Jeremiah Moore wrote:
> Things that I really dislike about [the M-Audio Microtrack 2496]:
> It takes about [30 seconds] to boot up...
Here's a possible solution from the Sonic Studios web page that
reviews the Microtrack 2496:
"With any source of external USB power, this deck DOES NOT power
OFF...Manually shutting down (PWR button) ONLY blanks the LCD display
while deck still draws 200 milliamperes in a 'STANDBY' mode. Pushing
the PWR ON button (anytime after 20-30 seconds of applying USB power)
gives 'already-booted' operation that's ready to record.
So at least in theory, with external USB connected power, a field
recordist can reliably have this deck start recording in a second's
time by pushing PWR/REC buttons."
http://www.sonicstudios.com/mt2496rv.htm
near the bottom of the page
For those, like Martyn, who skipped the notes about the Microtrack
2496 in these pages, the Transom.org web site has a detailed review
written by Jeff Towne:
http://www.transom.org/tools/recording_interviewing/200512.maudio_microtrack.html
--oryoki
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