Tascam US-144MKII USB Audio Interface

Tascam US-144MKII USB Audio Interface Review

Tascam US-144MKII USB Audio Interface Feature

• Bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface
• Two phantom powered XLR mic and Two 1/4 inch balanced line inputs
• MIDI and S/PDIF stereo coaxial input and output
• Up to 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution with Zero-latency monitoring
• Steinberg Cubase LE4 48-track recording software included

Updated with better audio specs and a fresh new look, the four-channel Tascam US-144mkII USB audio interface is the ideal companion to any desktop- or laptop-based digital recording set-up And because it operates only on USB power, you can use it with a laptop while on the go to create a very compact and portable digital audio workstation system.

The four-channel Tascam US-144mkII USB audio interface.

The US-144mkII starts with two great-quality XLR microphone preamps with phantom power for condenser microphones. There's also a pair of balanced line inputs and a guitar-level in for direct recording of electric guitar or bass. A pair of S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs is also included, for a total of four inputs and outputs at up to 96kHz/24-bit audio quality.

The US-144mkII connects to Mac or Windows computers using USB 2.0, and the unit is powered over the USB cable. Zero-latency monitoring is available for recording without the delay going to a computer and back. MIDI input and output jacks allow connection of synths and drum machines. Connect the US-144mkII to monitors through the line output or use headphones with the front-mounted stereo 1/4-inch jack. Separate controls for line and headphone out means you don't need to switch off monitors to work in headphones. The US-144mkII makes a perfect portable interface with metal components and solid construction built for the road.

The US-144mkII includes a copy of Cubase LE4 from Steinberg. This full-featured recording software captures up to 48 tracks of audio with another 64 MIDI tracks. You can edit your tracks to perfection using a variety of modes and tools. Automated mixing is included to create the perfect master. Cubase LE4 supports VST effect and instrument plug-ins, which an assortment included with the application.

Key Features

• Bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface
• (2) XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
• (2) 1/4-inch balanced line inputs
• Switchable guitar level input
• 1/4-inch stereo headphone output
• MIDI input and output
• S/PDIF stereo coaxial input and output (US-144mkII only)
• Individual Line and Headphone out level controls (US-144mkII only)
• Up to 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution
• Zero-latency hardware monitoring
• Mac and Windows drivers included
• Steinberg Cubase LE4 48-track recording software included
• Aluminum case construction

Tascam's US144160;Interface, Now 160;Upgraded with 160;An 160;Addition 160;Powerful Feature Set. Tascam has upgraded their best-selling USB audio interfaces to feature improved audio performance, a sleeker compact design and 160;adds S/PDIF digital audio I/O and 160;for the transfer of 160;four channels of 96kHz/24-bit audio to and from a computer. 160;The simplistic design of the US144 MkII includes 160;two phantom powered 160;XLR mic inputs, two balanced 1/4 inch line inputs and a single guitar level instrument input. Connect to MIDI devices with the onboard MIDI in and out to pass control messages to pass through to your 160;computer. 160;Connect the 160;unbalanced line outputs 160;to a pair of 160;studio monitors or use a pair of headphones through with an independent headphone level control. A copy of Steinberg's 48-track Cubase LE4 is included to begin recording right away. Tascam's US144 Features Bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface Two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power Two 1/4 inch balanced line inputs Switchable guitar level input 1/4 inch stereo headphone output MIDI and S/PDIF stereo coaxial input and output Individual Line and Headphone out level controls Up to 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution Zero-latency hardware monitoring Mac and Windows drivers included Steinberg Cubase LE4 48-track recording software included Aluminum case construction AmericanMusical is an authorized dealer of Tascam products.