Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product II M-Audio
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User Guide.
User Guide 1 MicroTrack II 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What’s in the Bo x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Guide 2 MicroTrack II T est Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Guide 3 MicroTrack II 1 – Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of M-A udio MicroT rack I I. The redesigned MicroT rack I I brings even more professional features to the original high-fidelity mobile digit al recorder that’s been embraced by audio and film professionals worldwide.
User Guide 4 MicroTrack II Product Features < records stereo W AV , BWF , and M P3 files < 16-bit or 24-bit recording and playback < analog input limiter < supports common sample rates from 4 4.
User Guide 5 MicroTrack II 2 - Setup and Charging Connecting to a Computer No drivers are required. MicroT rack I I is class compliant, meaning you do not need to install any special drivers when connecting MicroT rack I I to your computer .
User Guide 6 MicroTrack II Formatting the Recording Me dia MicroT rack I I records directly to CF cards or Microdrives. In both cases, these mediums must be formatted before they can be used. MicroT rack I I can format media with the following procedure: ► NO TE : Formatting a CF card or Microdrive will erase all of its data.
User Guide 7 MicroTrack II 3 - Hardware Controls and Indicators Front 1. Power Button : Press and hold this button for approximately one second to turn MicroT rack I I on and off. Pressing and holding this button for approximately ten seconds forces MicroT rack I I to shutdown, should the unit ever become unresponsive 2.
User Guide 8 MicroTrack II Left 15. Menu Button (M E N U): This button toggles between the Main Menu and record screen, or acts as an exit button when in a sub menu. Pressing this button while recording a W AV file will write a location Marker in Broadcast W ave Format (BWF) at the current position.
User Guide 9 MicroTrack II Main Menu Pressing the [M E N U] button will display a list of menu categories (the Main Menu) on the MicroT rack I I display . Y ou can then push up and down on the [NA V] wheel to move through the selections (the selected menu item will be shown in bold print).
User Guide 10 MicroTrack II < Rec Time A vailable : This is not an adjustable parameter—it merely shows the space available on the media in MicroT rack I I. W hen you select this option, it may t ake a moment to calculate the available time and display it on the screen.
User Guide 11 MicroTrack II < Channels : • Stereo : The Stereo option causes MicroT rack I I to record both the left and right inputs into a stereo file. This is the default setting for MicroT rack I I. • Mono : This option causes MicroT rack I I to record only the left channel of audio instead of both.
User Guide 12 MicroTrack II Playback EQ This menu provides access to the six EQ curves built into MicroT rack I I. These curves affect playbac k only—all recordings are made without EQ. T o activate an E Q preset, use the [NA V] wheel to select the curve, then press in to activate it.
User Guide 13 MicroTrack II System Menu Connect to P C This menu option is used to place your MicroT rack I I in “host mode, ” effectively turning MicroT rack I I into a US B Compact Flash card reader . This allows quick and easy transfer of audio and firmware files between your computer and MicroT rack I I.
User Guide 14 MicroTrack II Firmware Update From time to time, M-Audio may release updates to the operating system for MicroT rack I I. Directions for using this feature to update the firmware will be included with the update files you download from the M-Audio website (www .
User Guide 15 MicroTrack II < Time This option will allow you to select the display format for the time. It will present the following options: • 12hour • 24hour < Date This option will allow you to select the display format for the date.
User Guide 16 MicroTrack II 4 - Operating Instructions MicroT rack I I is an easy-to-use, portable audio recorder. Its primary function is to create high-quality recordings that can be transferred easily to a computer . As such, the steps for operating MicroT rack I I are few and simple to understand.
User Guide 17 MicroTrack II 10. Set input levels appropriately for this source. < Press [R E C]. At this point, MicroT rack I I will either begin to record a file, or will enter the Record Pause State, depending on the Record Button setting found in the Options menu.
User Guide 18 MicroTrack II Playback Now that a file has been recorded, you can play it back to c heck the recording. 1. Connect the outputs of MicroT rack I I so you can hear the playback. Y ou can use any combination of the following: < Plug a pair of headphones into the 1/8” jack on MicroT rack I I.
User Guide 19 MicroTrack II Loop Playback MicroT rack I I 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: 1.
User Guide 20 MicroTrack II 5 - Using MicroT rack I I with a Computer MicroT rack I I will interact with a computer for multiple purposes. < MicroT rack I I will charge its battery with power it receives from the computer . < The contents of the CF card or Microdrive can be transferred to the computer .
User Guide 21 MicroTrack II Using MicroT rack II as a Por t able Dat a Drive W hile MicroT rack II can only play and record WA V and M P3 files, you can store any file you wish on the C F card or Microdrive. This allows you to use MicroT rack I I as a port able memory card or hard drive.
User Guide 22 MicroTrack II Disconnecting from Mac O S X T o disconnect MicroT rack I I from Mac O S X, simply drag the MicroT rack I I hard drive icon on your desktop to the trash can. W hen dragging the hard drive icon to the T rash, the T rash icon will change to an Eject symbol, and will be labeled “Eject.
User Guide 23 MicroTrack II 6 - W arranty T erms and Registration Warranty T erms 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 .
User Guide 24 MicroTrack II 7 - Appendix Recording Time vs. Me dia Char t M P3 Recording Time in Seconds Bit Rate Media Capacity (M B) 96 000 128000 16 0000 192000 224 000 320000 64 5592 419 4 3355 2 .
User Guide 25 MicroTrack II Recording Time vs. Me dia Char t (continue d) W A V Recording Time in Seconds sample rate/ bit-width Media Capacity (M B) 44100/16 48 000/16 88200/16 96 000/16 4 4100/24 48.
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