Topic: M-Audio MicroTracker details **PART IV**

[MattinSTL]

WiFiJeff... why don't you post a little pic of you holding your MicroTrack and giving us all the bird.

I'm beginning to wonder what the hell is up with this "release date of the 26th while you're telling us about the one you have in your hands there"...

Somebody is full of shit and I'm getting antsy for my MT... if there are dealers out there that have 'em!

[macdaddy]

WiFiJeff... why don't you post a little pic of you holding your MicroTrack and giving us all the bird.

that would be funny...

[MarkyMark]

Just got an email from Len at Core-Sound (or Crap-Sound if you wish) and they expect their first shipment to come in Monday or Tuesday and a second delivery later that week or early the following week. Good news! 

[MattinSTL]

I'm not gonna' believe ANYTHING until I SEE one.

I've been told that one would be on the way since the third week of August... and even LAST WEEK I was told I'd have one on the way by Wednesday (of last week) because they were to be in on Monday (of last week)... so until I see a pic of somebody giving me the bird I so justly deserve for my comments... I'm not believing it.

EDIT: THANKS for all the help and insights Jeff.

[WiFiJeff]

Can the 1/8 input used as "line in" or only for microphone?

And how can i connect my DPA 4061 (microdot) to MT ?

thanx ! 

I have been using the 1/4" for line-in, the manual p4 says the 1/4" TRS jacks accept microphone and line level signals and the 1/8" is for a mono or stereo electret mic.  This implies but does not absolutely state that you can't do line in on the 1/8".

I am using 4060 (microdot) into the MMA6000 preamp, then out with a cable from 1/8" stereo plug (MMA6000 end) to two (R/L) 1/4" plugs.  I have one of these from Sound Professionals (fat plug tops but fit nicely despite close spacing of the Microtrack 1/4" jacks), another I jury-rigged from a Radio Shack 1/8" stereo jack to (R/L) 1/8" plugs (made for airline headphone R/L jacks to adapt to normal stereo, with 1/8" to 1/4" adapters on each channel. 

Jeff

[udovdh]

I have been using the 1/4" for line-in, the manual p4 says the 1/4" TRS jacks accept microphone and line level signals and the 1/8" is for a mono or stereo electret mic.  This implies but does not absolutely state that you can't do line in on the 1/8".

The manual is confusing.
It writes about a 1/8" mic in but also has:

17. 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.

So? 

[BayTaynt3d]

I think stricty reading that paragraph in the manual implies that you can use mic or line in on both the 1/4" and 1/8" inputs, but you can only go to 'H' on the 1/4" inputs. I believe the manual also discusses another gain boost stage that is available via the menu and also only acts on the 1/4" inputs. However, needless to say, that paragraph is a bit ambiguous, and we all know that what it SAYS and WHAT IT DOES might be different until someone actually experiments with it.

[Ed.]

as posted in PenComputingAudio@yahoogroups.com

Our first shipment of M-Audio's MicroTrack 24/96s has arrived!


Len Moskowitz
Core Sound
www.core-sound.com
Home of PDAudio

[keepongoin]

just got an email from Frank at Cascade saying the first 10 are due tomorrow and the rest of the shipment later this week.

[keepongoin]

i guess i am not in the first 10.

oh well, i hope it makes it here next week. i need to order some CF cards anyhow.

[The Kilted Taper]

I got the email as well. Gave up my spot, though, as I don't have anything until Thursday of next week. Hopefully someone that needs it ASAP will get the chance.

[pjdavep]

I got the email as well. Gave up my spot, though, as I don't have anything until Thursday of next week. Hopefully someone that needs it ASAP will get the chance.

I gave up my spot as well, since I have nothing to tape until late October and I have to send my mics to DPA to have microdots reattached.  I'd love to play with it, but figure someone may be able to tape something this weekend.

Later,
   pjdavep

[Todd R]

 

Mine should be here Thursday.  Too much of a cheapskate I guess for overnight, so I took 2-day.  I don't really have anything until Sunday for a Yonder, et al benefit show, but I might as well have a few days to play with it.  Got another friend who will probably be using it for Metheny on Tuesday if it seems to be reliable.

[jhirte]

mann.. I guess I am not one of the first 10.

Wait, shouldn't I get top priority since I am local? heheh

I need to swing by there tomorrow anyway, I'll inquire about the next shipment.

[JasonSobel]

I got an email from Frank, I'm in the first 10 
gonna give him a call in the next few minutes, hopefully it can be here on Thursday for the next Club d'Elf show (and hopefully it'll work.  I'll be running my D8 analog out for backup fo sho)