Topic: M-Audio Flash Tracker details

[John Kelly]

Should be 5v since it's charging over USB.  I doubt I'll have any problems powering it with my VR Box.

[Colin Liston]

I like this part:

"Pro-quality preamps complete with phantom power will work with your favorite condenser microphones virtually anywhere you need to capture audio—all the way up to 24-bit/96kHz."

Looks like they had stealth tapers in mind when building this thing.

This line has me confused.

"Balanced ¼” TRS line outs also make it easy to take a feed directly from a studio or club mixer. "

Do they really mean TRS Line Inputs instead?

When is this shipping?!

colin

[greenone]

Should be 5v since it's charging over USB.  I doubt I'll have any problems powering it with my VR Box.

Wonder if you can charge it and use it at the same time though, or if hooking it up via USB turns it off or changes the mode somehow. Also wonder what that optional power supply is that they've been mentioning, and how it connects...

[John Kelly]

Balanced ¼” TRS line outs also make it easy to take a feed directly from a studio or club mixer. "

Do they really mean TRS Line Inputs instead?

Yes.

When is this shipping?!

Soon.   Last I heard was just a few weeks away, probably mid-August.  I'm sure any retailer could tell you better, though.

Also wonder what that optional power supply is that they've been mentioning, and how it connects...

My guess is there's a DC power connector. 

[Colin Liston]

Wonder if you can charge it and use it at the same time though, or if hooking it up via USB turns it off or changes the mode somehow. Also wonder what that optional power supply is that they've been mentioning, and how it connects...

Or how much extra it will cost.....

[Steelcorner27]

I dont understand why a few of you keep saying the only input is the 1\4's, It says right in the cut sheet along with the ballanced 1\4 inputs:

"1\8 TRS INPUT WITH 5V POWER"

So all you need do is plug your 406x directly in and your stylin' with the smallest stelth rig ever.

Brad

[Todd R]

Actually, in full it reads: "1/8” TRS input with 5V power for use with stereo electret microphone (microphone included)".  I think the concern is that this input will only be a mic input, not selectable for mic or line.  So it might be routed no matter what through a mic preamp with additional gain, more gain than would be wanted if running line in, or even if getting a really hot mic signal from taping a loud PA.

[Nick's Picks]

Doug said today that the gain structure on this was going to be digital...like the JB3 or an MD deck.
that is not good.

[Ray76]

Doug said today that the gain structure on this was going to be digital...like the JB3 or an MD deck.
that is not good.

Im thinking i may not even get one of em. I never stealth, and really want to spend my money wisely.

I will probably nix this and get some m27 caps instead.

[F.O.Bean]

ray, you have a 722, what the fuck do you need another 24-bit device for

chill out and save some damn money bud

[Ray76]

ray, you have a 722, what the fuck do you need another 24-bit device for

chill out and save some damn money bud

yeah I know, just got caught up in the throes of gear buying...

went from oxy to audio. 

[F.O.Bean]

im in a downward spiral w/ buying gear too, i would ideally like an m148 w/ the v3 and also a set of LD's to run M/S/Bluemein, and all those crazy configs

[Ray76]

im in a downward spiral w/ buying gear too, i would ideally like an m148 w/ the v3 and also a set of LD's to run M/S/Bluemein, and all those crazy configs

148s seem to be hard to come by. sheer luck that i got mine/

[F.O.Bean]

im in a downward spiral w/ buying gear too, i would ideally like an m148 w/ the v3 and also a set of LD's to run M/S/Bluemein, and all those crazy configs

148s seem to be hard to come by. sheer luck that i got mine/

theres a few around i may possibly be able to talk out of someones hands i know who has most of them

[John Kelly]

Doug said today that the gain structure on this was going to be digital...like the JB3 or an MD deck.
that is not good.

Unless you have something in front of it, in which case it wont matter at all.