Professional quality recording that's ultraportable and easy to use.
Rugged and highly mobile, the M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96 is a high-fidelity 2-channel mobile digital recorder that makes on-the-spot recording unbelievably easy. The MicroTrack Mobile Digital Recorder can record up to 5 hours of WAV or MP3 format audio to CompactFlash or microdrive memory cards via TRS or mini-jack inputs complete with phantom power. Level meters and headphones ensure everything sounds right. LCD screen lets you select and play files easily. You can transfer your recordings from your MicroTrack digital recorder to PC or Mac via USB for editing. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can be recharged via the USB port.
M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96 2-Channel Mobile Digital Recorder Features:
2-channel WAV and MP3 recording and playback
Storage via convenient CompactFlash or microdrives
Drag-and-drop file transfer to PC and Mac via USB 2.0
Separate left and right input level controls with signal and peak indicators
Professional balanced 1/4" TRS inputs with mic/line switch
Dual microphone preamps with phantom power for studio microphones
1/8" TRS input with 5V power for use with stereo electret microphone (microphone included)
S/PDIF coaxial input for digital transfers
Monitoring via RCA line outputs or 1/8" stereo headphone output
Stereo output level control
LCD screen
Navigation, record, hold, pause, delete, menu, and power buttons
Software for editing and file format conversion
64MB CompactFlash card included
Powered via USB, rechargeable lithium-ion battery or power supply (both included)
The MicroTrack provides seamless live recording straight from the board with no computer or multitrack! Buy it today!
M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96 2-Channel Mobile Digital Recorder Specifications:
MP3 recording: 96 to 320kbps at 32, 44.1 or 48kHz
PCM recording: 16 or 24-bit at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz
Battery life before recharge: 7 hours playback; 4-5 hours recording via line in or dynamic mic; 3 hours recording with phantom power engaged
Compatibility: WAV, MP3
PC requirements: Windows 2000, XP; USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
Mac requirements: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater; USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
2-7/16"W x 4-1/3"H x 1-1/8"D
4-13/16 oz. without card; 5-1/4 oz. with card
M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96 2-Channel Mobile Digital Recorder
I picked this up practically on a whim, wanting something to quickly record ideas and get them down.
This little machine works shockingly well! With the provided microphone and proper setup and placement a good guitar sound can be recorded from a decent distance (better than most 4-track recorders, and even amateur studios pre-pro-tools era).
I bought mine clearance and didn't get the manual so it took some time to figure out how to change the settings, but this is well worth the price.
Wether getting a basic idea of your songs down good enough to remember them, or to get a decent mix of a live setting, this is well worth the money IMO.
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Super portable, digital quality
Posted by Hank Slaughter from El Paso, TX on May 21, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Acoustic, country, classic rock
I was looking for a way to record my live shows. I thought about getting a mini-disk deck or a DAT deck for roughly half the price of the Micro Track. I ended up getting this little gem for my birthday and have been amazed by ease of use and the quality of the recordings. At first, it seemed a little pricey for something so small but it's PERFECT. I just run a line out from the PA (1/4, 1/8, RCA, whatever) and I get a crystal clear STEREO recording. The best part is how easy it is to use. With the USB interface, I get home, plug it into my computer, and just drag and drop the recordings onto my hard drive. They are already in MP3 format (or WAV if you rather) and I can remix, master or edit right away. And because it uses a flash card, I can then delete the recordings off the Micro Track and keep reusing the same flash card over and over. No need to buy more disks or tapes. This baby is very rugged and versatile, about the size of a PDA and you won't get a better quality recording outside of the studio. Don't let the price tag scare you; it's worth it!
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great quality easy to use no problems
Posted by lowercaser from california on May 10, 2007
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: composer / sound artist
Reviewer's Play Style: avant garde
i just took one of these to norway, recorded a glacier, hikes through snow to a lake, birds, wind, and everything else you can find in a relatively harsh climate. it survived sitting in the rain, being dropped and general abuse from living in my pocket for 14 days. i charged it every night from my laptop and NEVER had a battery issue at all. i don't know what all teh knocks are on it in terms of durability... i had ZERO issues with it. also in terms of quality, most of the folks i was with used sound devices mucho expensive gear... i had this with a few very cheap mics, and everyone else seemed pretty darn impressed with the quality i got out of this thing. i can't imagine how sweet it would be with a tiny mic pre... and it weighs nothing. i will eventually have an arsenal of these. if you are recording out in the world and willing to charge the thing every night, this is a dream.
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Hissing sound in nature recordings
Posted by BW from Colorado on Mar 21, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobby
Reviewer's Play Style: NA
I purchased the MicroTrack 24/96 to record nature sounds. I researched several types & my final decision was because I thought the use of a compact flash card would eliminate mechanical noise from the recorder. I was wrong. A hissing sound was present in all recordings. I contacted support at M-Audio to find out what adjustments I needed to make to increase the quality of my recordings. Recording at 24-bit & 96 KHz should result in pretty clean sound(better than CD). After several communications I was told that the hissing sound was "self noise" from the recorder. We discussed a few possible alternatives and finally I was told sorry. Anyway, if its clean clear CD & better quality you want and you are recording a source that is lower in volume, this is not the recorder you want.
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Great., but...
Posted by Custom T5 Guy from Dayton on Feb 5, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active, Recording
Reviewer's Play Style: Christian Contemp/Worship
I've owned and used this piece for over a year now, recording live, transfering from my Akai 16 channel recorder, unplugged with acoustic, and through my Pod XT Live floor unit. Initially I was impressed by ity's quality, audio that is. I was carrying speakers and evidently the speaker rubbed against the unit and it defaced the screen insomuch that you can now barely even read the screen at all. If it didn't light up when turned on I wouldn't know it was on. You have to be very careful with this unit because it is very fragile...thin plastic. I've taken the covers off to see if I could just replace the screen...nope...and it's not all that sturdy inside either by the way. The sound quality is tremendous if you set it up properly, but be very careful. Another bummer is the fact that you can't record with a good large condensor mic at 48v phanton power...there's nothing. Had I known this before I honestly wouldn't have bought it. A couple other negs: You have to set the peak level so low that it changes tones on guitar, etc. most of the time. I would assume a good preamp may help with this though...not really sure to be honest. And if you use the (2) 1/4" inputs, you have to be certain to keep the cables from moving or you will hear it in your recording. Even though most of thos sounds like a negative review, it has still [produced some great recordings for me in many venues, as stated above. I probabluy wouldn't buy it again, unless they made it a bit more sturdy and reliable.
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