Topic: New improved microtrack (MT II)

[DaveG73]

According to this http://www.solidstatesound.co.uk/M-Audio%20MicroTrack%20II.htm

it is expected in November in the UK, so I would expect those of you in the US should expect it sooner.

Keeping a close eye on this.

Dave.

[NOLAfishwater]

So who is offering the best price for the MTII?

[anhisr]

Ordered mine through Full Compass for $262.00 

[NOLAfishwater]

so what is the largest size CF card that it will accept? +T for the price.

[anhisr]

I can't see that it would not take any card that the MT1 took.  I have used and 8gb in it with no problem.  Hopefully if I need it, a 16gb card would be OK.  Until we have the little unit in our hands, who knows.

[NOLAfishwater]

I can't see that it would not take any card that the MT1 took.  I have used and 8gb in it with no problem.  Hopefully if I need it, a 16gb card would be OK.  Until we have the little unit in our hands, who knows.

so you run SDIF out to your MT II. Does that mean the signal is balanced and that you do not have to adjust the levels on the MT II? so all you have to do is set the bit rate at which is records and then press record? The problem I have is that I do not have a 24 bit sound card. I guess I need to upgrade so that I could actually listen to 24 bit recordings. how long does it take to dither down to 16 bit? Since it is a seamless 2GB split, there should be much less post editing work that you have to do.

[danzz1234]

Am I missing something or this looks like a great unity for $260, compared with Zoom H2 that goes for $200?

[anhisr]

Nobody has a MTII yet.  I use the spdif input on my MT1.  I do all my adjustment levels on my V3 since it is a digi in.  I record 24/48 right now.  The length of the recording, computer CPU power will determine how long it takes.  I use Wavelab and have it do many things, M/S decode, dither, sample rate change, and any other sound fixing that I might do and it take about 20 minutes to do a 2 hour show.  I don't listen in 24 bit but, that way I have the master at 24 bit for the future.  Aslo, I have been told that it is better to have a 24 bit recording to work on in Wavelab than a 16 bit. 

[anhisr]

Seems great but, until one of us has one in hand you never know.

[danzz1234]

Seems great but, until one of us has one in hand you never know.

Yeah, you're right.
Hopefully some 'real' reviews soon 

[Todd R]

so you run SDIF out to your MT II. Does that mean the signal is balanced and that you do not have to adjust the levels on the MT II? so all you have to do is set the bit rate at which is records and then press record? The problem I have is that I do not have a 24 bit sound card. I guess I need to upgrade so that I could actually listen to 24 bit recordings. how long does it take to dither down to 16 bit? Since it is a seamless 2GB split, there should be much less post editing work that you have to do.

<thread hijack>
I recently got a PC-link 24bit external USB soundcard:

http://www.cryo-parts.com/pclink.html

It works great for me, and you can get them for about $50 shipped from ebay. 

While I'm at it, I guess I'll continue the fluffing:  I paired the pclink with a SuperDAC Pro 24-bit DAC and a Trends Audio TA-10 digital amp, both of which I'd recommend depending on your application (the Trends amp is great for powering a desktop listening system):

http://www.obadimports.com/catalog/item/4377800/4703856.htm

The SuperDAC if you get it by itself is $70, and it is a good 24-bit DAC.  From my perspective, the $250 system of the pclink 24-bit soundcard, the SuperDAC, and the Trends TA-10.1 makes for an excellent desktop listening system -- just pair it with your favorite bookshelf speakers/monitors.

More info on the Trends TA-10:

http://www.stereotimes.com/amp031407.shtml
http://6moons.com/audioreviews/trends/ta10.html

</hijack> </fluffing>

[NOLAfishwater]

Seems great but, until one of us has one in hand you never know.

You let me know how you like it once you get one in.

[dactylus]

Ordered mine through Full Compass for $262.00 

I called Full Compass and they gave me a "backordered until DECEMBER 30" date on the MT II - who knows how much longer it will drag on past the end of the year before M-Audio really releases the MT II...

[Colin Liston]

I called Full Compass and they gave me a "backordered until DECEMBER 30" date on the MT II - who knows how much longer it will drag on past the end of the year before M-Audio really releases the MT II...

Here we go again...

[danlynch]

Yes, it will be released in 2008, most certainly. 
And then 7 seconds later, it will be released again.