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Tascam US144 MKII USB 2.0 Audio Interface

Get an affordable audio interface with the Tascam US-144 MKII, which features 24-bit/96kHz recording capabilities.

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The most popular Tascam 4-channel USB audio interface has been updated with better audio specs and a fresh new look for the US-144mkII. 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.

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- Bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface
- (2) XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
- (2) 1/4-imch 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

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.

For great-sounding tracks in your computer, trust Tascam's 30 years of recording experience with the US-144mkII. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Tascam products.

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging: Shipping Weight: 3 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 4 in

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Sound: I want to keep this in perspective so remember; this is a $100.00 box. With that in mind, you will be hard pressed to find anything at this price point that sounds this clean. I have none of the popping or clicking noises that some other people have had. The headphone out is underpowered as they are on most of these interfaces, I use a headphone amp so for myself, it is not an issue. Feature: Since I was shopping for a box with these exact features I am pleased to say they all work as expected. Ease of Use: I read some of the stories out there and I am happy to report that none of them applied to me. I downloaded the driver from Tascam (I never launched the enclosed discs) followed the instructions and "presto" I was up and running in about 5 minutes. Quality: I agree that the pots feel soft ($100.00) but the range is good and once their set you don't need to fuss with them often. The switches also feel "Brittle". The case and connectors all feel and act solidly and overall appearance is good. Value: I was unable to find anything close at $115.00. Think about it; USB interface with MIDI and 2 SPDIF plus 2 analog ins as well as a headphone and stereo line out and some software to boot! And, that Zzounds has the lowest price in town nails the deal. Manufacturer Support: I have not had to deal with Tascam on this product but have in the past. It was a long time ago (about 10 years) but they were there for me after I fried some chips on my old Studio 8. The Wow Factor: The box blends in more than stands out. If you’re looking for eye candy this is not the spot. Overall: OK, before I bought this box I wanted The Focusrite dsp 24 pro VRM. But at $400.00 it wasn’t going to happen. So my Tascam is temporary however, I am in no rush to replace it and since Christmas, I think of the Focusrite a little less every day.

Style of Music: Rock and Roll

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"Good value altho somewhat big and heavy, but has a problem."

Sound: The preamps are very quiet compared to other USB interfaces I own, namely Edirol UA-101, Edirol UA-25EX and very much quieter than my EMU Tracker Pre. On the other hand, the maximum gain is not great so I had to drop the levels of the above mentioned interfaces to do a comparison. But for an SM58 rock/pop vocalist, it's good. Feature: I like being able to turn down the level of the monitors separately, hence my choice, else I'd have bought the 122 Mk2. I don't use the digital inputs. The drivers present these as separate inputs and I can disable them completely in Cakewalk Sonar so they don't disturb me anymore. I also like the pot that pans between the computer and the direct signal. In this way I can always get a decent balance. The Edirol interfaces only have a level for the direct inputs, not for the computer level. This means I often cannot hear my voice/guitar above the backing tracks. The Tascam solves this problem nicely. I wish it had a -18db 80Hz filter for my Neumann TLM 103, but no interfaces I know of have that. So I connect my Mackie 402 VLZ3, which has these filters, in front of the interface. The Mackie has equally quiet preamps (I compared by turning both down to the same volume level) but they have more gain. Ease of Use: Driver installation was a process of plugging in, unplugging, plugging in... but these are all guided by the install software so in fact it was no problem at all. Windows XP 32 bit. Quality: The knobs all have a different "feel". Some turn easily, some less so. No big deal, just makes it feel like my home-made mixer(!) where the pots come from different companies. The knobs are also higher than the predecessor and have a chrome top which scratches easily. The guitar input has a problem. There is a LED to show that turns green to show your level is high enough (and red when distorting). When it turns green, there is a click. This click gets recorded; you can see it in the waveform. At first you don't notice because it gets lost in the attack of the guitar, but if you have a volume pedal or a Boss slow-gear pedal, you can hear it click as the green LED turns on and off. You can also hear it by turning the input volume on the Tascam up and down to make the LED go on and off. Value: It is inexpensive compared to other interfaces in its class, like the Edirol UA-25EX. It also has a well-built aluminium extruded case, unlike the plastic Tracker pre. Manufacturer Support: I dealt with the retailer, not with Tascam directly, so I don't know. The Tascam website was quick to post 64bit drivers. The Wow Factor: It is unfortunately a bit big and heavy compared to the competition, but for a desktop model, having the knobs on the top instead of in front, I find it more practical for a mobile laptop studio setup. But the clicking LED on the guitar input is really annoying. I can only accept it because I can turn my Mackie to Guitar and turn the Guitar off on the Tascam. Overall: I will keep it until something smaller, lighter, and with better gain on the preamps arrives at a similar price-point.

Style of Music: Rock/Pop/Blues

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