M-Audio MicroTracker details **PART III**

[pschneider]

OT: Since we're talking classical for a sec, and I'm in the market to buy my first decent mics, how do you guys think the C4's will hold up when audience taping classical or quartets? How about a pair of AT853's?

I've recorded a few classical concerts - baroque chamber music (strings and bassoon), as well als organ, flute and voice - using a pair of C4's. Just send me a message if you'd like to hear a sample.

Peter

[mmedley.]

sweetwater just called me and said they won't get their shipment in until the 23rd now.
I guess over half of them are sold as of now.
Is this the first sign of a delayed shipment? Has anyone else been told there will be a delay on their order yet?

Call the sales phone numbers on the last page of the manual. 

Edit:

I just called. GOOD NEWS!!! Spoke with Robert and they started shipping out from M-Audio to vendors TODAY! He has held one in his hands...so no vaporware! He stated that recording 24/96 was capable on ALL inputs He also stated that microdrives will be able to handle 24/96. The only thing he wasn't sure of was the 2GB file size limit and splits. He also said Guitar Center was getting ALOT of them as well.

[thegreatgumbino]

So, who's going to have one at ACL fest?   

[F.O.Bean]

niceness!

[neutrino]

I really hope the 1/8" mic input jack can be modded to act as a "line in" to avoid having to use adapters to run a set of mics line in. I know it may sound picky, but why they didn't have an 1/8" line/mic switch is kind of odd to me. I'm thinking along the lines of my SBM inputs.
dB-

[Ed.]

I really hope the 1/8" mic input jack can be modded to act as a "line in" to avoid having to use adapters to run a set of mics line in. I know it may sound picky, but why they didn't have an 1/8" line/mic switch is kind of odd to me. I'm thinking along the lines of my SBM inputs.
dB-

i think this might answer your question...

L/M/H mystery solved...

L = Line in
M = Mic in
H = High Gain when using the TRS inputs.

[F.O.Bean]

I really hope the 1/8" mic input jack can be modded to act as a "line in" to avoid having to use adapters to run a set of mics line in. I know it may sound picky, but why they didn't have an 1/8" line/mic switch is kind of odd to me. I'm thinking along the lines of my SBM inputs.
dB-

I really hope the 1/8" mic input jack can be modded to act as a "line in" to avoid having to use adapters to run a set of mics line in. I know it may sound picky, but why they didn't have an 1/8" line/mic switch is kind of odd to me. I'm thinking along the lines of my SBM inputs.
dB-

you have an sbm-1 and youre gonna run analog in to this thing? or did i misunderstand you bud?

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

He also said Guitar Center was getting ALOT of them as well.

Very nice. I won't buy one from GC but it will be cool to check one out first (although I'm sure there will be several out here in CO soon).

Very tempting. Just got $12G's from selling my car today. Must resist urge.

MIKE B

[neutrino]

Yes, I have an SBM with my current setup, but I want to run 24bit with the MT, which makes the SBM-1 useless for the application.
dB-

[F.O.Bean]

Yes, I have an SBM with my current setup, but I want to run 24bit with the MT, which makes the SBM-1 useless for the application.
dB-

ahh, that makes sense, sorry

[neutrino]

I really hope the 1/8" mic input jack can be modded to act as a "line in" to avoid having to use adapters to run a set of mics line in. I know it may sound picky, but why they didn't have an 1/8" line/mic switch is kind of odd to me. I'm thinking along the lines of my SBM inputs.
dB-

i think this might answer your question...

L/M/H mystery solved...

L = Line in
M = Mic in
H = High Gain when using the TRS inputs.

Ahh yes! Consider it my ignorance for not reading the manual thoroughly...   


"L/M/H Switch: Sets the operating mode of the 1⁄4" TRS and 1/8" inputs. Use the 'L' position for line-level devices. The 'M' position
should be used when recording from microphones. The 'H' position uses a higher gain stage on the 1⁄4" TRS inputs, which can
help when recording quiet signals or using microphones with low output levels. The 'H' position does not boost the input gain of
the 1/8" input."

[wboswell]

Well the manual seems straight forward to me.  It seems that if you plug in the unit to a USB it will go into charge mode.  Notice when they said The MicroTrack 24/96 will automatically begin recharging the internal battery any time power is received at the USB port. Depending on the manufacturer of your computer, your computer may need to be powered on to provide power to the USB port.  If your computer is not on then it would be acting only as just a charger.
                      jerry

Yeah, but will it record in "charge mode"?  It won't in Host mode, that's clear.  But if I want to use one of those cute 4-AA pocket USB power packs, will that be possible for running the machine, or is the internal battery the only choice?

Jeff

The unit does not go into charge mode when powered via the usb port, at least it didn't back in July when I saw/toyed with a beta unit.  The external power supply charges the internal batt as needed when hooked up to ac power...  surely it will act the same way for DC.

PS-where can you find the cheapest media for this device??

[Simp-Dawg]

Well the manual seems straight forward to me. It seems that if you plug in the unit to a USB it will go into charge mode. Notice when they said The MicroTrack 24/96 will automatically begin recharging the internal battery any time power is received at the USB port. Depending on the manufacturer of your computer, your computer may need to be powered on to provide power to the USB port. If your computer is not on then it would be acting only as just a charger.
jerry

Yeah, but will it record in "charge mode"? It won't in Host mode, that's clear. But if I want to use one of those cute 4-AA pocket USB power packs, will that be possible for running the machine, or is the internal battery the only choice?

Jeff

The unit does not go into charge mode when powered via the usb port, at least it didn't back in July when I saw/toyed with a beta unit. The external power supply charges the internal batt as needed when hooked up to ac power... surely it will act the same way for DC.

PS-where can you find the cheapest media for this device??

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=48851.0

[TenoRichards]

dammit. Just tried to beat you all to the punch and pick one up here in Berlin, but they didn't get it today (their target date for store release). Was speaking w/ the guys at http://www.sound-and-drumland.de/ and they said: "Sorry. We thought it would be here today. But my manager now says 'Next Week.'" Their price is 429Eur btw. I know it ain't the lowest, but dammit....I NEEEED it. Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeed iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttttttt.

[Sebastian]

As far as powering goes, what about this?

http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7970