Topic: MT 2496 - Mini Me = problems

[dointhatrag]

MT 2496 cannot handle my mini me at any cost. I refuse to ever record in 16 bit so it might work there. I get horrible static, sometimes the pitch on the recording is way off. Never EVER had a problem with the mini me. I guess this MT 2496 is only really reliable going in analog.

Last weekend I recorded a show, mini me set to 24/48  my first file on the MT recorded in 24/44.1  The pitch of the recording was way off.

I just ordered a Fostex FR2 LE w/oade mod.

I know I cant got spdif in. But i'll always run sonosax in front.

I cant believe I am the only one having SPDIF problems with MT. here I always thought it was my flash card, now I know for sure its the unit itself,

[Brian Skalinder]

Last weekend I recorded a show, mini me set to 24/48  my first file on the MT recorded in 24/44.1  The pitch of the recording was way off.

Doesn't address the root cause, but FWIW that's an easy fix:  http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,80888.0.html

[dointhatrag]

The problem has to be the "auto sync" on the SPDIF. It just erks me that they claim its 24/96 when I cant even get a clean 24/48 recording. My fault I guess for thinking I could record true 24 bit for that cheap.

[danlynch]

The "root cause" of the MT recording in a different sampling rate than the signal sent in by the M-Me (which also  explains the pitch problem) is a simple flaw in the MT that can be easily addressed.  In digital mode (via s/pdif) the MT should be powered down, the s/pdif cable inserted, and then the MT powered back up.  The unit automatically selects the correct sampling frequency when powered up.  Otherwise, if the already-powered unit has the digital cable inserted, it will not change frequencies, but will remain on the current setting.

[jlykos]

I record 24/48 using MMe > MT all the time without any real problems.  Make sure that you have the latest firmware update for the MT, available at the M-Audio website.  Also, what Dan said is correct; be sure to connect everything before powering up your gear, and power up the MT last.  Make sure that the MT is set to digital input.  It works well.

[stirinthesauce]

I also ran mme>mt at 24/48 w/ no problems.  As others have stated.  Have every thing connected, powered on.  THEN power on the MT.

[JoeKiller]

I bet I know the problem.  Your SPDIF cable isn't plugged all the way into the MT.  I had this problem when I bought some monster cable to work with it.  It seemed plugged in but wasn't.  Static all the way.  Goto rat-shack and pick up a cheapo spdif to test.