TASCAM US-144 1USB connections5 – ConnectionsUsing the included cable, connect theUS-144 to your computer as shown in theillustration.NOTESome USB devices access the USB busfrequently. To avoid dropouts and clicksin the audio signal, we strongly recom-mend that you do not connect otherUSB devices to the USB bus used by theUS-144.USB keyboards and mice are exceptionsto this, and will probably not causeproblems.USBComputerUSBComputerAudio connectionsConnect the output signal of your mic, gui-tar, keyboard, or other audio device to theUS-144, where it will be converted intodigital audio and sent via USB to yourcomputer. Connect the output of theUS-144 to your speakers (via an amp) orheadphones, so you will be able to monitorthe audio signals coming into the US-144or being produced by your computer.NOTEThe US-144 has two input channels (L,R), with a MIC IN jack (XLR) and LINE INjack (1/4” phone jack) provided for eachchannel. Do not connect signals to bothof these analog input jacks at the sametime. If both are connected, the signalwill not be correctly input to theUS-144.MicConnect your mics to the MIC IN (L, R)jacks (XLR). If you are using a condensermic that requires phantom power, turn onthe phantom power.If you're using acondenser micIf you're using acondenser mic