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- Page 1 D00927520E US-144 USB Audio/MIDI Interface OWNER'S MANUAL...
- Page 2 T E AC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equip- ment. TASCAM US-144...
- Page 3 • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. TASCAM US-144...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
....16 manual ....6 Sound module / MD / CD etc. (digital connection) ..16 2 – Parts of the US-144 ..7 Analog record player ..16 Speakers/headphones ..17 Top panel ......7 MIDI connections ..17 Rear panel ...... -
Page 5: Introduction
24-bit 96 kHz audio digital audio workstation system. interface and a 16-channel MIDI interface. The US-144 is also an ideal way to capture Because the US-144 is USB-based, it is the analog sources such as records or cassette... -
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual
Example: Control Surface Protocol Front panel keys, knobs, and indicators, and rear panel connectors are designated in This typeface is used to designate software all-capital letters. menu functions and on-screen controllers. Example: jacks LINE IN Example: ASIO Device TASCAM US-144... -
Page 7: Parts Of The Us-144
MIDI IN the far left, the signal being input to the nector. US-144 (from the XLR jacks, or 1/4” phone NOTE jacks) will be output. When this knob is A device that transmits the MIDI Active turned to the far right, the output signal... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
NOTE the host computer via the USB cable. In rare cases, a computer’s USB port may not If the US-144 is operating with a USB 1.1 (Full Speed) connection, only two chan- be able to supply enough power to operate... -
Page 9: Front Panel
2 – Parts of the US-144 nels of recording/playback will be avail- This is an RCA con- DIGITAL IN jack able, and the sample rate choices will be nector that inputs a stereo S/PDIF digital limited to 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. Use the signal. -
Page 10: Installation
3 – Installation System requirements Windows If the US-144 is operating with a USB 1.1 Supported operating system: (Full Speed) connection, only two chan- 32-bit Windows XP SP2 and 32-bit nels of recording/playback will be avail- Windows Vista able. Pentium or AMD... -
Page 11: Installing The Drivers
3 – Installation Installing the drivers In order to use the US-144, you must install CAUTION the appropriate drivers into your computer. Handle the enclosed CD-ROM with care. As described below, this is an easy process If the disc becomes scratched or dirty,... -
Page 12: Installing The Drivers For Mac Os X
3 – Installation Installing the drivers for Mac OS X The US-144’s drivers are provided on the click on this package file’s icon to launch it CD-ROM as a package file entitled and follow the directions that appear on US-122L& US-144 driver x_yy.mpkg. (x_ your screen. -
Page 13: Control Panel
All Programs\TASCAM\US-122L & US-144. You can edit the various settings of the driver. On Mac OS X, the US-122L & US-144 Control Panel is located in the Applications folder. Other useful audio and MIDI settings for Mac OS X can be found in Applications/Utilities/Audio MIDI Setup. -
Page 14: Digital Output Format
USB 1.1 Mode Input Selection This lets you choose either AES/EBU or S/PDIF as the digital output format. This item is shown only if the US-144 is Many professional devices use an XLR connected to a USB 1.1 port on the host connector for AES/EBU. -
Page 15: Connections
5 – Connections USB connections Using the included cable, connect the NOTE US-144 to your computer as shown in the Some USB devices access the USB bus illustration. frequently. To avoid dropouts and clicks in the audio signal, we strongly recom-... -
Page 16: Guitar
Sound module / MD / CD or similar device DIGITAL IN Guitar NOTE The US-144’s digital input jack is an RCA connector. Keyboard / drum machine / Analog record player sound module / cassette The output of an analog record player can- deck / MD / CD etc. -
Page 17: Speakers/Headphones
MIDI IN MIDI OUT synthesizer, drum machine, or other MIDI nectors to transmit and receive MTC device to the US-144 as shown below. (MIDI Time Code). This allows the MTC- compatible DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) computer application to syn- chronize with your MIDI equipment. -
Page 18: Midi Implementation Chart
:Clock Through Real Time :Commands Other :Local on/off Through :All note off :Active sensing :Reset Notes Mode 1: Omni on, Poly Mode 2: Omni on, Mono O:Yes Mode 3: Omni off, Poly Mode 4: Omni off, Mono X:No TASCAM US-144... -
Page 19: Specifications And Performance
Nominal output level (RCA unbalanced) –10 dBV LINE OUT Maximum output level (RCA unbalanced) +6 dBV LINE OUT Output impedance (RCA unbalanced) 100 Ω LINE OUT Maximum output power (1/4” stereo jack) 14 mW + 14 mW (32 Ω) PHONES TASCAM US-144... -
Page 20: Audio Performance
* The digital output is not used with Windows Media player Connector RCA pin jack Signal format Selectable in the Control Panel between IEC60958 Consumer (S/PDIF) and IEC958 Professional (AES/EBU) Level 0.5Vpp/75Ω MIDI ports (DIN 5-pin) Conform to MIDI standards MIDI IN MIDI OUT TASCAM US-144... -
Page 21: Physical Characteristics
Core Audio, MIDI interface (OS X) Bundled software Cubase LE4 (for Windows or Macintosh) Physical characteristics Dimensions External dimensions (w x h x d) 147 x 192 x 48 mm Weight 1 Kg Power Supplied via USB 5V, maximum current 500 mA TASCAM US-144... -
Page 22: Dimensions
7 – Specifications and performance Dimensions 147 mm 48 mm TASCAM US-144... - Page 23 Notes 7 – Specifications and performance TASCAM US-144...
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