Topic: Microtrack Appreciation Thread

[jimi56]

Only used mine twice so far but love it as a bit bucket.  Only problem i had happened to be the USB cable that came with the MT not the MT itself, so so far so good

[dallman]

I have owned one since they first came out. I have used just about every configuration, although I don't really go 24 bit since I listen to CD's. I think it is a great little machine, and I have a boatload of concerts all far superior to my cassette and MD days, and the machine is far easier to use too. (hey with cassette I had a habit of accidentally recording over a set, and those MD media changes took forever). I was pretty lucky and really never had any issues when the unit wason the older firmwares. Thanks to the threads here I was pretty careful to develop a routine of turing it on and off that allowd me to record problem free. The only problems I have encountered have been with CF cards that are not fully compatable.

Although I now have a few CF cards that work well, my Seagate 5gb microdrive, is so compatable, I have never had one issue using it. I don't have to reformat or anything, it really works well. The drawback there is battery power, but I use the small USB 4AA 5v battery pack, so it really is not an issue. Even in super stealth, I put the MT in my phone case, and have the battery pack in my pocket.

I do have a 4gb kingston CF card now, so maybe I'll retire the seagate.

The bottom line on the deck for me has been excellent service and results.

[EYES]

i have a great appreciation for my mt. only problem has been human era as stated. md player went dead 1-1-06 at radiators show. taper next to me said try the mt. very happy, picked up a rode nt4 mic and been off and running since phil &friends show in philly  winter  06. back-up 4 aa battery pack with full charge on mt gives about 6 to 7 hrs of life.

[rodeen]

Cliff told me I should post something here, so here it goes.


My MT works okay.


 

Actually I've had my MT for over a year and like everyone else about the only time I've had problems they turned out to be user error. 

After having the MT for a while I became comfortable enough with it to get rid of my NJB3 and my M1.  I prefer to run it as a bit bucket but have run it fully stand-alone with my AKG 393's and in stealth mode with its t-mic, which given what it is works amazingly well.

[soul]

I got my MT this past summer I did a few shows with it it worked great any problems were again do to human error
The main test was a Fesival I did a few weeks ago I had great sucsess with it
Makes me wonder what to do with that D-8 I can't see ever going back to a dat again. Mind you what I just typed may haunt me
soul

[mschiff]

Zero problems here using it as a bit bucket.

-- Martin

[paulcargill]

me too: firmware has settled down and as a bit bucket works reliably for me.. ext battery pack essential!

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[bewildered]

ported around, like transported around. I think its kinda shady they charge $400 for an item and dont give any warranties considering it was meant to be used out and about. I mean, you drop the thing, and thats like setting a wad of $20's on fire. 

[eclark]

i just bought one and i cant be more excited. this will be the first equipment that i have bought so i really dont have any experience. i cant imagine that it will be bad. im really pumped!

[Brian Skalinder]

ported around, like transported around. I think its kinda shady they charge $400 for an item and dont give any warranties considering it was meant to be used out and about. I mean, you drop the thing, and thats like setting a wad of $20's on fire.

Last I checked, it's still available at GC for low $300s + tax.  At any rate, whaddya expect for a bottom-budget recorder?  There simply is no other alternative 24-bit bit-bucket in its price range.  Want something more robust if you're a clutz?  Pony up the cash.  It's that simple.  Oh, and this is still the MT Appreciation thread, so enough with the grumblings.

That said, I still have my stable, reliable MT2496 for sale in the Yard Sale.  Someone could pick up a solid 24-bit bit bucket at a solid price.    I'm gonna miss it...

[silentmark]

Wasn't there a limited warr ? I am pretty sure there is ...

[JoeKiller]

all worked well. minus user errors, until the last show, where I got digi static from the recording that was NOT present on the jb3 back up.Im still going to be running it tomarrow night though...the plan is to use it exclusively as a 24 biter.

I would guess that you bumped the S/PDIF cable.  I have heard that when it gets bumped.


My Microtrack works great with the newest firmware.  Over 20 concerts, Two festivals, full blast recording, no problems.

[jhirte]

good as bit bucket. with 1/4" and phantom, its freakin scary.

[Chris K]

i am very plesaed with the mt. great as a 24 bit-bucket, and the 1/4" analog ins work well when stealthing.

the only time my mt has issues is when i lend it to someone else   

[bayouav]

Using my MT with 1/4'" input and an AT822 flawlessly for 4 months every Wednesday and Thursday night for a local group. Question, when using  the S/PDIF input are you required  to record at 24bit or can you still record at 16bit? Trying to replace a phantom unit and pre-amp/ AD converter with one box, because I love the MT. currently running MBHO603 > PS2 > AD-20 > D8