Well it turned out to be a shielding issue...
or so i think.
I bought this from a pro audio store that i subcontract work for, no less than last monday.
it was properly charged, right off the bat, and i have had it in the home studio since.
it has always been plugged in, the battery never discharged.
got it out to take it to the mother hips... NOTHING!!!
no anything.
Fortunately i bought it locally, and they have a killer 30 day return policy.
I love the idea of the MT II, but for all interested in this product.
<<<<<<BEWARE>>>>>>
the skeptics have reason.