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Title: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: flintstone on March 10, 2009, 06:46:33 PM: Here's a battery product I noticed while browsing on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Lenmar-Universal-Powerport-Power-Adapter/dp/B0015ZZZLS/

One reviewer of this $20 item says it works fine as an external battery for the M-Audio Microtrack II.

The Lenmar Universal Powerport is a lithium-ion battery with cables that let you charge it from mains power, or from a 12V car power outlet. Specs say the battery holds 7800 mWa of 5V DC power. There's a two year warranty.

Also included are the cables necessary to attach to an iPhone, several PDAs and other types of phones.

disclaimer: I haven't used this product myself. -- Flintstone
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: H₂O on March 10, 2009, 11:57:44 PM: Good find and great price. +VT

This should work with Korg MR-1 and possibly the JB3
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: tgakidis on March 11, 2009, 02:35:54 AM: I have one of these and it's sweet. I use it with my I-River, I-Pod & I-Phone. I paid more, so I would say this is a great price.
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: JNT on March 15, 2009, 10:22:00 PM: FYI these have dropped in price to $15.50

This is what I use with my Microtrack. I think I paid $30-35 for mine and it didnt include all of the accessories.

Ordered 2 more today at this great price.

Joe
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: momule on March 18, 2009, 08:53:59 PM: Quote from: H2O on March 10, 2009, 11:57:44 PM
Good find and great price. +VT

This should work with Korg MR-1 and possibly the JB3

I will be trying it with the Korg MR-1. I just got mine in the mail today. Damn its tiny.

How long do you get running the Microtrack?
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: danlynch on March 19, 2009, 12:51:34 AM: Quote from: momule on March 18, 2009, 08:53:59 PM
Quote from: H2O on March 10, 2009, 11:57:44 PM
Good find and great price. +VT

This should work with Korg MR-1 and possibly the JB3

I will be trying it with the Korg MR-1. I just got mine in the mail today. Damn its tiny.

How long do you get running the Microtrack?

Any luck with the MR-1?
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: edtyre on March 19, 2009, 09:07:03 AM: I'm using my old Korg 4 AA external battery pack, i just
put a usb tip onto the 5v connector, works fine with the MT2.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/543019-REG/Korg_BATPACKMR1_4_AA_External_Battery_Pack.html
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: JNT on March 19, 2009, 11:39:41 AM: Quote from: momule on March 18, 2009, 08:53:59 PM

How long do you get running the Microtrack?

If I remember correctly the test I did when I first got this gave me about 6 hours analog in. Need to do a test digital in and actually right down my results this time. ::)

Joe
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: momule on March 21, 2009, 12:44:02 PM: Quote from: danlynch on March 19, 2009, 12:51:34 AM
Any luck with the MR-1?

Works like a charm but only got me about 2 hours. Which is fine for 99% of the stuff I record. Most of the shows that I would need longer run time I can get ac power.
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: danlynch on March 21, 2009, 01:38:56 PM: Yes, my preliminary tests indicated that it powered the MR-1, but that low number of hours is alarming.
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: phishn on August 30, 2009, 05:17:28 PM: Has anyone tried this battery with the Microtrack II? I'm looking into getting a Microtrack II and found this battery. I believe its 3400 Mah

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/413927-REG/Macally_IP_A481_External_Li_ion_Battery_for.html#specifications
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: jbell on August 30, 2009, 07:43:30 PM: I have had the Lenmar for about 2 months and it works great! Very small and tons of adapters!
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: jbell on September 01, 2009, 06:14:11 PM: The Lenmar doesn't work with a JB3, doesn't have the correct adapter tip!
Title: Re: external power for Microtrack II
Post by: Low Spark on September 03, 2009, 05:25:38 PM: Quote from: phishn on August 30, 2009, 05:17:28 PM
Has anyone tried this battery with the Microtrack II? I'm looking into getting a Microtrack II and found this battery. I believe its 3400 Mah

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/413927-REG/Macally_IP_A481_External_Li_ion_Battery_for.html#specifications

I have one and works great.