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Re: M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 firmware update released

Subject: Re: M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 firmware update released
From: Jeremiah Moore <>
Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 18:05:25 -0800
oryoki - you are on top of it.

Just downloaded - below is a paste from the readme detailing the changes.

-jeremiah



This readme covers MicroTrack Firmware v1.3.3

-snip: installation instructions-

Definitions: For the purposes of this document,
the following definitions apply:

=EBApplication=ED refers to the user interface that
allows for the playback and recording of audio.
This is the mode in which menus and the level and
time indicators are on screen.

=EBCard Reader Mode=ED is the mode of operation when
the MicroTrack is powered on or restarted with a
USB cable connecting it to a PC or Macintosh.
When in this mode, the MicroTrack will display an
M-Audio logo with a USB icon above it.

=EBAC Power Mode=ED is the mode of operation when the
MicroTrack is turned on or restarted while
connected to the AC Power supply. When in this
mode, the MicroTrack will display an M-Audio logo
with a Power Plug above it.

=EBSleep=ED screen. This is the screen that is shown
when the =ECauto off=EE feature is enabled but power
is being supplied to the MicroTrack (either from
a computers USB port or an AC power supply)
preventing it from turning off (the MicroTrack
will never power off when being supplied power).
The =EBsleep=ED screen is a screen that shows a large
battery. The battery will be animated showing it
filling up when the battery is being charged.
When the battery has a full charge, the battery
graphic will remain solid/full.


Major new Features and Improvements

-Auto split added. If the 2GB file size limit is
reached during a recording, the MicroTrack will
automatically start a new file for recording.
This will continue until either the MicroTrack
battery runs out of sufficient charge or the
media runs out of space (at which time the
currently recording file will be saved and
recording will stop). NOTE: There will be a gap
between files ranging from 5-9 seconds, depending
on the recording resolution and size/speed of the
media being used.

- Mono Recording added. When recording mono from
the analog inputs, the inputs are monitored
directly. This means that when monitoring, you
will still hear whatever source is on the right
channel even though it is not being recorded.
Only the left channel will be recorded. For MP3
format recordings, a Stereo MP3 file will be
created but both left and right tracks will
contain whatever was recorded into the left
channel. For WAV recordings a true mono WAV file
is created. Note that when recording from S/PDIF,
input monitoring (whether mono or stereo) is not
supported.

- Increased record buffer size to increase
compatibility with media when recording
24-bit/96kHz.

- S/PDIF is now enabled to record at sample rates up to 24-bit/96kHz


New UI Items:

- Adjusted the response of the NAV control to
better prevent navigation double entries.
- Recorder menus now pin at top and bottom.
- French, German, and Italian languages added.
- Added warning at boot-up with the option of
reformatting if the CF card is not formatted
properly.
- Added automatic reboot after formatting media.
- Standardized the buttons to boot up the
Application when in Card Reader mode or AC Power
mode and to exit the =EBsleep=ED screen. Previously,
the DEL key launched the application from card
reader or AC power modes and the POWER button
exited from the =EBsleep=ED screen. Both buttons will
now work in either situation.


- Removed boot loader version display on
power-up. Boot loader and firmware versions are
now both displayed in MENU > SYSTEM > VERSION.

General Fixes:

- Changed the behavior of the MicroTrack when
powered up with hold button engaged. MicroTrack
will now display =ECHold Key is Active=EE message and
then power off unless it is plugged into power or
USB in which case it will go into either Card
Reader mode if connected to a computer or AC
Power mode if plugged into the power supply. To
boot up into the =EBApplication=ED, turn off the hold
switch and then press either the DEL button or
the POWER button. If you remove power from the
MicroTrack while the hold switch is on and while
still in Card Reader mode or AC Power mode, the
MicroTrack will power off.

- Fixed the time available counter so it displays
properly on cards over 4GB in size.
- Turned off the backlight when in Card Reader mode or AC Power mode.
- Fixed issue of not always allowing 2GB recordings on media larger than 4G=
B.
- Fixed problem where files sometimes wouldn't
save properly when volume filled to capacity.
- Fixed problem of certain CF media not being recognized as inserted




>Firmware version 1.3.3 has just been released.  Scroll down this page
>to find the link
>http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=3Dsupport.drivers
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>This update fixes a number of bugs, and adds support for Compactflash
>cards with greater than 2GB capacity.
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>The Microtrack 24/96 was discussed by this group several times
>recently.  For example, see the discussion starting with message 21321.
>
>--oryoki
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>"Microphones are not ears,
>Loudspeakers are not birds,
>A listening room is not nature."
>Klas Strandberg
>Yahoo! Groups Links
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