M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96

use: from 1 month in intensive, broadcast-type.
Type of Work:
<ul> miking of conferences with dynamic microphone + stand
music at the output of mixer
interview style radio with supplied microphone cable or with dynamic +. </ul>

My search:
<ul> alternative to the MD, considrablement reducing the transfer time on station assembly
need a MONO Wave recorder, or other MP3 cases
I was looking for an investment for me, but at the same time I wanted to do a test to find a machine fits my partners:
affordable for the budget of my partners (community radio stations, Communities, associations chrtiennes).
simplicity of use and reliability of the system </ul>

Due to time and budget, I did not test other models. I invest in a tascam hsit HDP2 (http://www.tascam.com/Products/hdp2.html) or a Marantz PMD660 (http://www.d-mpro.com/users/folder . asp? FolderID = 3629 & CatID = 19 & SubCatID = 180), but too expensive for my research. Then I pretty hsit between the Edirol R-09 and M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96. It is this that took my prfrence for the simple reason that I've found an online Euro 300.

For the type of use that I made, this unit has rpondu perfectly.
Benefits from:
I Found trs pro with same:
<ul> ENTERED symtriques its micro,
a large display showing simultanment: the seen and the nitre-peak-meter, the casting time and time remaining on the MDIA, the battery gauge, the name of the current file.
I like the adjuster's manual recording level, changed during recording
the quality of sound recorded trs well encode to MP3, perfectly restored to WAV.
security: it completes the file being saved in case of empty battery before s'teindre
I like that it can be mains power during recording
a simple menu, and in several languages ​​(including franais) and options for mono recording (saving space), the lighting or not, the adjuster auto off time before and a lot of well think of other options
I like his pocket, and the microphone is not Intgr systmatiquement montbr /> t the microphone is pretty good for this type of device, and I was able to ambient sounds and also interviews trs correct. This mic is not more sensitive to handling noise than any handheld microphone.
Self-testing of 3:50 in recording
The simplicity of updating firmware
the reliability of the recording (not been a problem if we respect the procedures in dconnexion usb and deletion of files by itself) </ul>

its least:
<ul> the price, this product is expensive in compar MD, all that must be added the price of an SD Card to be oprationnel.
battery integrates indmontable. The M-Audio website says that to change the battery they must return the unit with a 60 Euro each suite. I espre a Li-Hi will be insensitive to Memoirs of charge and offer a good hard life ... Ds that branch MicroTrack via USB, it will start charging.
The breath of pramplis, that of a comparable MD. (For the price, I esprais better).
He does not like that deletes files from the PC. He does not like dbranchement a USB port without having pralablement ject. But fortunately a button frontage that allows the MicroTrack dconnexion of Manire much more convenient than the procedure ... XP
No possibility of reset (remove power) in case of crash firmware. I had a big sweat when taking his o MicroTrack s'tait fig ... APRS several manipulation he happily reboot but I do not know how!
Really limit the level headphone
The 30-volt phantom power, which does not allow me to use my mixer without MKH40 ... But when I use the MKH40, I want pramplis trs silent, so a lot does not hinder me. </ul>

Overall:
I'm very happy with this device for the use I make of it. My dernire delivery was put online on the internet a vnemnet: 20 confrences over 4 days. Taken with the MicroTrack's in mono wave output mixing, transfer in less than 5 minutes via USB2, treatment on a ProTools LE on my PB in XP, editing, compression and modulation standard, then export to MP3 (64k Mono speech) in iTunes, and RESOLUTION better for music. The posting could be done almost in real time. The rsultat can s'couter on this page (https://www.exultet.net/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&products_id=476)

If I had to make that choice
Yes, I rachterais a MicroTrack. I'd like to test one day a Edirol R-09 and a Marantz PMD660, to compare. The MicroTrack is for me a good alternative to MiniDisc trs.
While sr, this is not the miracle recorder and cheap that everyone dream ... but probably never will exist!

- How long have you use it?
3 days -> sent back to the store for refund.

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
plus: height, weight, price, number of connectors, memory cards, the simplicity of use, USB, 96k 24b.
less: supplied microphone mini jack and between ... breath unlikely. For Jack pramps 6.35 with condenser microphone (Rode nt1a) Submitted breath is impossible to make a decision on his own. 30V power supply. Impossible to replace the battery for extended use. No limitation.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
MD Marantz PMD 650 - DA-P1.

- How do you report qualitprix?
The product is sduisant but a link in the chain has the t nglig pramplis.
For the sound effects and soundscapes that does not forgive.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
No!

The solution is to buy pramplis battery and return to line level for recording 96k24b.
In the Contents it goes directly into the professional world: shure fp24 - sound devices mm1.

- How long have you use it?
Since its release, ordered from Playback

- What is so special that you like most and least?
Plus: MicroDrive support and ease of registration
The least: lack of preamp for external miking

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
No.

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Very good, especially since the entries are numerous. With an external amplifier, the sound is very good as a microphone jack on the right 3.5.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes, because it is really convenient to use and well built. For my own use, it suits me perfectly.

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- How long have you use it?</span>

Since about 1 month.

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- What is so special that you like most and least?</span>

More:

- Numerous entries.
- Sound quality.
- The ability to use flash or micro-drives
- The phantom power supplies.

Cons:

- Lack of XLR. (Related to the size of the product)
<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>
- Have you tried many other models before buying it?</span>

Compared with MD I have had it day and night. No breath, really stunning.

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- How would you rate the quality / price?</span>

Excellent. These are the same components as those present in the sound card MAUDIO firewire 410.

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- With experience, you do again this choice? ...</span>

Definitely.