I guess M-Audio heard me

[Strungup]

The new Micro track ,

Extended gain , and .....YES , ANALOUGE Limiter , on Input .

Will I buy it , Not sure , I think I will hold out for the Sony PCM-D50

but from their page....

Advanced Operation

MicroTrack II gives you even more professional recording options than ever before. Capture high-SPL sources without clipping thanks to an extended input gain range and built-in analog input limiter. Transfer files faster than ever before via the high-speed USB 2.0 connection. Drop in markers while recording BWF files and easily find your place when editing your content. Easily organize and locate your files in the field with a user-created folder structure. Overcome the limitations of the FAT32 protocol and create seamless recordings beyond 2GB in size. Dim the backlight to save battery life and be discreet in a dark room. Let the recorder hibernate, then wake it up to record on a moment’s notice. With all these enhancements and more, MicroTrack II takes your mobile recording experience to the next stage.

High-Fidelity Recording on the Go

At about the size and weight of a deck of cards, MicroTrack II will go anywhere you need to record. But don’t let its small size fool you—this rugged device is in the same class as our critically acclaimed audio interfaces. Pro-quality preamps complete with full 48V phantom power will work with your favorite condenser microphones virtually anywhere you need to capture audio—all the way up to 24-bit/96kHz.

(Upped the power to 48 , and cleaned up the mic pre's )

Power to Go

MicroTrack II is powered via a long-life lithium-ion battery. You can record for approximately four to five hours on a single charge (or about three hours with phantom power engaged). You can also use an optional USB battery pack for additional hours of top-quality recording—there are many inexpensive options available at your local consumer electronics retailer. Recharge the battery by simply connecting MicroTrack II to a PC or Mac via USB, or using the included power supply.

(make specific mention , that USB Battery packs will work )

new features and enhancements including:

extended input gain range

analog input limiter with bypass ------>( Limiter on the input , not at recording stage)

48V phantom power

faster data transfer rate via USB 2.0

easily add markers to BWF files

monitor S/PDIF input via headphones while recording

seamless recording of files greater than 2GB------------> ( Bypassed the 2 Gig file limit , by using a format other than Fat32)

customizable folders for organizing files ----------> ( Nested Folders anyone???)

built-in CompactFlash speed test ---------------> (WOW , this one is good , test the card in the unit , it tells you what to expect)

backlight dimmer ---------> ( Switch on the side , not in the Menu , very cool )

hibernation mode ------------> Instead of waiting for reboot , or Boot Up , , ,,,,, You running at a button push

What does this signify , ........ Well , it very much confirms the direction of tech in the Audio field . If MD does not implement some changes , it will be dead as far as the recording aspect goes . Flash based market is growing and getting better quickly .

Zoom H4

Zoom breaks ground with the H2 ( not of the best quality , but of brilliant design)

Fostex FR2 LE

Marantz PMD660

Sony PCM-D1

Sony PCM-D50

Microtrack 24/96

Microtrack Mark2

Korg MR1

And a Growing list of shirtpocket PCM capable recorders From the Business sector

The Paradigm Shift is now in Full swing ........ What will it mean when the dust has settled. There will be a thousand more products to come , this is just starting , we are actually watching another Audio revolution . From Tape to Dat , Dat to MD , MD to Computer chip , ..............

Dat still exists , but not many Use it , Tape still exists , but not many Use it , MD will exist , and we will be that Niche group . But the shift away from the Tangible ......... Has begun .

[kino170878]

The main thing I need is track marking, editing track names, rearranging their order and erasing unwanted tracks. Do any of these high powered flash units have those features?

[Strungup]

The main thing I need is track marking, editing track names, rearranging their order and erasing unwanted tracks. Do any of these high powered flash units have those features?

faster data transfer rate via USB 2.0

easily add markers to BWF files

[ozpeter]

Anyone wanting to keep track of developments in non-MD small recorders should be reading the forums at taperssection.com - lots of end-user comment and the latest news - I think the new M-Audio machine has been out for some months, and some problems have already been encountered (and fixed, at least some).