M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96 Portable Handheld Recorder

USB 2.0 for file transfer. Phantom power mic preamps.

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The redesigned MicroTrack II brings even more professional features to the original high-fidelity mobile digital recorder that’s been embraced by audio and film professionals worldwide. With an extended input gain range, analog input limiter, 48V phantom power, faster file transfer rate and other enhancements, MicroTrack II delivers the highest quality mobile recording experience available today. Learn More...

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Great stuff"

Feature:
I like the T bar mic but for more important things I use my Rode NT-4. Very convenient to just plug it in and go. Liked having the spdif I/O which came which I used once. Wished it was coaxial but I have a converter in my kit. Great to have ability to use my condenser mics with phantom but pain to wire up special cables.

Quality:
All plastic so have to work on not dropping it. Have dropped it twice and it still worked fine but trying not to tempt fate. Had problems with batteries when I first bought it but after several firmware updates things settled down. I get about 3-4 hours of recording time which is far more than I need. I know most would rather have AA's but I like just plugging it in to my USB port and going to the job and I hate adding more to our landfills.

Value:
Does everything I ever wanted at less than I've paid for in the past.

Desirability:
I've had a number of ooohs and aaahs and several students have gone out to buy it. But its a rather plain looking device.

Sound:
If comparing to other small portable devices I've had it would be a 10. I use it all the time to record students, informal concerts and recitals and stuff. For formal concerts I use a C-414, going to a DBX mic preamp and then daisy chain to a Alesis hard drive recorder and DAT recorder as backup. Compared to that there is a bit more hiss and there is a bit of loss of detail. Mic doesn't compare but the AKG is a studio mic. But I wouldn't take all that stuff to record my group out doors at a shopping mall (noisier than the hiss) or record my students. My DAT recorder died at one of my concerts and I was able to send a spdif over to the Microtrak! What a convenience. Comparing the sound it was close but of course the Alesis sounded like the last bit of veil was removed. Difficult to hear but it was there on the Microtrak. I tried comparing it to my friends R9 and it seems the electronics on the analog side is quite a bit quieter and I like the sound a bit better.

Ease of Use:
Wished setting levels was easier. Somehow the pause switch never worked. Tried my friends R9 and its much easier - hit the record button, set levels and hit it again. Menus on the Microtrak were easy to get used to. Some of the buttons do different functions and sometimes forgot how they are used. But over all they are easy. For some of my students who are less technically inclined I recommend the R9 because it seems simpler to operate otherwise I recommend the Microtrak because it has more features and it sounds a bit better.

Support:
Never had to deal with it except for updating the firmware which was pretty simple.

Overall:
Love it and would recommend it to the more technically savvy shoppers.

Submitted: 9/7/2007

Style of Music: Classical but love jazz and most styles

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* * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

"BEWARE OF THE BATTERY, but it works great when the battery doesn't die 4 months into it."

Feature:
Weak stereo mic that stayed in the box right after the first test. Sure recording your babys first words its great, but recording a live concert your going to be less than pleased. USB power is a great feature, I think every small device should charge in the same manner.

Quality:
BATTERY IS NOT USER REPLACEABLE!!!! Mine died about 8 months into it. Go check out M-Audio's site the warranty only covers the mechanics, not the battery. The battery has a 90 day warranty. So if your battery dies on the 4th month, you have to replace it for almost 1/3 of the total cost of the unit. M-Audio leaves you feeling like you got scammed. Thank god for their competitors picking up where they left off.

Value:
I would reconsider my purchase at this point, unless M-Audio does something about the battery issue I would not purchase this device unless you are ok paying $75 every year to maintain the unit...

Desirability:
Great to use, when it works.

Sound:
Sound quality is strong. Very clear for such a small device. Of course your don't have ProTool Quality preamps and inputs, but if your on the go and you need it now, you got it.

Ease of Use:
The menus are easy to get through and leave you feeling like you could master it in a day.

Support:
I used to love M-Audio till I bought this device... The Battery dies with in a one year period, and then I am charged $75 and chipping cost to send it in. THE WARRANTY ON THE BATTERY IS 90 days... M-Audio needs to get their act together and should have replaced the batteries with either user replaceable ones or one that they don't have to make a special warranty for... Buyer be ware.

Overall:
I would purchase this unit without a question if it had a replaceable battery. Are you seeing a theme here?

Submitted: 9/13/2007

Style of Music: House/Breaks

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The M-Audio MicroTrack is a rugged high-fidelity mobile 2-channel digital recorder that records WAV and MP3 files to CompactFlash or microdrives?perfect for everything from professional field recording to corporate meetings, training, education and worship. Record via balanced line inputs or built-in high-fidelity microphone preamps complete with phantom power for studio-quality microphones. Connect MicroTrack 24/96 to a PC or Mac via USB and simply drag and drop recordings to your computer for immediate editing or Web posting. Power derives from a lithium-ion battery, and the unit can recharge via the computer's USB connection or included USB power adapter. The MicroTrack 24/96 combines quality beyond that of DAT recording with the convenience and cost-effectiveness of personal digital recorders for the ultimate solution in mobile recording.

M-Audio MicroTrack Features
2-channel WAV and MP3 recording and playback for pro recording, meetings, training, education and worship

Storage via convenient CompactFlash or micro drives

Immediate drag-and-drop file transfer to PC and Mac via USB 2.0 mini connector

Powered via USB, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included) or included power supply

Separate left and right input level controls with signal and peak indicators

Professional balanced 1/4-inch TRS inputs with mic/line switch

Dual microphone preamps with phantom power for studio microphones

1/8-inch TRS input with 5V power for use with stereo electret microphone (microphone included)

S/PDIF coaxial input for digital recording

Monitoring via RCA line outputs or 1/8-inch stereo headphone output

Stereo output level control

Large LCD for navigation and statistics

Dedicated buttons for navigation, record, hold, pause, delete, menu, and power

Includes Audacity software for editing and file format conversion

64 MB CompactFlash card included

Technical Info

M Audio MicroTrack Specifications
MP3 Recording: 96 to 320kbps at 44.1 or 48kHz

PCM Recording: 16 or 24-bit at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz

Storage Capacity: Variable based on data rate and storage medium

Battery Life Before Recharge: Approximately 8 hours (3 hours with phantom power)

Minimum System Requirements
Windows 98SE or Mac OS 8.6. This is required for proper use of USB devices. A USB 1.1 or 2.0 port is required for connection to computer and charging.

Compatibility
WAV

MP3
Top-quality 2-track recording from a unit the size of a deck of cards! Record WAV and MP3 files to CompactFlash (64 MB included) or microdrives. Phantom-powered 1/4" TRS mic/line inputs; 1/8" input for use with the included stereo electret mic; S/PDIF digital inputs. Headphone and RCA line outputs. USB 2.0 connection for Mac/PC file transfer, bus-powering, and recharging. Up to 8 hours on a charge. Includes AC adapter.

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