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
Overview
The US-144 is a USB-based audio 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-144 is USB-based, it is the
ideal companion to any desktop- or laptop-
based digital recording setup. And since
Features
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24-bit / 96 kHz audio interface.
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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.
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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).
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Stereo digital input jack and stereo digi-
tal output jack.
What is in the package
The US-144 package contains the follow-
ing items.
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US-144 main unit
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USB cable
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Owner's manual (this document)
1 – Introduction
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.
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.
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Unbalanced stereo line output (RCA
connector) and headphone output.
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MIDI IN/OUT.
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Direct Monitor function allows zero-
latency monitoring of the input.
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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.
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CD-ROM
(containing drivers and manuals)
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DVD-ROM (
Cubase LE4)
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Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide
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