Topic: M-Audio Flash Tracker details

[The Kilted Taper]

I'm wondering if that final button is for phantom power.  Can't read it, but maybe it says "48v".

Now that you mention it, I can see "48v" if I try.

[Simp-Dawg]

yeah, and it does look more like a switch than a button...some keen eyes here!

[MattD]

I'm wondering if that final button is for phantom power. Can't read it, but maybe it says "48v".

As to new firmware, it would be nice if they could implement something like the ff button on the JB3 that starts recording a new file (without losing anything). Say, hitting the record button while it is already recording would seamlessly start a new file.

If they're writing firmware for it, I hope they try to develop something that does not require user input to avoid the filesize barrier. The JB3 is poorly engineered with regards to seamlessness around max file size (but is still better than stop/start while recording).

[Tenn Man]

Okay, this may seem silly, but there seems to be a couple of things missing from all the photos...

The "Play" and "Stop" buttons! Anybody else notice this?

Must be through the menu.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

why don't you just run the batt box to an adaptor that goes into the 1/4" jacks?

Because it takes up too much space for such a simple function and creates more wiring hassles.. It would be so much more slick to just go straight into the MT.

I hope the 48v isn't too easy to enable because I've heard it could fry mics like the 4061.

[Ray76]

why don't you just run the batt box to an adaptor that goes into the 1/4" jacks?

Because it takes up too much space for such a simple function and creates more wiring hassles.. It would be so much more slick to just go straight into the MT.

I hope the 48v isn't too easy to enable because I've heard it could fry mics like the 4061.

you mean disable?

[silentmark]

Just saw this in the details section:

Minimun System Req(PC).
Windows XP (SP1)

Does this mean I need to be running XP ?

[Todd R]

If they're writing firmware for it, I hope they try to develop something that does not require user input to avoid the filesize barrier. The JB3 is poorly engineered with regards to seamlessness around max file size (but is still better than stop/start while recording).

I gather from the earlier post they already are thinking about the 2gb file size barrier.  I wasn't talking about this, I'd like to have the ability to easily start a new track, for reasons having nothing to do with the 2gb file size.  I'm hoping they can accomplish both.

[noam]

I’m worried about the 3 hour limit with phantom power. It doesn’t look you can attach a dry battery like with HiMD. Do I charge an extra lithium battery and replace during intermission?

Also, looks like the MicroTrack does not have the dual XLR balanced microphone inputs. To connect XLR’s will have to use two XLR-to-1/4-inch TRS adapter cables (about at $24 each). But what if I want to feed them into line in? How do I get the phantom power? I am confused here.

Noam

[udovdh]

Anyone know about mic/line impedance?
Gain range?
Etc? 

[The Kilted Taper]

Anyone know about mic/line impedance?
Gain range?
Etc? 

Not to be rude, but read over the 2 or 3 threads about the Flash Tracker and you will see what all we know. It's still very little, and almost all is speculation. It'll still be a few weeks till anyone knows anything for sure.

[spreetaper]

Just saw this in the details section:

Minimun System Req(PC).
Windows XP (SP1)

Does this mean I need to be running XP ?

maybe to transfer directy from the unit.. maybe not.. maybe they just didnt put in the standard 98/2000/XP.. who knows

but even then.. ur best off in investing in a usb compact flash reader anyways and that would help you in case you arent running XP...

[bartek]

I'm wondering if that final button is for phantom power.  Can't read it, but maybe it says "48v".

Now that you mention it, I can see "48v" if I try.

You´re right guys about the '48v'. If you head over to the german M-Audio site you can have a look at bigger pics of each side of the MicroTrack.

http://www.m-audio.de/microtrack.htm

[The Kilted Taper]

Much better pics. Thanks!

[Tenn Man]

I’m worried about the 3 hour limit with phantom power. It doesn’t look you can attach a dry battery like with HiMD. Do I charge an extra lithium battery and replace during intermission?

Also, looks like the MicroTrack does not have the dual XLR balanced microphone inputs. To connect XLR’s will have to use two XLR-to-1/4-inch TRS adapter cables (about at $24 each). But what if I want to feed them into line in? How do I get the phantom power? I am confused here.

Noam

Is the battery removable? If so, do you think we can buy extras?