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MicroTrack 24/96 User Guide

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4 - Operating Instructions

The  MicroTrack  24/96  is  an  easy-to-use,  portable  audio  recorder.  Its  emphasis  is  on  creating  high-quality  recordings  that  can  be 
transferred easily to a computer. As such, the steps for operating the MicroTrack 24/96 are few and simple to understand.

In essence, the MicroTrack 24/96 has two functions: Recording audio files and playing audio files. Because a file needs to be recorded 
before it can be played back, we will explain the recording process first, followed by playback and file management functions.

Recording

To begin recording a new audio file, you’ll need to connect an audio source to the MicroTrack 24/96, select the proper input source, select 
your recording format and resolution, adjust your recording levels, then initiate the recording. The MicroTrack 24/96 will automatically 
assign a name to the file in the format “FILExxxx.eee” where xxxx is a number from 0001 to 9999 and eee is either “wav” or “mp3.” The 
procedure is outlined below:

1.  Null your phantom power and gain values before connecting inputs to this device:

 

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  On the side of the MicroTrack 24/96

 

  i.  set the “L/M/H” switch to “L”.

 

  ii.  set the “Ph Pwr” switch to Off (towards the bottom of the unit)

 

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   Turn off the internal 27dB TRS Boost. by using the [MENU] key and [NAV] wheel to select “Record Settings” > “27dB TRS Boost” 

and choosing “Off.”

2.  Connect an audio source to the MicroTrack 24/96. This can be any one of the following:

 

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  A mono or stereo electret microphone connected to the 1/8” input.

 

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   One or two professional microphones to the 1/4” TRS inputs. As most professional microphones have XLR connectors, you’ll 

need to use XLR-to-TRS cables to make your connections. Set the [L/M/H] switch to the M, or microphone, position. If you are 
using a condenser microphone, switch the [Ph Pwr] switch to on.

 

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  A mono or stereo line-level source to the 1/4” TRS inputs. The [L/M/H] switch should be moved to the L position.

 

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  A digital source connected to the S/PDIF input.

3.   Select  the  INPUT  SOURCE  of  the  MicroTrack  24/96.  Use  the  [MENU]  key  and  [NAV]  wheel  to  select  “Record  Settings”  >  “Input 

Source.” Select the proper input and press the [NAV] wheel in again to make your selection.

4.   Select the ENCODER of the MicroTrack 24/96. Use the menu key and [NAV] wheel to select “Record Settings” > “Encoder.” Select 

MP3 or WAV and press the [NAV] wheel in again to make your selection.

5.   Select the SAMPLE RATE of the MicroTrack 24/96. Use the Menu key and [NAV] wheel to select “Record Settings” > “Sample Rate.” 

Select the appropriate sample rate and press the [NAV] wheel in again to make your selection.

6.   Select the BIT RATE of the MicroTrack 24/96. Use the menu key and [NAV] wheel to select “Record Settings” > “Bit Rate.” Select the 

appropriate bitrate and press the [NAV] wheel in again to make your selection.

7.   If needed, select PHANTOM POWER.  If you are using condenser microphones that require phantom power, turn on the “Ph Pwr” 

switch on the side of the MicroTrack 24/96.  Note that phantom power should be disengaged while connecting or removing 
microphones to prevent damage to the microphone’s internal electronics.  

8.   Enable INPUT MONITORING. This will allow you to see the level of your incoming signal on the MicroTrack 24/96’s on-screen 

meters before you start to record. This option is enabled by default, but you can manually adjust it by using the [MENU] key and 
the [NAV] wheel to select “Record Settings” > “Input Monitoring.” Select “On” and press in on the [NAV] wheel to activate.

9.  Set input levels appropriately for this source.

 

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  Setting the “L/M/H” switch on the side of the MicroTrack 24/96:

 

  i.  If you are using a line level device, leave the switch set to “L.”

 

  ii. If you are using a microphone, use the “M” setting.

 

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   Press [REC] to engage recording.  Now play the loudest sound you wish to record. You will be able to delete the file as soon as 

you are done, if you wish.  

 

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   Use the [LEVEL] controls on the surface to adjust the input level so that it is as high as possible without going over the maximum. 

The input level settings are represented as triangles in the level meters on the main screen.

 

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  To stop recording, press [REC] again.  To immediately delete the file, press [DEL].

 

4  -  Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for MicroTrack 24/96

Page 1: ...MicroTrack 24 96 Professional 2 Channel Mobile Digital Recorder User Guide...

Page 2: ...in the Box You should have received the following items in your MicroTrack 24 96 box MicroTrack 24 96 unit USB cable Stereo T microphone Earbuds Protective bag USB power supply CompactFlash card Print...

Page 3: ...96 immediately If you continue to run the MicroTrack 24 96 on battery the unit will eventually turn off You will then have to recharge the battery before the MicroTrack 24 96 can be turned on again If...

Page 4: ...oTrack 24 96 s left and right inputs The current input level is represented by triangles in the L R level meters on the main screen 5 Signal Indicators Will light when a signal is detected at the asso...

Page 5: ...Jack Connect a pair of headphones with an 1 8 plug for monitoring the MicroTrack 24 96 Bottom 12 RCA Outputs Line level outputs from the MicroTrack 24 96 13 S PDIF Input Allows a S PDIF format digita...

Page 6: ...evices The M position should be used when recording from microphones The H position uses a higher gain stage on the 1 4 TRS inputs which can help when recording quiet signals or using microphones with...

Page 7: ...ard and or Microdrive Main Menu Pressing the MENU button will display a list of menu categories the Main menu on the MicroTrack 24 96 s display You can then push up and down on the NAV wheel to move t...

Page 8: ...also need to use the L M H switch to set the operating mode for these inputs S PDIF Selects the S PDIF digital input as the recording source When S PDIF is selected the LEVELS buttons will have no ef...

Page 9: ...have the ability to automatically turn the light off to maximize your battery life When set to always off the back light will never turn on When always on is selected the back light will be on whenev...

Page 10: ...o select the curve then press in to activate it The EQ has the following settings 1 Normal This defeats the EQ and provides at playback response 2 Bass Boost Increases the low frequencies during playb...

Page 11: ...tore the defaults If you want to cancel this operation press MENU to exit 10 Firmware Update From time to time M Audio may release updates to the operating system for the MicroTrack 24 96 Directions f...

Page 12: ...the INPUT SOURCE of the MicroTrack 24 96 Use the MENU key and NAV wheel to select Record Settings Input Source Select the proper input and press the NAV wheel in again to make your selection 4 Select...

Page 13: ...e recording levels and parameters are set you may begin recording Press the REC button to start recording a new le The circle in the upper left corner of the screen shows that the MicroTrack 24 96 is...

Page 14: ...the NAV wheel If you are within the rst three seconds of a le pressing down will skip back to the previous le skip ahead to the next le by pressing in and up on the NAV wheel return to the beginning o...

Page 15: ...k 24 96 will turn itself on and enter host mode It is suggested that you close the connection from the computer BEFORE disconnecting the MicroTrack 24 96 USB connection or exiting host mode on the Mic...

Page 16: ...Windows will only be able to unmount the MicroTrack 24 96 if there are no programs trying to use les contained on the MicroTrack 24 96 s CompactFlash media If Windows says that it cannot remove the M...

Page 17: ...866 872 0444 Sales fax 514 396 7102 Internet Home Page http www m audio ca M AUDIO France Floor 6 Gresham House 53 Clarendon Road Watford WD17 1LA United Kingdom M AUDIO Japan 460 0002 2 18 10 Assista...

Page 18: ...42 37 1 18 36 32 1 5 49 34 6144 6 5 7 51 4 15 50 53 3 17 28 43 3 2 33 55 2 15 54 48 1 20 44 21 8192 8 6 50 28 6 5 7 51 4 23 18 17 4 3 25 14 3 13 13 3 2 11 39 8 Media Capacity MB WAV Recording Time in...

Page 19: ...distribution systems pay audio or audio on demand applications and the like or on physical media compact discs digital versatile discs semiconductor chips hard drives memory cards and the like An ind...

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