Topic: Microtrack 1.4.1b2 firmware released

[Phil]

Looks like the only change between 1.4.1b1 is it fixes this bug. "- MP3 recordings would not play using Windows Media Player"

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http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support.drivers&k=firmware&b=1&s=6&p=196cc4c35a380d800a80448f139bcfe7&o=15&f=734

MicroTrack 24/96

Version: 1.4.1b2 (BETA)

Release Date: June 7, 2006

Applies to:
MicroTrack 24/96

Operating System(s):
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 10.3.9, Mac OS 10.4.0, Mac OS 10.4.1, Mac OS 10.4.2, Mac OS 10.4.3, Mac OS 10.4.5, Mac OS 10.4.4, Mac OS 10.4.6

Release Notes:
This readme covers MicroTrack 24/96 Firmware v1.4.1 b2

NOTE: This is a beta release. As such, we do not recommend using this release in a critical use environment. Such use is at your own risk.

If you experience any issues with this release, please use our beta release support form to report it at:

http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support.betaform

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Installation Instructions:

1) Connect the MicroTrack 24/96 to your Mac or PC (Please refer to your manual for details on this procedure).

2) Copy the three files from this update, "PP5020.mi4", "BL_MPR.rom" and "Resources.arl," onto a properly formatted Compact Flash card to the root (top) directory of your MicroTrack 24/96 (Do not put them in a folder).

3) Properly unmount the MicroTrack 24/96 from the computer (Again, please refer to your manual for complete instructions).

4) On the MicroTrack 24/96, navigate to Main Menu > System > Firmware Update and press the NAV button.

5) You will be asked to verify this action. Press the NAV button again to begin the firmware update. The MicroTrack will show a few messages on the screen while the update is in progress. The four LEDs around the level controls will flash sequentially during the update. When the firmware update is complete, the MicroTrack will automatically reboot. To verify the firmware update was executed, go to Main Menu > System > Version. If the firmware update was successful, it should now show Firmware 1.4.1 b2 and Bootloader 1.02

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Issue(s) addressed by this release

- MP3 recordings would not play using Windows Media Player

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[jtessier]

Issue(s) addressed by this release

- MP3 recordings would not play using Windows Media Player

What? They fixed a bug that no one here encountered? How dare they!?!

I think that's a first.

J.T.

[udovdh]

Who records to MP3 anyway?
Let them fix the REAL bugs.
The 2GB issues.

[mmedley.]

Better yet...who the hell uses Windows Media Player? 

[OFOTD]

Better yet...who the hell uses Windows Media Player? 

Here I go.... WMP 11 that's out now in Beta has been REALLY freaking good to me.  I always hated WinAMP and have been using WMP 9 (WMP10 sucks) and VLC.   WMP 11 has been working really really good for me. 

[jtessier]

This isn't firmware related but since this is the latest MT thread I thougt this would be the place to post.  I ran across a deal on some USB power adapters. A set of two, one for the wall and one for your car.  Using the car one you could top off the battery of the MT on the way to the gig. As for the wall one, since you already the one that came with the MT, you would just use the second one to carry with you so you can leave the first one at home or whereever.

P.S. I dont' recall ever personally buying anything from these guys but I have seen them around for a long time so I don't think they are a fly-by-night campany.

http://meritline.stores.yahoo.net/combo-universal-charger-kit-car-and-home.html

[jazzharper]

I record most of our rehearsals in MP3 so I can break them down and email stuff to the other band memebers.

I never had an issue with the files not playing in windows Media Player. Hmmmmmmmmmmm

Who records to MP3 anyway?
Let them fix the REAL bugs.
The 2GB issues.

[EYES]

This isn't firmware related but since this is the latest MT thread I thougt this would be the place to post.  I ran across a deal on some USB power adapters. A set of two, one for the wall and one for your car.  Using the car one you could top off the battery of the MT on the way to the gig. As for the wall one, since you already the one that came with the MT, you would just use the second one to carry with you so you can leave the first one at home or whereever.

P.S. I dont' recall ever personally buying anything from these guys but I have seen them around for a long time so I don't think they are a fly-by-night campany.

http://meritline.stores.yahoo.net/combo-universal-charger-kit-car-and-home.html

[svenkid]

bump

[JoeKiller]

So I just got the Transcend 8GB CF card from newegg today.  Using just the 1/8" and included mic, I was recording 24/96 so that I would fill up the card quickly.  I was running 1.4.0 and testing the card autosplit and such.  First thing I noticed was sometimes it would flash media full and not record.  I would hit record again and it would go on fine.  Then if the autosplit moment came, it would just freeze and not write the file.

Cue upgrading to 1.4.1b2.  Seems to have fixed all my problems.  It reads the media fine and does the autosplit correctly.  I am going to do some boring playback and see how it worked out.  Yes, I am going to listen to ambient office noise.  Yay...

Update 2: Well it seems that off of a fresh format, the autosplit worked correctly, however when I did some smaller recordings and then went for an autosplit it just froze the MT so the jury is still out on this one.  Note that it did record everything correctly except when the autosplit was invoked.  I am going to run some tests to run it basically up to that point and manually split.  It should be noted that other than that error, there were no problems with the recordings.  And besides, who really wants to autosplit when there is that gap in there anyway.  Wait for a song break I say.

Update 3: Screw this card, I am buying a Kingston Elite Pro 8GB

[gmm6797]

Another crash!  On this firmware (of this thread)

@ DMB @ Fenway, used the MT to check my levels (right and left since the R1 is one mono level meter) and I didn't have time to hook up the UA5 and MT pre opener.

Recorded about 2-3 seconds, hit record to stop it... said "writing file" for the entire power left in the battery.

After I recharged the battery, all worked well at the 2nd night.

Any thoughts? Suggestions?

Anyone know of a special key combo to force a reset?

[jtessier]

Anyone know of a special key combo to force a reset?

Just press and hold the power button for 10-15 seconds (just hold it until it turns off).

J.T.

[branas]

So, it's been awhile since I've done any recording with my MT, and I'm getting ready for 10klf so I'm trying to refresh my memory. I have a Hitachi 4gb microdrive but I want to buy a few cards this week so I'm not constantly needing to transfer everything. What would everyone recommend? Are the 8gb one's ok now? Anyone having any other particularly weird problems with the newest firmware (other than autosplit)?

[gmm6797]

Just press and hold the power button for 10-15 seconds (just hold it until it turns off).

No such luck, tried it for close to a minute... and it was 110% locked up.

[coloartist]

I bought a transcend 4gb card from newwegg last month. It seems to work fine. It is $87.00 @ Newegg


No problems yet.


SpecificationsModel
Brand Transcend
Model TS4GCF120
Type Compact Flash (CF)
Tech Spec
Capacity 4GB
Speed 120X (Read 20 MB/sec, Write 18 MB/sec)
Features Supports IDE PIO mode 6, Multi-word DMA mode 4
Compliant with CF3.0 specification
Built-in hardware ECC technology
Built-in ATA interface for easy Plug and Play
Low power consumption
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 5-Year