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... First Session 13 Preparation 13 Quick-Start System 13 Turning On the MT400 14 Loading a Cassette Tape 14 Recording the First Track 14 Preparation Before Recording 14 The First Take 16 Overdubbing 18 Mixdown 20 Advanced Recording Techniques ......... 22 Simultaneous Multi-Channel Recording ....22 Ping-Pong Recording 24 Multi-Source Mixing 26 Using Effects 28 Using INSERT I/O 28...
... First Session 13 Preparation 13 Quick-Start System 13 Turning On the MT400 14 Loading a Cassette Tape 14 Recording the First Track 14 Preparation Before Recording 14 The First Take 16 Overdubbing 18 Mixdown 20 Advanced Recording Techniques ......... 22 Simultaneous Multi-Channel Recording ....22 Ping-Pong Recording 24 Multi-Source Mixing 26 Using Effects 28 Using INSERT I/O 28...
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... input signals via the CUE controls. In SYNC mode, the dbx noise reduction can be turned off for Track 4, ensuring reliable synchronization. • Tape speed is the same speed as synthesizers. • Musical three-band EQ on each input channel, and INSERT...signals such as a normal cassette recorder, doubling the recording time relative to the MT400 standard speed. 3 Welcome to the MT400 MT400 Features The MT400 consists of three major sections: a Mixer section that enables you to control input signals and tape playback signals simultaneously. Recorder • dbx™ noise...
... input signals via the CUE controls. In SYNC mode, the dbx noise reduction can be turned off for Track 4, ensuring reliable synchronization. • Tape speed is the same speed as synthesizers. • Musical three-band EQ on each input channel, and INSERT...signals such as a normal cassette recorder, doubling the recording time relative to the MT400 standard speed. 3 Welcome to the MT400 MT400 Features The MT400 consists of three major sections: a Mixer section that enables you to control input signals and tape playback signals simultaneously. Recorder • dbx™ noise...
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... B side. If you will hear Tracks 3 and 4 play back a tape recorded with the standard speed) Approx. 22.5 minutes Approx. 15 minutes Approx. 11.5 minutes Note: We recommend that you use a brand new cassette tape for use only one side of the tape. Therefore, tapes with your MT400. On the other hand, the MT400 uses 9.5 cm/second as TDK...
... B side. If you will hear Tracks 3 and 4 play back a tape recorded with the standard speed) Approx. 22.5 minutes Approx. 15 minutes Approx. 11.5 minutes Note: We recommend that you use a brand new cassette tape for use only one side of the tape. Therefore, tapes with your MT400. On the other hand, the MT400 uses 9.5 cm/second as TDK...
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... L/R jacks. For the best performance, it to correctly play back tapes that the tape is adjusted for all your recordings clean and crisp. s Track The MT400 can also monitor the signal via headphones. You can record four individual sound sources simultaneously on the purpose. The MT400 offers the following buses that you use the dbx noise reduction...
... L/R jacks. For the best performance, it to correctly play back tapes that the tape is adjusted for all your recordings clean and crisp. s Track The MT400 can also monitor the signal via headphones. You can record four individual sound sources simultaneously on the purpose. The MT400 offers the following buses that you use the dbx noise reduction...
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...MID 2 -12 +12 LOW 3 4 5 6 7 -12 AUX 1 0 AUX 2 0 MIX +12 10 10 CUE 0 10 MIC/LINE to L TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP PAN L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 C AUX controls These rotary controls are used to adjust the level... tonal quality of Track (1-4) input signal and playback signal that both microphone and line-level (such as a synthesizer) signals can be handled with your new recorder. If the faders ...CUE control This control is used to the AUX SEND 1 and 2 outputs. 6 Touring the MT400 This section takes you with ease. The CUE bus signals are lowered all the way, the AUX...
...MID 2 -12 +12 LOW 3 4 5 6 7 -12 AUX 1 0 AUX 2 0 MIX +12 10 10 CUE 0 10 MIC/LINE to L TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP PAN L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 C AUX controls These rotary controls are used to adjust the level... tonal quality of Track (1-4) input signal and playback signal that both microphone and line-level (such as a synthesizer) signals can be handled with your new recorder. If the faders ...CUE control This control is used to the AUX SEND 1 and 2 outputs. 6 Touring the MT400 This section takes you with ease. The CUE bus signals are lowered all the way, the AUX...
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...all the way to the left or right) of input channel signal that is fed to the CUE bus. For recording via the input channel and the tape signal is recorded to a track. With the switch in the TAPE position ( ), the MIC/LINE input 1, 3 (2, 4) signal is fed to the ST L (ST R) ...set to optimum. -Owner's Manual G Fader For recording ([INPUT-FLIP] switch: MIC/LINE), use it to adjust the playback level of each track. With the switch in the stereo mix. Musical instrument signal input from MIC/LINE INPUT jack MT400 tape signal Musical instrument signal input from MIC/LINE INPUT jack...
...all the way to the left or right) of input channel signal that is fed to the CUE bus. For recording via the input channel and the tape signal is recorded to a track. With the switch in the TAPE position ( ), the MIC/LINE input 1, 3 (2, 4) signal is fed to the ST L (ST R) ...set to optimum. -Owner's Manual G Fader For recording ([INPUT-FLIP] switch: MIC/LINE), use it to adjust the playback level of each track. With the switch in the stereo mix. Musical instrument signal input from MIC/LINE INPUT jack MT400 tape signal Musical instrument signal input from MIC/LINE INPUT jack...
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... dbx noise reduction system. N REC SELECT switches These switches are used to be displayed on for all tracks. Note: The SYNC setting is used for a special application in the range of a tape recorded with a normal cassette tape recorder. STEREO....The level meters display the Stereo bus signal levels (signal output from the STEREO OUT jacks...
... dbx noise reduction system. N REC SELECT switches These switches are used to be displayed on for all tracks. Note: The SYNC setting is used for a special application in the range of a tape recorded with a normal cassette tape recorder. STEREO....The level meters display the Stereo bus signal levels (signal output from the STEREO OUT jacks...
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... this switch set or write-protect tubs on the currently available tracks. When you press this button to pause recording or playback. S Counter reset button This button resets the tape counter value to stop recording or playback and pressing it again will resume recording or playback. -Owner's Manual Z PAUSE button ( ) Use this button during playback...
... this switch set or write-protect tubs on the currently available tracks. When you press this button to pause recording or playback. S Counter reset button This button resets the tape counter value to stop recording or playback and pressing it again will resume recording or playback. -Owner's Manual Z PAUSE button ( ) Use this button during playback...
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... adapter ON/ OFF R L R L POWER DC 12V SYNC OUT MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT Rhythm machine Guitar Microphone Guitar effects processor YAMAHA Master recorder 1 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT 2 INSERT I/O 3 STEREO INPUT 4 5L 6R 7L 8R AUX SEND 1 2 GAIN LINE HIGH -12 MID -12 LOW -...10 MIC/LINE to L TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP 0 10 MIC/LINE to R TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP 0 10 MIC/LINE to L TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP 0 10 MIC/LINE to record four tracks individually and mix your first MT400 session onto a master recorder. 13 The First Session...
... adapter ON/ OFF R L R L POWER DC 12V SYNC OUT MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT Rhythm machine Guitar Microphone Guitar effects processor YAMAHA Master recorder 1 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT 2 INSERT I/O 3 STEREO INPUT 4 5L 6R 7L 8R AUX SEND 1 2 GAIN LINE HIGH -12 MID -12 LOW -...10 MIC/LINE to L TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP 0 10 MIC/LINE to R TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP 0 10 MIC/LINE to L TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP 0 10 MIC/LINE to record four tracks individually and mix your first MT400 session onto a master recorder. 13 The First Session...
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... [PLAY] button to the DC12V jack on the tape. 1. Loading a Cassette Tape Before loading a cassette tape, make sure the write- If it once to prevent binding, which may occur due to record the first sound source in the meter section lights up . 3. Recording the First Track The MT400 allows signals input at a time. Make sure that...
... [PLAY] button to the DC12V jack on the tape. 1. Loading a Cassette Tape Before loading a cassette tape, make sure the write- If it once to prevent binding, which may occur due to record the first sound source in the meter section lights up . 3. Recording the First Track The MT400 allows signals input at a time. Make sure that...
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...momentarily on the loudest sounds if dbx has been turned off, and the +6 segment of the signals (recording source signals on the recording/recording-pause tracks, and tape signals on the playback tracks. 5 Press the [PAUSE] button. 6 Press the REC button. C If necessary, use the ...on Input Channel 1 up continuously, and the MT400 enters recording pause mode. Also, the Track 1 REC SELECT indicator flashes. A Set the CUE control on Input Channel 1 all the way to adjust the recording level. 15 Selecting a recording track 1 Connect a sound source to the connected audio...
...momentarily on the loudest sounds if dbx has been turned off, and the +6 segment of the signals (recording source signals on the recording/recording-pause tracks, and tape signals on the playback tracks. 5 Press the [PAUSE] button. 6 Press the REC button. C If necessary, use the ...on Input Channel 1 up continuously, and the MT400 enters recording pause mode. Also, the Track 1 REC SELECT indicator flashes. A Set the CUE control on Input Channel 1 all the way to adjust the recording level. 15 Selecting a recording track 1 Connect a sound source to the connected audio...
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... STOP] switch is set to "MIC/LINE ( )", you wish to the beginning and press the REC button. To record again, rewind the tape to re-record part of the recording, perform punch in/out recording. If you can monitor the Track 1 playback sound (sent via the CUE bus) through the PHONES or MONITOR OUT jack. The...
... STOP] switch is set to "MIC/LINE ( )", you wish to the beginning and press the REC button. To record again, rewind the tape to re-record part of the recording, perform punch in/out recording. If you can monitor the Track 1 playback sound (sent via the CUE bus) through the PHONES or MONITOR OUT jack. The...
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17 Note: Be sure to turn the [REC SELECT] switch on Track 1 will be erased when you record the next track. Otherwise, recording on Track 1 to L TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP PAN L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CUE bus (monaural) PHONES MONITOR OUT Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Signal flow during track recording -Owner's Manual MIC/LINE INPUT 1 1 GAIN LINE MIC HIGH -12 +12 MID -12 +12 LOW -12 AUX 1 0 AUX 2 0 MIX +12 10 10 CUE 0 10 MIC/LINE to "OFF".
17 Note: Be sure to turn the [REC SELECT] switch on Track 1 will be erased when you record the next track. Otherwise, recording on Track 1 to L TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP PAN L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CUE bus (monaural) PHONES MONITOR OUT Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Signal flow during track recording -Owner's Manual MIC/LINE INPUT 1 1 GAIN LINE MIC HIGH -12 +12 MID -12 +12 LOW -12 AUX 1 0 AUX 2 0 MIX +12 10 10 CUE 0 10 MIC/LINE to "OFF".
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...-FLIP] switch on Track 1. Monitoring the recording source and tape playback sound simultaneously 6 While playing the recording source, turn up the CUE control on Track 2. Adjust to a desired level while listening to "MIC/LINE ( )". CUE control 2 adjusts the monitoring level of the signal recorded on Input Channel 2. When you start recording, Track 1 playback sound and Track 2 recording source will be...
...-FLIP] switch on Track 1. Monitoring the recording source and tape playback sound simultaneously 6 While playing the recording source, turn up the CUE control on Track 2. Adjust to a desired level while listening to "MIC/LINE ( )". CUE control 2 adjusts the monitoring level of the signal recorded on Input Channel 2. When you start recording, Track 1 playback sound and Track 2 recording source will be...
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... AUX 1 0 AUX 2 0 MIX +12 10 10 CUE 0 10 MIC/LINE to R TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP PAN L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CUE bus (monaural) Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 PHONES MONITOR OUT Signal flow during overdubbing -Owner's Manual Listening to the recording 8 Press the [REW] button to rewind the tape to the beginning and press the [PLAY] button to stop...
... AUX 1 0 AUX 2 0 MIX +12 10 10 CUE 0 10 MIC/LINE to R TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP PAN L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CUE bus (monaural) Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 PHONES MONITOR OUT Signal flow during overdubbing -Owner's Manual Listening to the recording 8 Press the [REW] button to rewind the tape to the beginning and press the [PLAY] button to stop...
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... the level of the MT400. When the [INPUT-FLIP] switches are set to "TAPE ( )", the playback sound of the corresponding tracks are ready to mix them into a stereo mix, which you will record to a stereo master recorder. The level meters L and R on Input Channels 1-4 to "TAPE ( )". 20 Mixdown After you have recorded all tracks, you are sent to...
... the level of the MT400. When the [INPUT-FLIP] switches are set to "TAPE ( )", the playback sound of the corresponding tracks are ready to mix them into a stereo mix, which you will record to a stereo master recorder. The level meters L and R on Input Channels 1-4 to "TAPE ( )". 20 Mixdown After you have recorded all tracks, you are sent to...
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... +12 10 10 CUE 0 10 MIC/LINE to adjust level balance between tracks, so that the +3 segments of the MT400 to the mix recorded on Input Channel 1-4. To adjust the monitoring level, use the faders to R TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP PAN L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 PHONES MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT STEREO 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Stereo bus L, R Signal fl...
... +12 10 10 CUE 0 10 MIC/LINE to adjust level balance between tracks, so that the +3 segments of the MT400 to the mix recorded on Input Channel 1-4. To adjust the monitoring level, use the faders to R TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP PAN L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 PHONES MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT STEREO 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Stereo bus L, R Signal fl...
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... 0 10 MIC/LINE to R TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP LEVEL PAN PAN PAN PAN MIN MONITOR/PHONES STEREO ST+CUE CUE MAX L R L R L R L R 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 STEREO 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM REC PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE 3 B 4 8 6 5 A0 1 Connect sound sources to various advanced recording techniques using the MT400. Tracks 1 and 2 REC SELECT indicators...
... 0 10 MIC/LINE to R TAPE TAPE MIC/ LINE INPUT-FLIP LEVEL PAN PAN PAN PAN MIN MONITOR/PHONES STEREO ST+CUE CUE MAX L R L R L R L R 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 STEREO 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM REC PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE 3 B 4 8 6 5 A0 1 Connect sound sources to various advanced recording techniques using the MT400. Tracks 1 and 2 REC SELECT indicators...
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... SELECT indicators light up continuously and the MT400 enters recording pause mode. 6 Set the fader on each input channel and the STEREO fader to the 7-8 mark. 7 While checking the level meters, adjust the recording level using the PAN controls on Tracks 1 and 2 to monitor a stereo signal...the [STOP] button to the recording. You can monitor the recording sources for Tracks 1 and 2 (in this example, Input Channel 1-4 signals) via the CUE bus. Tracks 1 and 2 REC SELECT indicators flash. B Rewind the tape to the beginning and listen to stop recording. Also adjust the stereo position of...
... SELECT indicators light up continuously and the MT400 enters recording pause mode. 6 Set the fader on each input channel and the STEREO fader to the 7-8 mark. 7 While checking the level meters, adjust the recording level using the PAN controls on Tracks 1 and 2 to monitor a stereo signal...the [STOP] button to the recording. You can monitor the recording sources for Tracks 1 and 2 (in this example, Input Channel 1-4 signals) via the CUE bus. Tracks 1 and 2 REC SELECT indicators flash. B Rewind the tape to the beginning and listen to stop recording. Also adjust the stereo position of...
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... for computers have this way, the MT400 works as vocal and guitar, to the MT400 tracks, and record other acoustic sounds and can easily be recorded onto a tape. A typical application is to a MIDI sequencer, which reads the SYNC signal and plays back in synchronization with a MIDI Sequencer To use the MT400 in a synchronized MIDI system, you must...
... for computers have this way, the MT400 works as vocal and guitar, to the MT400 tracks, and record other acoustic sounds and can easily be recorded onto a tape. A typical application is to a MIDI sequencer, which reads the SYNC signal and plays back in synchronization with a MIDI Sequencer To use the MT400 in a synchronized MIDI system, you must...