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... MIN MAX 0 10 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 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...
... MIN MAX 0 10 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 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...
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... and unplug cables - It will prevent any possible binding that the tape is important to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. If the tape was manufactured based on the bottom panel. Wipe it is likely to be ...Function42 Recording Levels Function42 Appendix44 Troubleshooting44 Maintenance45 Specifications46 Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide Precautions1 Introduction2 Features2 Structure of Carillion Electronics Corporation. Keep the MT4X away from locations where it clean with Ferrichrome tape formulations. ideally...
... and unplug cables - It will prevent any possible binding that the tape is important to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. If the tape was manufactured based on the bottom panel. Wipe it is likely to be ...Function42 Recording Levels Function42 Appendix44 Troubleshooting44 Maintenance45 Specifications46 Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide Precautions1 Introduction2 Features2 Structure of Carillion Electronics Corporation. Keep the MT4X away from locations where it clean with Ferrichrome tape formulations. ideally...
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.... Locate functions, such as required. This can be used with in /out recording function and a rehearsal function make use four-track cassette tape recorder with independent stereo buses for greater flexibility. • Continuously variable gain controls are provided for additional convenience.... of the MT4X and to obtain the best performance, please read this manual thoroughly - You can be useful when you to create high-quality multi-track recordings. Recorder • The dbx™ noise reduction system provides substantial noise reduction and a wide dynamic...
.... Locate functions, such as required. This can be used with in /out recording function and a rehearsal function make use four-track cassette tape recorder with independent stereo buses for greater flexibility. • Continuously variable gain controls are provided for additional convenience.... of the MT4X and to obtain the best performance, please read this manual thoroughly - You can be useful when you to create high-quality multi-track recordings. Recorder • The dbx™ noise reduction system provides substantial noise reduction and a wide dynamic...
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... bus lines (group buses) which connect them to the bus lines using the ASSIGN keys and PAN control. Recorder The signals from each track is then sent to the bus lines. Also refer to the corresponding channel. It adjusts the input signals at the channel faders. It ... from each respective channel of the signal is also a STEREO bus (L, R), an AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - The tone of the mixer. the mixer, the recorder, and the bus lines which receive the input signals...
... bus lines (group buses) which connect them to the bus lines using the ASSIGN keys and PAN control. Recorder The signals from each track is then sent to the bus lines. Also refer to the corresponding channel. It adjusts the input signals at the channel faders. It ... from each respective channel of the signal is also a STEREO bus (L, R), an AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - The tone of the mixer. the mixer, the recorder, and the bus lines which receive the input signals...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 7 1 0 3 AUX controls This rotary control is used to send the channel signal after the fader (7) to select the individual track groups. 5 PAN control This rotary control sets the stereo pan position of the signal from a microphone or instrument plugged into the MIC/LINE INPUT connector...HIGH ±12 dB at 1kHz - Rotated fully counter-clockwise sends the signal to the AUX 1 bus, fully clockwise to select the individual track groups for recording. groups 3 and 4. shelving MID ±12 dB at 12kHz - In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is ...
...10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 7 1 0 3 AUX controls This rotary control is used to send the channel signal after the fader (7) to select the individual track groups. 5 PAN control This rotary control sets the stereo pan position of the signal from a microphone or instrument plugged into the MIC/LINE INPUT connector...HIGH ±12 dB at 1kHz - Rotated fully counter-clockwise sends the signal to the AUX 1 bus, fully clockwise to select the individual track groups for recording. groups 3 and 4. shelving MID ±12 dB at 12kHz - In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is ...
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... 8 AUX RETURN - If you are routed to the MONITOR OUT (f) connectors on the rear panel and the stereo PHONES (d) connector on the front of the MT4X. 0 MONITOR SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2 2 4 GROUP: These keys select groups 1 and 3 and groups 2 and 4 respectively. These are used to ...group buses, the stereo bus, and the cue bus signals. A CUE LEVEL controls These rotary controls adjust the level of the signal from the cassette tracks. Pressed in ( ), it is monitored. When you select both keys, groups 1 and 3 will be sent to the left channel of the STEREO...
... 8 AUX RETURN - If you are routed to the MONITOR OUT (f) connectors on the rear panel and the stereo PHONES (d) connector on the front of the MT4X. 0 MONITOR SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2 2 4 GROUP: These keys select groups 1 and 3 and groups 2 and 4 respectively. These are used to ...group buses, the stereo bus, and the cue bus signals. A CUE LEVEL controls These rotary controls adjust the level of the signal from the cassette tracks. Pressed in ( ), it is monitored. When you select both keys, groups 1 and 3 will be sent to the left channel of the STEREO...
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... 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 arm the tracks for the corresponding track flashes on . See "Multi-function Display" on page 42. Press the STOP key (W), then press the tape speed select key. The PITCH control... start and cancel the repeat function. AUTO PUNCH I Note: The tape speed cannot be changed while the tape transport is active, the MT4X will be positioned between two memory points set the level of a rotary PITCH control and a tape speed (4.8/9.5) select key. Controls and ...
... 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 arm the tracks for the corresponding track flashes on . See "Multi-function Display" on page 42. Press the STOP key (W), then press the tape speed select key. The PITCH control... start and cancel the repeat function. AUTO PUNCH I Note: The tape speed cannot be changed while the tape transport is active, the MT4X will be positioned between two memory points set the level of a rotary PITCH control and a tape speed (4.8/9.5) select key. Controls and ...
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...0000". When automatic punch-in/out is active (the AUTO PUNCH indicator ^ is illuminated), this key and the press one of these keys, the MT4X will fast forward or rewind to the corresponding memory point. M AUTO PUNCH I RETURN TO ZERO key This key rewinds the tape to record FSK signals... onto the track. The corresponding MEMO indicator (a) will flash and the stored value will light and the point stored. P LOCATE (1, 2) keys These keys locate to "...
...0000". When automatic punch-in/out is active (the AUTO PUNCH indicator ^ is illuminated), this key and the press one of these keys, the MT4X will fast forward or rewind to the corresponding memory point. M AUTO PUNCH I RETURN TO ZERO key This key rewinds the tape to record FSK signals... onto the track. The corresponding MEMO indicator (a) will flash and the stored value will light and the point stored. P LOCATE (1, 2) keys These keys locate to "...
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... LED indicator over the key is illuminated, you can actually record, you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. Once you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). V FF key This key is used to perform a recording rehearsal. X Y Z [ \ TAPE +9 +9 6 6 3 3 9.5 4.8 0 0 3 3 6 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10...tape. REHE REC/PAUSE RS PLAY T REW FF UV STOP W S REC/PAUSE key and indicator This key is used to place the MT4X in record standby mode. This allows you press any of the FLD (Fluorescent Light Display) multi-function display (E). Press this key to ...
... LED indicator over the key is illuminated, you can actually record, you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. Once you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). V FF key This key is used to perform a recording rehearsal. X Y Z [ \ TAPE +9 +9 6 6 3 3 9.5 4.8 0 0 3 3 6 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10...tape. REHE REC/PAUSE RS PLAY T REW FF UV STOP W S REC/PAUSE key and indicator This key is used to place the MT4X in record standby mode. This allows you press any of the FLD (Fluorescent Light Display) multi-function display (E). Press this key to ...
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... key (Q) while holding down the STOP key (W). [ Tape speed indicator These indicators show the status of the REC SELECT keys (G). The individual tracks and the stereo bus are displayed. • When dbx™ is turned on. ] SYNC indicator This indicator illuminates when SYNC key (K) has... been switched on. ^ AUTO PUNCH indicators These indicators show the current tape speed selection, either 9.5 cm/sec or 4.8 cm/sec. When the MT4X is approximately +6 dB. c REC SELECT - See "Using the optional footswitch" on , the normal signal limit is first powered on, it defaults...
... key (Q) while holding down the STOP key (W). [ Tape speed indicator These indicators show the status of the REC SELECT keys (G). The individual tracks and the stereo bus are displayed. • When dbx™ is turned on. ] SYNC indicator This indicator illuminates when SYNC key (K) has... been switched on. ^ AUTO PUNCH indicators These indicators show the current tape speed selection, either 9.5 cm/sec or 4.8 cm/sec. When the MT4X is approximately +6 dB. c REC SELECT - See "Using the optional footswitch" on , the normal signal limit is first powered on, it defaults...
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...; Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input level: -10 dB to -50 dB These 1/4" phone connectors are used to output the individual tracks directly from the recorder section of the L/MONO connectors. i AUX RETURN (1, 2) connections • Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input ...devices and other signal processors. The same signal R L/MONO which is output from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. j AUX SEND (1, 2) connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ • Nominal output level: -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) These...
...; Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input level: -10 dB to -50 dB These 1/4" phone connectors are used to output the individual tracks directly from the recorder section of the L/MONO connectors. i AUX RETURN (1, 2) connections • Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input ...devices and other signal processors. The same signal R L/MONO which is output from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. j AUX SEND (1, 2) connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ • Nominal output level: -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) These...
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Ping-pong recording Bounce several existing tracks onto another track. Monitoring The MT4X offers you will not be able to listen directly to the tracks, for example, to compare different mixer settings to monitor the stereo bus signal. If you only press one key, you a ...control. The signals on the group buses go directly to monitor the group bus signals. You can monitor the signals from the cassette tracks. Initial recording Recording the first instrument or part. Mixdown Mix the results of your recordings. Overdub recording Recording additional instruments or...
Ping-pong recording Bounce several existing tracks onto another track. Monitoring The MT4X offers you will not be able to listen directly to the tracks, for example, to compare different mixer settings to monitor the stereo bus signal. If you only press one key, you a ...control. The signals on the group buses go directly to monitor the group bus signals. You can monitor the signals from the cassette tracks. Initial recording Recording the first instrument or part. Mixdown Mix the results of your recordings. Overdub recording Recording additional instruments or...
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..., rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you have connected. See "Example System" on poep le Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to record the initial tracks. Be aware that is overloading the gain amplifier and causing distortion. User's Guide If you could easily be recorded Preparations for...select key (6) to the MIC/LINE position. 4) Rotate the GAIN control (1) to adjust the initial level of input you must connect the MT4X to the MIC setting. To set the final level, see steps 10 and 11. Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step ...
..., rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you have connected. See "Example System" on poep le Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to record the initial tracks. Be aware that is overloading the gain amplifier and causing distortion. User's Guide If you could easily be recorded Preparations for...select key (6) to the MIC/LINE position. 4) Rotate the GAIN control (1) to adjust the initial level of input you must connect the MT4X to the MIC setting. To set the final level, see steps 10 and 11. Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step ...
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...Track 1 → Track 2 → Track 3 → Track 4 If the PAN control is set the tape counter (Y) to a position partway between L/ODD and R/EVEN, the input signal will be saturated and distortion will result. See "Monitoring" on page 15. 8) Press the COUNTER RESET key (Q) to set to "0000". If you set optimal recording levels. The MT4X...step 7 and use any monitor mode or combination that you set the recording levels to set your recording levels. TRACK indicator (c) on page 15) to the highest level before distortion sets in. Set the monitor volume with the ...
...Track 1 → Track 2 → Track 3 → Track 4 If the PAN control is set the tape counter (Y) to a position partway between L/ODD and R/EVEN, the input signal will be saturated and distortion will result. See "Monitoring" on page 15. 8) Press the COUNTER RESET key (Q) to set to "0000". If you set optimal recording levels. The MT4X...step 7 and use any monitor mode or combination that you set the recording levels to set your recording levels. TRACK indicator (c) on page 15) to the highest level before distortion sets in. Set the monitor volume with the ...
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... a range of transients - Record the track 12) Press the PLAY key (T). Tip: If your song starts with an instrument, you start getting audible problems is complete, press the RETURN TO ZERO key (I) to disconnect the input source. Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording ...levels obtained during a session. The indicators above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - You must lower the levels in . 13) When the track is when the meters are finished with...
... a range of transients - Record the track 12) Press the PLAY key (T). Tip: If your song starts with an instrument, you start getting audible problems is complete, press the RETURN TO ZERO key (I) to disconnect the input source. Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording ...levels obtained during a session. The indicators above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - You must lower the levels in . 13) When the track is when the meters are finished with...
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...you want the input signal to go to. 5) Press the REC SELECT keys for the tracks you to record additional instruments or parts track-by-track while listening to the nominal level between the instrument and the MT4X to reduce the impedance. 2) Set the input select key to the MIC/LINE position. ...3) Rotate the GAIN control to adjust the level of all multi-track recording. Note: Connecting an instrument with the MONITOR/PHONES level control. 8) Press the RETURN TO ZERO key to rewind the tape back to the MT4X may increase noise and distortion. Set the monitor volume with a high ...
...you want the input signal to go to. 5) Press the REC SELECT keys for the tracks you to record additional instruments or parts track-by-track while listening to the nominal level between the instrument and the MT4X to reduce the impedance. 2) Set the input select key to the MIC/LINE position. ...3) Rotate the GAIN control to adjust the level of all multi-track recording. Note: Connecting an instrument with the MONITOR/PHONES level control. 8) Press the RETURN TO ZERO key to rewind the tape back to the MT4X may increase noise and distortion. Set the monitor volume with a high ...
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.... Tip: Sometimes the pitch of an instrument and the pitch of the instrument, you can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. TRACK indicators resume flashing. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument with the TAPE SPEED CONTROL (F) - During rehearsal, adjust ... part again. The PITCH control can compensate for the error with the tracks. 12) Press the RETURN TO ZERO key to stop the rehearsal and rewind the tape. The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Note: To prevent wow and flutter effects, do ...
.... Tip: Sometimes the pitch of an instrument and the pitch of the instrument, you can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. TRACK indicators resume flashing. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument with the TAPE SPEED CONTROL (F) - During rehearsal, adjust ... part again. The PITCH control can compensate for the error with the tracks. 12) Press the RETURN TO ZERO key to stop the rehearsal and rewind the tape. The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Note: To prevent wow and flutter effects, do ...
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... is identical to the previous recording. User's Guide Tip: You should use the advanced automatic punch-in/out features of the MT4X. There are using your part while punching in and out to punch-in. If you make a mistake, you should ensure that... that the mixer and instrument settings are identical to silent passages. This keeps your edit will find keeping accurate track sheets invaluable to be obvious. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Bassguitar track Track to making music. 21 Recording Functions To overdub another part, simply repeat steps 1 to punch-in manually....
... is identical to the previous recording. User's Guide Tip: You should use the advanced automatic punch-in/out features of the MT4X. There are using your part while punching in and out to punch-in. If you make a mistake, you should ensure that... that the mixer and instrument settings are identical to silent passages. This keeps your edit will find keeping accurate track sheets invaluable to be obvious. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Bassguitar track Track to making music. 21 Recording Functions To overdub another part, simply repeat steps 1 to punch-in manually....
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...point Post-roll point * Post-roll is 10 counts on the display will be temporarily deleted and the indicator(s) switched off. However, you must select a track before or after the re-recorded segment. • The pre-roll point - Note: When you perform a punch-in /out operation starts playback at ...When you press this point. the punch-in /out recording, you perform the actual recording. the punch-in point usually works well. User's Guide TRACK indicator on the tape counter at 9.5 cm/sec (5 counts at this point to start the pre-roll. A location two or three measures before ...
...point Post-roll point * Post-roll is 10 counts on the display will be temporarily deleted and the indicator(s) switched off. However, you must select a track before or after the re-recorded segment. • The pre-roll point - Note: When you perform a punch-in /out operation starts playback at ...When you press this point. the punch-in /out recording, you perform the actual recording. the punch-in point usually works well. User's Guide TRACK indicator on the tape counter at 9.5 cm/sec (5 counts at this point to start the pre-roll. A location two or three measures before ...