Topic: Microtrack 24/96 1.3.3

[SClassical]

I did a test last night which confirm some of our member's test.

I was using Kingston 2GB Elite CF card with my MT set at 24bit and V3 at 48kHz using external battery box and S/PDIF.

1st Track: recorded for 1 hr and I stop the recording manually.
2nd T: restarted recording manually and MT stopped REC automatically after 30mins (stating media full)
3rd T: restarted recording manually and MT stopped REC automatically after 15mins (stating media full)
4th T: restarted recording manually and MT stopped REC automatically after 7 mins (stating media full)
5th T: restarted recording manually and MT stopped REC automatically after 3 1/2 mins (stating media full)


It is consistent now that the MT will stop when the time reach half of the previous track time.

I went back to 1.2.3.

[BC]

FYI: went back to 1.2.3, pulled 4 sets of about 1 hour each, SPDIF in at 24/44.1 with no problems. For one set I had to plug in external power after I had already begun recording, did not seem to cause any problem. Recording time remaining read correctly at just over 2 hours every time I restarted a new file.

[udovdh]

Perhaps we should do a poll like, does your microtrack record without suckage (aka cutting off):
Yes
No

Mine: Yes, it works OK. (no cutting off so far)

[John Kelly]

Perhaps we should do a poll like, does your microtrack record without suckage (aka cutting off):
Yes
No

Mine: Yes, it works OK. (no cutting off so far)

Same here.

[coloartist]

I'm back at 1.2.3.

2 times out now.

1 hour and a half set at 24/48 first outing.

1.33 and 1.41 sets at 24/48 second outing.

No problems.

[udovdh]

So it is an SPDIF issue (I see 24 bit...).

The past few days I did a few live recordings and all went well with the MT (bad results all my fault). In one instance I started another file and got a total recording time of 3 hours (others were 2 hours or so). No problems. (mic -> battbox -> MT 1/4" line in at min level 16/48 -> CF card)

[LeftoverSammy]

No issues running mine so far w/V1.3.3 I taped a live concert recording (Spicer Trio) on the web this weekend as a test feeding from a broadband cable access on my PC @ a rate of 750kbps, uncompressed WAV (from local radio station) feeding into my MT via TRS @ 24/48 for 1:15min w/external USB pack - no issues. Sounds pretty nice in fact....

Gonna run some SPDIF tests tonight feeding from my DA-40 to the MT and let her spin a few hrs on the 6GB micro drive. I'll pipe up if I have any issues.....

[rsimms3]

I just recently got my MT used from the Yard Sale.  I upgraded to 1.3.3 when I got it.  Last night I was able to take it out for a spin.  I recorded a 30 minute set and two 60 minute sets without issue.  I was using going 4061s > SP Dongle > MT.  I recorded 24/48 through the TRS inputs.  No problems using this setup.  I shut down between each set to conserve some battery. 

[jtessier]

I've heard that M-Audio is getting fairly close to another firmware release (week or two I'm hoping).  Supposed to fix a lot of issues with 1.3.3. No new features that I've heard of though. Just bug fixes (which I take as a good thing, concentrate on that first, then think about features).

J.T.

[coloartist]

I hope Everyone who has had problems with the new firmware has filed a bug report.

M-audio is dragging their feet on fixing this serious issue and only lots of reports will push them.  These bugs are gettin' old...

Bug report sent!

Bug Report Sent one week ago. 0 response. Oh well, they must know about the problem. A response telling me would be nice, though.

[Jamos]

Gonna run some SPDIF tests tonight feeding from my DA-40 to the MT and let her spin a few hrs on the 6GB micro drive. I'll pipe up if I have any issues.....

I just did some similar "tests" last week...
I was transfering some analog masters:  Denon cassette deck > RCA > DA-40 (for the A>D) > S/Pdif > MT @ 24/48  Got through 3 hours of transferring w/no problems at all.  The recordings sound quite nice.

The MT is running 1.3.3 w/a 6gig Apple branded Hitachi Microdrive.  For all the problems people are having w/the MT's, I've yet to see mine have any abnormal issues...

[JoeKiller]

Well I ran my MT at Disco Biscuits the other night at Starr Hill, first set went great.  I was doing 16/44.1.  The rig was a SP-C4 > mme > mt.  First set was about 1 hour 6 minutes, no problem.  Second set ran over 1 1/2 hours and the MT cut out.  I only got 1/2 the encore bah!  Oh well, my mme was still in high gain (who the hell sets those jumpers at the factory for a field unit to high gain...) which was promptly fixed after the show. 

Things I have noticed when I have problems:
Usually its after I started another file, so I try to do one file per CF card and only after a format.
Usually cuts off when I forget to set the hold button immediately.


I am running at Robert Randolph, Drive By Truckers and Man Mountain Jr. tonight.  Here's to hoping for the best.

[silentmark]

when you say cut out, what do you mean ? You ran out of CF space, the battery died or the MT just shut off, etc ... I have had no problems with 16/44.1 (1.2.3) ...

[scoper]

For all the problems people are having w/the MT's, I've yet to see mine have any abnormal issues...

Ditto here, although I haven't used mine in the field that much yet. I've run many tests for battery life, using a radio as line in at 24/48 or 16/44.1, and have been getting around 4.5 hours per charge, with the files split properly every time (Kingston Elite 4GB)

I've got 2 shows next week, so hopefully my good results will continue under real life conditions. Springsteen fans rejoice - it's Taping Season!

Scott

[JoeKiller]

when you say cut out, what do you mean ? You ran out of CF space, the battery died or the MT just shut off, etc ... I have had no problems with 16/44.1 (1.2.3) ...

Cutting out for me means the MT is not recording any more.  It was still on and good battery.  This was 1.3.3 btw.  I wasn't out of space, it was a fresh file on a formatted 2 GB Kingston Elite.  I hit the record button and it turned back on, but all I got was the 1 seconding recording.  I was like, oh well at that point, got the first two sets, just missed the encore. 

I am really considering going to 1.2.3 for tonight.  Decisions....