M-Audio MicroTrack II User Manual
M-Audio MicroTrack II User Manual

M-Audio MicroTrack II User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Minimum System Requirements 2 - Setup and Charging Connecting to a Computer Charging the Battery with the USB Power Supply Power Saving (Hibernation Mode) Formatting the Recording Media Formatting Using MicroTrack II 3 - Hardware Controls and Indicators Front Bottom Left Right...
  • Page 3: Microtrack Ii User Guide

    4 - Operating Instructions Recording Playback Loop Playback 5 - Using MicroTrack II with a Computer Charging MicroTrack II from the Computer Transferring Audio Files to a Computer Using MicroTrack II as a Portable Data Drive Formatting CompactFlash cards or Microdrives using a Computer...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    With MicroTrack II, you’re always ready to go Even with its long list of features, MicroTrack II remains simple to use However, we still suggest that you read through this entire User Guide to familiarize yourself with all the functions contained within this portable unit *Markers follow the Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) standard.
  • Page 5: Product Features

    MicroTrack II Product Features records stereo WAV, BWF, and MP3 files < 16-bit or 24-bit recording and playback < analog input limiter < supports common sample rates from 44 1kHz to 96kHz < built-in rechargeable battery † < back-lit LCD display <...
  • Page 6: Setup And Charging

    If you recharge the battery before the unit becomes inoperable, the charge time will be approximately 2 5 hours If you drain the battery to a point where MicroTrack II will no longer turn on, a full charge can take approximately 6 5 hours...
  • Page 7: Formatting The Recording Media

    MicroTrack II Formatting the Recording Media MicroTrack II records directly to CF cards or Microdrives In both cases, these mediums must be formatted before they can be used MicroTrack II can format media with the following procedure: N OTE: Formatting a CF card or Microdrive will erase all of its data. Thus, formatting ►...
  • Page 8: Hardware Controls And Indicators

    Delete Button (DEL): In normal player/recorder operation, the delete button deletes the current (or selected) audio file The delete button is also used to stop the MicroTrack II USB drive mode (known as “host mode”) and return to normal player/recorder functionality...
  • Page 9: Left

    20 Memory Slot: Insert a CF card or Microdrive here 21 Eject Button: This button folds flat into the housing of MicroTrack II 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 CF...
  • Page 10: Main Menu

    Main Menu Pressing the [MENU] button will display a list of menu categories (the Main Menu) on the MicroTrack II display You can then push up and down on the [NAV] wheel to move through the selections (the selected menu item will be shown in bold...
  • Page 11 < in MicroTrack II When you select this option, it may take a moment to calculate the available time and display it on the screen This information is provided to help you verify you will have enough recording space before recording, and make a choice of which recording parameters to use If you see that you’re getting low on CF...
  • Page 12: Options Menu

    MicroTrack II For example, if “5 sec” is selected, the backlight will turn on any time a button is pressed on MicroTrack II The back light will then turn off 5 seconds...
  • Page 13: Playback Eq

    This is an on/off setting that allows 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, MicroTrack II will be silent while seeking...
  • Page 14: System Menu

    Connect to PC This menu option is used to place your MicroTrack II in “host mode, ” effectively turning MicroTrack II into a USB Compact Flash card reader This allows quick and easy transfer of audio and firmware files between your computer and MicroTrack II While MicroTrack II is in host mode, it cannot play or record audio files The screen will simply display the “M-...
  • Page 15: Firmware Update

    Factory Defaults Entering this menu option will allow you to reset all of the internal settings of MicroTrack II to their original factory defaults (This also resets the internal counter for file names, so the next file you record will attempt to be “File0001 wav”...
  • Page 16: Language

    ► *Simplified Chinese language option If Chinese (simplified) is not an available option on your MicroTrack II, you can add this functionality by downloading and installing the most recent firmware update from the M-Audio website (www m-audio com) To locate the updated firmware file: 1 Click “Support”...
  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    Recording To begin recording a new audio file, connect an audio source to MicroTrack II, select the proper input source, select your recording format and resolution, adjust your recording levels, then initiate the recording MicroTrack II will automatically assign a name to the file in the format “FILExxxx eee”...
  • Page 18 If a file is being recorded, you will be able to delete the file as soon as you are done, if you wish U se the [LEVELS] controls on the surface of MicroTrack II to adjust the input level so that it is as high <...
  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback Now that a file has been recorded, you can play it back to check the recording. 1 Connect the outputs of MicroTrack II so you can hear the playback You can use any combination of the following: Plug a pair of headphones into the 1/8” jack on MicroTrack II <...
  • Page 20: Loop Playback

    Loop Playback MicroTrack II 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:...
  • Page 21: Using Microtrack Ii With A Computer

    Depending on the manufacturer of your computer, your computer may need to be powered on to provide power to the USB port An animated battery symbol will be displayed in the right upper corner of the LCD on MicroTrack II to...
  • Page 22: Using Microtrack Ii As A Portable Data Drive

    Using MicroTrack II as a Portable Data Drive While MicroTrack II can only play and record WAV and MP3 files, you can store any file you wish on the CF card or Microdrive This allows you to use MicroTrack II as a portable memory card or hard drive Any unsupported files stored on...
  • Page 23: Disconnecting From Mac Os X

    Swapping CompactFlash or Microdrive Media If you wish to change out the CompactFlash card or Microdrive while MicroTrack II is connected to the computer, you will have to disconnect MicroTrack II using the procedure above before changing out the media Once you’ve changed the...
  • Page 24: Warranty Terms And Registration

    6 - Warranty Terms and Registration Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user Visit www m-audio com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to...
  • Page 25: Appendix

    MicroTrack II 7 - Appendix Recording Time vs. Media Chart Bit Rate 96000 128000 Media Capacity (MB) 5592 4194 11185 8389 22370 16777 44739 33554 1024 89478 67109 2048 178957 134218 4096 357914 268435 6144 536871 402653 8192 715828 536871...
  • Page 26 MicroTrack II Recording Time vs. Media Chart (continued) sample rate/ bit-width 44100/16 48000/16 Media Capacity (MB) 1522 1398 3043 2796 1024 6087 5592 2048 12174 11185 4096 24348 22370 36522 33554 6144 8192 48696 44739 sample rate/ bit-width 44100/16 48000/16...
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