Tascam US-144MKII - Manual (Page 5)

TASCAM US-144MKII
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1 – Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the
TASCAM US-144MKII USB 2.0 Audio/
MIDI Interface.
Please read this owner’s manual carefully
before you begin using the US-144MKII,
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
nearby for reference when required.
You can also download the Owner's
Manual from the supplied CD-ROM or the
TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.
com).
We can accept no responsibility for any loss
of the data you record using this product
onto other MIDI equipment in your system
or onto storage devices such as hard disk.
Overview
The US-144MKII is a USB-based audio/
MIDI interface 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-144MKII is USB-based,
it is the ideal companion to any desktop or
laptop-based digital recording setup. And
since the US-144MKII operates using only
USB power, you can use it with a laptop
computer to create a very compact and
portable digital audio workstation system.
The US-144MKII 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. •
4-channel (two analog and two digital) •
signals can be input at the same time
and recorded simultaneously into your
computer via USB.
Two XLR mic inputs (balanced) and •
two 1/4” phone mic inputs (balanced/
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).
Unbalanced stereo line output (RCA •
connector) and headphone output.
S/PDIF digital input and 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 operation
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-144MKII package contains the
following items.
Take care when opening the package not
to damage the items. Keep the package
materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased
this unit if any of these items are missing or
have been damaged during transportation.