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TASCAM US-144MKII USB 2.0 4-channel Audio/MIDI Interface

The Tascam US-144MKII seamlessly continues the worldwide success of its predecessor US-144 offering better recording quality from a USB MIDI interfac...Click To Read More About This Product

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Offers better performance in a smaller package.

The Tascam US-144MKII seamlessly continues the worldwide success of its predecessor US-144 offering better recording quality from a USB MIDI interface further reduced in size. Since it doesn't require an additional power supply, this portable audio interface is perfect for creating 4-channel recordings from analog and digital sources with a laptop computer.

Two XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power and high-quality preamps are the basis for good-sounding recordings, while input signals can be listened to by headphones with zero latency. Line-level and digital sources or an instrument can be connected as well. The Tascam USB MIDI interface has separate level controls for the line and headphones outputs, a mono switch, MIDI input and MIDI output, as well as a coaxial SPDIF output.

The US-144MKII interface supports sample rates up to 96 kHz at 24-bit resolution. While commercial audio CDs are produced at 44.1 kHz/16-bit, this interface offers you more than double the sample rate which means more detail for your recordings. (If you're fine with two audio channels and don't need a digital I/O, have a look at the Tascam US-122MKII.)

FEATURES
  • Provides four audio inputs and four audio outputs (two analog, two digital) for a Windows or Macintosh computer
  • Two XLR mic inputs
  • Switchable phantom power (48 volt)
  • High-quality, low-noise mic preamps
  • Two analog line inputs (one switchable to high impedance for use with guitars, basses, etc.)
  • Stereo digital audio input and output (input: SPDIF, output: selectable SPDIF or AES/EBU)
  • MIDI input, MIDI output
  • Up to 96-kHz/24-bit for high quality recordings
  • Zero-latency hardware monitoring with level control and mono switch
  • Separate controls for output level and headphones volume
  • USB 2.0 equipped (also supports USB 1.1)
  • USB-powered, no AC adapter required
  • Solid aluminum side panels
  • Cubase LE4 included

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SPECIFICATIONS
Host computer compatibility:
    Windows
    • Operating systems: Windows XP 32 bit SP2/SP3, Windows XP 64 bit SP2, Windows Vista 32 bit SP2, Windows Vista 64 bit SP2
    • or later
    • Computer: Windows compatible computer with a USB port (USB 2.0 is recommended)
    • CPU/clock: Pentium 4 1.4 GHz or faster
    • AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or faster (or equivalent processor)
    • Memory: 512 MB or more for Windows XP 32-bit and Windows Vista 32-bit
    • 1 GB or more for Windows XP 64-bit and Windows Vista 64-bit
    Macintosh
    • Operating systems: Mac OS X 10.4.11, Mac OS X 10.5.6, or later
    • Computer: Apple Macintosh series equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
    • CPU/clock: Power PC G4, 1 GHz or faster, or Intel processor
    • Memory: 512 MB or more
    Analogue audio inputs and outputs
    • Mic input: XLR, balanced
    • Nominal input level
    • ”58 dBu (INPUT control set to MIC), 14 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Maximum input level: +2 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Headroom: 16 dB
    • Input impedance: 2.2 kOhm
    • Line input: 6.3-mm jack, unbalanced
    • Nominal input level: ”40 dBu (INPUT control set to MIC): +4 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Maximum input level: +20 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Headroom: 16 dB
    • Input impedance: 15 kOhm
    • Guitar input (LINE/GUITAR IN R, GUITAR position): 6.3-mm jack, unbalanced
    • Nominal input level: ”51 dBu (INPUT control set to MIC)
    • 7 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Maximum input level: +9 dBV (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Headroom: 16 dB
    • Input impedance: 1 MOhm
    • Line output (LINE OUT): RCA, unbalanced
    • Nominal output level: ”10 dBV
    • Maximum output level: +6 dBV
    • Output impedance: 200 Ohm
    • Phones output (PHONES): 6.3-mm stereo jack
    • Maximum output power: 18 mW + 18 mW (32 Ohm)
    Digital audio input and output
    • Digital input (DIGITAL IN): RCA (coaxial)
    • Format: IEC 60958-3 (SPDIF)
    • Digital output (DIGITAL OUT): RCA (coaxial)
    • Format: IEC 60958-3 (SPDIF) or IEC 60958-4 (AES/EBU), selectable via the software control panel
    Other inputs and outputs
    • MIDI IN and MIDI OUT: 5-pin DIN connector (conform to MIDI specification)
    • USB port: USB series B connector (4-pin)
    • Format: USB 2.0 High speed (480 MHz), USB 2.0 Full speed (12 MHz, USB 1.1 equivalent)
    Audio performance
    • Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz (USB 2.0, High-speed only)
    • Bit depth: 16/24 bit
    • Frequency response (MIC IN to LINE OUT), 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate: 20 Hz “ 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/”1 dB
    • Frequency response (MIC IN to LINE OUT), 88.2/96 kHz sampling rate: 20 Hz “ 40 kHz, +0.5/”1.5 dB
    • Signal-to-noise ratio (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 20 kHz LPF), Through ADC and DAC: 98 dB(A)
    • Signal-to-noise ratio (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 20 kHz LPF), Through direct monitor: 107 dB(A)
    • Total harmonic distortion (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 1 kHz, +20 dBu input, 20 kHz LPF), Through ADC and DAC: 0.0045%
    • Total harmonic distortion (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 1 kHz, +20 dBu input, 20 kHz LPF), Through direct monitor: 0.002%
    Power supply and other specifications
    • Power supply: via USB (5 V, max. 500 mA)
    • Operating temperature: 5”35 C
    • Dimensions (L x W x H): 7.04" x 5.35" x 1.85" (179 x 136 x 47 mm)
    • Weight: 0.7 kg
    • Included accessories: USB cable, Cubase LE4

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