Tascam US-144 User Manual
TASCAM US-144
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
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
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.
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.
1 – Introduction
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
basic computer operations appearing in
this manual, please refer to the owner’s
manual that came with your computer.
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What is in the package
The US-144 package contains the follow-
ing items.
ing items.
US-144 main unit
USB cable
Owner’s manual (this document)
USB cable
Owner’s manual (this document)
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CD-ROM (containing drivers and manuals)
CD-ROM (Gigastudio 3 LE) [Windows
only]
CD-ROM (Cubase LE)
CD-ROM (Gigastudio 3 LE) [Windows
only]
CD-ROM (Cubase LE)
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