Research Ethics need to be approved by the UBC UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB)

All submissions and department approval of ethics applications to the BREB must use RISe Researcher Information Services (RISe) System.

Introduction to RISe System

Graduate Student Access to RISe

Campus Wide Login Account

Obtaining a Research Number

Updates to Converted Applications

Submitting an Application for BREB Ethical Review

Department Approval

RISe System User Guide (extensive)

M-Audio MicroTrack

$299.95 at Academic Superstore


Also have the MicroTrack 24/96 Mobile Recording Studio for $429.95 (includes microphone and such)


Professional Digital Recording in your palm. The MicroTrack is a rugged high-fidelity mobile 2-channel digital recorder that records WAV and MP3 files to CompactFlash or microdrives—perfect for everything from professional field recording to corporate meetings, training, education and worship.

The MicroTrack is a rugged high-fidelity mobile 2-channel digital recorder that records WAV and MP3 files to CompactFlash or microdrives—perfect for everything from professional field recording to corporate meetings, training, education and worship. Record via balanced line inputs or built-in high-fidelity microphone preamps complete with phantom power for studio-quality microphones. Connect MicroTrack to a PC or Mac via USB and simply drag and drop recordings to your computer for immediate editing or Web posting. Power derives from a lithium-ion battery, and the unit can recharge via the computer's USB connection or USB power adapter. The MicroTrack combines quality beyond that of DAT recording with the convenience and cost-effectiveness of personal digital recorders for the ultimate solution in mobile recording.

Post MP3s to the Web-Instantly
MicroTrack's ability to record directly to MP3 files and transfer them instantly to the computer means that you can e-mail or post high-quality recordings to the Web immediately. Musicians can e-mail demos to writing/production partners and record companies when the inspiration strikes. Business users can easily upload meetings and presentations for review and wider dissemination immediately. Educators can post classes, lectures and seminars without delay. Faith-based organizations can quickly broadcast worship services and speakers. Professional presenters can create and sell back-end collateral content almost instantly—and the list goes on.

Flexible Recording
One of the secrets to the MicroTrack's compact size is that, like many of today's digital cameras, it records to CompactFlash or microdrives. Recording capacity is based on the recording format selected and the size of the currently inserted media. An affordable upgrade to a 1GB CompactFlash card or microdrive, for example, will hold approximately 100 minutes of uncompressed CD-quality 16-bit stereo 44.1kHz WAV files. That same 1GB media will store 1500 minutes of stereo speech-quality MP3 audio at 96kbps. Of course, you can use and swap out whatever capacity media suits your needs.

Simple Transfers
You can record as many unique files as the capacity of your available storage allows. Then just connect MicroTrack to your PC or Mac via USB, and it appears as a USB mass storage device showing the unique identification number of each file. Just drag and drop the files to your computer's hard drive and your audio is ready to edit and/or post to the Web. The included Audacity software even gives you the power to easily edit your files and convert between file formats.

FEATURES
# 2-channel WAV and MP3 recording and playback for pro recording, meetings, training, education and worship
# storage via convenient CompactFlash or microdrives*
# immediate drag-and-drop file transfer to PC and Mac via USB 2.0 mini- connector
# powered via USB, rechargeable lithium-ion battery or power supply (both included)
# separate left and right input level controls with signal and peak indicators
# professional balanced 1/4” TRS inputs with mic/line switch
# dual microphone preamps with phantom power for studio microphones
# 1/8” TRS input with 5V power for use with stereo electret microphone (microphone included)
# S/PDIF coaxial input for digital transfers
# monitoring via RCA line outputs or 1/8” stereo headphone output
# stereo output level control
# large LCD for navigation and statistics
# dedicated buttons for navigation, record, hold, pause, delete, menu, and power
# includes software for editing and file format conversion
# 64MB CompactFlash card included

Specifications
# MP3 recording: 96 to 320kbps at 32, 44.1 or 48kHz
# PCM recording: 16 or 24-bit at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz
# storage capacity: variable based on data rate and storage medium
# battery life before recharge: 7 hours playback (4-5 hours recording via line in or dynamic microphone. 3 hours recording with phantom power engaged)

*using CompactFlash card at 16-bit/44.1kHzk. Battery life varies with different media and microphones

# Width: 61mm or 2.4”
# Height: 109.5mm or 4.3”
# Thickness: 28.5mm or 1.12” over the LCD.
# Weight: 4.9oz or 138.9 grams without CF card; 5.2oz or 147.4 grams with CF card

1/8" Mic Input
# Input Level: -14dBV
# Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -98dB, A-weighted
# Dynamic Range: 98dB, A-weighted
# THD+N: 0.003% (-90dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
# Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk (Bal): < -100dB
# Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.5dB
# Preamp Gain: >34dB
# stereo electret condenser power: electret condenser power enable

1/4" Mic/Line Inputs
# Maximum Input Level: +4.3dBu, balanced; +2.1dBV, unbalanced
# Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -100dB, A-weighted
# Dynamic Range: 100dB, A-weighted
# THD+N: 0.003% (-90dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
# Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk (Bal): < -100dB
# Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.3dB @ 48kHz sample rate
# Pre-amp Gain: > 55dB
# Phantom Power: switchable phantom power

Line Outputs
# Maximum Output Level: +2dBV, unbalanced
# Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -102dB, A-weighted
# Dynamic Range: 102dB, A-weighted
# THD+N: 0.00265% (-91.5dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
# Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk (Bal): < -100dB
# Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.3dB @ 48kHz sample rate

Headphone Output
# Maximum Output: -2.0dBV at THD < 0.02% into 32 ohms
# Working Range: 16 ohms to 600 ohms

System Requirements

Macintosh
# Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater
# USB 1.1 or 2.0 port on the computer for connection and power charging

Windows
# Windows 2000, XP (SP1)
# USB 1.1 or 2.0 port on the computer for connection and power charging