M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96 User Manual
Professional 2-channel mobile digital recorder
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Summary of Contents for M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96
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Page 1: User Guide
MicroTrack 24/96 Professional 2-Channel Mobile Digital Recorder User Guide... -
Page 2: Product Features
CompactFlash media in either WAV or MP3 format. The MicroTrack 24/96 can be connected to a computer via the USB connection to transfer audio files. The USB port is also used to recharge the internal battery of the MicroTrack 24/96. Typically, a computer’s USB port will supply enough power to recharge the MicroTrack 24/96’s battery, though a USB power supply is also provided... -
Page 3: Installation Procedure
“MicroTrack 24/96 battery very low” will be shown on the LCD display. When this message appears, you should recharge the MicroTrack 24/96 immediately. If you continue to run the MicroTrack 24/96 on battery, the unit will eventually turn off. You will then have to recharge the battery before the MicroTrack 24/96 can be turned on again. -
Page 4: Hardware Controls And Indicators
3. Clip Indicators: Will light when an input signal exceeds the headroom of the MicroTrack 24/96. 4. Input Levels Adjust: These control the individual record levels of the MicroTrack 24/96’s left and right inputs. The current input level is represented by triangles in the L/R level meters on the main screen. - Page 5 12. RCA Outputs: Line-level outputs from the MicroTrack 24/96. 13. S/PDIF Input: Allows a S/PDIF format digital signal to be recorded by the MicroTrack 24/96. 14. USB Input: Connect the MicroTrack 24/96 to a host computer with this input. Will also charge the MicroTrack 24/96 battery when connected.
- Page 6 15. Menu Button: Toggles between the Main Menu and record screen, or acts as an exit button when in a sub menu. 16. Hold Switch: When active, all buttons on the MicroTrack 24/96 will be disabled. If you attempt to operate the MicroTrack 24/96 while the Hold switch is on, “HOLD switch on”...
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Page 7: Main Menu
20. Memory Slot: Insert CompactFlash cards or Microdrives here. 21. Eject Button: This button folds flat into the housing of the MicroTrack 24/96 to prevent it from breaking or being pressed accidentally. (The hinge is on the Memory Slot side.) Flip this button out and press it to remove the CompactFlash card and/or Microdrive. - Page 8 [NAV] wheel to confirm your selection and return to the previous menu. The options in this menu are as follows: Input Source: This is where you select which input of the MicroTrack 24/96 to use for recording.
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Page 9: System Menu
192 / 224 / 320 ..When MP3 is selected as the encoder, this value will determine the bit-rate of the file. 7. Channels: ... . Stereo The Stereo option will cause the MicroTrack 24/96 to record both the left and right inputs into discrete channels. - Page 10 In a future firmware update, this is an on/off setting will allow you to hear audio as you rewind and fast-forward through an audio file. When set to on, you will be able to hear bits of the file as you seek. When off, the MicroTrack 24/96 will be silent while seeking.
- Page 11 12) Contrast This setting adjusts the contrast of the MicroTrack 24/96 display. Simply press up or down on the [NAV] wheel to adjust this value. Higher values will result in a darker display. Press in on the [NAV] wheel when finished.
- Page 12 Select the appropriate sample rate and press the [NAV] wheel in again to make your selection. 6. Select the BIT RATE of the MicroTrack 24/96. Use the menu key and [NAV] wheel to select “Record Settings” > “Bit Rate.” Select the appropriate bitrate and press the [NAV] wheel in again to make your selection.
- Page 13 [NAV] wheel once. To resume recording, push in on the [NAV] wheel again. < stop the recording by pressing the [REC] button again. < delete the file being recorded by pressing the [DEL] button. < 12. Once the recording is stopped, the MicroTrack 24/96 will finish writing the file to memory.
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Page 14: Loop Playback
Loop Playback The MicroTrack 24/96 will allow you to loop a section of an audio file. This can be useful when practicing parts or studying dictation. The method for looping a file requires setting a start and end point, and is accomplished as follows: To engage Loop Playback, press and hold the [MENU] button for over 2 seconds while the file is playing. -
Page 15: Transferring Audio Files
If your MicroTrack 24/96 was powered off when you plugged in the USB cable, the MicroTrack 24/96 will turn itself on, and enter host mode. It is suggested that you close the connection from the computer BEFORE disconnecting the MicroTrack 24/96 USB connection or exiting host mode on the MicroTrack 24/96. -
Page 16: Swapping Compactflash Or Microdrive Media
2. Click here to remove the MicroTrack A list of connected devices will be shown. The MicroTrack 24/96 will be listed as a “USB Mass Storage Device.” Click this device and Windows will attempt to unmount the MicroTrack 24/96. Windows will only be able to unmount the MicroTrack 24/96 if there are no programs trying to use files contained on the MicroTrack 24/96’s CompactFlash media. -
Page 17: Warranty Terms And Registration
........ - Page 18 MicroTrack 24/96 User Guide 8 - Appendix 8 - Appendix Recording Time vs. Media Chart Media MP3 Recording Time in Seconds Capacity 96000 128000 160000 192000 224000 320000 MP3 bit rate (MB) 5592 4194 3355 2796 2397 1678 11185 8389...
- Page 19 Certain software contained in this product is copyrighted work of PortalPlayer, Inc. © PortalPlayer, Inc. 1999-2005. All Rights Reserved. PortalPlayer and the PortalPlayer logo are trademarks owned by PortalPlayer, Inc. PORTALPLAYER Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like).