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Title: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: insanescott on March 30, 2007, 05:24:43 AM

Will the microtrack set off metal detectors?  I would like to tape a show at a local House of Blues.

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: WiFiJeff on March 30, 2007, 08:35:22 AM

Depends how sensitive they are set.  Back in 2002 I got into a concert with a Sony M1 and a brickiron battery box, they used airport-like gates but had the sensitivity set low; the same type gates at a place I do arbitrations is set to go off for a paper clip.  But if anything can get by the MT should.

Jeff

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: dallman on March 30, 2007, 11:45:09 AM

Quote from: insanescott on March 30, 2007, 05:24:43 AM

Will the microtrack set off metal detectors?  I would like to tape a show at a local House of Blues.

Keep it simple. Just put it in the carry on that goes on the conveyor belt. When I travel I have an usual amount of elecrtonics in my carry on luggage, batteries, chargers, many charger cords, recorders, phones, iPods,mini speakers, etc, and no one has ever raised an eyebrow. The x rays do not hurt anything either.

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: danlynch on March 30, 2007, 02:27:35 PM

What Microtrack?
Its your blackberry.

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: joekar on March 30, 2007, 02:27:52 PM

Just plug in a set of headphones and stick it in your pocket......When they ask what it is, just tell them, it's your MP3 player......If that don't work just keep a spare 20 dollar bill handy and you should slide right in.....Good Luck..

Peace,
jk

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: insanescott on March 30, 2007, 03:09:28 PM

Thanks for the alternative ideas guys.  But does anyone know if this unit will pass through a hand held metal detector.  Thanks.

Scott

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: danlynch on March 30, 2007, 03:16:10 PM

I've had it go through clear.  And I've had it "detected" ("what's this", "my blackberry", "ok").
Its really impossible to give you an answer to your question, since it could go either way.

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: willndmb on March 30, 2007, 06:51:53 PM

Quote from: danlynch on March 30, 2007, 03:16:10 PM

I've had it go through clear.  And I've had it "detected" ("what's this", "my blackberry", "ok").
Its really impossible to give you an answer to your question, since it could go either way.

just don't hide it
if you hide it then they will def know something is up

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: lordbelial on April 02, 2007, 03:27:03 PM

Quote from: danlynch on March 30, 2007, 02:27:35 PM

What Microtrack?
Its your blackberry.

+T  ::)

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: bdasilva on April 02, 2007, 03:45:23 PM

Does slipping a 20 work???  Too simple, never thought of it.

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: Kindguy on April 02, 2007, 05:26:22 PM

If your real worried. Buy an arm sling. Wrap the microtrack to your arm with A ace bandage. Put your arm in the sling.

Hold your arm up a little when he wands you then say ouch. he'll let you right through.

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: insanescott on April 03, 2007, 06:11:32 AM

These are great ideas! Anymore?

Title: Re: Microtrack and Metal Detectors
Post by: gmm6797 on April 03, 2007, 01:50:17 PM

I think we should put in more secrets so that the club/bar/venue owners and security employees can come get some tips