preamp with a Spdif out and plug them into the spdif input of either the 1884 or 1082. If you buy the 1884 it also gives you the option of lightpipe as well.

A couple of things you might consider.

- The 1082 does have 8 ins but they are 4 XLR and 4 1/3" where as the 1884 has 8 XLR and 8 1/4".

- The 1082 only has 2 insert jacks (channels 1 and 2) where the 1884 has 8.

- It looks to me like the 1082 only has 2 monitor outs (L & R) where the 1884 has 8.

- The 1082 has 2 Midi ins and outs where the 1884 has 4.

- They both have S/PDIF stereo digital input and output.

- The 1884 has 8 channels of adat lightpipe as well bringing the total of possible inputs to 18.

I don't know much about DAW so here is another quick question, if I have more than 8 tracks recorded then the DAW can only controll 8 at a time, is it tough to switch the tracks between the DAW and computer is it jsut a few clicks and then you are in business, an help is appreciated thanks
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There is a bank switch that easily switches the control to the next 8 tracks. One button press and your there.
 
would running my pre's into the line ins bypass the pres on the Tascam or is that worng? Thanks for the help
 
I'm not sure about that. Sounds like a good question though. Maybe I'll try it on my 1884 when I get home tonight and let you know.
 
Hey Frenchc.

Sorry man. I tried it and it didn't work for me.

Maybe you can go to www.tascamforums.com and ask some questions over there.

Sorry I couldn't help more.
 
its fine, thanks for your help though, I'll check over at the Tascam forums thanks again
 
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