That makes me much happier with it! Thanks!
Klas.
At 01:10 2005-10-28, you wrote:
>Yes.. it can be powered in the field using +5 v in thru the USB connector...
>It just says CHG over the battery. I built a sled out of 8AAs and then to a
>7805 regulator and caps... I figure that way even if the batterys get to .7v
>there still should be +5v to power the unit. Using 2400ma rechargables this
>should buy you 9 or 10 hours. Go register at taperssection.com and read thru
>the forums. Its all you want to know about this unit.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From:
> Behalf Of Klas Strandberg
>Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:03 PM
>To:
>Subject: [Nature Recordists] Telinga test 1: The Microtrack 24/96
>
>
>The PRO6 handle works just fine, with another cable than the XLR's. With
>full gain and the extra 27db boost, you get well enough signal under
>"normal" distances. (The bird close enough to give a good recording).
>The PRO5W works into the mini-jack connection, but I cannot say (yet) if
>the gain is sufficient. Hopefully I will have a bunch of Wagtails (?) here
>tomorrow. Then I will know better.
>
>The gear is really nice to hold and maneuver, but I can just barely accept:
>
>1/ The firmware load takes about 15 seconds. I mean, you really try to
>switch it off after every recording to save batteries, but then you have to
>wait those seconds while restarting again. I know for sure that such a
>waiting can be very stressing!
>
>2/ There is no "stand by" listening. You can only monitor the signal while
>recording. Then delete the recording. As far as I understand it, this means
>a terrible waist of battery for nothing.
>Right??
>
>3/ I have still not found out from the web how to deal with this gear when
>the battery is empty out there, in the bush. Is it possible to drive it
>from an external battery via the USB??
>
>Can anyone figure out?
>
>Klas.
>
>
>At 03:06 2005-10-27, you wrote:
> >Thank you Klas. I recently purchased the "MT" recorder but due to family
> >matters I have not been able to check out the thing properly. I appreciate
> >your feedback, as usual. I anticipate your evaluation of this 'budget
> >priced' recorder. I am especially interested in whether or not you think a
> >pre should be used with the MT to increase gain. I have a feeling the
> >recording levels, even with the Telinga dish, are a bit low.
> >Your evaluation will be very interesting. Keep up your good work.
> >
> >Enjoy!
> >J
> >
> >
> >
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