Tascam US-144MK2 USB Audio MIDI Interface for Computer Recording

The Tascam US-144MKII seamlessly continues the worldwide success of its predecessor US-144 offering better recording quality from a unit further reduced in size. Since it doesn't require an additional power supply, this portable audio/MIDI interface is perfect for creating 4-channel recordings from analogue and digital sources with a laptop computer.

XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power and high-quality preamps are the basis for good-sounding recordings, while input signals can be listened to by headphones with zero latency. Line-level and digital sources or an instrument can be connected as well. And there are separate level controls for the line and headphones outputs, a mono switch, MIDI input and MIDI output, as well as a coaxial SPDIF output.

The US-144MKII supports sample rates up to 96 kHz at 24-bit resolution. While commercial audio CDs are produced at 44.1 kHz/16-bit, this interface offers you more than double the sample rate which means more detail for your recordings. (If you're fine with two audio channels and you don't need a digital I/O, have a look at the Tascam US-122MKII.)

Tascam US-144MK2 Key Features:

• Provides four audio inputs and four audio outputs (two analogue, two digital)for a Windows or Macintosh computer
• Two XLR mic inputs
• Switchable phantom power (48 volt)
• High-quality, low-noise mic preamps
• Two analogue line inputs (one switchable to high impedance for use with guitars, basses, etc.)
• Stereo digital audio input and output (input: SPDIF, output: selectable SPDIF or AES/EBU)
• MIDI input, MIDI output
• Up to 96-kHz/24-bit for high quality recordings
• Zero-latency hardware monitoring with level control and mono switch
• Separate controls for output level and headphones volume
• USB 2.0 equipped (also supports USB 1.1)
• USB-powered, no AC adapter required
• Solid aluminum side panels
• Cubase LE4 included