The t-mic with the unit has omni mics...much less susceptible to wind noise...may not be needed with the existing windscreens.
This is good to know, makes sense!
I can't say that I've heard anything great about the mic. I imagine it doesn't give very good results.
One would assume so, though I definately recall at least one instance of a Microtrack owner on some forum somewhere being surprised at how acceptable it was... The only answer to this clearly is to try it out myself! Did I mention, I ordered mine the other day? So I too shall post my findings once I actually possess one.
The louder the music, the higher the sound pressure level and need for more power than plugin power offers. Any standard electret mic is gonna need a batt box or preamp supplying 9v to prevent distortion. I believe that having a 2.7k mod done, you can run fine off plugin.
Interesting stuff. 2.7k mod, is this a resistor or capacitor? On the PCB or somewhere easier to work on? I'm intrigued.
hopefully a few cycles will get it in shape. It's down to about 1/4 now with roughly 100 minutes recorded. I suppose any usb powerpack will work? I'm going to have to pick up something locally to have it for friday.
Aye, aye, I've heard repeatedly that rechargeable batteries take time to maximise their potential, to wear in, sort of... In fact, let me find that article I was reading...
Here we go! this page:
http://www.sonicstudios.com/batsys98.htm is a ridiculously deep discussion of that ever-enthralling topic of: Batteries! It's quite marvellous. I think this is the page of a taperssection user isn't it? Guysonic? If I'm right, well done that man. Very important passage towards the end concerning lithium ion batteries (the kind in the Microtrack, and in many external batteries, like this one I've bought
http://www.superetrader.co.uk/u2o-iup-5400-universal-external-battery-black-pda-mp3-p-3684.html):
"Suggestion: For longest service life, store all lithium battery packs and decks with internal lithium batteries with battery at <50% remaining capacity. Recent article states that capacity loss in storage is greatly reduced with NOT storing these at full or near full charge.
Yearly loss of storage capacity with always fully charge cells is as much as 30-40% per year of storage. Batteries stored at <40% charge loose much less capacity (<4-8% per year) while stored.
So best case for Lithium Ion battery is being used down to 30-40% remaining capacity, and stored in this condition until needed, and then fully recharged just before using. Used in this manner, cell life to 80% capacity may extend to as much as 5 years."
Can't say I'm looking forward to constantly worrying about the state both my batteries are in while being stored, and trying to recharge them just BEFORE use. Could be rather frustrating, couldn't it?
oh well
