Topic: New to Microtrack II need some advice?

[need2know]

Hello to all

I just purchased a Microtrack II and  have some questions about it that are  not in the manual or on line.

I will  mostly be  using it  as recorder  for voice  interviews and narration, and some music recording.

I  would  like  to  use  these  mics   with  it  as  I  got  these http://www.naiant.com/xqspecification.html as a gift and would like to use these with the 1/4" inputs. Would these work for my use.

I was going to buy these cables http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-MICROTRACK-XLRF-TRS
but I would like to have separate cables and do not like the idea of having the ends connected together. I have tried to locate these in 18" or 24" lengths but to no avail.

Also the manual states that it can record in mono on the left channel. Is this just a stereo file recorded to both tracks or a true mono file.

Also is there a way I can record to the digital input and still be able to go portable with it without breaking my back carrying equipment. Any recommendations on equipment to use.

Thanks in advance

[manitouman]

Mind you, I don't have the MTII, I have the Microtrack I, but I think those mics should be okay. They are omni-directional which would work well for what you mentioned you'll be recording. As for the cables, we have a few choices when it comes to community cablers. Try this link and when contacting make sure you are specific to what you want and I'm sure any of these folks will build what you need.

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,96346.0.html

Welcome to the board! +T

[need2know]

Hi manitouman

Thanks for the info on the Community Cablers. I will contact one for my cable needs.