Make top-quality recordings anyplace!

Enjoy the freedom to make top quality recordings anywhere you want with this conveniently mobile recording interface and microphone bundle. It features TASCAM's US-144 USB 2.0, 4x4 Audio/MIDI Computer Interface, MXL 990/991 recording mics, and two Musician's Gear Low-Z mic cables (20 ft. each). Small enough to fit in a laptop bag for on-the-road recording, this inexpensive gear is also good enough to provide outstanding results in a home studio environment too.

TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 4x4 Audio MIDI Computer Interface
Designed alongside the US-122L, the TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface adds S/PDIF digital I/O while maintaining the same easy functionality. It lets you record two tracks at a time with zero-latency monitoring, high-quality mic inputs, better-than-CD-quality 24-bit/96kHz recording, and MIDI I/O. It also has a headphone jack with level control and a redesigned aluminum case.

MXL 990/991 Recording Mic ............. Package
The MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package is a 2-microphone kit with the latest in MXL's range of studio condenser microphones. The 990 has silky, sweet high end and a tight solid bass, perfect for recording vocals. The 991 is a superior instrument microphone designed for recording acoustic guitar and drum overheads. Both have gold-sputtered diaphragms (20mm) creating a professional sound perfectly suited for digital and analog recording. The MXL MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package includes a high-impact carrying case and mic stand adapters.

TASCAM US-144 Interface and 990/991 Microphone Pack Bundle Features:

• TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 4x4 Audio/MIDI Computer Interface
• 2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power
• 2 analog line inputs (1 switchable to Hi-Z/guitar input)
• MIDI I/O
• S/PDIF digital I/O
• USB 2.0 equipped (supports USB 1.1)
• Up to 24-bit/96kHz recording quality
• Zero-latency hardware monitoring
• Headphone/level control
• Bus powered for use with PCs and Macs
• Support for Windows 98 up to Vista
• Support for Mac OS X
  
  MXL 990/991 Recording Mic Package
• 990 for vocals with silky highs and tight, solid lows
• 991 for acoustic guitars and drum overheads
• 20mm gold-sputtered diaphragms
• Carrying case and mic stand adapters
• For digital and analog recording
• Champagne finish
  
  LO-Z Mic Cable
• 2 x 20 feet
• Durable
• Flexible
• Black
• Male XLR plug on one end, female on the other

A terrific portable recording setup. Order today.

TASCAM US-144 Interface and 990/991 Microphone Pack Bundle Specifications:

• MXL 990/991 Recording Mic Package
• MXL 900
• Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with large 20mm gold diaphragm capsule Frequency Range: 30Hz 20kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
• Impedance: 200W
• S/N Ratio: 80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130Db Max SPL with -10dB cut: 130dB
• Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power (+- 4V)
• Current Consumption: <3.0mA
• Size: 60mm x 130mm
• Weight: 1.2 lbs
  
  MXL 991
• Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with 20mm diaphragm
• Frequency Range: 30Hz 18kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
• Impedance: 110W
• S/N Ratio: 78dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB (A weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 137dB
• Power Requirements: Phantom Power 48V ñ4V
• Current Consumption: <3.0mA
• Size: 22mm x 134mm
• Weight: 0.35 lbs
  
  

TASCAM US-144 Interface and 990/991 Microphone Pack Bundle

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Great starter, easy to upgrade.

Posted by senp5f from California on Jan 22, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Ocassional gigger and egineer.

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, country

The Tascam box is a great way to get started in digital recording. It's easy to use and is perfect for quick demos or capturing a jam so you can remember the ideas later. And because of the SPDIF pipe, you can keep using this as you move on up in the world.

First, the bad. The mic pres are serviceable and about what you'd find in a entry-level mixer. They've got enough gain to bring most mics up to a usable level, but you'll still benefit from the better noise floor of recording in 24-bit wherever you can. The analog-to-digital converters are usable but nothing to write home about -- but that's not a fatal flaw, as you'll see in a second.

Now, the good. The unit is small, bus-powered and easy to set up and use, making it the perfect mate for a laptop to make on-the-go demos on the tour bus, in your rehearsal space or in your bedroom. The low-latency monitoring and monitor mix options make it workable for tracking overdubs, though the headphone output could be stronger. The best thing, though, is the SPDIF in. This means that when you upgrade you to a really high quality mic pre-amp strip that has its own A/D converters, you can used the US-144s SPDIF input to by pass the US-144s converters and use the nice fancy converters that you just bought with your preamp strip. In other words, this little interface will stick with you as you upgrade but remain a great option for quick demos.

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It Works

Posted by OutWest on Jan 13, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Rock, Alternative

It works, is USB 2, and has phantom power. Is it pro quality? No, but it's good for demos, song ideas, and recording practice sessions.

Before you use it, go to the Tascam website and download the latest drivers and firmware (the drivers on the CD that come with any device are old and usually outdated). If you use Snow Leopard, the new drivers do work. Who knows about Vista. I've used it with the included Cubase LE package, Garage Band, and Audacity as well as QuickTime and iTunes with good results.

The case is quality. The knobs are easy to use, though not to everyone's liking. I've gotten good results from this for basic recording (two or three tracks). I like the dedicated line out and headphone volume controls.

The manual could be a bit better.

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Works perfect with snow leopard

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Nov 9, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Acoustic Rock

I bought this to hook up to my MacBook running snow leopard. After downloading the new driver from the website, it worked flawlessly with garageband. I have only used it a few times and so far it has had zero latency and runs perfectly with my computer. I must point out however that I have 4 gig of ram. One thing I just want to let people know because it took me a while to figure out; the us 144 is USB 2.0 which is actually faster than firewire, especially if you have a laptop most laptop firewire is firewire 400 not 800 which means it goes much slower than usb 2.0 (which is faster than 800, it transfers 12 mb/sec while firewire 800 is 8 mb/sec) Additionally firewire 400 will also require a separate ac adaptor. Most usb interfaces are 1.0 unless it says 2.0 explicitly. This is the most affordable usb 2.0 interface.

So far it has been extremely easy to use, and has been 100% stable. I am sure that most of that will have to do with how powerful your computer is. I think the mics sound pretty great and you can get a great sound using both on an acoustic guitar as left and right stereo inputs.

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Don't BUY THIS!

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Sep 21, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: N/A

Reviewer's Play Style: N/A

i bought this recording package. turns out this tascams clips alot and pause your monitoring everytime it clips. it has very poor volume. you have to restart it almost everytime you use, and ater you record several tracks it will shut down your rec software. mics aren't bad though. really good mics for beginners and hobbyists.

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Amazing Product

Posted by Tyler-keyboardt17 from Mount Vernon.Texas on Mar 13, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician.

Reviewer's Play Style: Various

I received the TASCAM Us 144 about 3 days ago and I am so happy with it. IT makes recording on my laptop easier, because it takes a load off of the computer. My favorite feature is the Zero-Latency monitoring. I was able a to record an awesome sounding full length song in less than 3 hours and it sounded amazing.

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