Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TASCAM US-144 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Declaration of Conformity Model Number: US-144 Trade Name: TASCAM Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. Montebello, California, U.S.A. Telephone number: 1-213-726-0303 T h i s d e v i c e c o m p l i e s w i t h P a r t 15 o f t h e F C C Rules. Operation i...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM US-144 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 D o n o t b l o c k a n y v e n t i l a t i o n o p e n i n g s . Install in accord...
Page 4 - Contents
TASCAM US-144 Contents 1 Introduction Overview ..................................... 5Features ....................................... 5 What is in the package .................. 5Conventions used in this manual .... 6 2 Parts of the US-144 Top panel ..................................... 7Rear panel...
Page 5 - – Introduction; Overview; What is in the package
TASCAM US-144 Please read this owner’s manual carefully before you begin using the US-144, and use the product correctly as directed in order to ensure long and trouble-free enjoyment of all its functionality.After you have read this manual, keep it nearby for reference when required.We can accept n...
Page 6 - Conventions used in this manual
TASCAM US-144 1 – Introduction Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual: Front panel keys, knobs, and indicators, and rear panel connectors are designated in all-capital letters.Example: LINE IN jacks This typeface is used to designate messag- es displayed by...
Page 7 - Top panel
TASCAM US-144 Top panel 2 – Parts of the US-144 1 LINE OUT level knob Controls the output level of the LINE OUT jacks. 2 PHONES LEVEL knob Controls the output level of the PHONES jack. 3 MIDI IN indicator Lights when MIDI data is being received at the MIDI IN con- nector. MIDI OUT indicator Lights w...
Page 8 - Rear panel
TASCAM US-144 2 – Parts of the US-144 8 SIG/OL indicators Light when signals are being input to the input channels (L, R). They will light green to indicate a sig-nal is present, and will light red immedi-ately before distortion occurs. These indi-cators apply only to the analog inputs. NOTE These i...
Page 9 - Front panel
TASCAM US-144 2 – Parts of the US-144 r LINE OUT L/R jacks (RCA connector, unbalanced) These are analog stereo output jacks. t DIGITAL IN jack This is an RCA con- nector that inputs a stereo S/PDIF digital signal. y DIGITAL OUT jack This is an RCA connector that outputs a stereo S/PDIF dig-ital sign...
Page 10 - System requirements; Windows XP; – Installation; Mac OS X
10 TASCAM US-144 System requirements Windows XP 3 – Installation Supported operating system: Windows XP SP2 Recommended system: Pentium or Athlon 1 GHz or faster (or equivalent pro-cessor), 512 MB or more memory, USB 2.0 port These requirements are for when using Cubase LE. If you are using other ap...
Page 11 - Installing the drivers for Windows XP; Click the; The drivers will be installed.
TASCAM US-144 11 3 – Installation Installing the drivers In order to use the US-144, you must install the appropriate drivers into your computer. As described below, this is an easy process using the CD-ROM included with the US-144.Drivers are updated from time to time. You can download the most rec...
Page 12 - Installing the drivers for Mac OS X; Installing Cubase LE; Close the opening screen.; Settings on your computer
1 TASCAM US-144 Installing the drivers for Mac OS X The US-144’s drivers are provided on the CD-ROM as a package file entitled US- 122L & US-144 driver x_yy.mpkg . ( x_yy is the version number.) Simply double-click on this package file’s icon to launch it and follow the directions that appear on...
Page 13 - – Control panel settings; Status section; Driver settings; Sample Clock Source
TASCAM US-144 1 Overview 4 – Control panel settings The Control Panel lets you make various settings for the US-144’s functionality.The Control Panel is divided into the fol- lowing two sections. Status section This shows the current status of the driver and the connected hardware.You cannot edit th...
Page 14 - Digital Output Format; USB 1.1 Mode Input Selection
1 TASCAM US-144 4 – Control panel settings Digital Output Format This lets you choose either AES/EBU or S/PDIF as the digital output format. Many professional devices use an XLR connector for AES/EBU. Special adapters may be purchased to convert between a digital audio RCA connector and digital audi...
Page 15 - USB connections; – Connections; Audio connections; Mic
TASCAM US-144 1 USB connections 5 – Connections Using the included cable, connect the US-144 to your computer as shown in the illustration. NOTE Some USB devices access the USB bus frequently. To avoid dropouts and clicks in the audio signal, we strongly recom-mend that you do not connect other USB ...
Page 16 - Guitar; Analog record player
1 TASCAM US-144 5 – Connections Guitar Connect your guitar to the R -channel LINE IN jack (1/4” phone jack) and set the MIC/ LINE-GUITAR switch to GUITAR . Keyboard / drum machine / sound module / cassette deck / MD / CD etc. (analog connec- tion) Connect the analog audio output of these devices to ...
Page 17 - MIDI connections
TASCAM US-144 1 5 – Connections Speakers/headphones Headphones Powered speakers, or amp and speakers Headphones Powered speakers, or amp and speakers MIDI connections Connect your sound module, keyboard/synthesizer, drum machine, or other MIDI device to the US-144 as shown below. You can use the MID...
Page 18 - – Recording with Cubase LE; Input setting
1 TASCAM US-144 This chapter explains the basics you will need to understand when using the US-144 with Cubase LE.This discussion is not intended to replace the user manual of your software.If you have questions specific to Cubase LE, please refer to the Cubase LE user manual. 6 – Recording with Cub...
Page 19 - From the; Recording; In the transport, press the
TASCAM US-144 1 6 – Recording with Cubase LE From the File menu, choose New Project . A window will appear, allow- ing you to choose a template for your new project. Choose the desired tem-plate and press the OK button. Specify the location in which to save your project, and the new project will be ...
Page 20 - Mixdown; In the; dialog
0 TASCAM US-144 6 – Recording with Cubase LE Mixdown Move the left and right locators to specify the region that you want to mix down. From the File menu, choose Export -> Audio Mixdown . 1� 2� In the Export Audio Mixdown dialog box, make the desired settings and then press the Save button. 3� Sp...
Page 21 - – Troubleshooting
TASCAM US-144 1 This chapter lists frequently asked ques-tions related to recording with Cubase LE, with answers to these questions. Q. I have finished making input settings, but the meter of the audio track is not moving.A. Make sure that the monitor button of the track is enabled. Q. I would like ...
Page 22 - the automation and effects; Q. I made a CD using the WAV; can I record the incoming audio
TASCAM US-144 7 – Troubleshooting Q. I performed a mixdown, but the automation and effects were not reflected in the mixdown.A. In the Export Audio Mixdown dialog box, make sure that automation and effects are enabled. Q. I made a CD using the WAV file I mixed-down, but the speed is obviously differ...
Page 23 - – MIDI Implementation Chart
TASCAM US-144 Function Transmitted Received Remarks Basic Channel At power ON Changed X X X X Through Mode At power ON Messages Altered X X ************* X X Through Note Number Range X ************* X Through Velocity Note ON Note OFF X X X X Through After Touch Polyphonic Channel X X X X Through P...
Page 24 - Audio specifications; – Specifications and performance
TASCAM US-144 Audio specifications Nominal input levels MIC IN L and R (XLR balanced) –58 dBu ( TRIM =max) to –14 dBu ( TRIM =min) MIC/LINE-GUITAR L and R in MIC/LINE position (1/4” jack, unbalanced) –40 dBu ( TRIM =max) to +4 dBu ( TRIM =min) MIC/LINE-GUITAR R in GUITAR position (1/4” jack, unbalan...
Page 25 - Audio performance; Digital audio
TASCAM US-144 9 – Specifications and performance Audio performance Signal-to-noise ratio LINE IN (through ADC and DAC) to LINE OUT > 96 dB (A-weighted, TRIM =min., input impedance at 40 Ω ) LINE IN (through direct monitor) to LINE OUT > 100 dB (A-weighted, TRIM =min., input impedance 40 Ω ) To...
Page 26 - Physical characteristics; Power; Dimensions
TASCAM US-144 Physical characteristics Dimensions External dimensions (w x h x d) 147 x 192 x 48 mm Weight 1 Kg Power Supplied via USB 5V, maximum current 500 mA Dimensions 147 mm 5.79 inch 48 mm 1.89 inch 192 mm 7.56 inch 147 mm 5.79 inch 48 mm 1.89 inch 192 mm 7.56 inch 9 – Specifications and perf...
