Specifications

M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96 Review
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REDUCTION OF LOW/HIGH FREQUENCY NOISE SPIKES Vs MT PRE
(REC level at maximum setting)
(PA-24XP input loaded with 1000 ohms to ground as was done for all graphs in this series
)
The use of an external mic preamplifier of most compact size gives comparable
audio performance to much larger, more costly, and far more power hungry 'all-in-
one' decks (like excellent, and 'fuller featured' Sound Devices Series 7) for DSM
stereo-surround 2-track recording.
200+ hours AA battery running time of PA-24XP
, and 500+ with less featured PA-
3SX-P configured with Microtrack deck being powered on external USB power sled
allows continuous deck running time of up to 45 hours on common alkaline C and
worldwide stocked D cells.
The external preamplifier configuration with Microtrack 24/96 deck is an affordable
pocket sized solution for high definition 2 track, easily powered portable recording
package.
MISC.: One needed improvement for having a more
refined design is this deck's printed circuit board
(PCB).
In my opinion, this board likely needs to go back to
engineering for a redesign to eliminate switching power
supply noises leaking into the analog stages (as seen in
the above noise graphs of deck's internal mic level
inputs).