M-Audio MicroTrack II, Quick Start Manual

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2 MicroTrack II Quick Start Guide
Formatting a Compact Flash Card or Microdrive
Compact Flash (CF) cards and Microdrives may need to be formatted before you can use them to record. To format
a card:
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Insert it into MicroTrack II and power the unit on.
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NOTE: If MicroTrack II is connected to its power supply or a computer’s USB port, then it will boot
into charge or host mode. Push the delete or power button to exit to normal operation mode.
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Once MicroTrack II has finished booting up, you will see the Main Menu. If the Main Menu does not appear,
press the [MENU] button on the left side of MicroTrack II.
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Push the [NAV] wheel up or down until “System” is highlighted. Press in on the [NAV] wheel to confirm the
selection.
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Similarly, select “Format Media” using the [NAV] wheel.
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The LCD will read “Format Media.” Confirm this action by pressing in on the [NAV] wheel again. The display will
read “Formatting Media” during this process.
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When formatting is complete, the display will read “Format complete.” At this point, MicroTrack will
automatically reboot. You can now record files to the CF card or Microdrive.
Making Your First Recording
While MicroTrack II can record from a wide variety of audio sources such as microphones, line-level devices, and
S/PDIF signals, this Quick Start Guide will illustrate how to make a recording from the supplied stereo
“T” microphone. Please refer to the User Guide provided on the CD-ROM for details on recording other input types.
➜ NOTE: This section assumes MicroTrack II is properly turned on, with a CF or Microdrive card inserted
and formatted. If you need instructions on how to do this, refer to the previous section of this guide.