Topic: Microtrack 24/96 Firmware 1.4.0

[plucks]

thats what was wrong...i still had driver updates selected, not firmware!
+T MWZ
so, whats the consensus on the 1.2.3 upgrade? 

[Ed.]

I haven't had any problems with 1.4.0 other than my own user error.  (plug the coax cable in all the way).

Its been pretty rock solid in what it does as a bit bucket and this firmware handles microdrives the best.

[udovdh]

This thread sure got quiet.... so quick question.

How do you enable the "auto file split" that was put in on this release, or is it automatic (even if you loose 5-10 seconds of record time)?

Isn't that an automagic feature?

[plucks]

well, i tried out the new firmware update last nite without pretesting after the install.
WSP @ red rocks, so i knew it would be a solid test run
NO PROBLEMS....ran 24/48 SPDIF from the V3 and so far nothing bad to report.
first set 1:05 using the Hitachi 4GB microdrive (it did get hot as hell in my bag, but it could have been b/c the top was closed)
2nd set: 1:48 + manual split during encore break using the 45x Kingston 4GB compact flash

looking forward to the rest of the weekend.

now if they can get the 2GB autosplit with no gap ,i will be a happy camper

[dallman]

is there a link for 1.4.0?
i cant seem to ever find the update via M-Audio's website...looking to update from 1.2.3
or, from what i have been reading, should i dare update?? 

This is not the newest firmware (1.4.0). There have been 2 updates since, both fixing specific hiccups from this version. I upgraded even though the fixes were not important to me (you never know). I have run the unit three times since and the latest version, Microtrack 1.4.1b2
appears to  also be rock solid. That is the thread that should be in use. It is time to put this thread to sleep.

I have not had any issues with my MT since 1.4.0 or earlier. Perhaps the MT was released before it was ready, but I have no regrets at all. The unit is fully reliable to me, so much so that my jb3 has gone from main, to backup, to in the drawer. Life is good...

[rodeen]

It is time to put this thread to sleep.

I agree!  It's putting me to sleep.   

I'm with Cliff.  MT is rock solid.  Ran it for 3 full sets last night plus a quick restart after the band was coerced into one more song.  I run it 16/44.1 and 24/48.  Damn 24 bit sounds great, now I need to get a new squeeze box so I can actually listen to 24 bit.

[F.O.Bean]

its a shame tho, if they got the 2-GB thing fixed, this lil box would be PERFECT, hell, id buy one just to stealth with

[plucks]

well, i tried out the new firmware update last nite without pretesting after the install.
WSP @ red rocks, so i knew it would be a solid test run
NO PROBLEMS....ran 24/48 SPDIF from the V3 and so far nothing bad to report.
first set 1:05 using the Hitachi 4GB microdrive (it did get hot as hell in my bag, but it could have been b/c the top was closed)
2nd set: 1:48 + manual split during encore break using the 45x Kingston 4GB compact flash

looking forward to the rest of the weekend.

now if they can get the 2GB autosplit with no gap ,i will be a happy camper

no major problems again last nite.
the onyl weird thing that happened was after 1:35 of recording i did the manual split prior to the encore, but it seemed like it froze during the file save...i let it go for 30seconds which is ample time to finish saving before reseting via power button.
the complete file was there when i got home tho, so thats all that matters!

[it-goes-to-eleven]

no major problems again last nite.
the onyl weird thing that happened was after 1:35 of recording i did the manual split prior to the encore, but it seemed like it froze during the file save...i let it go for 30seconds which is ample time to finish saving before reseting via power button.
the complete file was there when i got home tho, so thats all that matters!

I'd call that a major problem..  Surely not something you want to have happen at a tool show or in the front row of some spectacular jazz show.  Someone said the mt is 'rock solid'.. If the mt is 'rock solid', what do you call the jb3, R-1 or 722 reliability?  The mt still isn't at the reliability of the jb3 or, it seems, the R-1 and countless other devices.

With the jb3 or 722, I just take it for granted that the recorder will be completely predictable, reliable and drama-free.  I'm not talking over a few shows. Record a hundred shows with a jb3, mt and a 722.. How many seconds of the performances (from first applause to last) do you miss and with how much 'OMFG, why won't it save and restart!?' type drama. I hate that kind of drama!

With new folks still coming in and wondering about the mt, I don't think it is accurate or fair to say it is 'rock solid' 

[dallman]

no major problems again last nite.
the onyl weird thing that happened was after 1:35 of recording i did the manual split prior to the encore, but it seemed like it froze during the file save...i let it go for 30seconds which is ample time to finish saving before reseting via power button.
the complete file was there when i got home tho, so thats all that matters!

I'd call that a major problem..  Surely not something you want to have happen at a tool show or in the front row of some spectacular jazz show.  Someone said the mt is 'rock solid'.. If the mt is 'rock solid', what do you call the jb3, R-1 or 722 reliability?  The mt still isn't at the reliability of the jb3 or, it seems, the R-1 and countless other devices.

With the jb3 or 722, I just take it for granted that the recorder will be completely predictable, reliable and drama-free.  I'm not talking over a few shows. Record a hundred shows with a jb3, mt and a 722.. How many seconds of the performances (from first applause to last) do you miss and with how much 'OMFG, why won't it save and restart!?' type drama. I hate that kind of drama!

With new folks still coming in and wondering about the mt, I don't think it is accurate or fair to say it is 'rock solid' 

This was a known flaw in 1.4.0 that the next version 1.4.1 B1  quickly discovered and fixed. The best version to run is the newest version, (Microtrack 1.4.1b2) not 1.4.0.

My jb3 is in the drawer and there it will stay until I have time to put it in the yard sale.

I fairness to all the mis-information out there, I'll amend. My MT is rock solid. 

[F.O.Bean]

until the 2gb thing is fixed, this thing is useless IMO for 24-bit recording but if ya'll can get under the 2gb thing, its  a cheap 24-bit recorder

[gmm6797]

With the jb3 or 722, I just take it for granted that the recorder will be completely predictable, reliable and drama-free.  I'm not talking over a few shows. Record a hundred shows with a jb3, mt and a 722.. How many seconds of the performances (from first applause to last) do you miss and with how much 'OMFG, why won't it save and restart!?' type drama. I hate that kind of drama!

See this thread on my R1 problems: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=61949.0

I know of several people who have had some 722 issues... so nothing is perfect!

[gmm6797]

This was a known flaw in 1.4.0 that the next version 1.4.1 B1  quickly discovered and fixed. The best version to run is the newest version, (Microtrack 1.4.1b2) not 1.4.0.

I just checked m-audio.com and it only shows 1.4.0... how/where can i find the "b2" version? 
TIA

[china_rider]

This was a known flaw in 1.4.0 that the next version 1.4.1 B1  quickly discovered and fixed. The best version to run is the newest version, (Microtrack 1.4.1b2) not 1.4.0.

I just checked m-audio.com and it only shows 1.4.0... how/where can i find the "b2" version? 
TIA

make sure to select include beta versions

[gmm6797]

make sure to select include beta versions

dolt