Topic: M-Audio Flash Tracker details

[OFOTD]

Since we have several threads going on this product that have all ended up in skepticism I figured i'd start a new thread with pictures of what seems to be shaping up.



Here is the info that went with the picture:

M-Audio unveiled the MicroTrack 24/96. This very compact digital recorder works at 24-bit/96 KHz and records in Wav or mp3 files on CompactFlash cards or microdrives. The MicroTrack features a 1/4 jack input, a micro preamp (fantom powered), a jack output, digital in/out (S/PDIF), a RCA output and a headphones output. MicroTrack comes with Lithium ion battery. User can charge battery on a computer via USB port.

[The Kilted Taper]

Too many threads, if you ask me. Details are coming out of Europe right now. Sounds like it will be 1 1/4" in and 1 1/4" out. Others read it the same way?

[Sanjay]

Too many threads, if you ask me. Details are coming out of Europe right now. Sounds like it will be 1 1/4" in and 1 1/4" out. Others read it the same way?

well i clearly see in the photo RCA outs.  I'm excited regardless

[The Kilted Taper]

There was another thread started about an hour ago or so that has another pic showing the opposite side from the RCA's:

[bhadella]

Since I'm in love with the Flash Tracker, I've been keeping up with all of the new info coming out.  One of the most interesting updates was in French.......I translated in on line. It cracked me up but does provide some additional info.

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http://fr.audiofanzine.com/news/affnews,id_news,66040.html
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MicroTrack 24/96

Anxious to answer the sympathetic nerve R-1 d' Edirol,
Mr.-Audio presents MicroTrack 24/96, a mobile numerical recorder 2
tracks able to store the audio with formats WAV or MP3 on CompactFlash
charts or microphone drives.

Conceived for the musical recordings, this recorder is suceptible to
be used in other sectors (journalism, education...). The recording can
be done via the symmetrical entry line in standard jack, or via the
built-in micro préampli (with phantom food). In more of the
symmetrical exit in jack, MicroTrack 24/96 has a practical
input/output S/PDIF for numerical connections and the transfers.
Lastly, the apparatus is provided with an exit helmet to the format
mini jack, and with an exit to the format PHONOGRAPH (taken RCA).

The selected supports are the charts Compact Flash (as for the
numerical cameras) or the microphone drives (mini hard disks). The
storage capacity thus depends directly on the selected support. For
example, a chart Compact Flash of 1 Giga makes it possible to
record approximately 100 minutes of audio of quality CD (with stereo
format WAV, in 16 bits/44.1 Khz). The same capacity can still allow
the 1500 minutes storage of stereo MP3 96 kbps. The user will
consequently choose to choose such or such support, and to be equipped
with various mediae according to his needs.

MicroTrack 24/96 can record individual files as many the storage
capacity allows it. A connection USB makes it possible to see the
apparatus, since MAC or a PC, like media of standard storage. It is
thus possible to transfer the files from simple a glisser/déposer.
MicroTrack is delivered with the software Audacity (Mac and PC) which
makes it possible to publish the recorded files and to convert them if
need be.

Will be able to finish that the food is provided by piles long lasted
for lithium ion, with approximately a 8 hours capacity (or 3 hours
with the phantom food), and that it is reloaded at the time of a
connection with a computer via port USB (or via an optional external
food).

Was no final price still announced but it is a question that
MicroTrack 24/96 is marketed around the 599? Including all taxes.

[The Kilted Taper]

Saw that one too! Love the "phantom food"

[WiFiJeff]

Since I'm in love with the Flash Tracker, I've been keeping up with all of the new info coming out.  One of the most interesting updates was in French.......I translated in on line. It cracked me up but does provide some additional info.

Will be able to finish that the food is provided by piles long lasted
for lithium ion, with approximately a 8 hours capacity (or 3 hours
with the phantom food), and that it is reloaded at the time of a
connection with a computer via port USB (or via an optional external
food).

Why would phantom power cut the record time so drastically?

Jeff

[Sanjay]

There was another thread started about an hour ago or so that has another pic showing the opposite side from the RCA's:

I saw that,  but that would make those the ins and the RCA's the outs correct? 

btw I love the Phantom food comment.

and we get a whole other device to figure out how to power in the field!

[Rick]

looks dam good so far.

[keepongoin]

Since I'm in love with the Flash Tracker, I've been keeping up with all of the new info coming out.  One of the most interesting updates was in French.......I translated in on line. It cracked me up but does provide some additional info.

Will be able to finish that the food is provided by piles long lasted
for lithium ion, with approximately a 8 hours capacity (or 3 hours
with the phantom food), and that it is reloaded at the time of a
connection with a computer via port USB (or via an optional external
food).

Why would phantom power cut the record time so drastically?

Jeff

phantom power requires stepping up voltage to 48 v - and different mic have different current draws - so the record time is probably high variable depending on the mics probably 2-6 hours... i will still use my V3 when i get one, so that is not too much a concern of mine.

[The Kilted Taper]

I saw that,  but that would make those the ins and the RCA's the outs correct? 

btw I love the Phantom food comment.

and we get a whole other device to figure out how to power in the field!

I think we're all pretty confident in saying the RCA's are out. That's been a constant since the beginning and what the first picture shows as well.

[WiFiJeff]

phantom food

I've got a MicroTrack on order and I'm stocking up on Pop Tarts.  Thanks!

Jeff

[hammerhorror]

Hey All,

I found this link to an online store that says the microtrack will arrive in mid to late august. Their selling price is listed at $399.00
Check out the link! http://www.smalldog.com/product/35375

[greenone]

Nothing against Brian's French, but here's a quick and dirty translation from me:

MicroTrack 24/96

Anxious to respond to the user-friendly R-1 from Edirol, M-Audio presents the MicroTrack 24/96, a portable 2-track digital recorder capable of storing WAV or MP3-format recordings on CompactFlash
cards or micro drives.

Designed with musical recordings in mind, this recorder will no doubt be used in other areas as well (journalism, education...). The recording can be done via the standard stereo line in, or via the built-in pre-amp (with phantom power). In addition to the stereo line out, MicroTrack 24/96 has a useful S/PDIF input/output for digital inputs and transfers. Finally, the device has a stereo mini headphone mini jack, and phono outs through RCA connectors.

The device supports both Compact Flash (which many digital cameras use) and micro drives (miniature hard disks). The storage capacity thus depends directly on the choice of media. For example, a 1GB Compact Flash card allows CD-quality audio recording (stereo WAV, in 16 bits/44.1 Khz) for approximately 100 minutes. The same size card can also give 1500 minutes of stereo MP3 at 96 kbps. The user will, as a result, decide between one media or another according to his needs.

MicroTrack 24/96 can record as many individual files as the storage capacity will allow. A USB connection makes it possible to see the apparatus from either a Mac or a PC, like media of standard storage. It is thus possible to transfer the files with an easy drag and drop. The MicroTrack ships with the Audacity software (for Mac and PC) which makes it possible to edit the recorded files and to convert them if need be.

You may also wish to know that the power is provided by long-lasting lithium ion batteries, with approximately 8 hours of life (or 3 hours with phantom power on), and that they recharge when connected to a computer via the USB port (or via an optional external plug).

No final price has been announced yet, but rumor is that the MicroTrack 24/96 will be advertised for around 599 Euros, including tax.

So by the translation, there's a mini line out jack AND a mini headphone jack in addition to the RCA outs and the S/PDIF I/O. Still no measurement on the TRS jacks but I have to assume they're 1/4 now that we know the jacks on the top of the unit are minis. Very cool that it'll ship with Audacity, and that it'll be Mac AND PC compatible, though hopefully the CF usage will make platform pointless...

[F.O.Bean]

NICE! getting really excited for this one!