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Audio Resolution | 24-bit/96 kHz |
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USB | USB 2.0 |
MIDI I/O | Yes |
Headphone Output | 1 x 1/4" TRS |
Type | Audio Interface |
Mic Preamps | 2 |
Inputs | 2 x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 2 x RCA (line) |
Outputs | 2 x RCA (Line) |
Phantom Power | +48V |
Power Supply | USB bus-powered |
Weight | 1.2 kg |
FCC compliance, user responsibilities, and interference measures.
Model, trade name, responsible party, and serial number recording.
General description of the US-144MKII as a USB audio/MIDI interface.
Lists functionalities like 24-bit/96 kHz audio, multiple inputs/outputs, and MIDI.
Lists items included and advice on opening the package.
Explains text formatting, tips, notes, cautions, and trademarks used in the manual.
Advises on proper placement to avoid heat issues and ensure ventilation.
Provides guidance on preventing condensation and cleaning the unit safely.
Identifies numbered indicators and controls on the top panel of the unit.
Explains the operation of knobs, switches, and indicators on the top panel, including cautions.
Details the MIC IN, LINE IN, and PHONES jacks on the front panel.
Describes the USB, DIGITAL, and MIDI connectors on the rear panel.
Outlines OS and hardware specs needed for Windows and Mac OS X.
General instructions and precautions for installing the US-144MKII driver.
Step-by-step guide for installing the driver on Windows systems.
Continues the step-by-step guide for Windows driver installation.
Step-by-step guide for installing the driver on Mac OS X systems.
Procedures for removing the driver from Windows and Mac OS X.
Addresses common questions and issues encountered during driver installation.
Information on installing the bundled Cubase LE4 software.
Tips for optimizing computer performance for smooth audio application use.
Introduces the US-144MKII Control Panel and its purpose.
Explains adjusting buffer sizes for latency and audio performance.
Configures the clock source for synchronization, either Automatic or Internal.
Sets the digital output format to AES/EBU or S/PDIF.
Selects which input signals are sent to computer input pairs (ch1/ch2, ch3/ch4).
Selects which signals are sent to the LINE OUT and DIGITAL OUT jacks.
Configures input selection for USB 1.1 connections, choosing analog or digital.
Guides on connecting the US-144MKII to a computer using the USB cable.
Explains connecting microphones, instruments, and output signals.
Details connecting microphones via XLR and using phantom power, with cautions.
Explains connecting a guitar to the dedicated input and selecting the correct mode.
Describes connecting digital audio sources like sound modules or CD players.
Covers analog audio connections for keyboards, drum machines, and cassette decks.
Explains requirements for connecting an analog record player, needing a phono amp.
Details connecting powered speakers or an amplifier to the unit's line outputs.
Instructions for connecting headphones to the front panel jack.
Guides on connecting MIDI keyboards, synthesizers, and drum machines.
How to route MIDI music playback from Windows Media Player through the unit.
Step-by-step guide to configure Windows Media Player for audio output.
Step-by-step guide to configure Windows Vista Media Player for audio output.
Guides on setting up iTunes for audio output on Mac OS X.
Refers to external documentation for Cubase LE4 setup.
Solves issues where the driver installs but the computer doesn't recognize the unit.
Addresses issues where no sound is heard during audio playback.
Specific steps to configure audio settings in Windows XP.
Specific steps to configure audio settings in Windows Vista.
Specific steps to configure audio settings in Mac OS X.
Solutions for distorted or intermittent audio, including computer load reduction.
Optimizing Windows Vista performance settings for audio processing.
Optimizing Mac OS X energy saver and processor settings for audio.
Notes that Cubase LE4 support is not provided by TASCAM.
Details electrical specifications for all audio input and output terminals.
Specifies formats and connectors for digital audio input and output.
Details specifications for MIDI and USB terminals.
Lists frequency response and signal-to-noise ratio for audio performance.
Specifies operating system and hardware requirements for Windows.
Specifies operating system and hardware requirements for Macintosh.
Covers sampling frequency, bit rate, power, dimensions, and weight.
Provides the physical dimensions of the US-144MKII unit.