Topic: M-Audio MicroTracker details **PART II**

[krebsy]

Perhaps this was already mentioned and I missed it amongst the various threads on this device, but m-audio has the recorder on it's site now...

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MicroTrack2496-main.html

[John Kelly]

Mentioned many times now.

[PG]

I want one...

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

I haven't kept up with every page, so hopefully no one has mentioned this:

Core-Sounds is selling these for $369.

http://www.core-sound.com/microtrack_2496.html

I don't really like the way Len runs his business, so I may just spend the extra $30 at Sound Professionals (or ask them to match him).

I still haven't decided if I'm actually going to get one. I really need some better stealth mics first.

MIKE B

[John Kelly]

Why not get one from Frank at Cascade?  He may be able to match the price.

[martay27]

Are you guys interested in this product simply for stealthing, or do you think that it could be comparable to larger, slightly higher end products for non-stealth?

Also, going back to the battery issue, as mentioned earlier, it can connect to a Li-ion battery pack via the USB port.  That said, can any of you recommend a decent power source that would serve this purpose along with what kind of cable?  Thanks.

[Depechemode1993]

Are you guys interested in this product simply for stealthing, or do you think that it could be comparable to larger, slightly higher end products for non-stealth?

Also, going back to the battery issue, as mentioned earlier, it can connect to a Li-ion battery pack via the USB port.  That said, can any of you recommend a decent power source that would serve this purpose along with what kind of cable?  Thanks.

Well I am definately getting one for stealthing. this thing looks NICE! plus DAT won't be around forever... 

[thegreatgumbino]

Are you guys interested in this product simply for stealthing, or do you think that it could be comparable to larger, slightly higher end products for non-stealth?

Also, going back to the battery issue, as mentioned earlier, it can connect to a Li-ion battery pack via the USB port.  That said, can any of you recommend a decent power source that would serve this purpose along with what kind of cable?  Thanks.

Both.

http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=13&subcategory=57&product=10110

[greenone]

Ok, silly question...would it be possible to charge AND record at the same time with something like this? Has anyone ever run the JB3 while charging it at the same time?

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

Ok, silly question...would it be possible to charge AND record at the same time with something like this? Has anyone ever run the JB3 while charging it at the same time?

No idea on your first question, but to answer your second, the JB3 doesn't use its USB to charge - it has a plug-thingy.  And you can plug/unplug the charger during use without the unit even noticing.  It will charge as you use.

I was hoping the MTracker had a separate power in from the USB - the connection seems kinda flimsy to me. 

Terry

[dklein]

It'll be a slow charge.  IIRC, USB delivers a maximum of 500ma.  Based on it's size, I'd expect the battery to be in the 1500-2000 mAh range, meaning 3-5 hours for a recharge (assuming nothing else in the USB chain and the Flash Tracker is off).

[greenone]

Hmm. Ok. The reason I ask is, if this thing gets 3 hours with phantom on, that'll be cutting it close for longer shows. If it's possible to charge and record at the same time, then it's not a problem, but if hooking something up via USB will make the unit wonk out, then that's not good. I forgot the JB3 had the separate wall wart, so it's anybody's guess.

[John Kelly]

Hmm. Ok. The reason I ask is, if this thing gets 3 hours with phantom on, that'll be cutting it close for longer shows. If it's possible to charge and record at the same time, then it's not a problem, but if hooking something up via USB will make the unit wonk out, then that's not good. I forgot the JB3 had the separate wall wart, so it's anybody's guess.

I'd put money on being able to record and have it externally powered at the same time.  Maybe not *charge* - but at least draw power over the USB for operation.

[WiFiJeff]

Hmm. Ok. The reason I ask is, if this thing gets 3 hours with phantom on, that'll be cutting it close for longer shows. If it's possible to charge and record at the same time, then it's not a problem, but if hooking something up via USB will make the unit wonk out, then that's not good. I forgot the JB3 had the separate wall wart, so it's anybody's guess.

Thinking about this issue also, and notice that even the very nice MyPowerAll battery is pretty big compared to the MicroTrack.  So maybe I just get TWO of 'em.  Is that an elegant solution?  If they're small enough and nice enough, it is

Jeff.

[wboswell]

Hmm. Ok. The reason I ask is, if this thing gets 3 hours with phantom on, that'll be cutting it close for longer shows. If it's possible to charge and record at the same time, then it's not a problem, but if hooking something up via USB will make the unit wonk out, then that's not good. I forgot the JB3 had the separate wall wart, so it's anybody's guess.

I'd put money on being able to record and have it externally powered at the same time.  Maybe not *charge* - but at least draw power over the USB for operation.

You can power the unit via usb while it is recording. 

The only issue is that you won't be able to use a beefy connector (ie locking barrel type) for your s/pdif cable.  Not really a big deal at all, but my zoalla silverline was not an option, even with the locking sleeve off.