I think Guy's super sleds look like the ultimate powering solution for the MT, but for stealth size and cost considerations, I recently picked up one of these:
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2970
...but have not tested it yet.
I recorded a show last night with and ran only internal battery, to a 4gb CF card, 1/4" Line level with NO phantom power. I had enough power for the show.
Are there any recording run times posted showing the 1/4", NO Phantom power > CF on the MT?
I'm also wondering if anyones has any MT run times for the inexpensive 4-AA-USB battery pack from BatterySpace?
I'll do some testing and post if no one else has yet.
I bought the above mentioned battery pack and I can't get it to work. Does anyone have any ideas WHY? What happens to the Micro Track when the external power is hooked up? Does the little battery light come on?
Usually the battery icon starts scanning showing charging from external power source until battery is fully charged then icon changes to show dual prong plug icon indicating power source is totally external and battery is not being charged.
Your image shows rechargeable NiMH cells that when fully charged should provide exactly 5 volts, while using alkaline cells when new output 6 volts for a short time that runs down to 3.2 volts when technically depleted. NiMH run to about 4.1 volts when depleted.
Do not know exactly why your external pack is not working, or maybe it is and you did not notice scanning battery icon? If still not working, try new alkaline cells and see if icon works for a short while.
As you may read in other threads, I am not a fan of these 2 and 4 AA externals for Microtrack as these when working are very marginal to provide scant few hours more running time at best.