FireWire speed with a formidable array of professional I/O options.

The TASCAM FW-1804 Rack FireWire Computer Interface brings many audio and MIDI features of the FW-1884 to a rackmountable format. 4 great-sounding preamps on XLR mic inputs with analog inserts and phantom power give you tons of microphone options, from professional condenser mics to standard dynamics, as well as line level inputs. 4 additional line inputs are provided, plus ADAT and S/PDIF digital connection for a total of 18 inputs and 12 outputs. The interface is rounded out with pro touches like 2 MIDI ins and 4 MIDI outs, word clock, and a guitar-level input. Connects to your computer through its FireWire port.

The FW-1804 includes TASCAM's latest software bundle, including 48-track/96k Cubase LE, GigaStudio 3 LE software sampler, and dozens of Nomad Factory plug-in demos. The FW-1804 is the solution for anyone looking for a universally supported audio/MIDI interface without the room for a control surface.

TASCAM FW-1804 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface Features:

• 18-in/12-out audio interface
• Records at up to 96kHz/24-bit
• 4 balanced XLR/1/4" combo inputs with phantom power
• 4 balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs
• 1/4" TRS insert jacks for channels 1-4
• S/PDIF and ADAT digital input and output
• Word clock in and out
• Balanced 1/4" TRS monitor outputs
• Headphone output with level control
• 2 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs
• Assignable footswitch jack
• Includes GigaStudio 3 LE and Steinberg Cubase LE

The FW-1804 provides powerful digital connectivity and a professional interface for your computer-based digital audio workstation. Order yours today.

TASCAM FW-1804 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface

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Posted by Phil D from Alabama on Apr 15, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: you pay I record

Great unit. If you are having problems, Do a clean install of the OS, drivers and audio software. Please do this on a good computer not some out dated system or cheap machine. It will work very well. This unit is very good. I have used it for over 3years on a dual xeon 2.8 with 3GB of ram. It never misses a beat.

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Works great!

Posted by r gunter from Cartersville, GA on Jun 2, 2007

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: All

If anyone out there is looking for more than two inputs on their audio interface but doesn't want to spend alot, I recommend this unit. I am using a Macbook Pro with 2 GB of ram, and I have had absolutely no problems. I'm not sure what is wrong with people that give this poor reviews. Either they don't know what they are doing or they aren't using a mac. That said, from what I understand there really shouldn't be any problems for Windows users either. Highly recommended!

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It's not your only piece of equipment

Posted by Start off clean on Feb 16, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician semi-pro

Reviewer's Play Style: All

I've heard those talk about stability and getting it to work with your computer and some of the points were good, but for the most part what people don't do is have the computer they're using for recording only run the software that you're going to use for recording, that's what you have to do with this unit regardless of the o/s. If you have other recording software or have used other interfaces connected to your computer before you purchases this unit you should reformat your computer load it from scratch and then connect this module and the software that comes with it. I'm a network admin for a living so I know a little bit about what I'm recommending. You might think it's not important but I guess it depends on how important your recordings are to you, that being said that's exactly what I did. I'm running it on a windows XP machine, via the firewire interface, my computer hardware isn't anything special just 3.20ghz machine whith 2gb of ram. I only record music so the only software on my machine, is reason and cubase, that's it, no microsoft office, no video games, definitely no internet access and I haven't had any problems at all with this unit, no synching issues, no drive issues. As for the unit itself, it's very clean, no hiss, no latency, can't really complain and for the money you get 8 analog tracks of recording which isn't bad, so if you're going to buy this unit start it off on a new or freshly formatted computer and you'll reap the benefits.

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Dodgy Drivers

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Sep 24, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Porfessional Composer

Reviewer's Play Style: N/A

Bought this piece of gear at shop assistants recommendation as everyone seemed really stoked at the preamps and very good quality sound it is capable of. Only problem is I cannot get it to stay stable on any PC. They have never updated the drivers that are completely inadequate, and they offer no tech support or excuse.

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Awesome interface!

Posted by Deb from Stanton, CA on Sep 22, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I bought this to use with my new MacBook and the hardest part was downloading the software update because of the awful internet connection I had. Worked the first time I plugged it in and used it, which is amazing because that never seems to happen for me. Low noise and latency, functions seamlessly with my Logic Expess software. If you have a Mac, this interface is recommended without hesitation (as opposed to the Hercules FW1612, which should be avoided like the plague!)

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