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Title: Microtrack AC Power
Post by: jcocci on January 24, 2006, 08:57:55 PM
Sorry if this has been convered, but I couldn't find anything on it. I am pretty sure I am going to pick up a MT pretty soon and I am assuming that the only charging option that comes with the unit is charging via USB. I have seen LOTS of options on here for battery power via USB (which is great), but what about AC? Has anyone used the USB AC adapter that the iPod uses? I assume that would work, unless the iPod has a different voltage, but I would assume that over USB the voltage is the same. Also what is a realisitc battery life with the MT when you're not using phantom? Thanks.

John
Title: Re: Microtrack AC Power
Post by: cmoorevt on January 24, 2006, 09:53:10 PM
MT comes with an AC adapter.

As far as battery life with phantom off, most people are getting 3- 5 hours without any sort of battery pack (I THINK.  I never use it w/o a battery pack).
Title: Re: Microtrack AC Power
Post by: bconnolly on January 24, 2006, 10:20:21 PM
Like the previous poster said, the MT comes with an AC adapter.  It's important to realize that the included AC adapter interfaces with the unit over USB, though.
Title: Re: Microtrack AC Power
Post by: patch77s on March 14, 2006, 05:21:02 PM
Quote from: cmoorevt on January 24, 2006, 09:53:10 PM
MT comes with an AC adapter.

my MT hasn't arrived yet, and i'm wondering if the AC power supply is international or U.S. only?  i.e. is it 100-240 50/60?  i can't find any info about the AC adapter and the pictures aren't detailed enough for me to read the label.

steve
Title: Re: Microtrack AC Power
Post by: anhisr on March 14, 2006, 05:55:55 PM
100-240V-50/60Hz Max 0.2A
Title: Re: Microtrack AC Power
Post by: patch77s on March 14, 2006, 06:05:06 PM
Quote from: anhisr on March 14, 2006, 05:55:55 PM
100-240V-50/60Hz Max 0.2A

great - thanks.

steve
Title: Re: Microtrack AC Power
Post by: dallman on March 14, 2006, 08:15:35 PM
Quote from: jcocci on January 24, 2006, 08:57:55 PM
Also what is a realisitc battery life with the MT when you're not using phantom? Thanks.

John

If you are using a microdrive, you will get less time, about 2:30 - 2:45, as it eats more power.