Yesterday I did some recording to 16/44.1 WAV files with the MicroTrack 24/96 and a 4 GB CF flash memory card at an outdoor music festival, using the little "T" mic that's supplied with it. The recordings went smoothly and the sound quality was acceptable considering the low quality of microphone that was used. The mic pre-amp didn't overload and there was no obvious hiss or distortion. It didn't lock up nor did any firmware bugs rear their ugly heads.
I transferred the WAV files into Adobe Audition on my PC by removing the card from the MicroTrack 24/96 and inserting it into a card reader on my PC. I could have also used a USB 2.0 connection.
Here's a link to some short clips converted to mp3 format:
Len Moskowitz wrote: > Yesterday I did some recording to 16/44.1 WAV files with the MicroTrack > 24/96 and a 4 GB CF flash memory card at an outdoor music festival, > using the little "T" mic that's supplied with it. The recordings went > smoothly and the sound quality was acceptable considering the low > quality of microphone that was used. The mic pre-amp didn't overload > and there was no obvious hiss or distortion. It didn't lock up nor did > any firmware bugs rear their ugly heads.
> I transferred the WAV files into Adobe Audition on my PC by removing the > card from the MicroTrack 24/96 and inserting it into a card reader on my > PC. I could have also used a USB 2.0 connection.
> Here's a link to some short clips converted to mp3 format:
Other than the fact it seems a little muffled (which I'm guessing is due to the crowd) I'd say it sounds just fine. I don't know how loud it was in front of the stage, but I do know the built-in mic on the R1 has been known to clip @ high SPL's....could this be an advantage for the MT?
Anyhow, thyanks a ton for posting these clips Len. If you get a chance in the future, could you record some plain dialougue in a quiet room so we can hear more of the dynamic range and self-noise? Either way, thanks again!
Jonny Durango wrote: > Anyhow, thyanks a ton for posting these clips Len. If you get a chance > in the future, could you record some plain dialougue in a quiet room > so we can hear more of the dynamic range and self-noise? Either way, > thanks again!
What he said. My MT is already in the mail, should actually have recieved it last week. I'll do some tests and post here too.
Len Moskowitz wrote: > Yesterday I did some recording to 16/44.1 WAV files with the MicroTrack > 24/96 and a 4 GB CF flash memory card at an outdoor music festival, > using the little "T" mic that's supplied with it. The recordings went > smoothly and the sound quality was acceptable considering the low > quality of microphone that was used. The mic pre-amp didn't overload > and there was no obvious hiss or distortion. It didn't lock up nor did > any firmware bugs rear their ugly heads.
> I transferred the WAV files into Adobe Audition on my PC by removing the > card from the MicroTrack 24/96 and inserting it into a card reader on my > PC. I could have also used a USB 2.0 connection.
> Here's a link to some short clips converted to mp3 format:
I wanted to thank you for the information on the MicroTrack. I've been researching this for a couple of days trying to make the right decision. I have friends who have the Edirol R1 and a mp3 recorder from iRiver,
Being musicians, we primarily use them to record rehearsals or our gigs. I've recently began podcasting but need something to record audo while I'm touring and traveling.
I'm leaning towards the MT. I ran across a post on a forum that pointed me to your discussion and your mp3 files. i then followed your link to Core Sound. I noticed you're in Teaneck. I live in Teaneck and I plan on coming by the store when I get back off the road next week. What a pleasant surprise :-)
rde wrote: > I've been researching this for a couple of days trying to make the > right decision.
A couple of days? Hell, I'll be researching it into the third generation and I still won't be able to make a decision. <g>
> Being musicians, we primarily use them to record rehearsals or our > gigs.
It's probably just fine for that application. You won't suffer too badly if one time it doesn't work for you. If the user interface is good (and you should try this in person) it will probably be a fairly no-fuss process. The Edirol R1 isn't too bad, and for casual recording, it's hard to beat the convenience of the built-in mics. Put it in the right place (this will take some experience) and it will sound OK. The mic that comes with the Micro Track is probably on the same order as the Edirol mic, but it's external so it's not quite so neat a package.
Len Moskowitz wrote: > Yesterday I did some recording to 16/44.1 WAV files with the MicroTrack > 24/96 and a 4 GB CF flash memory card at an outdoor music festival, > using the little "T" mic that's supplied with it. The recordings went > smoothly and the sound quality was acceptable considering the low > quality of microphone that was used. The mic pre-amp didn't overload > and there was no obvious hiss or distortion. It didn't lock up nor did > any firmware bugs rear their ugly heads.
> I transferred the WAV files into Adobe Audition on my PC by removing the > card from the MicroTrack 24/96 and inserting it into a card reader on my > PC. I could have also used a USB 2.0 connection.
> Here's a link to some short clips converted to mp3 format:
Thank you very much for the soundfiles you provided. Could you post some files made with the MicroTrack and your own CS-mics. I think this would interest many stealth-tapers where you couldn´t use the T-Mic (I own both of your low-cost mics and I´m very pleased of their stealthyness and soundquality - to my ears they seem to be much better than the T-mic sound you posted) ...
Len Moskowitz wrote: > Yesterday I did some recording to 16/44.1 WAV files with the MicroTrack > 24/96 and a 4 GB CF flash memory card at an outdoor music festival, > using the little "T" mic that's supplied with it. The recordings went > smoothly and the sound quality was acceptable considering the low > quality of microphone that was used. The mic pre-amp didn't overload > and there was no obvious hiss or distortion. It didn't lock up nor did > any firmware bugs rear their ugly heads.
> I transferred the WAV files into Adobe Audition on my PC by removing the > card from the MicroTrack 24/96 and inserting it into a card reader on my > PC. I could have also used a USB 2.0 connection.
> Here's a link to some short clips converted to mp3 format:
