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D01087720A
US-144@#
USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface
OWNER'S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: US-144MKII Trade Name: TASCAM TO THE USER Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. Montebello, California, U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303 to comply with the limits for a Class B digital This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: These limits are designed to p
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Read these instructions. • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. 2 Keep these instructions. • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, 3 Heed all warnings. such as vases, on the apparatus. 4 Follow all instructions. • Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accorda
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IC M oP nte OR nt TA sNT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 – Introduction ............................ 5 5 – Connections ........................... 19 Overview................................................5 USB connections .................................. 19 Features .................................................5 Audio connections ............................... 19 What is in the package ..........................5 Mic .................................................19 Conventions used in this manu
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1 – Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Features TASCAM US-144MKII USB 2.0 Audio/ MIDI Interface. • 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface. Please read this owner’s manual carefully • 4-channel (two analog and two digital) before you begin using the US-144MKII, signals can be input at the same time and use the product correctly as directed and recorded simultaneously into your in order to ensure long and trouble-free computer via USB. enjoyment of all its functionality. • Two XLR mic
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1 – Introduction • US-144MKII main unit CAUTION Instructions that should be followed to • USB cable avoid injury, damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data. • CD-ROM (containing driver and manuals) • DVD-ROM (Cubase LE4) Trademarks • Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide • TASCAM is a registered trademark of • Warranty card TEAC Corporation. • Owner’s manual (this document) • Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, and Windows Vista are either registered Conventions used in this trademarks or
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1 – Introduction Beware of condensation If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using. Cleaning the unit To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning clo
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2 – Parts of the US-144MKII Top panel MIDI IN indicator Lights when MIDI MIDI OUT indicator Lights when MIDI 1 2 data is being received at the MIDI IN MIDI data is being transmitted from the connector. OUT connector. USB indicator Lights to indicate a valid 3 NOTE USB connection to the host computer. A device that transmits the MIDI Active Sense message will cause this indicator to blink constantly. 8 TASCAM US-144MKII
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2 – Parts of the US-144MKII MON MIX balance knob Controls SIG/OL indicators Light when signals 4 q the balance of the signal sources being are being input to the input channels (L, R). output from the LINE OUT jacks and the They will light green to indicate a signal PHONES jack. When this knob is turned to is present, and will light red immediately the INPUT side, the signal being input to the before distortion occurs. US-144MKII (from the MIC IN jacks, or These indicators will light gr
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2 – Parts of the US-144MKII Front panel MIC IN (L, R) jacks (XLR balanced) LINE IN R/GUITAR IN jack (TRS 1/4” e y These are analog mic input jacks. The wiring phone jacks) These are balanced line input is as follows: pin 1 = ground, pin 2 = hot, pin jacks. This also accommodates guitar input. 3 = cold. If the top panel MIC/LINE-GUITAR select switch is in the GUITAR position, this LINE IN L jack (TRS 1/4” phone jack) r operates as an unbalanced input jack for These are balanced line i
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2 – Parts of the US-144MKII Rear panel USB connector Use the provided USB DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) connector u i cable to connect this to the host computer’s Coaxial digital input jack that conforms USB 2.0 port. to the IEC60958 (S/PDIF) standard for consumer use. NOTE DIGITAL OUT connector Coaxial o • If the US-144MKII is operating digital output jack that conforms to the with a USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 Full Speed) IEC60958 (S/PDIF) standard for consumer connection, the sample rate choices u
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3 – Installation Mac OS X System requirements Supported operating system: See the TASCAM website for updated information about OS compatibility. Mac OS X 10.4.11 Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later Windows Windows XP 32-bit SP2/SP3 Supported computer system: Windows XP 64-bit SP2 Windows Vista 32-bit SP2 Apple Macintosh series equipped with a Windows Vista 64-bit SP2 USB port as standard equipment or later • CPU/clock: Power PC G4 1 GHz or faster, or Intel Supported computer system: processor W
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3 – Installation 5 Click the “ ” button Install the Driver Installing the driver for Windows when the screen below appears. NOTE • During driver installation, a warning that “this software ... has not passed Windows Logo testing“ will appear. If this message appears, click Continue to proceed with the installation. • During installation, you must connect, disconnect and reconnect the unit in steps 7, 8 and 9. You should complete 6 Read the contents of the License each of t
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3 – Installation 8 When the screen below appears, unplug 11 When the screen below appears, the the connecting USB cable from the unit installation is complete. Click the or the PC. “ ” button to restart the PC Reboot now to use the driver. 9 When the screen below appears once more, reconnect the unit and the PC 11 After the PC has restarted, open the with the USB cable. TASCAM US-122 MKII / US-144 MKII (Start > Control Panel) or US-122 MKII & US-14
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3 – Installation • Using Windows “Add or Remove Installing the driver for Mac OS X Programs” 1 Confirm that the US-144MKII is not connected to the computer. 1 Open the “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. 2 Double-click the "US-122MKII_US- 144MKII_1.14.dmg" on the included 2 Double click on “Add or Remove CD-ROM. The "TASCAM_US- programs”. 122MKII_US-144MKII_1.14.mpkg" is 3 Select “US-122 MKII / US-144 MKII” created on the desktop. from the list and click “Change or 3 Dboule-click t
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3 – Installation Select “Install Driver,” and follow the Installing Cubase LE4 instructions shown on the screen. If you have downloaded the driver from the For details see the Cubase LE4 Quick Start TASCAM website (htt://www.tascam. Guide. com), expand the ZIP archive, launch the “setup.exe” file, and follow the instructions on the screen. Q: I loaded the installation CD-ROM into a Windows computer, but the driver installation menu does not appear. How can I access this menu? A: Th
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4 – US-144 MKII Control panel settings Overview Control panel settings The Control Panel lets you make various Audio Performance settings for the US-144MKII’s functionality. The US-144MKII driver temporarily stores On Windows XP and Windows Vista, the input and output audio sample in buffers. US-122MKII & US-144MKII Control Panel The size of these buffers can be adjusted. shortcut can be found in the Windows Start A smaller buffer size will reduce the delay > or the > menu Control
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4 – US-144 MKII Control panel settings Sample Clock Source LINE OUTPUTS and DIGITAL OUTPUT The clock source can be set to “ ” Automatic or “ .” The computer inputs 4 channels of signals to Internal this unit by USB. • Automatic (default): If a clock signal is input through the DIGITAL IN jack, it is Use these settings to select the signals to used. If no signal is input through the be output from this unit’s LINE OUT and DIGITAL IN jack, this unit’s internal clock DIGITAL OUT jacks. is use
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5 – Connections NOTE USB connections The US-144MKII has two input channels (L, R), with a MIC IN jack (XLR) , LINE IN and Using the included USB cable, connect the LINE/GUITAR IN jack (1/4” phone jack) US-144MKII to your computer as shown in provided for each channel. Do not connect the illustration. signals to both of these analog input jacks at the same time. If both are connected, the signal will not be correctly input to the US-144MKII. Mic Connect your mics to the MIC IN (L, R) jac
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5 – Connections CAUTION • Connecting a dynamic mic with an unbalanced connection could damage it if the PHANTOM switch is ON. • Do not connect or disconnect mics when the PHANTOM switch is ON. Doing so could cause loud noise or damage the equipment. • Use the PHONES and LINE OUT knobs to minimize the volume before turning the phantom switch ON or OFF. Depending on the mic, loud noises might be Sound module/MD/CD etc. (digital produced and damage could be caused connection) to equipmen
