[Harp-L] New MicroTrack Mobile Digital Recorder from M-Audio
i just saw this new product!!!
It looks like it might be a great substitute for the minidisc
randy
http://namm.harmony-central.com/SNAMM05/Content/M-Audio/PR/MicroTrack
-24-96.html
New MicroTrack Mobile Digital Recorder from M-Audio
July 24, 2005
M-Audio has announced shipment of the new MicroTrack 24/96 digital
recorder. Only about the size and weight of a deck of cards, the
MicroTrack 24/96 digital recorder is a mobile 2-channel digital
recorder that records WAV and MP3 files to CompactFlash media or
microdrives.
Despite its small size, leaps in miniaturization technology allow the
MicroTrack 24/96 to deliver the same quality as M-Audio's audio
interfaces--up to 24-bit/96kHz PCM. The unit can record via balanced
1/4" line inputs or built-in microphone preamps complete with 48V
phantom power for studio-quality microphones. Balanced 1/4" TRS line
inputs also make it easy to take a feed directly from a studio or club
mixer. S/PDIF input provides for recording the output of digital mixers
and doing transfers from other digital recording/storage devices.
Monitoring is provided via the 1/8" stereo headphone jack or RCA line
outs.
One of the secrets to the MicroTrack 24/96 digital recorder's compact
size is that, like many of today's digital cameras, it records to
CompactFlash or microdrives. Recording capacity is based on the format
selected and the size of the currently inserted media. A 1GB
CompactFlash card or microdrive, for example, will hold approximately
100 minutes of uncompressed CD-quality 16-bit stereo 44.1kHz WAV files.
That same 1GB media will store 1500 minutes of stereo speech-quality
MP3 audio at 96kbps. Users can deploy and swap out whatever capacity
media suits their needs.
The MicroTrack 24/96 can record as many unique files as the capacity
of the available storage allows. When connected to a PC or Mac
computer, the MicroTrack 24/96 appears as a USB mass storage device
showing the unique identification number of each file. Just drag and
drop the files to the computer's hard drive and the audio files are
ready to edit and/or post to the Web.
While MicroTrack 24/96 features WAV fidelity suitable for professional
use, the unit's ability to record directly to MP3 files and transfer
them instantly to computer means that users can e-mail or post
high-quality recordings to the Web immediately. Musicians can e-mail
demos to writing/production partners and record companies when the
inspiration strikes, for example.
This same capability makes the unit invaluable in other markets as
well. Business users can easily upload meetings and presentations for
review and wider dissemination. Educators can post classes, lectures
and seminars without delay. Faith-based organizations can quickly
broadcast worship services and speakers. Professional presenters can
create and sell back-end collateral content almost instantly.
MicroTrack 24/96 is powered via long-life lithium-ion batteries that
provide for approximately eight hours on a single charge (or about
three hours with phantom power engaged). The battery recharges by
simply connecting MicroTrack 24/96 to a PC or Mac via USB, or using an
optional power supply.
The MicroTrack 24/96 is expected to ship this month and carries an
MSRP of $499.95.
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