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    User Guide[...]

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    User Guide 1 MicroTrack II T able of Contents 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What’s in the Bo x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product F eatures . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    User Guide 2 MicroTrack II 2 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connect to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Format Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    User Guide 3 MicroTrack II 1 – Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of M-A udio MicroT rac k I I. The redesigned MicroT rack I I brings even more professional features to the original high-fidelity mobile digital recorder that’s been embraced by audio and film professionals worldwide. W ith an extended input gain range, analog input [...]

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    User Guide 4 MicroTrack II 4 Product Features < records stereo W A V , BWF , and M P3 files < 16-bit or 24-bit recording and playback < analog input limiter < supports common sample rates from 4 4.1kHz to 9 6kHz < built-in rechargeable battery** < back-lit L CD display < 2 x 1/4” TR S mic/line inputs with 4 8V phantom power [...]

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    User Guide 5 MicroTrack II 2 - Setup and Charging Connecting to a Computer No drivers are required. MicroT rac k I I is class compliant, meaning you do not need to inst all any special drivers when connecting MicroT rac k I I to your computer. Charging the Batter y with the US B Power Supply The MicroT rack I I built-in battery ships with only a mi[...]

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    User Guide 6 MicroTrack II 6 Formatting the Recording Me dia MicroT rac k I I records directly to C F cards or Microdrives. In both cases, these mediums must be formatted before they can be used. MicroT rac k I I can format media with the following procedure: ► NO TE : Formatting a CF card or Microdrive will erase all of its data. Thus, formattin[...]

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    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. 2. LCD Display: T his shows the current status of MicroT rac k I I. 3. Clip Indicators: These LEDs will light when an input signal exceeds -1dB. 4. Input Levels Adjust[...]

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    User Guide 8 MicroTrack II 8 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 A V fi le will write a location Marker in Broadcast W ave Format (BWF) at the current position. 16. Hold Switch (HOLD): W hen active, all bu[...]

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    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). Pressing in on the [NA V] wheel will activate the current s[...]

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    User Guide 10 MicroTrack II 10 < Rec Time A vailable : This is not an adjustable parameter—it merely shows the space available on the media in MicroT rac k I I. 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 rec[...]

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    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. < Link L+R Gain : This is a simple[...]

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    User Guide 12 MicroTrack II 12 Playback EQ This menu provides access to the six EQ curves built into MicroT rac k I I. These curves affect playback only—all recordings are made without EQ. T o activate an EQ preset, use the [NA V] wheel to select the curve, then press in to activate it. The EQ has the following settings: 1. Normal: This defeats t[...]

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    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 quic k and easy transfer of audio and firmware files between your computer and MicroT rac k I I. W hile MicroT rac k I I is in ho[...]

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    User Guide 14 MicroTrack II 14 Firmware Update From time to time, M-Audio may release updates to the operating system for MicroT rac k 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 .m-audio.com). Factory Defaults Entering this menu option will allow [...]

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    User Guide 15 MicroTrack II > Selecting Time F ormat This option will allow you to select the display format for the time. It will present the following options: • 12 hour • 24 hour > Selecting Date Format This option will allow you to select the display format for the date. It will present the following options: • US—M M DD YYYY • [...]

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    User Guide 16 MicroTrack II 16 4 - Operating Instructions MicroT rac k I I is an easy-to-use, port able audio recorder . Its primary function is to create high-quality recordings that can be transferred easily to a computer . As suc h, the steps for operating MicroT rack I I are few and simple to understand. In essence, MicroT rac k I I has two fun[...]

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    User Guide 17 MicroTrack II 10. Set input levels appropriately for this source. < Press [RE 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. (See the Record Button section of the Options Menu portion of this User Guide f[...]

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    User Guide 18 MicroTrack II 18 Playback Now that a file has been recorded, you can play it back to c heck the recording. 1. Connect the outputs of MicroT rac k 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” jac k on MicroT rac k I I. < Connect the RCA outputs to an[...]

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    User Guide 19 MicroTrack II Loop Playback MicroT rac k 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. T o engage Loop Playback, press and hold the [M E N U] button for ove[...]

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    User Guide 20 MicroTrack II 20 5 - Using MicroT rack I I with a Computer MicroT rac k I I will interact with a computer for multiple purposes. < MicroT rack I I will c harge its battery with power it receives from the computer . < The contents of the CF card or Microdrive can be transferred to the computer . < Files can be uploaded from a [...]

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    User Guide 21 MicroTrack II Using MicroT rack I I as a Por t able Data Drive W hile MicroT rac k I I can only play and record W A 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 portable memory card or hard drive. Any unsupported files stored on a CF card or Microdrive [...]

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    User Guide 22 MicroTrack II 22 Disconnecting from Mac O S X T o disconnect MicroT rack I I from Mac OS 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. ” MicroT rack I I can safely be [...]

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    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 . V isit www .m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limit ations applying to your specific product. W[...]

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    User Guide 24 MicroTrack II 24 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 224000 320000 64 55 92 4194 3355 27 96 2397 16 78 128 11185 838 9 6 711 5592 47 93 3355 256 2237 0 167 7 7 13422 11185 95 8 7 6 711 512 447 39 33554 268 44 2237 0 1917 4 13422 1024 89[...]

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    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 8 8200/16 96 000/16 4 4100/24 48000/24 88200/24 9 6000/24 64 3 80 35 0 190 1 75 25 4 233 127 11 7 128 7 61 699 3 80 350 507 4 66 25 4 233 256 1522 139 8 7 61 69 9 1014 932 507 4 66 [...]

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