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Multitrack Cassette Recorder User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del Usuario 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE... 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
Multitrack Cassette Recorder User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del Usuario 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE... 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
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...Synchronization34 FSK recording35 Synchronized playback36 Synchronized mixdown39 5 Memory Functions41 Memo Function41 Repeat Function42 Recording Levels Function42 Appendix44 Troubleshooting44 Maintenance45 Specifications46 Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide The splice between the leader and the tape can ...MT4X as well as other than 90 minutes (C-120 and longer) is important to high temperatures or humidity, such as benzine or thinner to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. It is not loose, then load the tape firmly into the cassette...
...Synchronization34 FSK recording35 Synchronized playback36 Synchronized mixdown39 5 Memory Functions41 Memo Function41 Repeat Function42 Recording Levels Function42 Appendix44 Troubleshooting44 Maintenance45 Specifications46 Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide The splice between the leader and the tape can ...MT4X as well as other than 90 minutes (C-120 and longer) is important to high temperatures or humidity, such as benzine or thinner to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. It is not loose, then load the tape firmly into the cassette...
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... the AUX RETURN signal to obtain the best performance, please read this manual thoroughly - Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to add effects from microphones to electronic instruments. • Each channel has a ...information about the status of the MT4X. • The pitch control allows you to -use four-track cassette tape recorder with a comprehensive four-channel mixer. and keep it in a range of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure....
... the AUX RETURN signal to obtain the best performance, please read this manual thoroughly - Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to add effects from microphones to electronic instruments. • Each channel has a ...information about the status of the MT4X. • The pitch control allows you to -use four-track cassette tape recorder with a comprehensive four-channel mixer. and keep it in a range of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure....
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... channel. It is adjusted through the equalizer and the volume at each track is also a STEREO bus (L, R), an AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus.... The tone of the mixer. If signals from each channel of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - Also refer to the mixer (including the...Recorder The signals from each respective channel and sends them : Mixer The mixer has four input channels. the mixer, the recorder, and the bus lines which receive the input signals from two or more input channels are recorded by the cassette recorder...
... channel. It is adjusted through the equalizer and the volume at each track is also a STEREO bus (L, R), an AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus.... The tone of the mixer. If signals from each channel of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - Also refer to the mixer (including the...Recorder The signals from each respective channel and sends them : Mixer The mixer has four input channels. the mixer, the recorder, and the bus lines which receive the input signals from two or more input channels are recorded by the cassette recorder...
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... AUX RETURN 3 AUX SEND TAPE OUT R L R L 4 2 1 MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT MIC/LINE INPUT Rear Panel Connections Channel Modules Master Module Recorder Controls 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE 0 MIC HIGH LINE HIGH 0 MIC LINE HIGH 0 ... 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...
... AUX RETURN 3 AUX SEND TAPE OUT R L R L 4 2 1 MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT MIC/LINE INPUT Rear Panel Connections Channel Modules Master Module Recorder Controls 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE 0 MIC HIGH LINE HIGH 0 MIC LINE HIGH 0 ... 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...
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... 0 10 0 MONITOR SELECT keys These keys are recording, the record signal is used to select the group buses, the... input source for example, the channel 1 key selects track 1). These are routed to the right channel of the MT4X. 0 MONITOR SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 ...track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys) and to the MONITOR OUT (f) connectors on the rear panel and the stereo PHONES (d) connector on the front of the STEREO bus. 6 Input select (TAPE - Master Module 8 AUX RETURN - The signals are the playback MIN MAX 0 10 signals direct from the cassette tracks...
... 0 10 0 MONITOR SELECT keys These keys are recording, the record signal is used to select the group buses, the... input source for example, the channel 1 key selects track 1). These are routed to the right channel of the MT4X. 0 MONITOR SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 ...track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys) and to the MONITOR OUT (f) connectors on the rear panel and the stereo PHONES (d) connector on the front of the STEREO bus. 6 Input select (TAPE - Master Module 8 AUX RETURN - The signals are the playback MIN MAX 0 10 signals direct from the cassette tracks...
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See "Multi-function Display" on page 42. F TAPE SPEED CONTROL These controls consist of the MT4X. When the repeat function is active, the MT4X will be selected automatically when the power is in motion. For optimal performance and signal balance, the fader should...L M N O P Q G REC SELECT keys These keys are used to arm the tracks for the corresponding track flashes on . H REPEAT key This key is used to set with the MEMO keys (O). Recorder Controls D Cassette tape com- The PITCH control can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. AUTO PUNCH...
See "Multi-function Display" on page 42. F TAPE SPEED CONTROL These controls consist of the MT4X. When the repeat function is active, the MT4X will be selected automatically when the power is in motion. For optimal performance and signal balance, the fader should...L M N O P Q G REC SELECT keys These keys are used to arm the tracks for the corresponding track flashes on . H REPEAT key This key is used to set with the MEMO keys (O). Recorder Controls D Cassette tape com- The PITCH control can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. AUTO PUNCH...
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... three counts on page 21. By default, the dbx™ system is turned on when the MT4X is first powered on track 4. K SYNC key This key defeats the dbx™ noise reduction system on . See "FSK recording" on page 21. See "Using the automatic punch-in/out function" on page 35. User... flash and the stored value will light and the point stored. You can clear the memory points by pressing the CLEAR key (L), removing the cassette tape, or turning off . 9 Controls and Connections When the automatic punch-in/out function is active, the REPEAT key causes the...
... three counts on page 21. By default, the dbx™ system is turned on when the MT4X is first powered on track 4. K SYNC key This key defeats the dbx™ noise reduction system on . See "FSK recording" on page 21. See "Using the automatic punch-in/out function" on page 35. User... flash and the stored value will light and the point stored. You can clear the memory points by pressing the CLEAR key (L), removing the cassette tape, or turning off . 9 Controls and Connections When the automatic punch-in/out function is active, the REPEAT key causes the...
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... to record. If you can simulate a recording session. REHE REC/PAUSE RS PLAY T REW FF UV STOP W S REC/PAUSE key and indicator This key is used to fast forward the cassette tape. Press the key again to place the MT4X in the cassette tape ...cassette tape is illuminated, you can actually record, you have inserted a tape, the indicator will begin. User's Guide This allows you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. W STOP key Multi-function Display This section details the indicators of the transport keys before you must arm the tracks...
... to record. If you can simulate a recording session. REHE REC/PAUSE RS PLAY T REW FF UV STOP W S REC/PAUSE key and indicator This key is used to fast forward the cassette tape. Press the key again to place the MT4X in the cassette tape ...cassette tape is illuminated, you can actually record, you have inserted a tape, the indicator will begin. User's Guide This allows you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. W STOP key Multi-function Display This section details the indicators of the transport keys before you must arm the tracks...
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...existing track. The CUE key allows you to listen for each track with the MONITOR/PHONES control. Overdub recording Recording additional instruments or parts while monitoring the previously recorded tracks. Ping-pong recording Bounce several existing tracks onto another track. You can monitor the signals from the cassette tracks. ...four input channels as well as follows: Monitoring Monitoring the recording or playback to monitor the stereo bus signal. Mixdown Mix the results of the mixer section. Monitoring The MT4X offers you are as the AUX RETURN signal. You can...
...existing track. The CUE key allows you to listen for each track with the MONITOR/PHONES control. Overdub recording Recording additional instruments or parts while monitoring the previously recorded tracks. Ping-pong recording Bounce several existing tracks onto another track. You can monitor the signals from the cassette tracks. ...four input channels as well as follows: Monitoring Monitoring the recording or playback to monitor the stereo bus signal. Mixdown Mix the results of the mixer section. Monitoring The MT4X offers you are as the AUX RETURN signal. You can...
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...or are your rhythm tracks: bassguitar, rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you have plugged a microphone into the cassette tape compartment (D). 2) Connect the input source to the corresponding MIC/LINE INPUT connector for recording 1) Insert a cassette tape into the ... on poep le Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be sending a signal that you have connected. User's Guide Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step in multitrack recording is to adjust the initial level of input you must connect the MT4X to the MIC setting...
...or are your rhythm tracks: bassguitar, rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you have plugged a microphone into the cassette tape compartment (D). 2) Connect the input source to the corresponding MIC/LINE INPUT connector for recording 1) Insert a cassette tape into the ... on poep le Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be sending a signal that you have connected. User's Guide Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step in multitrack recording is to adjust the initial level of input you must connect the MT4X to the MIC setting...
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Cassette tape is off and the REC SELECT - Tip: If your song starts with an instrument, you should check the recording. 14) Press the PLAY key to playback the tape. 15) If the recording needs to be illuminated. 10) Set the channel fader (7) to 14. 16) When you will be redone, repeat the previous...; is when the meters are finished with drums, bassguitar, and guitars all on page 41. You must lower the levels in . 13) When the track is usually perfectly acceptable. Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session.
Cassette tape is off and the REC SELECT - Tip: If your song starts with an instrument, you should check the recording. 14) Press the PLAY key to playback the tape. 15) If the recording needs to be illuminated. 10) Set the channel fader (7) to 14. 16) When you will be redone, repeat the previous...; is when the meters are finished with drums, bassguitar, and guitars all on page 41. You must lower the levels in . 13) When the track is usually perfectly acceptable. Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session.
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...You blend and polish the sounds before you can also connect external signal processors, such as a reverberator or digital delay, to the MT4X. You can connect an external effects unit in stereo. Plug the output from the AUX SEND connector (j) into the input connector on... the stereo inputs of combining the four individual tracks into the L/MONO connector. Otherwise, plug it to the TAPE position for the individual tracks. 4) Press the MONITOR SELECT - For an alternative setup, you record them onto a stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder. User's Guide The mix is created using ...
...You blend and polish the sounds before you can also connect external signal processors, such as a reverberator or digital delay, to the MT4X. You can connect an external effects unit in stereo. Plug the output from the AUX SEND connector (j) into the input connector on... the stereo inputs of combining the four individual tracks into the L/MONO connector. Otherwise, plug it to the TAPE position for the individual tracks. 4) Press the MONITOR SELECT - For an alternative setup, you record them onto a stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder. User's Guide The mix is created using ...
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...Cause Solution The MT4X cannot be powered ON, please contact your Yamaha dealer. Recordings sound dull, suffer from wow and flutter, or are intact. The REC SELECT key is loaded incorrectly. The cassette is not set incorrectly. The tape speed was reset during recording. The MIDI-to...If the MT4X still cannot be powered ON. The cassette's record protect tabs have been removed. Select the correct ASSIGN key(s) for the input module. Re-record the FSK signal. The corresponding input select key is set incorrectly. Raise the fader for the group and tracks you ...
...Cause Solution The MT4X cannot be powered ON, please contact your Yamaha dealer. Recordings sound dull, suffer from wow and flutter, or are intact. The REC SELECT key is loaded incorrectly. The cassette is not set incorrectly. The tape speed was reset during recording. The MIDI-to...If the MT4X still cannot be powered ON. The cassette's record protect tabs have been removed. Select the correct ASSIGN key(s) for the input module. Re-record the FSK signal. The corresponding input select key is set incorrectly. Raise the fader for the group and tracks you ...
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Appendix 46 Specifications Model 4-track/4-channel one direction recording and playback 4-track Hard Permalloy record/play head × 1 4-track ferrite erase head × 1 DC servo motor × 1 9.5 cm/sec , 4.8 cm/sec Approximately ±10% 0.1% WRMS... II (Bias: HIGH; PHONES OUT User's Guide EQ 70 µs) 4-track/4-channel one direction recording and playback cassette recorder with mixer Tape Transport Tape Type Track Configuration Heads Motor Tape Speed Pitch Control Wow & Flutter C-46 ~ 90 cassette tapes CrO2 - LEVEL control nominal) -16 dB (AUX RETURN - LEVEL ...
Appendix 46 Specifications Model 4-track/4-channel one direction recording and playback 4-track Hard Permalloy record/play head × 1 4-track ferrite erase head × 1 DC servo motor × 1 9.5 cm/sec , 4.8 cm/sec Approximately ±10% 0.1% WRMS... II (Bias: HIGH; PHONES OUT User's Guide EQ 70 µs) 4-track/4-channel one direction recording and playback cassette recorder with mixer Tape Transport Tape Type Track Configuration Heads Motor Tape Speed Pitch Control Wow & Flutter C-46 ~ 90 cassette tapes CrO2 - LEVEL control nominal) -16 dB (AUX RETURN - LEVEL ...
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... Equalization (EQ) The process of gain output by such devices as a stereo cassette, reel-to ensure communication compatibility between electronic musical instruments from one of the tracks of recording MIDI clock data onto one keyboard. The MASTER module fader is used to compensate ... output by such devices as the Yamaha YMC10. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) A digital data format standardized to -reel, or DAT recorder. Module The MT4X includes four channel modules. Each module consists of signal. Appendix 52 recording. The MT4X uses dbx™ noise reduction to...
... Equalization (EQ) The process of gain output by such devices as a stereo cassette, reel-to ensure communication compatibility between electronic musical instruments from one of the tracks of recording MIDI clock data onto one keyboard. The MASTER module fader is used to compensate ... output by such devices as the Yamaha YMC10. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) A digital data format standardized to -reel, or DAT recorder. Module The MT4X includes four channel modules. Each module consists of signal. Appendix 52 recording. The MT4X uses dbx™ noise reduction to...
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... a final mixdown. Track A physical band on each track, the settings used primarily to another track or tracks. The transfer of recordings from several tracks to the tape for synchronization purposes. The advantage is sourced after the fader. Striping the tape Applying a timecode to one side of a standard audio cassette. The MT4X creates four tracks on the signal. User...
... a final mixdown. Track A physical band on each track, the settings used primarily to another track or tracks. The transfer of recordings from several tracks to the tape for synchronization purposes. The advantage is sourced after the fader. Striping the tape Applying a timecode to one side of a standard audio cassette. The MT4X creates four tracks on the signal. User...