Re: Re: [Harp-L] M-Audio MicroTrack Question

[Garry Hodgson <harp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tim Moyer <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The Microtrack uses CompactFlash cards to record, so this should not
> consume any more power than the Zoom.  Everyone relating their
> experience has stated that their Microtrack originally delivered 3
> to 4 hours of record time, then after a year or so it degraded to
> less than an hour.

just as a point of reference, the rechareable battery in my minidisc  
recorder just failed, after a similar pattern of degrading over time.   
it got so it wouldn't hold any charge at all, though you could still  
use it with its external power pack (AA batteries).

but it was no big deal replacing it online, since it was replaceable.   
M-Audio made a huge design error when they did that.  and failing to  
pay attention to the problem when users complain is unconscionable,  
let alone just poor business practice.  nothing like alienating your  
user base.

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