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...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 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 +9 TAPE 6 3 9.5 4.8 0 3 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10 MEMO REPEAT -20 SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM 1 2 34 TRACK +9 6 3 0 3 6 10 -20 LR STEREO TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH 4.8 / 9.5 O REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO AUTO PUNCH I/O CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF...
...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 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 +9 TAPE 6 3 9.5 4.8 0 3 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10 MEMO REPEAT -20 SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM 1 2 34 TRACK +9 6 3 0 3 6 10 -20 LR STEREO TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH 4.8 / 9.5 O REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO AUTO PUNCH I/O CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF...
Owner's Manual
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.... This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de la directive communautaire 87/308/CEE. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. If the antenna lead-in all installation instructions. If these requirements provides a reasonable level of this product is found in the users manual, may not correspond...
.... This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de la directive communautaire 87/308/CEE. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. If the antenna lead-in all installation instructions. If these requirements provides a reasonable level of this product is found in the users manual, may not correspond...
Owner's Manual
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... factory. If you should fast forward and rewind new tapes before using the unit. 8 Keep the heads and tape path clean To ensure consistent high performance and sound quality from THAT Corporation. ideally before making or removing connections Always turn the noise reduction system off before each recording session. This will void the warranty. 5 Make sure power is designed to connecting or disconnecting cables. Handle the unit...
... factory. If you should fast forward and rewind new tapes before using the unit. 8 Keep the heads and tape path clean To ensure consistent high performance and sound quality from THAT Corporation. ideally before making or removing connections Always turn the noise reduction system off before each recording session. This will void the warranty. 5 Make sure power is designed to connecting or disconnecting cables. Handle the unit...
Owner's Manual
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... the MT4X and to capture your music at a very high level of sound quality. Locate functions, such as required. Independent recording and playback is an advanced technology, easy-to each track. This can assign the AUX RETURN signal to -use four-track cassette tape recorder with in /out recording function and a rehearsal function make use of the many features of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure. User's Guide...
... the MT4X and to capture your music at a very high level of sound quality. Locate functions, such as required. Independent recording and playback is an advanced technology, easy-to each track. This can assign the AUX RETURN signal to -use four-track cassette tape recorder with in /out recording function and a rehearsal function make use of the many features of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure. User's Guide...
Owner's Manual
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...1 1 0 0 0 0 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 Multi-function Display +9 TAPE 6 3 9.5 4.8 0 3 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10 MEMO REPEAT -20 SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM 1 2 34 TRACK +9 6 3 0 3 6 10 -20 LR STEREO TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH 4.8 / 9.5 O REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO AUTO PUNCH I/O CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP Front Panel Connections Transport Controls User's Guide
...1 1 0 0 0 0 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 Multi-function Display +9 TAPE 6 3 9.5 4.8 0 3 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10 MEMO REPEAT -20 SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM 1 2 34 TRACK +9 6 3 0 3 6 10 -20 LR STEREO TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH 4.8 / 9.5 O REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO AUTO PUNCH I/O CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP Front Panel Connections Transport Controls User's Guide
Owner's Manual
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... you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. F TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH 4.8 / 9.5 O REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO G H I /O SYNC CLEAR CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET MEMO 2 LOCATE JK L M N O P Q G REC SELECT keys These keys are used to switch the tape speed between two memory points set the level of the master stereo bus. See "Multi-function Display" on . Recorder Controls D Cassette tape com- User's Guide Controls and Connections 8 C Master fader This linear control is used to start and cancel the...
... you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. F TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH 4.8 / 9.5 O REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO G H I /O SYNC CLEAR CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET MEMO 2 LOCATE JK L M N O P Q G REC SELECT keys These keys are used to switch the tape speed between two memory points set the level of the master stereo bus. See "Multi-function Display" on . Recorder Controls D Cassette tape com- User's Guide Controls and Connections 8 C Master fader This linear control is used to start and cancel the...
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... MT4X in the cassette tape compartment. W STOP key Multi-function Display This section details the indicators of the transport keys before you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. X Y Z [ \ TAPE +9 +9 6 6 3 3 9.5 4.8 0 0 3 3 6 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10 10 MEMO REPEAT -20 -20 SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is inserted in record standby mode. Before you can simulate a recording session. T PLAY key and indicator U REW key This key is used...
... MT4X in the cassette tape compartment. W STOP key Multi-function Display This section details the indicators of the transport keys before you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. X Y Z [ \ TAPE +9 +9 6 6 3 3 9.5 4.8 0 0 3 3 6 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10 10 MEMO REPEAT -20 -20 SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is inserted in record standby mode. Before you can simulate a recording session. T PLAY key and indicator U REW key This key is used...
Owner's Manual
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... Controls and Connections Y Tape counter This indicator displays tape position. The individual tracks and the stereo bus are displayed. • When dbx™ is off , press the COUNTER RESET key (Q) while holding down the STOP key (W). [ Tape speed indicator These indicators show the status of the automatic punch-in an optional footswitch (FC5) for a pair of -20 dB to plug in /out function. To switch peak hold . When the MT4X...
... Controls and Connections Y Tape counter This indicator displays tape position. The individual tracks and the stereo bus are displayed. • When dbx™ is off , press the COUNTER RESET key (Q) while holding down the STOP key (W). [ Tape speed indicator These indicators show the status of the automatic punch-in an optional footswitch (FC5) for a pair of -20 dB to plug in /out function. To switch peak hold . When the MT4X...
Owner's Manual
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... used to output the individual tracks directly from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. h MIC/LINE INPUT connections • Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input level: -10 dB to -50 dB These 1/4" phone connectors are used to plug in a monitor R L R L 4 AUX RETURN 2 1 amplifier or powered R L/MONO loudspeakers. User's Guide typically, a stereo tape deck. k TAPE OUT (1 to 4/SYNC) connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ • Nominal output level...
... used to output the individual tracks directly from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. h MIC/LINE INPUT connections • Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input level: -10 dB to -50 dB These 1/4" phone connectors are used to plug in a monitor R L R L 4 AUX RETURN 2 1 amplifier or powered R L/MONO loudspeakers. User's Guide typically, a stereo tape deck. k TAPE OUT (1 to 4/SYNC) connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ • Nominal output level...
Owner's Manual
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... individual tracks and the stereo bus. Adjust the CUE LEVEL controls (A) for the tracks you want the input signal to go to set the tape counter (Y) to record. Therefore, you will be able to the highest level before distortion sets in conjunction with . You can ignore step 7 and use any monitor mode or combination that you press both the odd and even group buses. REC SELECT...
... individual tracks and the stereo bus. Adjust the CUE LEVEL controls (A) for the tracks you want the input signal to go to set the tape counter (Y) to record. Therefore, you will be able to the highest level before distortion sets in conjunction with . You can ignore step 7 and use any monitor mode or combination that you press both the odd and even group buses. REC SELECT...
Owner's Manual
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... want to use the STOP key (W) to stop and rewind the tape. Recording Functions 18 Note: The meters display a range of transients - The indicators above the normal limit. Where you should set the channel fader to stop the tape and mark a memory point. The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - User's Guide Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Cassette tape is complete...
... want to use the STOP key (W) to stop and rewind the tape. Recording Functions 18 Note: The meters display a range of transients - The indicators above the normal limit. Where you should set the channel fader to stop the tape and mark a memory point. The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - User's Guide Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Cassette tape is complete...
Owner's Manual
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... stop and rewind the tape. Record the track 13) Press the REC/PAUSE key. Play the part again. TRACK indicators resume flashing. The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument with the TAPE SPEED CONTROL (F) - During rehearsal, adjust the PITCH control until you can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. The PITCH control can compensate for the error with the tracks...
... stop and rewind the tape. Record the track 13) Press the REC/PAUSE key. Play the part again. TRACK indicators resume flashing. The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument with the TAPE SPEED CONTROL (F) - During rehearsal, adjust the PITCH control until you can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. The PITCH control can compensate for the error with the tracks...
Owner's Manual
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... to start and stop the recorder. Tip: You should use the advanced automatic punch-in/out features of the MT4X. Note: If you can repeat the operation with precision. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer and instrument settings are three basic methods for making invisible punch-in/out recordings. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Bassguitar track Track to...
... to start and stop the recorder. Tip: You should use the advanced automatic punch-in/out features of the MT4X. Note: If you can repeat the operation with precision. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer and instrument settings are three basic methods for making invisible punch-in/out recordings. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Bassguitar track Track to...
Owner's Manual
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... location, the START indicator will switch off , the OUT indicator will light, and monitor source will light. CUE key. TAPE 9.5 AUTO PUNCH START +9 +9 6 6 3 3 0 0 3 3 6 6 10 10 -20 -20 1 2 3 4 LR REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY If you are monitoring the cue bus, the sound will flash rapidly. Note: In this mode, you can press the REPEAT key (H) to start Repeat Rehearsal. Recording Functions 24 Rehearsal The MT4X automatically enters...
... location, the START indicator will switch off , the OUT indicator will light, and monitor source will light. CUE key. TAPE 9.5 AUTO PUNCH START +9 +9 6 6 3 3 0 0 3 3 6 6 10 10 -20 -20 1 2 3 4 LR REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY If you are monitoring the cue bus, the sound will flash rapidly. Note: In this mode, you can press the REPEAT key (H) to start Repeat Rehearsal. Recording Functions 24 Rehearsal The MT4X automatically enters...
Owner's Manual
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... the REC/PAUSE key switches off and the REC SELECT - The REC SELECT - TRACK indicator will flash. 3) Press the PLAY key. The indicator above the key lights and the flashing REC SELECT - User's Guide Otherwise you may find that you have accidentally erased material that was before or after the re-recorded segment. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel...
... the REC/PAUSE key switches off and the REC SELECT - The REC SELECT - TRACK indicator will flash. 3) Press the PLAY key. The indicator above the key lights and the flashing REC SELECT - User's Guide Otherwise you may find that you have accidentally erased material that was before or after the re-recorded segment. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel...
Owner's Manual
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... track you have accidentally erased material that was before or after the re-recorded segment. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key. Note: Yamaha supplies an optional footswitch, FC5. The indicator above the REC/PAUSE key will flash rapidly, and the MT4X starts the tape...
... track you have accidentally erased material that was before or after the re-recorded segment. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key. Note: Yamaha supplies an optional footswitch, FC5. The indicator above the REC/PAUSE key will flash rapidly, and the MT4X starts the tape...
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...-pong recording band a User's Guide poeple on Bassguitar track Guitar track Drum track Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 (Bassguitar track) (Guitar track) (Drum track) Synth & Rhythm track Adjust the effects for each channel. Recording 10) Press the REC/PAUSE key. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. 12) When the recording is finished, press the RETURN TO ZERO key to be illuminated. 11) Press the PLAY key to stop and rewind the tape...
...-pong recording band a User's Guide poeple on Bassguitar track Guitar track Drum track Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 (Bassguitar track) (Guitar track) (Drum track) Synth & Rhythm track Adjust the effects for each channel. Recording 10) Press the REC/PAUSE key. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. 12) When the recording is finished, press the RETURN TO ZERO key to be illuminated. 11) Press the PLAY key to stop and rewind the tape...
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... connect external signal processors, such as a reverberator or digital delay, to the TAPE position for the individual tracks. 4) Press the MONITOR SELECT - You adjust the track levels with the channel faders, change the equalizations, and modify the stereo image with the pan controls. Plug a compatible cable from the effect unit into the input connector on the effect unit. Note: The MT4X has two auxiliary (AUX SEND and AUX RETURN) channels. STEREO key 0. User's Guide Recording Functions...
... connect external signal processors, such as a reverberator or digital delay, to the TAPE position for the individual tracks. 4) Press the MONITOR SELECT - You adjust the track levels with the channel faders, change the equalizations, and modify the stereo image with the pan controls. Plug a compatible cable from the effect unit into the input connector on the effect unit. Note: The MT4X has two auxiliary (AUX SEND and AUX RETURN) channels. STEREO key 0. User's Guide Recording Functions...
Owner's Manual
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... FSK track was reset. Set the channel fader so that the cassette's record protect tabs are intact. Recordings sound dull, suffer from wow and flutter, or are correct. The record/playback head and capstan is connected to CUE and adjust the CUE LEVEL control. Make sure the POWER switch on page 45. Make sure the power cable is dirty. Press the tape speed select key to set to a suitable AC outlet and plugged into...
... FSK track was reset. Set the channel fader so that the cassette's record protect tabs are intact. Recordings sound dull, suffer from wow and flutter, or are correct. The record/playback head and capstan is connected to CUE and adjust the CUE LEVEL control. Make sure the POWER switch on page 45. Make sure the power cable is dirty. Press the tape speed select key to set to a suitable AC outlet and plugged into...
Owner's Manual
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... need a MIDI/FSK converter such as an electric bass or guitar. Appendix 52 recording. GAIN Various musical instruments and devices output different levels of adjusting (boosting or cutting) the frequency ranges for line, instrument, or microphone levels. The MT4X uses a special 4-track permalloy record/playback head. Module The MT4X includes four channel modules. Equalization (EQ) The process of signal. The master recorder can directly output FSK sync signals. Line level The level of recording MIDI clock...
... need a MIDI/FSK converter such as an electric bass or guitar. Appendix 52 recording. GAIN Various musical instruments and devices output different levels of adjusting (boosting or cutting) the frequency ranges for line, instrument, or microphone levels. The MT4X uses a special 4-track permalloy record/playback head. Module The MT4X includes four channel modules. Equalization (EQ) The process of signal. The master recorder can directly output FSK sync signals. Line level The level of recording MIDI clock...
