Tascam US-144 MKII USB Audio Interface

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" 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.

Features/Specifications:

• Bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface
• (2) XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
• (2) 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 (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
• Aluminium case construction