Topic: MT II problems

[Digital Quality]

Hey all - I was just cruising the last 3 or 4 pages in this thread and I don't have an MT so please excuse me ahead of time for anything stupid I might be about to suggest...

Does the MT use a FAT file system? If so, you might try formatting your cards on the PC with larger allocation tables. Stick it in the card reader and try "format <vol>: /a:64k" where <vol> is the drive letter assigned to the card reader. If you're reader balks on 64k, try 32k. When I jumped from 4GB to 8GB, I had to move up to 64k or the drive couldn't keep up after it got about 2/3 full.

[rustoleum]

Today M-Audio closed both of my tickets.  Either their is a new update coming soon or they don't care.  If no update happens I am going to reopen the tickets. They have a box for that.

They sent me a reminder about two weeks or so ago to 'not forget to close' my ticket.  I politely replied that I would not be closing it until I see a new firmware update that actually addresses the issue.  Recognition of a problem does not equal resolution of the problem, in my mind.

[stirinthesauce]

been following this thread so please excuse my ignorance but, what is a ticket from maudio?

[anhisr]

It is used to tell them of a problem. 

[stirinthesauce]

It is used to tell them of a problem. 

ahhh, ok.  Kinda thought that but was confused if maybe it wasnt' a voucher for a new improved or functioning unit.

[anhisr]

voucher for a new improved or functioning unit, you are a funny person

[it-goes-to-eleven]

The ticket is the thing they close when they get tired of your complaining.

[willndmb]

i am so glad i kept my mt1
the 2gb split (all i really cared about) isn't worth all this headache
hopefully they get things fixed and working for you guys, and then maybe i will upgrade

[stirinthesauce]

voucher for a new improved or functioning unit, you are a funny person

yeah, in a perfect world

[silentmark]

i am so glad i kept my mt1
the 2gb split (all i really cared about) isn't worth all this headache
hopefully they get things fixed and working for you guys, and then maybe i will upgrade

Yeah I am in the same boat and went though all the beta pains with the MT I, didn't feel like dealing with it again, heh, my MT I is still running like a champ ...

[mblindsey]

I wonder if the MTII is just picky about media size/brand/speed??  I have recorded hours of stuff with SanDisk Ultra II 4GB cards and am not having troubles.

--Michael

PhuUck!  My MT II locked up.  I lost a great Carbon/Silicon show...they were on, the crowd was in. The facts:

- The entire show was behind my V3 @ 24/44.1, S/PDIF in.
- On the opening band (Matt Pond PA), it locked up while writing the file.  I rebooted it.  The wav file is fine.  I switched CF cards between sets, because I was weary.
- Both CF cards were San Disk Ultra II 4GB cards formatted in the MT II. 
- about 30 mins into the Carbon/Silicon...the brutal lock up occurred.
- Firmware 1.0.1
- Latest V3 chip installed.
- No file on reboot.  suck.
- I've recorded several hours/shows with this setup with absolutely no problems.
- heartbreak.

--Michael

[anhisr]

try 1.0.4 beta firmware.

[mblindsey]

I wonder if the MTII is just picky about media size/brand/speed??  I have recorded hours of stuff with SanDisk Ultra II 4GB cards and am not having troubles.

--Michael

PhuUck!  My MT II locked up.  I lost a great Carbon/Silicon show...they were on, the crowd was in. The facts:

- The entire show was behind my V3 @ 24/44.1, S/PDIF in.
- On the opening band (Matt Pond PA), it locked up while writing the file.  I rebooted it.  The wav file is fine.  I switched CF cards between sets, because I was weary.
- Both CF cards were San Disk Ultra II 4GB cards formatted in the MT II. 
- about 30 mins into the Carbon/Silicon...the brutal lock up occurred.
- Firmware 1.0.1
- Latest V3 chip installed.
- No file on reboot.  suck.
- I've recorded several hours/shows with this setup with absolutely no problems.
- heartbreak.

--Michael

I took a look this morning, and things are even more confusing.  The input was set to the "1/8" jack.  Of course, I didn't intentionally set it to that, as I recorded the opening act via S/PDIF.  It takes several "clicks" to change the input, so it couldn't have happened by accident.  My guess is that after the hard reboot, the setting went to a factory default?  If, in fact, I did record Carbon/Silicon with the wrong input (and I didn't notice the lack of levels..possible...I watch the V3), the thing still locked up with the timer somewhere around 30 mins.  If I remember correctly, people have reported lock ups using analog, so this might make some sense.

--Michael 

[anhisr]

Knock on wood, I have been lucky so far.  Sorry to hear about what sounded like a great show not getting captured. 

[it-goes-to-eleven]

My guess is that after the hard reboot, the setting went to a factory default?

Ah, yes... I remember having that problem once with the MT I.  In the heat of the moment, when you have no signal or levels, it is easy to forget the recorder may have lost the settings and isn't even reading from the previously selected input.  That's the sort of "just a minor glitch" that is a big deal because it results in a failed recording.

It was good that you switched cards after the first problem.  That can make or break later recovery efforts.  That is a good reason to go with a couple of smaller cards vs. one giant 32GB, etc.