Topic: Microtrack Bug Report

[cascademedia]

Hey Guys,
I have the attention of some folks at M/Audio right now so I would appreciate a complete report posted from those who have experienced bugs during this 1st week.   I know some have been listed in the other threads but in the interest of time I thought I would simply start this thread that way I can fwd all info to them so we can proceed with getting the 1st firmware update....

I wish I could do extensive tests myself but all our units ended up in your hands...so lets hear specific reports on any buggy things with this unit.

thanks,
Frank

[JasonSobel]

at this point in time, the Microtrack cannot record a 24 bit S/PDIF data stream.  that's the biggest one for me.
that and just general instability.  The unit shouldn't freeze up for no reason.

and Frank, thanks for being in touch with M-Audio, hopefully they'll get some new firmware ready soon.

Edit to go into more detail:
last night, I had the Microtrack setup to record at 16/48, via the S/PDIF input.  I had access to AC power, and the microtrack was plugged in.  pre-show, everything was fine.  then the band came on stage, I hit record, and the unit froze.  after holding the power button for 20 or 30 seconds, it turned off.  I then turned it back on, hit record, and all went well.  I ended up starting the Microtrack approx. 2 minutes after my DAT.  at this point, I don't think it's stable enough to completely replace my D8.

[L Ron Hoover]

Huge +T Frank. We need for an M-Audio rep to join our site. (since this is such a perfect place for the feedback they need)

[udovdh]

No MT yet but I'd like some dB indications in the level meter (at least in the manual) so you know how much headroom is left. Now there's just some lines...

[BayTaynt3d]

Shouldn't someone summarize some of the most obvious ones? I don't even have one, but I'll add a few...

- M/L/H switch is reversed
- 30v max on Phantom
- Battery life seems to be falling well short of advertised life
- Some sort of problem with the "first file" (didn't the SP or Oade guys mention that one?)

[udovdh]

I saw slow menu's, slow startup and slow start of recording being mentioned?
Can we get a preroll buffer?

Also: clearer mention in the manual that the 1/8" does not take line level signals etc. (if that is true, see the L/M/H paragraph where it suggests the 1/8" does take line level)
The 2GB thing is also a (known) bug: who releases a 24/96 device that stops after 2GB?!

Info about impedance and actual gain ranges (analog digital) with the impact on SNR (although the datasheet has part of that info).

Power down after inserting CF card is not of this time. Looks like a weird workaround to me.

[oleg]

 d to a conversion during digital in recording (headphones, rca outs)
phantom on line position , good it would stay on line  but it have to be threw the menu selection , other wise it can fire some mixers
 ability to disconnect charging sequence  when you work externally ( for these who intend to use low capacity aaa packs and forgot to recharge the  internal battery )
fast reset  -maybe threw some baton holding sequence
low rate mp-3 sampling for ftp use
dbfs meter indication

[udovdh]

d to a conversion during digital in recording (headphones, rca outs)

Good idea but make it optional please since it could impact battery life.
Also I saw the ADC has a limiter.....

[jboyzh]

- want audio input monitor on S/PDIF recording
- why not kill that ugly noise right after booting
- more detailed and accurate info on battery life
- there seems to be no handling of folders at all

[JasonSobel]

The 2GB thing is also a (known) bug

yup, forgot to mention that.  auto-save when the file hit's 2 gigs, and auto-start a new file, without missing a sample.  that's important.

[udovdh]

The 2GB thing is also a (known) bug

yup, forgot to mention that.  auto-save when the file hit's 2 gigs, and auto-start a new file, without missing a sample.  that's important.

You're right, that was I implying. We need that seamless auto-open of a new 2GB file after filling up 2GB in the previous file.

[oleg]

660 mb partition would be nice 2 for these who burn CD later

[udovdh]

660 mb partition would be nice 2 for these who burn CD later

You mean a selectable limit for each file, not just 2GB?
If they implement auto-open of new file, a selectable limit will be not too hard to add?

[greenone]

Wow, "bug report" turned into "wish list" really damn fast.

[pfife]

Wow, "bug report" turned into "wish list" really damn fast.

I was quite dissappointed when the MT 24/96 that Freelunch had didn't drive itself over to my house and do my laundry and fix my plumbing.  Any chance that can be addressed in future firmware updates?