Tascam US144MK2 USB Audio Midi Interface

Description

The US-144MKII from Tascam is a compact, high-speed USB 2.0 audio and MIDI interface that's compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. When the US-144MKII is plugged into an Apple or Windows computer, it acts as the computer's soundcard and features inputs for microphones, a guitar, and line-level devices like CD players and keyboards. It features durable construction and a very budget friendly price.

The included **Steinberg Cubase LE 5 is a powerful music workstation combining audio and MIDI recording, editing and mixing in a single, integrated software package. Based on the same technologies as Steinberg’s award-winning advanced music production system Cubase 5, Cubase LE 5 is the perfect entry ticket into the world of computer-based music production.

TheUS-144MKII features individual inputs for either XLR or 1/4" sound sources, and can provide phantom power (which enables you to use professional microphones). Its construction is both attractive and sturdy. The compact size of the US-144MKII makes it ideal for studio and field recording, and the USB bus powering capability means that you never have to plug it into the outlet on the wall or fuss with a power cable.

US-144MKII Features:

• Bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface
• Two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
• Two 1/4" balanced line inputs
• Switchable guitar level input
• 1/4" stereo headphone output
• MIDI input and output
• S/PDIF stereo coaxial input and output
• Individual line and headphone out level controls
• Up to 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution
• Zero-latency hardware monitoring
• Mac and Windows drivers included
• Aluminum case construction

Cubase LE5 Features:

• Audio and MIDI Recording / Editing / Mixing
• Pristine 32-bit Floating Point Audio Engine
• 48 Audio / 64 MIDI / 8 Instrument Tracks
• VST Instrument & VST Effect Plug-in Supported
• Audio Editing with Hitpoint Detection
• Realtime time-streching and pitch shifting playback
• Drum Editor included
• HALionOne Sample Player included
• Streamlined score editing and printing feature set
• Cross-Platform: Windows and Mac OS X Universal Binary

Specifications:
Converters : 24-bit
Sample Rates: Up to 96 kHz
Inputs: 2 x XLR
2 x 1/4" TRS (one can switch to guitar level input)
1 x MIDI Input

Outputs: 1 x 1/4" Stereo (Headphone Output)
1 x Stereo RCA Output
1 x MIDI Output
Digital Input: 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Input
Digital Output: 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output
MIDI In/Out: Yes
Connectivity: USB 2.0
Sync In/Out: S/PDIF
Power: Bus Powered Through USB Port
Compatibility; Mac and Windows Compatible
THD + N: <0.006%, 1kHz sine, +20 dBu input, Trim = minimum (ADC to DAC)
Dimensions: 5.91 x 1.6 x 5.03" (150 x 40.6 x 127.7mm)
Weight: 17.11 oz (530 g)