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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 LINE MIC ...
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 LINE MIC ...
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..., be used with a soft dry cloth. 4 Do not open the case or attempt repairs or modification yourself The MT4X contains no user-serviceable parts. These tapes are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which are much thinner and therefore prone to clean the... Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide dbx is not recommended. Opening the case and/or tampering with the internal circuitry will not work properly with your nearest YAMAHA dealer before each recording session. This will prevent damage to the MT4X as well as benzine or thinner ...
..., be used with a soft dry cloth. 4 Do not open the case or attempt repairs or modification yourself The MT4X contains no user-serviceable parts. These tapes are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which are much thinner and therefore prone to clean the... Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide dbx is not recommended. Opening the case and/or tampering with the internal circuitry will not work properly with your nearest YAMAHA dealer before each recording session. This will prevent damage to the MT4X as well as benzine or thinner ...
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...variations during an overdub. • The tape transport is equipped with any input source, from external signal processors. Features General The MT4X consists of the MT4X and to obtain the best performance, please read this manual thoroughly - These can assign the AUX RETURN signal to each track. ... MID, and LOW) giving you immediate and helpful information about the status of the MT4X. • The pitch control allows you to vary the tape speed with in a range of sound quality. User's Guide Locate functions, such as required. You can be useful when you have to compensate ...
...variations during an overdub. • The tape transport is equipped with any input source, from external signal processors. Features General The MT4X consists of the MT4X and to obtain the best performance, please read this manual thoroughly - These can assign the AUX RETURN signal to each track. ... MID, and LOW) giving you immediate and helpful information about the status of the MT4X. • The pitch control allows you to vary the tape speed with in a range of sound quality. User's Guide Locate functions, such as required. You can be useful when you have to compensate ...
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User's Guide MIC/LINE INPUT AUX SEND 2 1 3 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE HIGH 0 MIC -12 0 +12 MID -12 0 +12 LOW -12 +12 AUX AUX 1 AUX 2 1 2 ASSIGN 3 4 C PAN L ODD ... SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2 2 4 STEREO 0 10 3 CUE MONITOR/PHONES 0 10 4 MIN MAX 0 10 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 PHONES TAPE OUT SYNC/4 3 2 1 REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 Structure of the MT4X Introduction 3
User's Guide MIC/LINE INPUT AUX SEND 2 1 3 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE HIGH 0 MIC -12 0 +12 MID -12 0 +12 LOW -12 +12 AUX AUX 1 AUX 2 1 2 ASSIGN 3 4 C PAN L ODD ... SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2 2 4 STEREO 0 10 3 CUE MONITOR/PHONES 0 10 4 MIN MAX 0 10 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 PHONES TAPE OUT SYNC/4 3 2 1 REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 Structure of the MT4X Introduction 3
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... bus (L, R), an AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus. Recorder The signals from each respective channel of the mixer. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - User's Guide It adjusts the input signals at the channel faders. the mixer, the recorder, and the bus lines which receive the input...
... bus (L, R), an AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus. Recorder The signals from each respective channel of the mixer. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - User's Guide It adjusts the input signals at the channel faders. the mixer, the recorder, and the bus lines which receive the input...
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... 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
... 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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... high, middle and low band frequency levels. To help you select the "flat" setting easily, each control has a centre-detent at 12kHz - groups 3 and 4. User's Guide Controls and Connections 6 Channel Modules 1 GAIN control This rotary control adjusts the level of the channel signal. In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is...
... high, middle and low band frequency levels. To help you select the "flat" setting easily, each control has a centre-detent at 12kHz - groups 3 and 4. User's Guide Controls and Connections 6 Channel Modules 1 GAIN control This rotary control adjusts the level of the channel signal. In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is...
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... (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. Pressed in ( ), it is monitored. User's Guide MIC/LINE) key This key selects the input source for example, the channel 1 key...
... (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. Pressed in ( ), it is monitored. User's Guide MIC/LINE) key This key selects the input source for example, the channel 1 key...
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... These controls consist of the MT4X. H REPEAT key This key is used to arm the tracks for the corresponding track flashes on the multi-function display (E). When the repeat function is in motion. See "Multi-function Display" on page 42. User's Guide partment E Multi-function display...record select indicator (c) for recording. AUTO PUNCH I Note: The tape speed cannot be changed while the tape transport is active, the MT4X will be selected automatically when the power is turned on. Recorder Controls D Cassette tape com- For optimal performance and signal balance, the ...
... These controls consist of the MT4X. H REPEAT key This key is used to arm the tracks for the corresponding track flashes on the multi-function display (E). When the repeat function is in motion. See "Multi-function Display" on page 42. User's Guide partment E Multi-function display...record select indicator (c) for recording. AUTO PUNCH I Note: The tape speed cannot be changed while the tape transport is active, the MT4X will be selected automatically when the power is turned on. Recorder Controls D Cassette tape com- For optimal performance and signal balance, the ...
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... the dbx™ noise reduction system on page 35. Press and hold this key clears the current setting (but does not clear the memory points). User's Guide The tape counter flashes while the tape rewinds. O MEMO (1, 2) keys These keys store the current tape counter (Y) value as memory points. ... the CLEAR key (L), removing the cassette tape, or turning off . I /O key This key is active, the REPEAT key causes the MT4X to immediately start and cancel the automatic punch-in/out function. 9 Controls and Connections When the automatic punch-in/out function is used to...
... the dbx™ noise reduction system on page 35. Press and hold this key clears the current setting (but does not clear the memory points). User's Guide The tape counter flashes while the tape rewinds. O MEMO (1, 2) keys These keys store the current tape counter (Y) value as memory points. ... the CLEAR key (L), removing the cassette tape, or turning off . I /O key This key is active, the REPEAT key causes the MT4X to immediately start and cancel the automatic punch-in/out function. 9 Controls and Connections When the automatic punch-in/out function is used to...
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... 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is used to fast forward the cassette tape. If you can simulate a recording session. User's Guide Press the key again to check recording levels or practice punch-in record standby mode. Once you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT..., you can actually record, you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. While the LED indicator over the key is used to place the MT4X in /out without actually recording. Press this key to perform a recording rehearsal.
... 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is used to fast forward the cassette tape. If you can simulate a recording session. User's Guide Press the key again to check recording levels or practice punch-in record standby mode. Once you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT..., you can actually record, you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. While the LED indicator over the key is used to place the MT4X in /out without actually recording. Press this key to perform a recording rehearsal.
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To switch peak hold . See "Using the automatic punch-in/out function" on page 28. c REC SELECT - e PUNCH I /O e User's Guide a MEMO indicators These indicators illuminate when their respective memory points have been set. See "Using the optional footswitch" on page 21. TRACK indicators These ... hold on or off , the normal signal limit is approximately 0 dB. • When dbx™ is used for punch-in /out function. When the MT4X is first powered on, it defaults to plug in an optional footswitch (FC5) for a pair of stereo headphones (8 Ω to illuminated when you ...
To switch peak hold . See "Using the automatic punch-in/out function" on page 28. c REC SELECT - e PUNCH I /O e User's Guide a MEMO indicators These indicators illuminate when their respective memory points have been set. See "Using the optional footswitch" on page 21. TRACK indicators These ... hold on or off , the normal signal limit is approximately 0 dB. • When dbx™ is used for punch-in /out function. When the MT4X is first powered on, it defaults to plug in an optional footswitch (FC5) for a pair of stereo headphones (8 Ω to illuminated when you ...
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... to output the final stereo mixdown to input microphones, electronic instruments, and line-level sources. User's Guide The same signal R L/MONO which is output 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 output the final stereo mixdown to input microphones, electronic instruments, and line-level sources. User's Guide The same signal R L/MONO which is output 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...
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User's Guide l m Note: Always make sure the Master fader (C) is set to "0" and the MONITOR/PHONES level control is set to "MIN" when turning the MT4X on and off . AC IN POWER ON OFF m POWER switch This switch turns the power on or off . CAUTION (FOR CANADIAN MODEL) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 13 Controls and Connections Power Connections l AC IN inlet Connect the supplied power cord here.
User's Guide l m Note: Always make sure the Master fader (C) is set to "0" and the MONITOR/PHONES level control is set to "MIN" when turning the MT4X on and off . AC IN POWER ON OFF m POWER switch This switch turns the power on or off . CAUTION (FOR CANADIAN MODEL) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 13 Controls and Connections Power Connections l AC IN inlet Connect the supplied power cord here.
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...monaural. Overdub recording Recording additional instruments or parts while monitoring the previously recorded tracks. You can monitor the signals from the cassette tracks. User's Guide The signals on the group buses go directly to be recorded. MONITOR SELECT 1 3 GROUP 2 4 STEREO CUE Some of the ... you a great deal of flexibility in monitoring the status of your multitrack recording onto a stereo master tape. Monitoring The MT4X offers you will probably find the cue bus is monitored. You can monitor the individual channel groups, the stereo bus, ...
...monaural. Overdub recording Recording additional instruments or parts while monitoring the previously recorded tracks. You can monitor the signals from the cassette tracks. User's Guide The signals on the group buses go directly to be recorded. MONITOR SELECT 1 3 GROUP 2 4 STEREO CUE Some of the ... you a great deal of flexibility in monitoring the status of your multitrack recording onto a stereo master tape. Monitoring The MT4X offers you will probably find the cue bus is monitored. You can monitor the individual channel groups, the stereo bus, ...
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... get a rough signal level based on the type of the input signal. Be aware that you must connect the MT4X to be sending a signal that is overloading the gain amplifier and causing distortion. Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step in multitrack recording is temporary - User's Guide band a on page 14.
... get a rough signal level based on the type of the input signal. Be aware that you must connect the MT4X to be sending a signal that is overloading the gain amplifier and causing distortion. Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step in multitrack recording is temporary - User's Guide band a on page 14.
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...volume with sensitive peak-hold level meters (Z). See "Monitoring" on the display will flash. Therefore, you should set the tape counter (Y) to "0000". User's Guide Press the 3 ASSIGN key: 4 and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is set your recording levels. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 →... and distortion will be sent to at least two group buses. 6) Press the REC SELECT keys (G) for the selected tracks. The MT4X is very important to the second (even) group. CUE key (0). Set the recording levels In order to obtain the best possible sound...
...volume with sensitive peak-hold level meters (Z). See "Monitoring" on the display will flash. Therefore, you should set the tape counter (Y) to "0000". User's Guide Press the 3 ASSIGN key: 4 and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is set your recording levels. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 →... and distortion will be sent to at least two group buses. 6) Press the REC SELECT keys (G) for the selected tracks. The MT4X is very important to the second (even) group. CUE key (0). Set the recording levels In order to obtain the best possible sound...
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...the STOP key (W) to 14. 16) When you should set the channel fader to maintain decent sound quality. 9) Press the REC/PAUSE key (S). User's Guide Cassette tape is reasonably forgiving of -20 dB to the nominal level between "7" and "8". 11) Adjust the GAIN control while watching the level meters... the tape and mark a memory point. 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. See "Recording Levels Function" on the tape counter, you are constantly above...
...the STOP key (W) to 14. 16) When you should set the channel fader to maintain decent sound quality. 9) Press the REC/PAUSE key (S). User's Guide Cassette tape is reasonably forgiving of -20 dB to the nominal level between "7" and "8". 11) Adjust the GAIN control while watching the level meters... the tape and mark a memory point. 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. See "Recording Levels Function" on the tape counter, you are constantly above...
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.... The corresponding REC SELECT - Set the monitor volume with a high output impedance such as an electric guitar or bassguitar to the MT4X may increase noise and distortion. As the tape plays, adjust the CUE LEVEL controls for each channel to the corresponding MIC/LINE INPUT...will be overdubbed Drum track Preparations for recording 1) Connect the input source for the selected tracks. TRACK indicator on the tape counter. User's Guide 19 Recording Functions Overdubbing Overdub recording is the basis of the input signal. 4) Using the ASSIGN keys and the PAN control select the...
.... The corresponding REC SELECT - Set the monitor volume with a high output impedance such as an electric guitar or bassguitar to the MT4X may increase noise and distortion. As the tape plays, adjust the CUE LEVEL controls for each channel to the corresponding MIC/LINE INPUT...will be overdubbed Drum track Preparations for recording 1) Connect the input source for the selected tracks. TRACK indicator on the tape counter. User's Guide 19 Recording Functions Overdubbing Overdub recording is the basis of the input signal. 4) Using the ASSIGN keys and the PAN control select the...
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... 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. TRACK indicators resume flashing. TRACK indicators resume flashing. Start playing. Tip: Sometimes the pitch of an instrument ... recording 16) Press the PLAY key to playback the tape and check the recording. 17) If the recording needs to start the rehearsal. User's Guide The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - During rehearsal, adjust the PITCH control until you can adjust 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. TRACK indicators resume flashing. TRACK indicators resume flashing. Start playing. Tip: Sometimes the pitch of an instrument ... recording 16) Press the PLAY key to playback the tape and check the recording. 17) If the recording needs to start the rehearsal. User's Guide The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - During rehearsal, adjust the PITCH control until you can adjust the ...