Page 2 - Table of Contents; – Introduction
User Guide 1 MicroTrack II Table of Contents 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - - Operating Instructions
User Guide 2 MicroTrack II 2 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connect to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Format ...
Page 4 - Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio MicroTrack II.; What’s in the Box
User Guide 3 MicroTrack II 1 – Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio MicroTrack II. The redesigned MicroTrack II brings even more professional features to the original high-fidelity mobile digital recorder that’s been embraced by audio and film professionals worldwide. With an exten...
Page 5 - Product Features
User Guide 4 MicroTrack II 4 Product Features < records stereo WAV, BWF, and MP3 files < 16-bit or 24-bit recording and playback < analog input limiter < supports common sample rates from 44.1kHz to 96kHz < built-in rechargeable battery** < back-lit LCD display < 2 x 1/4” TRS mic...
Page 6 - - Setup and Charging; Connecting to a Computer; Failure to fully charge the; To charge the battery, follow the steps below:
User Guide 5 MicroTrack II 2 - Setup and Charging Connecting to a Computer No drivers are required. MicroTrack II is class compliant, meaning you do not need to install any special drivers when connecting MicroTrack II to your computer. Charging the Battery with the USB Power Supply The MicroTrack I...
Page 7 - Formatting the Recording Media; NOTE; Formatting Using MicroTrack II; to return to the Main Menu.
User Guide 6 MicroTrack II 6 Formatting the Recording Media MicroTrack II records directly to CF cards or Microdrives. In both cases, these mediums must be formatted before they can be used. MicroTrack II can format media with the following procedure: ► NOTE : Formatting a CF card or Microdrive will...
Page 8 - - Hardware Controls and Indicators; Front; Signal Indicators:; Top
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 MicroTrack II on and off. 2. LCD Display: This shows the current status of MicroTrack II. 3. Clip Indicators: These LEDs will light when an input...
Page 9 - Left; Right; Insert a CF card or Microdrive here.
User Guide 8 MicroTrack II 8 Left 15. Menu Button (MENU): 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 WAV fi le will write a location Marker in Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) at the current position. 16...
Page 10 - Main Menu; Input Source
User Guide 9 MicroTrack II Main Menu Pressing the [MENU] button will display a list of menu categories (the Main Menu) on the MicroTrack II display. You can then push up and down on the [NAV] wheel to move through the selections (the selected menu item will be shown in bold print). Pressing in on th...
Page 11 - Rec Time Available; that file sizes will increase as the sample rate is increased.; Bits; mind that file sizes will increase as this setting is increased.
User Guide 10 MicroTrack II 10 < Rec Time Available : This is not an adjustable parameter—it merely shows the space available on the media in MicroTrack II. 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...
Page 12 - Channels; file. This is the default setting for MicroTrack II.; Mono; Options Menu; Backlight
User Guide 11 MicroTrack II < Channels : • Stereo : The Stereo option causes MicroTrack II to record both the left and right inputs into a stereo file. This is the default setting for MicroTrack II. • Mono : This option causes MicroTrack II to record only the left channel of audio instead of both....
Page 13 - Playback EQ; Bass and Treble Boost:; Scrub Audio Menu; Time Until 2GB; Record Button; Record; Verify Delete
User Guide 12 MicroTrack II 12 Playback EQ This menu provides access to the six EQ curves built into MicroTrack II. These curves affect playback only—all recordings are made without EQ. To activate an EQ preset, use the [NAV] wheel to select the curve, then press in to activate it. The EQ has the fo...
Page 14 - System Menu; Connect to PC; Connect a USB cable from the computer to MicroTrack II.; Another method to enter host mode:; Format Media; take longer to format than smaller media.; Test Media
User Guide 13 MicroTrack II System Menu Connect to PC This menu option is used to place your MicroTrack II in “host mode,” effectively turning MicroTrack II into a USB Compact Flash card reader. This allows quick and easy transfer of audio and firmware files between your computer and MicroTrack II. Wh...
Page 15 - Firmware Update; Version; Date and Time; • MM DD YYYY
User Guide 14 MicroTrack II 14 Firmware Update From time to time, M-Audio may release updates to the operating system for MicroTrack II. 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 Defa...
Page 16 - > Selecting Time Format; To locate these alternative firmware files:; Note; About
User Guide 15 MicroTrack II > Selecting Time Format 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...
Page 17 - Recording; a digital source connected to the S/PDIF input.
User Guide 16 MicroTrack II 16 4 - Operating Instructions MicroTrack II is an easy-to-use, portable audio recorder. Its primary function is to create high-quality recordings that can be transferred easily to a computer. As such, the steps for operating MicroTrack II are few and simple to understand....
Page 18 - Set input levels appropriately for this source.
User Guide 17 MicroTrack II 10. Set input levels appropriately for this source. < Press [REC]. At this point, MicroTrack II 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 ...
Page 19 - Playback; Plug a pair of headphones into the 1/8” jack on MicroTrack II.
User Guide 18 MicroTrack II 18 Playback Now that a file has been recorded, you can play it back to check the recording. 1. Connect the outputs of MicroTrack II so you can hear the playback. You can use any combination of the following: < Plug a pair of headphones into the 1/8” jack on MicroTrack I...
Page 20 - Loop Playback
User Guide 19 MicroTrack II Loop Playback MicroTrack II 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. To engage Loop Playback, p...
Page 21 - - Using MicroTrack II with a Computer; Charging MicroTrack II from the Computer; will be displayed in Windows or Mac OS X
User Guide 20 MicroTrack II 20 5 - Using MicroTrack II with a Computer MicroTrack II will interact with a computer for multiple purposes. < MicroTrack II will charge its battery with power it receives from the computer. < The contents of the CF card or Microdrive can be transferred to the comp...
Page 22 - Using MicroTrack II as a Portable Data Drive; Disconnecting from Windows; Windows XP
User Guide 21 MicroTrack II Using MicroTrack II as a Portable Data Drive While MicroTrack II can only play and record WAV and MP3 files, you can store any file you wish on the CF card or Microdrive. This allows you to use MicroTrack II as a portable memory card or hard drive. Any unsupported files stor...
Page 23 - Disconnecting from Mac OS X; on your desktop; Swapping CompactFlash or Microdrive Media
User Guide 22 MicroTrack II 22 Disconnecting from Mac OS X To disconnect MicroTrack II from Mac OS X, simply drag the MicroTrack II hard drive icon on your desktop to the trash can. When dragging the hard drive icon to the Trash, the Trash icon will change to an Eject symbol, and will be labeled “Ej...
Page 24 - - Warranty Terms and Registration; Warranty Terms; WARNING; defects or other reproductive harm.
User Guide 23 MicroTrack II 6 - Warranty Terms and Registration Warranty Terms 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. Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limita...
Page 25 - Recording Time vs. Media Chart
User Guide 24 MicroTrack II 24 7 - Appendix Recording Time vs. Media Chart MP3 Recording Time in Seconds Bit Rate Media Capacity (MB) 96000 128000 160000 192000 224000 320000 64 5592 4194 3355 2796 2397 1678 128 11185 8389 6711 5592 4793 3355 256 22370 16777 13422 11185 9587 6711 512 44739 33554 268...
