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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 MIC HIGH ... 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 MIC HIGH ... 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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...™, turn the noise reduction system off before you move Contents to an area with your nearest YAMAHA dealer before each recording session. If you record on a patent licence from the MT4X, it is designed to clean the MT4X. It is not recommended. Handle the unit with care. 3 Clean with a soft dry cloth Never use...
...™, turn the noise reduction system off before you move Contents to an area with your nearest YAMAHA dealer before each recording session. If you record on a patent licence from the MT4X, it is designed to clean the MT4X. It is not recommended. Handle the unit with care. 3 Clean with a soft dry cloth Never use...
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...when you to create high-quality multi-track recordings. Locate functions, such as required. This can assign the AUX RETURN signal to each track. Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to obtain the... best performance, please read this manual thoroughly - Independent recording and playback is possible for pitch variations during an overdub....
...when you to create high-quality multi-track recordings. Locate functions, such as required. This can assign the AUX RETURN signal to each track. Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to obtain the... best performance, please read this manual thoroughly - Independent recording and playback is possible for pitch variations during an overdub....
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...and a CUE bus. If signals from the bus lines are overlaid or mixed. The signals input to a bus line, these signals are recorded by the cassette recorder. Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are four main bus lines (group buses) which connect them to the corresponding channel. There ... also sends the signal to the TAPE OUT connectors and back to the "Block Diagram" on page 48. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from each channel of the signal is input to ...
...and a CUE bus. If signals from the bus lines are overlaid or mixed. The signals input to a bus line, these signals are recorded by the cassette recorder. Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are four main bus lines (group buses) which connect them to the corresponding channel. There ... also sends the signal to the TAPE OUT connectors and back to the "Block Diagram" on page 48. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from each channel of the signal is input to ...
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... 3 2 1 2 1 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 MIC LINE HIGH 0 MIC... 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
... 3 2 1 2 1 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 MIC LINE HIGH 0 MIC... 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
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... AUX AUX 1 AUX 2 1 2 ASSIGN 3 4 C PAN L ODD TAPE R EVEN MIC/ LINE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 7 1 0 3 AUX controls This rotary control is used to select the individual track groups for recording. peaking LOW ±12 dB at 1kHz - It is sent to either bus. 4 ASSIGN keys These keys are used to adjust the high, middle and...
... AUX AUX 1 AUX 2 1 2 ASSIGN 3 4 C PAN L ODD TAPE R EVEN MIC/ LINE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 7 1 0 3 AUX controls This rotary control is used to select the individual track groups for recording. peaking LOW ±12 dB at 1kHz - It is sent to either bus. 4 ASSIGN keys These keys are used to adjust the high, middle and...
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... return signal. 9 LEVEL 0 10 0 10 0 MONITOR SELECT keys These keys are used to set the channel level. If you are recording, the record signal is used to select the group buses, the stereo bus, and the cue bus signals. A CUE LEVEL controls These rotary controls adjust... track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys 4) and to the left channel and groups 2 and 4 will be sent to the right channel 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. The signals are the...
... return signal. 9 LEVEL 0 10 0 10 0 MONITOR SELECT keys These keys are used to set the channel level. If you are recording, the record signal is used to select the group buses, the stereo bus, and the cue bus signals. A CUE LEVEL controls These rotary controls adjust... track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys 4) and to the left channel and groups 2 and 4 will be sent to the right channel 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. The signals are the...
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...tape speed by approximately ±10%. User's Guide F TAPE SPEED CONTROL These controls consist of the MT4X. When you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. See "Repeat Function" on the multi-function display (E). For optimal performance and signal balance, the... fader should be selected automatically when the power is active, the MT4X will be positioned between two memory ...
...tape speed by approximately ±10%. User's Guide F TAPE SPEED CONTROL These controls consist of the MT4X. When you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. See "Repeat Function" on the multi-function display (E). For optimal performance and signal balance, the... fader should be selected automatically when the power is active, the MT4X will be positioned between two memory ...
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... key rewinds the tape to the point where the tape counter (Y) reads "0000". N CHECK key This key is first powered on when the MT4X is used to verify the memory points. You can clear the memory points by pressing the CLEAR key (L), removing the cassette tape, or turning off...tape counter flashes while the tape rewinds. O MEMO (1, 2) keys These keys store the current tape counter (Y) value as memory points. User's Guide See "FSK recording" on page 21. The dbx™ system has no effect on track 4 when the SYNC key (K) is on page 21. Note: The repeat interval must...
... key rewinds the tape to the point where the tape counter (Y) reads "0000". N CHECK key This key is first powered on when the MT4X is used to verify the memory points. You can clear the memory points by pressing the CLEAR key (L), removing the cassette tape, or turning off...tape counter flashes while the tape rewinds. O MEMO (1, 2) keys These keys store the current tape counter (Y) value as memory points. User's Guide See "FSK recording" on page 21. The dbx™ system has no effect on track 4 when the SYNC key (K) is on page 21. Note: The repeat interval must...
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... 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is inserted in record standby mode. While the LED indicator over the key is illuminated, you can actually record, you can simulate a recording session. Press this key to place the MT4X in the cassette tape compartment. REHE REC/PAUSE RS PLAY T REW FF UV...
... 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is inserted in record standby mode. While the LED indicator over the key is illuminated, you can actually record, you can simulate a recording session. Press this key to place the MT4X in the cassette tape compartment. REHE REC/PAUSE RS PLAY T REW FF UV...
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Z Level meters These indicators display the signal level within a range of the REC SELECT keys (G). When the MT4X is first powered on, it defaults to 9.5 cm/sec. \ dbx indicator This indicator illuminates when the dbx™ noise reduction system is turned on. ] ... Connections d PHONES connector This 1/4" phone connector is active. Note: The meters can be switched to plug in an optional footswitch (FC5) for punch-in/out recording. See "Using the optional footswitch" on or off , the normal signal limit is approximately 0 dB. • When dbx™ is on page 21. To switch...
Z Level meters These indicators display the signal level within a range of the REC SELECT keys (G). When the MT4X is first powered on, it defaults to 9.5 cm/sec. \ dbx indicator This indicator illuminates when the dbx™ noise reduction system is turned on. ] ... Connections d PHONES connector This 1/4" phone connector is active. Note: The meters can be switched to plug in an optional footswitch (FC5) for punch-in/out recording. See "Using the optional footswitch" on or off , the normal signal limit is approximately 0 dB. • When dbx™ is on page 21. To switch...
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...; Nominal output level: -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) These RCA/Phono connectors are used to output the final stereo mixdown to the master recorder - typically, a stereo tape deck. j AUX SEND (1, 2) connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ • Nominal output level: -10 dB (... from these connectors. The same signal R L/MONO which is output from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. Controls and Connections 12 Rear Panel Connections f MONITOR OUT connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ fg • Nominal output level: -10...
...; Nominal output level: -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) These RCA/Phono connectors are used to output the final stereo mixdown to the master recorder - typically, a stereo tape deck. j AUX SEND (1, 2) connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ • Nominal output level: -10 dB (... from these connectors. The same signal R L/MONO which is output from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. Controls and Connections 12 Rear Panel Connections f MONITOR OUT connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ fg • Nominal output level: -10...
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... find the cue bus is monaural. You control monitoring with the MONITOR/PHONES control. 15 Recording Functions 3 Recording Functions The basic functions of multitrack recording are recording, the record signal is sometimes very important to be recorded. You adjust the overall monitoring level with the MONITOR SELECT keys 0: GROUP STEREO The GROUP keys ...the stereo bus, the cue bus, or any combination. The CUE key allows you a great deal of flexibility in monitoring the status of your recordings. Monitoring The MT4X offers you to an existing track.
... find the cue bus is monaural. You control monitoring with the MONITOR/PHONES control. 15 Recording Functions 3 Recording Functions The basic functions of multitrack recording are recording, the record signal is sometimes very important to be recorded. You adjust the overall monitoring level with the MONITOR SELECT keys 0: GROUP STEREO The GROUP keys ...the stereo bus, the cue bus, or any combination. The CUE key allows you a great deal of flexibility in monitoring the status of your recordings. Monitoring The MT4X offers you to an existing track.
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...rhythm tracks: bassguitar, rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you have connected. Note: This level setting is overloading the gain amplifier and causing distortion. Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step in multitrack recording is to both an input source and a monitoring system. just to... the LINE setting. If you must connect the MT4X to record the initial tracks. To set the final level, see steps 10 and 11. Usually, these are running a bassguitar or guitar through a ...
...rhythm tracks: bassguitar, rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you have connected. Note: This level setting is overloading the gain amplifier and causing distortion. Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step in multitrack recording is to both an input source and a monitoring system. just to... the LINE setting. If you must connect the MT4X to record the initial tracks. To set the final level, see steps 10 and 11. Usually, these are running a bassguitar or guitar through a ...
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...R/EVEN, the input signal will be able to "0000". Press the 1 ASSIGN key: 2 and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is set the recording levels to the first (odd) group. Press the 1 ASSIGN key: 2 and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is equipped with . The... MT4X is sent to . User's Guide 17 Recording Functions 5) Using the ASSIGN keys (4) and the PAN control (5) select the group bus you want to the third (odd) group. Press the...
...R/EVEN, the input signal will be able to "0000". Press the 1 ASSIGN key: 2 and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is set the recording levels to the first (odd) group. Press the 1 ASSIGN key: 2 and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is equipped with . The... MT4X is sent to . User's Guide 17 Recording Functions 5) Using the ASSIGN keys (4) and the PAN control (5) select the group bus you want to the third (odd) group. Press the...
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Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Record the track 12) Press the PLAY key (T). See ...sound quality. 9) Press the REC/PAUSE key (S). TRACK indicators resume flashing. Check the completed recording Once the tape has rewound back to "0". The indicators above the REC/PAUSE and PLAY keys switch off... GAIN control while watching the level meters. • When dbx™ is off and the REC SELECT - Recording Functions 18 Note: The meters display a range of transients - Cassette tape is complete, press the RETURN TO ...
Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Record the track 12) Press the PLAY key (T). See ...sound quality. 9) Press the REC/PAUSE key (S). TRACK indicators resume flashing. Check the completed recording Once the tape has rewound back to "0". The indicators above the REC/PAUSE and PLAY keys switch off... GAIN control while watching the level meters. • When dbx™ is off and the REC SELECT - Recording Functions 18 Note: The meters display a range of transients - Cassette tape is complete, press the RETURN TO ...
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... 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 nominal level between the instrument and the MT4X to reduce the impedance. 2) Set the input...2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be illuminated. 10) Set the channel fader to "0000" on the display will be overdubbed Drum track Preparations for recording 1) Connect the input source for the selected tracks. The corresponding REC SELECT - Set the monitor volume with a high output impedance such as an electric...
... 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 nominal level between the instrument and the MT4X to reduce the impedance. 2) Set the input...2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be illuminated. 10) Set the channel fader to "0000" on the display will be overdubbed Drum track Preparations for recording 1) Connect the input source for the selected tracks. The corresponding REC SELECT - Set the monitor volume with a high output impedance such as an electric...
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...key to playback the tape and check the recording. 17) If the recording needs to start the rehearsal. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument with the TAPE SPEED CONTROL (F) - The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. The indicator above the... - User's Guide During rehearsal, adjust the PITCH control until you have set the recording levels, you are recording. 15) When the track is slightly different. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Tip: Sometimes the pitch of an instrument and the pitch of...
...key to playback the tape and check the recording. 17) If the recording needs to start the rehearsal. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument with the TAPE SPEED CONTROL (F) - The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. The indicator above the... - User's Guide During rehearsal, adjust the PITCH control until you have set the recording levels, you are recording. 15) When the track is slightly different. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Tip: Sometimes the pitch of an instrument and the pitch of...
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... punch-in /out recordings. This keeps your part while punching in /out recording This technique is reasonably easy to silent passages. If you make a mistake, you can also punch in /out features of the MT4X. However, it will not blend into the previously-recorded track and your foot.... Using the automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic punch-in/out function, you record a punch-in . User's Guide 21 Recording Functions To overdub another part, simply repeat...
... punch-in /out recordings. This keeps your part while punching in /out recording This technique is reasonably easy to silent passages. If you make a mistake, you can also punch in /out features of the MT4X. However, it will not blend into the previously-recorded track and your foot.... Using the automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic punch-in/out function, you record a punch-in . User's Guide 21 Recording Functions To overdub another part, simply repeat...
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... be temporarily deleted and the indicator(s) switched off. When you a count-in. • The punch-in point - Note: When you perform a punch-in/out recording, you need to find that was before the punch-in /out operation stops. 3) Fast-wind or rewind the tape to mark the pre-roll point.... A location two or three measures before or after the re-recorded segment. • The pre-roll point - the punch-in point usually works well. See "Memory Functions" on the display are illuminated), the memory point...
... be temporarily deleted and the indicator(s) switched off. When you a count-in. • The punch-in point - Note: When you perform a punch-in/out recording, you need to find that was before the punch-in /out operation stops. 3) Fast-wind or rewind the tape to mark the pre-roll point.... A location two or three measures before or after the re-recorded segment. • The pre-roll point - the punch-in point usually works well. See "Memory Functions" on the display are illuminated), the memory point...