So I ran the MT for the first time last night, and had a mixed experience. My initial set up was:
2xKM184s + 2AKG480/omni > Berringer mixer > UA-5 tmod+ > coax out > MT (4gb Sandisk Ultra II)
When I attempted to record, everything ran, but the only sound that stored on the WAV files sounded like FM static, or rather, the static on your TV when you turn the cable off. I was running 16/44 with ADV "on". I also have a 5V USB battery sled that I had plugged in to the MT.
Since I was not able to sound check, I had to make a fast adjustment. I have custom 2x 1/4" -> 1/8" from Leegeddy, so ran UA-5 1/4" out, to the 1/8" in on the MT. Everything worked stellar at this point:
- No channel swapping
- No static
- No problems with the NAV wheel
- No issues AT ALL.
- Ran 3 hours without the battery meter even moving
First, anybody have a clue as to the static issue? I didn't have time to mess with it as I didn't want to miss any of the show, so I went 1/8" in, but that's not optimal.
Secondly, the USB in on the MT is incredibly close to the coax. Anyone found a coax that will allow you to plug both the coax AND the mini-USB in? I used a Hosa coax, and even tried unscrewing the barrel of the RCA, but the connection was still not tight.
Lastly, when I loaded the 4gb card, and set the bit rate to 16 (and adjusted the UA-5 to 44.1), set input to coax, the display told me I had a total of 3 hours, with track maxes of 1:28. Yet, when I ran 1/8" in, the recording time displayed 6+ hours of time, with over 3 hours per track. I read that the older firmware versions had issues with the clock and recording time, but I'm running 1.2.3. WTF? Never mind...I'm assuming the machine just thinks 96khz.
Otherwise, this machine is going to be a dream. I'm assuming I was just a lameass and missed something obvious re: the coax. From there, it was all gravy. Now I really want the 744 though!