Tascam US-144 manual Introduction, Overview, Features, What is in the package

Please read this owner’s manual carefully before you begin using the US-144, and use the product correctly as directed in order to ensure long and trouble-free enjoyment of all its functionality.

After you have read this manual, keep it

1 – Introduction

nearby for reference when required. We can accept no responsibility for any loss of the data you record using this prod- uct onto other MIDI equipment in your system or onto storage devices such as hard disk.

Overview

The US-144 is a USB-based audio inter- face designed for use with Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software. It provides a four-input, four-output 24-bit 96 kHz audio interface and a 16-channel MIDI interface. Because the US-144 is USB-based, it is the ideal companion to any desktop- or laptop- based digital recording setup. And since

the US-144 operates using only USB power, you can use it with a laptop com- puter to create a very compact and portable digital audio workstation system.

The US-144 is also an ideal way to capture analog sources such as records or cassette tapes into your computer and preserve them as audio CDs.

Features

•24-bit / 96 kHz audio interface.

•Analog input signals (L, R) and digital input signals (L, R) can be input at the same time and recorded simultaneously into your computer via USB.

•Two XLR mic/line inputs (balanced) and two 1/4” phone mic/line inputs (bal- anced/unbalanced) are provided. One of the 1/4” phone inputs can be switched to allow direct input of an electric guitar or electric bass (R channel only).

•Stereo digital input jack and stereo digi- tal output jack.

•Unbalanced stereo line output (RCA connector) and headphone output.

•MIDI IN/OUT.

•Direct Monitor function allows zero- latency monitoring of the input.

•Power is supplied by the USB connector.

A note about computer opera- tion

If you are unsure about how to perform basic computer operations appearing in this manual, please refer to the owner’s manual that came with your computer.

What is in the package

The US-144 package contains the follow- ing items.

•US-144 main unit

•USB cable

•Owner’s manual (this document)

•CD-ROM (containing drivers and manuals)

•CD-ROM (Gigastudio 3 LE) [Windows only]

•CD-ROM (Cubase LE)

TASCAM US-144