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Title: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: jimi56 on September 18, 2006, 12:09:50 PM
I've noticed a few posts people are saying that the MT likes slower cards.  I'm trying to not spend as much on a card as i did on the MT, and it seems lots of faster cards are cheaper..

Anyway, MT users, what speed cards have you been sucessful with that aren' t the tested ones listed on the MAudio page?  Recomnedations? 

Thanks!!

Logan

Edit... Noticed a Lexar 1GB at 80x listed as good on MAudio site... so what about this...

http://www.digi4me.com/home.php?cat=9551 (http://www.digi4me.com/home.php?cat=9551)  80x 8 Gig card... opinions welcome!
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: willndmb on September 18, 2006, 01:21:06 PM
also if anyone can post BRANDS on 8gb cards they have had work in the MT (or poss even links to get them)
thanks
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: dactylus on September 18, 2006, 02:21:22 PM
also if anyone can post BRANDS on 8gb cards they have had work in the MT (or poss even links to get them)
thanks


Kingston 8gb 45X card works without a hitch in the MicroTracker
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: willndmb on September 18, 2006, 10:14:33 PM
thanks +t
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: guysonic on September 19, 2006, 12:12:56 AM
I've noticed a few posts people are saying that the MT likes slower cards.  I'm trying to not spend as much on a card as i did on the MT, and it seems lots of faster cards are cheaper..

Anyway, MT users, what speed cards have you been sucessful with that aren' t the tested ones listed on the MAudio page?  Recomnedations? 

Thanks!!

Logan

Edit... Noticed a Lexar 1GB at 80x listed as good on MAudio site... so what about this...

http://www.digi4me.com/home.php?cat=9551 (http://www.digi4me.com/home.php?cat=9551)  80x 8 Gig card... opinions welcome!

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Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: china_rider on September 19, 2006, 01:14:57 AM
Hey now... to save you some reading my understanding of the speed of the CF cards is that the slower ones have sustained continuous write speeds while the faster ones work in 'burst' mode.  While burst mode is fine for cameras etc, it can get bogged down when alot of continuous data is thrown at it.  When I had my Microtrack I was able to use the Kingston Elite 4gig and SansDisk ultra II 8gig line with no issues.

Stay Kind,
Dana
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: willndmb on September 19, 2006, 09:24:40 AM
more Ts
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: Jamos on September 19, 2006, 01:18:47 PM
Hey now... to save you some reading my understanding of the speed of the CF cards is that the slower ones have sustained continuous write speeds while the faster ones work in 'burst' mode.  While burst mode is fine for cameras etc, it can get bogged down when alot of continuous data is thrown at it.  When I had my Microtrack I was able to use the Kingston Elite 4gig and SansDisk ultra II 8gig line with no issues.

Stay Kind,
Dana

So under that philosophy, all audio devices that use CF should use a slower speed card for more reliability?  Does this same idea hold true for SD cards?

/J
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: guysonic on September 19, 2006, 05:12:39 PM
Hey now... to save you some reading my understanding of the speed of the CF cards is that the slower ones have sustained continuous write speeds while the faster ones work in 'burst' mode.  While burst mode is fine for cameras etc, it can get bogged down when alot of continuous data is thrown at it.  When I had my Microtrack I was able to use the Kingston Elite 4gig and SansDisk ultra II 8gig line with no issues.

Stay Kind,
Dana

So under that philosophy, all audio devices that use CF should use a slower speed card for more reliability?  Does this same idea hold true for SD cards?

/J


YES!!!!    Typically cards rated at 45-60x are plenty fast for most all rates of audio recording.  See memory tips at www.sonicstudios.com/mt2496rv.htm (http://www.sonicstudios.com/mt2496rv.htm)
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: jimi56 on September 20, 2006, 11:38:43 AM
Any one have any experience using

http://www.pagecomputers.com/store/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=Digital+Memory+%26+Media&category%5Fname=93g93c535s2099&product%5Fid=951268

in the MT2496.  Other than decrease in battery life, any problems with the microdrives?

Logan
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: rodeen on September 20, 2006, 11:45:31 AM
Other than decrease in battery life, any problems with the microdrives?

My Hitachi 4GB drive has performed flawlessly in my MT.

Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: willndmb on September 20, 2006, 12:35:58 PM
Other than decrease in battery life, any problems with the microdrives?

My Hitachi 4GB drive has performed flawlessly in my MT.


same here
Title: Re: MT2496 CF speed question
Post by: jlykos on September 21, 2006, 12:09:16 PM
Other than decrease in battery life, any problems with the microdrives?

My Hitachi 4GB drive has performed flawlessly in my MT.


same here

Mine did until this Monday.  Only recorded like 10 shows with it as well.  MD froze and wouldn't come out of it until I forced-off.