US-144USB Audio/MIDI InterfaceD00927520A»OWNER'S MANUAL

10 TASCAM US-144System requirementsWindows XP3 – InstallationSupported operating system: Windows XP SP2 Recommended system: Pentium or Athlon 1 GHz o

TASCAM US-144 113 – InstallationInstalling the driversIn order to use the US-144, you must install the appropriate drivers into your computer. As des

12 TASCAM US-144Installing the drivers for Mac OS XThe US-144’s drivers are provided on the CD-ROM as a package file entitled US-122L & US-144 dr

TASCAM US-144 13Overview4 – Control panel settingsThe Control Panel lets you make various settings for the US-144’s functionality.The Control Panel i

14 TASCAM US-1444 – Control panel settingsDigital Output FormatThis lets you choose either AES/EBU or S/PDIF as the digital output format.Many profes

TASCAM US-144 15USB connections5 – ConnectionsUsing the included cable, connect the US-144 to your computer as shown in the illustration.NOTESome USB

16 TASCAM US-1445 – ConnectionsGuitarConnect your guitar to the R-channel LINE IN jack (1/4” phone jack) and set the MIC/LINE-GUITAR switch to GUITAR

TASCAM US-144 175 – ConnectionsSpeakers/headphonesHeadphonesPowered speakers, or amp and speakersHeadphonesPowered speakers, or amp and speakersMIDI

18 TASCAM US-144This chapter explains the basics you will need to understand when using the US-144 with Cubase LE.This discussion is not intended to

TASCAM US-144 196 – Recording with Cubase LEFrom the File menu, choose New Project. A window will appear, allow-ing you to choose a template for your

2 TASCAM US-144IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDeclaration of ConformityModel Number: US-144Trade Name: TASCAMResponsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. M

20 TASCAM US-1446 – Recording with Cubase LEMixdownMove the left and right locators to specify the region that you want to mix down. From the File me

TASCAM US-144 21This chapter lists frequently asked ques-tions related to recording with Cubase LE, with answers to these questions.Q. I have finishe

22 TASCAM US-1447 – TroubleshootingQ. I performed a mixdown, but the automation and effects were not reflected in the mixdown.A. In the Export Audio

TASCAM US-144 23Function Transmitted Received RemarksBasic Channel At power ONChangedXXXXThroughMode At power ONMessagesAlteredXX*************XXThrou

24 TASCAM US-144Audio specificationsNominal input levelsMIC IN L and R (XLR balanced) –58 dBu (TRIM=max) to –14 dBu (TRIM=min)MIC/LINE-GUITAR L and R

TASCAM US-144 259 – Specifications and performanceAudio performanceSignal-to-noise ratioLINE IN (through ADC and DAC) to LINE OUT> 96 dB (A-weight

26 TASCAM US-144Physical characteristicsDimensionsExternal dimensions (w x h x d) 147 x 192 x 48 mmWeight 1 KgPowerSupplied via USB 5V, maximum curre

TASCAM US-144 279 – Specifications and performanceTASCAM US-144 27Notes

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TASCAM US-144 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instruct

4 TASCAM US-144Contents1 IntroductionOverview ... 5Features ... 5What is in the

TASCAM US-144 5Please read this owner’s manual carefully before you begin using the US-144, and use the product correctly as directed in order to ens

6 TASCAM US-1441 – IntroductionConventions used in this manualThe following conventions are used in this manual: Front panel keys, knobs, and indicat

TASCAM US-144 7Top panel2 – Parts of the US-1441 LINE OUT level knob Controls the output level of the LINE OUT jacks.2 PHONES LEVEL knob Controls t

8 TASCAM US-1442 – Parts of the US-1448 SIG/OL indicators Light when signals are being input to the input channels (L, R). They will light green to

TASCAM US-144 92 – Parts of the US-144r LINE OUT L/R jacks (RCA connector, unbalanced) These are analog stereo output jacks.t DIGITAL IN jack This