Topic: Microtracker Firmware Update v1.1.5 Beta 10/7/05

[cmoorevt]

Just came out.  Beta version.


http://m-audio.com/index.php?do=support.drivers

Changes from v1.0.2 to v1.1.5:

General Fixes:
   - Fixed the behavior of the L/M/H switch (L and H were reversed)
   - Fixed a problem with the File menu (recorded files would not play from
     the Files menu until the machine was rebooted)
   - Fixed problem where "no media found" message didn't always show
   - Adjusted screen contrast range

Fixing Meters:
   - Fixed battery meter (if full and the external power was removed,
     the level dropped approximately 5-10%)
   - Fixed level meter length (the bar of the level meter maxed out
     about 8 pixels shy of the end of the track, so it appeared that
     the unit had headroom left, even though it was clipping)

Fixing Pops:
   - Eliminated pop noises on boot-up
   - Eliminated static noises at the end of tracks

New Items:
   - S/PDIF is enhanced to 24-bit/48kHz, and is more reliable
   - Spanish language added

<edit> fixed to show all the changes.  thanks tonyvt. </edit>

[BC]

damn, no fix for 24 bit on SPDIF in? 

[tonyvt]

It does appear there is a 24 bit SPDIF Fix. See below.

Changes from v1.0.2 to v1.1.5:

General Fixes:
   - Fixed the behavior of the L/M/H switch (L and H were reversed)
   - Fixed a problem with the File menu (recorded files would not play from
     the Files menu until the machine was rebooted)
   - Fixed problem where "no media found" message didn't always show
   - Adjusted screen contrast range

Fixing Meters:
   - Fixed battery meter (if full and the external power was removed,
     the level dropped approximately 5-10%)
   - Fixed level meter length (the bar of the level meter maxed out
     about 8 pixels shy of the end of the track, so it appeared that
     the unit had headroom left, even though it was clipping)

Fixing Pops:
   - Eliminated pop noises on boot-up
   - Eliminated static noises at the end of tracks

New Items:
   - S/PDIF is enhanced to 24-bit/48kHz, and is more reliable
   - Spanish language added

[cmoorevt]

Thanks dude.  First post has been updated.

It does appear there is a 24 bit SPDIF Fix. See below.

Changes from v1.0.2 to v1.1.5:

General Fixes:
   - Fixed the behavior of the L/M/H switch (L and H were reversed)
   - Fixed a problem with the File menu (recorded files would not play from
     the Files menu until the machine was rebooted)
   - Fixed problem where "no media found" message didn't always show
   - Adjusted screen contrast range

Fixing Meters:
   - Fixed battery meter (if full and the external power was removed,
     the level dropped approximately 5-10%)
   - Fixed level meter length (the bar of the level meter maxed out
     about 8 pixels shy of the end of the track, so it appeared that
     the unit had headroom left, even though it was clipping)

Fixing Pops:
   - Eliminated pop noises on boot-up
   - Eliminated static noises at the end of tracks

New Items:
   - S/PDIF is enhanced to 24-bit/48kHz, and is more reliable
   - Spanish language added

[tonyvt]

No problems with the update here using OS X 10.3.9.

I do seem to be unable to power my MBHO 603's with the built in phantom power.
I connected my sonosax to supply phantom to the MBHO's was then able to get levels using the 1/4" ins.

[neutrino]

couple initial items:
-filenumbering seems to get reset
-meters seem to have more "flashing" than i remember previously...i'm currently using the 1/8" mic input and the lights and peak indicators seem to be working correctly, but there are intermittent complete flashes across the entire meter....esp on the right channel..does not seem to be related to the input signal

since this is beta firmware, its probably worth people using it giving feedback to m-audio
http://m-audio.com/index.php?do=support.betaform

boogie

My file numbering has picked up where it left off. No renumbering here. "Audio Scrub" is now in the menu as well, as if that was a concern to anyone. I wish they would have given us meters on playback, but the 2gig file split is my main concern right now.
dB-

[Rick]

S/PDIF is enhanced to 24-bit/48kHz, and is more reliable

I'm not sure that means fixed... some needs to test this. and what about 24/96? Though 24/48 would be fine with me if it works.

[udovdh]

some quick tests with the L/M/H switch

doesnt appear that the "M" postion is any different from the "H" position when recording from 1/8" input

the "L" position does appear to be about 6dB less gain

On 1/8"?

I guess L/M/H interacts with the attenuator resistors attached to the ADC.

BTW: updated here.
1.00 stays on bootup, must be the PCB revision?

[pietje]

It does appear there is a 24 bit SPDIF Fix. See below.

Changes from v1.0.2 to v1.1.5:
....
New Items:
   - S/PDIF is enhanced to 24-bit/48kHz, and is more reliable
   - Spanish language added

Menu item to set day and time, so files get the correct date/time.

[SonicSound]

I hope this not the last upgrade for the year!

[JasonSobel]

S/PDIF is enhanced to 24-bit/48kHz, and is more reliable

I'm not sure that means fixed... some needs to test this. and what about 24/96? Though 24/48 would be fine with me if it works.

the 24 bit S/PDIF input is the first thing I'm going to test.  I also want 24/96 via S/PDIF, but honestly, until I get an 8gig CF card, I'll be running 24/48 anyway.  So I'll give M-Audio a little leeway there, until the price on CF cards drops to a reasonable level

[it-goes-to-eleven]

Good news.. I think we now have real 'line in' mode on the 1/8" input!

Someone has already posted some noise floor charts which suggest the 1/8" input is more quiet than the 1/4, so I'd guess that us mini-mic users will want to use it where possible. Of course, not all units may perform the same and noise floor doesn't predict which *sounds* better.

I'm going to try and do a couple quick gain measurements this morning.  I have a show tonight and I hope to run 4061>MT as a backup.

[udovdh]

Good news.. I think we now have real 'line in' mode on the 1/8" input!

Someone has already posted some noise floor charts which suggest the 1/8" input is more quiet than the 1/4, so I'd guess that us mini-mic users will want to use it where possible. Of course, not all units may perform the same and noise floor doesn't predict which *sounds* better.
I'm going to try and do a couple quick gain measurements this morning. 

Cool! Info on how the 1/8" line in compares to the Sony D100/M1 line in would be welcome.

So this leaves the 5V on the 1/8"...
Is it also on in L mode? Or just in M/H mode?

[it-goes-to-eleven]

Okay, tests complete. As updated in this thread: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=51534.0

The 1/8" still does not support line mode

                  gain
              min      max
              ---      ---
1/4 line in   +14      +26
1/8 Line in   +29      +41
1/8 M         +41      +49

[sleepypedro]

Just came out.  Beta version.

New Items:
   - Spanish language added

por fin puedo usar el microtracker!  ay, dios mio!