TASCAM audio enthusiast – new USB Audio/MIDI unit
Attention musicians and MIDI geeks looking to make that perfect cell phone ringtone – the new TASCAM US-122L and US-144, deliver audiophile-quality Audio/MIDI Interfaces in a portable, affordable package. This USB powered gadget allows up to 96kHz/24-bit recording with zero latency. The 122L & 144 retain the rugged metal enclosure as it’s predecessor with pro XLR mic inputs and MIDI I/O of the US-122 and 48-track Cubase LE recording software you’re ready.
The interfaces are designed by musicians for musicians. The new design has low-profile knobs for the top – so they’re easy to slip into a backpack – and their built out of sturdy die-cast metal to increase durability and longevity for on-the-road travel. It’s truly a MIDI device for the portable laptop studio age. Prices range from $199 – $165 USD.
Bullet pionts include:
- 2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power
- S/PDIF Digital Input & Output (US-144 only)
- 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)
- Up to 96kHz/24-bit for high quality recordings
- Zero-latency hardware monitoring
- Combined Headphone/output level control (US122L)
- Separate headphone output & level controls (US-144)
- Bus powered for use with PC or Mac, including laptops
- Includes Cubase LE 48-track professional recording software
- Includes GigaStudio 3 LE 64-voice software sampler
Rich Gates
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