CompactFlash media in either WAV or MP3 format. The MicroTrack 24/96 can be connected to a computer via the USB connection to transfer audio files. The USB port is also used to recharge the internal battery of the MicroTrack 24/96. Typically, a computer’s USB port will supply enough power to recharge the MicroTrack 24/96’s battery, though a USB power supply is also provided...
“MicroTrack 24/96 battery very low” will be shown on the LCD display. When this message appears, you should recharge the MicroTrack 24/96 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.
3. Clip Indicators: Will light when an input signal exceeds the headroom of the MicroTrack 24/96. 4. Input Levels Adjust: These control the individual record levels of the MicroTrack 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.
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12. RCA Outputs: Line-level outputs from the MicroTrack 24/96. 13. S/PDIF Input: Allows a S/PDIF format digital signal to be recorded by the MicroTrack 24/96. 14. USB Input: Connect the MicroTrack 24/96 to a host computer with this input. Will also charge the MicroTrack 24/96 battery when connected.
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15. Menu Button: Toggles between the Main Menu and record screen, or acts as an exit button when in a sub menu. 16. Hold Switch: When active, all buttons on the MicroTrack 24/96 will be disabled. If you attempt to operate the MicroTrack 24/96 while the Hold switch is on, “HOLD switch on”...
20. Memory Slot: Insert CompactFlash cards or Microdrives here. 21. Eject Button: This button folds flat into the housing of the MicroTrack 24/96 to prevent it from breaking or being pressed accidentally. (The hinge is on the Memory Slot side.) Flip this button out and press it to remove the CompactFlash card and/or Microdrive.
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[NAV] wheel to confirm your selection and return to the previous menu. The options in this menu are as follows: Input Source: This is where you select which input of the MicroTrack 24/96 to use for recording.
192 / 224 / 320 ..When MP3 is selected as the encoder, this value will determine the bit-rate of the file. 7. Channels: ... . Stereo The Stereo option will cause the MicroTrack 24/96 to record both the left and right inputs into discrete channels.
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In a future firmware update, this is an on/off setting will allow you to hear audio as you rewind and fast-forward through an audio file. When set to on, you will be able to hear bits of the file as you seek. When off, the MicroTrack 24/96 will be silent while seeking.
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12) Contrast This setting adjusts the contrast of the MicroTrack 24/96 display. Simply press up or down on the [NAV] wheel to adjust this value. Higher values will result in a darker display. Press in on the [NAV] wheel when finished.
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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.
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[NAV] wheel once. To resume recording, push in on the [NAV] wheel again. < stop the recording by pressing the [REC] button again. < delete the file being recorded by pressing the [DEL] button. < 12. Once the recording is stopped, the MicroTrack 24/96 will finish writing the file to memory.
Loop Playback The MicroTrack 24/96 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: To engage Loop Playback, press and hold the [MENU] button for over 2 seconds while the file is playing.
If your MicroTrack 24/96 was powered off when you plugged in the USB cable, the MicroTrack 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 MicroTrack 24/96.
2. Click here to remove the MicroTrack A list of connected devices will be shown. The MicroTrack 24/96 will be listed as a “USB Mass Storage Device.” Click this device and Windows will attempt to unmount the MicroTrack 24/96. Windows will only be able to unmount the MicroTrack 24/96 if there are no programs trying to use files contained on the MicroTrack 24/96’s CompactFlash media.
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