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Title: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: utahtaper on October 19, 2005, 10:46:31 PM: http://cgi.ebay.com/HITACHI-4GB-MICRODRIVE-NEW-COMPACT-FLASH-CARD_W0QQitemZ7555294969QQcategoryZ50519QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Will this work for the MT?
This flash stuff is all too new for me.
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B) on October 19, 2005, 10:50:23 PM: Yes, it will fit, and should work. I don't know how MicroDrives work with the MT. I know some people have used them, but I'm under the impression that your recording time will be less.

MIKE B
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: utahtaper on October 19, 2005, 11:04:58 PM: That's ok. It won't be used to stealth and I'm pretty sure I'm going to build a battery pack for it.
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: Cooker on October 19, 2005, 11:23:51 PM: am i the only one floored by the low price? is this normal?
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: utahtaper on October 19, 2005, 11:34:48 PM: The microdrives are less than the flash cards.
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: alienbobz on October 19, 2005, 11:58:11 PM: Same guy has 8 6GB Microdrives for $99:

http://cgi.ebay.com/HITACHI-6GB-MICRODRIVE-NEW-COMPACT-FLASH-CARD_W0QQitemZ7555315442QQcategoryZ50519QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: deadheaded on October 20, 2005, 10:07:46 AM: thanks for the heads up.
i got 2 last night.
thanks
ed
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: jazzharper on October 20, 2005, 10:13:47 AM: FYI-

I have the Hitachi 4GB microdrive for my MT. I couldn't get the MT to recognize and format it through the original firmware. (I don't know about the update.) However I did get it to work by putting it in the MT with the power off. Then I plugged in the USB line to the computer. The computer recognized the drive amd I formatted it via my PC. Now it works without issue.
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: utahtaper on October 20, 2005, 10:47:12 AM: I went ahead and bought one. I think there is only one left.
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: jpschust on October 20, 2005, 11:27:28 AM: i got the last one.
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: musicsherlock on October 20, 2005, 11:55:10 AM: damn, I saw the 4gb microdrive listed yesterday but missed the 6gb deal...I may end up going with the CF card anyway...
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: musicsherlock on October 20, 2005, 01:26:36 PM: Check out their website for the 6gigger...http://www.imaxcomp.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=81

I just got one....
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: ChrisV on October 21, 2005, 07:28:23 AM: The dude just put up another 19 more 6 GB microdrives on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HITACHI-6GB-MICRODRIVE-NEW-COMPACT-FLASH-CARD_W0QQitemZ7556122402QQcategoryZ50519QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'd be interested to hear if they work out ok because if they do then that is a pretty smokin' deal...so please report back as soon as you guys get them ;)
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: mmedley. on October 21, 2005, 10:07:52 AM: Quote from: ChrisV on October 21, 2005, 07:28:23 AM
The dude just put up another 19 more 6 GB microdrives on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HITACHI-6GB-MICRODRIVE-NEW-COMPACT-FLASH-CARD_W0QQitemZ7556122402QQcategoryZ50519QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'd be interested to hear if they work out ok because if they do then that is a pretty smokin' deal...so please report back as soon as you guys get them ;)

I've been using one and it works perfect.
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: jpschust on October 21, 2005, 10:48:09 AM: mt doesnt do 24/96 reliably yet.
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: mmedley. on October 21, 2005, 10:56:25 AM: I ran tests on both last night. 24/48 SPDIF and 24/96 via the little t-mic included via 1/8". Didn't notice any anomolies. Although I didn't run extended tests...1+ hours.

I'll do a long test tonight...and will be in the field running it Sunday at the Moody Bluegrass show at the Ryman.
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: rdvdijk on October 21, 2005, 04:27:39 PM: Quote from: jpschust on October 21, 2005, 10:48:09 AM
mt doesnt do 24/96 reliably yet.

Not even with the mic-in or line-in? I know 24/96 isn't supported on the S/PDIF, but I haven't read about any 'regular' 24/96 instabilities..

Roel
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: neutrino on October 21, 2005, 05:48:08 PM: Quote from: rdvdijk on October 21, 2005, 04:27:39 PM
Quote from: jpschust on October 21, 2005, 10:48:09 AM
mt doesnt do 24/96 reliably yet.

Not even with the mic-in or line-in? I know 24/96 isn't supported on the S/PDIF, but I haven't read about any 'regular' 24/96 instabilities..

Roel

The MT works at 24/96 through the analog inputs, the trouble lies with accepting a digital signal via the spdif at 24/96.
dB-
Title: Re: Is this the correct drive for the MT?
Post by: utahtaper on October 24, 2005, 11:08:45 PM: Quote from: raoulduke on October 24, 2005, 02:47:20 PM
Quote from: raoulduke on October 20, 2005, 02:04:44 AM
Quote from: alienbobz on October 19, 2005, 11:58:11 PM
Same guy has 8 6GB Microdrives for $99:

http://cgi.ebay.com/HITACHI-6GB-MICRODRIVE-NEW-COMPACT-FLASH-CARD_W0QQitemZ7555315442QQcategoryZ50519QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I just snagged one, there are 4 left. The total came to $108 shipped I think.

Now all I need is a Microtracker :)

I got the drive in the mail today; fast shipping.
Yea I got mine on Sat. It formatted fine with my MT.