M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96 Specifications

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M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96 Review
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Sonic Studios M-Audio Compact Flash Portable Recorder Review
MODEL: MicroTrack
24/96
UPDATED 7/18/2007 VERSION
(This review is being written/edited; e-mail suggestions welcome)
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FIRMWARE INPUTS CONTROLS VU METER REC TIME BATTERY TIPS Memory
ADD-
ON
PREAMP
POWERING
This review is narrowly focused ONLY on deck operational
features, ease of use, consistent recording ability/quality,
and design fault issues related to stereo-surround field
recordists with direct connected mics; issues usually not
discussed in commercial magazine reviews. In other words,
how suitable is the MT24/96 as an 'all-in-one' deck
solution for the professional field recordist?
Introduction: After many years of waiting, an all-in-one affordable, compact, new technology
(NT) audio portable recorder has arrived in November of 2005 taking form of M-Audio's
Microtrack 24/96. Although maybe NOT the perfect deck for those wishing seamless SPDIF input
at all sample rates, this deck is sufficient to have hit the target for microphone field recording
requirements, at least with most recently updated firmware revision
1.4.6 installed. Because of
nonuser replaceable lithium battery running for up to 4 hours, Microtrack seems more practical
running on externally connected USB power
supply.
(NOTES: Newer firmware versions now reliably performs almost seamless recording by
automatically creating a new file within 5 seconds as recording crosses the 2 GIG file
limit.
TRS inputs have on/off (up to) 24 volts
phantom power feature that's a bit weak/noisy.
Most find best performance by externally powering condenser type mics.
Very compact Microtrack 24/96 allows many WAV/MP3 recording modes with
select-your-desired-quality/file sizes for any size/type compact flash card storage.
This includes various flavors of MP3 lossy encoding for reduced quality/file size,
and high definition audio 16/24bit depth at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96K sample rates.
Microphone audio input is also expanded over miniDAT with having both 3.5mm
stereo mic jack (+5 volt for electret mic) at two gain settings, and (+12-30 volt)
phantom power dual balanced TRS 1/4 inch line/mic with 6 gain selections.
Surprisingly, all analog inputs on this deck have tested
to be adequately quiet
(tested with phantom power off) and of good wide bandwidth quality for at least
16bit depth mic input requirements. However, suggest best for 24 bit depth
recording adding external mic preamplifier
outputting analog line level for lowest
noise higher definition recording requirements.
Internal lithium-ion battery is NOT user replaceable; a definite shortcoming for
extended all-day use and for remote location field projects. However, using an
external powering accessory, like the BC-MT
power sled, keeps MicroTrack
operating with fully charged internal battery for unlimited field recording time.
M-Audio's Microtrack 24/96 CF Deck
These decks should now be shipped with latest firmware v1.4.6
installed, so you might check your MT deck for having this version, or
if additional updates became available. Resource rich forum group for
portable recording gear and live sound recording interests is
www.taperssection.com
Summary: As-is, Microtrack 24/96 deck seems very good to excellent as an all-in-one recorder for at least self-[powered microphone input field
recording, and for DSM
stereo-surround mics only with passive PA adapter, or use external preamp for optimum quality recording.
+++ VERY
SUNLIGHT
VISIBLE +++
LCD Display
Right-side compact flash card slot,
pause/navigation/select button
Left-side menu button, hold, 3-pos.input
sensitivity, phantom power slide switches
Top & Bottom inputs/outputs
Microtrack LCD display with added function notation
+ missing VU calibrations (shown below).
Two VU indications; (slower responding) average level and faster peak signal
indication with slow decay indication. Outdoor visibility is quite good, and
back light works well enough in low lighting.
(NOTE: Outdoor LCD display visibility is ONE feature total lacking in Edirol/Roland's otherwise excellent R-09 flash deck.)
VU indication is accurate, but feels too
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - MODEL: MicroTrack

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Page 5 - DEFINITION DECK

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Page 6 - REC level at maximum setting)

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Page 9 - Mail Ordering Options

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