Buy Tascam US-144 Audio InterfaceTascam US-144 Audio Interface Product Description:
- 2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power
- S/PDIF Digital Input & Output
- 2 analog line inputs (1 switchable to high impedance for use with guitars, basses, etc.)
- 1 MIDI input, 1 MIDI output
- USB 2.0 equipped (also supports USB 1.1)
Product Description
4 In + 4 Out USB 2.0 audio interface Macintosh and Windows compatible Operates at up to 96kHz, 24-bit resolution 2 XLR microphone inputs with phantom power 2 TRS line inuts Hi-Z guitar input on right chennal Coaxial S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital I/O Independent level controls for Line Out and Phones Out 1 x 1 MIDI I/O Zero-latency direct input monitoring RCA stereo line output Headphone output USB powered
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
A great way to start recording!
By Mr. M. W. Swain
I've had this interface for almost two years now, and is a really good choice if you're just starting out in the world of recording music! It comes bundled with Cubase LE (which might be Cubase LE 4 now but not sure) and also Gigastudio LE, but I don't use that; and also setup disks which are very quick to install. An excellent way to get started with some powerful software efficiently, and fairly inexpensive! It has two XLR inputs and also two 1/4 inch inputs or line in's (they can't all be used at once, only two tracks can be recorded at a time). It also comes with MIDI in and out's which expand your creativity when recording music and is all connected to your computer via a 2.0 USB cable. A simple way to get started with very little confusion! A great buy!! I'd highly recommend!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Tascam US-144 audio to digital interface
By S. Corton
I was shopping around for something I could use to record my songs - just straight acoustic guitar and vocal - mainly because I don't read music and I'm not good at writing stuff down and after a while I lose the ability to decipher the scratchily written lyrics on bits of paper stuffed into a box, along with poorly drawn chord diagrams. I thought having an audio record on my computer would be more visceral and longer lasting. I did my research on the internet and read other people's reviews of different 'audio-digital' interfaces [it took me a while to understand this was a generic name for these boxes of tricks - as I prefer to call them!] and the Tascam seemed to come up with a distinct vote of confidence from beginners and experienced users. I took the plunge and ordered it through Amazon, along with a Shure SM57 microphone which was also widely praised as a robust general purpose microphone, and a decent pair of headphones (Sennheiser HD 202). I must stress I was new to all this - sometimes I read reviews where people quote the equipment and serial numbers of the stuff they've bought as if they've sat down and thought "Yeah, I chose the HD 202s over the inferior 447s. I've no idea if 447s exist. All I can suggest dear reader is that you do your research, talk to people where you can and follow that feeling in your stomach when you get to the point that you have to make a definite decision or you'll explode! Don't be too hard on yourself if you make a mistake. Luckily the Tascam doesn't break the bank at around £130. It also comes with recording software - CubaseLE4. This meant nothing to me other than the fact I realised I needed some software to convert the guitar sound into something that sits on my computer. The Tascam itself is essentially the easy bit. You load the driver from the accompanying CD which is quick and easy (I'm on Windows XP by the way but it's supported by Vista and Mac OSs) and from then on it's plug and play through a USB connection which also powers it. It has big flat dials for turning up volume (or 'signal strength') and clearly labelled input sockets for guitar and microphone. With the Shure microphone I also bought a 5m lead to connect the microphone in to the Tascam. You need a male-female XLR cable. Cubase LE4 is more difficult to get into so persist. The manuals are densely written. Make sure the Tascam is identified both by Cubase (in the software Device Setup; and by your computer (through Control Panel/System etc) as the driver. Good luck!
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