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Multitrack Cassette Recorder User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del ...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 User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del ...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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...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 This will prevent damage to use such tapes. dbx ... YAMAHA service personnel. The dbx™ noise reduction system was recorded without dbx™, turn the power OFF prior to playback tapes that were recorded with cassette tape equipment. 9 Use only high-quality chrome cassette tape The MT4X ...
...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 This will prevent damage to use such tapes. dbx ... YAMAHA service personnel. The dbx™ noise reduction system was recorded without dbx™, turn the power OFF prior to playback tapes that were recorded with cassette tape equipment. 9 Use only high-quality chrome cassette tape The MT4X ...
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...immediate and helpful information about the status of the MT4X. • The pitch control allows you to create high-quality multi-track recordings. and keep it in /out recording function and a rehearsal function make use four-track cassette tape recorder with independent stereo buses for greater flexibility.... - Features General The MT4X consists of the MT4X and to -zero are provided for each input channel. You can be useful when you have to -use of the many features of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure...
...immediate and helpful information about the status of the MT4X. • The pitch control allows you to create high-quality multi-track recordings. and keep it in /out recording function and a rehearsal function make use four-track cassette tape recorder with independent stereo buses for greater flexibility.... - Features General The MT4X consists of the MT4X and to -zero are provided for each input channel. You can be useful when you have to -use of the many features of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure...
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The signals input to each track is input to the corresponding channel. Bus Lines There are four main bus lines... input signals from each channel of the mixer can be switched to a bus line, these signals are recorded by the cassette recorder. It adjusts the input signals at the channel faders. The tone of the signal is selected, the... bus lines are overlaid or mixed. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - Also refer to the mixer (including the CUE bus). Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are sent to either...
The signals input to each track is input to the corresponding channel. Bus Lines There are four main bus lines... input signals from each channel of the mixer can be switched to a bus line, these signals are recorded by the cassette recorder. It adjusts the input signals at the channel faders. The tone of the signal is selected, the... bus lines are overlaid or mixed. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - Also refer to the mixer (including the CUE bus). Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are sent to either...
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...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... 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...
...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... 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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... select the group bus. 1-ASSIGN-2 1 2 selects the first track group - groups 3 and 4. HIGH ±12 dB at 80Hz - In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is used to select the individual track groups for recording. shelving MID ±12 dB at the "0" position. groups 1 and... 2. 3-ASSIGN-4 3 4 selects the second track group - Use the PAN control (5) to the AUX 2 bus. Rotated fully...
... select the group bus. 1-ASSIGN-2 1 2 selects the first track group - groups 3 and 4. HIGH ±12 dB at 80Hz - In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is used to select the individual track groups for recording. shelving MID ±12 dB at the "0" position. groups 1 and... 2. 3-ASSIGN-4 3 4 selects the second track group - Use the PAN control (5) to the AUX 2 bus. Rotated fully...
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... bus signals. 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. ... SELECT keys These keys are the playback MIN MAX 0 10 signals direct from each track before it selects the tape track corresponding to the channel module (for the channel. The signals are recording, the record signal is sent to the right channel of the stereo PHONES (d) connector and the...
... bus signals. 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. ... SELECT keys These keys are the playback MIN MAX 0 10 signals direct from each track before it selects the tape track corresponding to the channel module (for the channel. The signals are recording, the record signal is sent to the right channel of the stereo PHONES (d) connector and the...
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...Repeat Function" on page 10. Controls and Connections 8 C Master fader This linear control is used to start and cancel the repeat function. Recorder Controls D Cassette tape com- User's Guide H REPEAT key This key is used to set with the MEMO keys (O). F TAPE SPEED ... P Q G REC SELECT keys These keys are used to arm the tracks for the corresponding track flashes on . When you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. When the repeat function is active, the MT4X will be positioned between two memory points set the level of the master...
...Repeat Function" on page 10. Controls and Connections 8 C Master fader This linear control is used to start and cancel the repeat function. Recorder Controls D Cassette tape com- User's Guide H REPEAT key This key is used to set with the MEMO keys (O). F TAPE SPEED ... P Q G REC SELECT keys These keys are used to arm the tracks for the corresponding track flashes on . When you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. When the repeat function is active, the MT4X will be positioned between two memory points set the level of the master...
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... punch-in/out is active (the AUTO PUNCH indicator ^ is active, the REPEAT key causes the MT4X to immediately start and cancel the automatic punch-in/out function. See "FSK recording" on track 4. K SYNC key This key defeats the dbx™ noise reduction system on page 35. 9 Controls... and Connections When the automatic punch-in/out function is illuminated), this key and the press one of these keys, the MT4X will fast forward or ...
... punch-in/out is active (the AUTO PUNCH indicator ^ is active, the REPEAT key causes the MT4X to immediately start and cancel the automatic punch-in/out function. See "FSK recording" on track 4. K SYNC key This key defeats the dbx™ noise reduction system on page 35. 9 Controls... and Connections When the automatic punch-in/out function is illuminated), this key and the press one of these keys, the MT4X will fast forward or ...
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...rewind the cassette tape. While the LED indicator over the key is illuminated, you can actually record, you can simulate a recording session. Before you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). Once you have inserted a tape, the indicator will begin.... V FF key This key is used to place the MT4X in /out without actually recording. 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...
...rewind the cassette tape. While the LED indicator over the key is illuminated, you can actually record, you can simulate a recording session. Before you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). Once you have inserted a tape, the indicator will begin.... V FF key This key is used to place the MT4X in /out without actually recording. 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...
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When the MT4X is first powered on . ^ AUTO PUNCH indicators These indicators show the current tape speed selection, either 9.5 cm/sec or 4.8 cm/sec. See "Using the automatic punch-in /out recording. PHONES d PUNCH I /O footswitch connector This connector is approximately +6 dB. Front Panel Connections... 0 dB. • When dbx™ is active. 11 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 ...
When the MT4X is first powered on . ^ AUTO PUNCH indicators These indicators show the current tape speed selection, either 9.5 cm/sec or 4.8 cm/sec. See "Using the automatic punch-in /out recording. PHONES d PUNCH I /O footswitch connector This connector is approximately +6 dB. Front Panel Connections... 0 dB. • When dbx™ is active. 11 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 ...
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...These RCA/Phono connectors are used to output the individual tracks directly from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. The same signal R L/MONO which is output from the recorder section of the L/MONO connectors. Controls and Connections 12...; 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 - h MIC/LINE INPUT 3 AUX SEND 2 1 TAPE OUT 2 1 j SYNC/4 3 2 1 k g STEREO OUT connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ ...
...These RCA/Phono connectors are used to output the individual tracks directly from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. The same signal R L/MONO which is output from the recorder section of the L/MONO connectors. Controls and Connections 12...; 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 - h MIC/LINE INPUT 3 AUX SEND 2 1 TAPE OUT 2 1 j SYNC/4 3 2 1 k g STEREO OUT connections • Output impedance: 1 kΩ ...
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...are as the AUX RETURN signal. MONITOR SELECT 1 3 GROUP 2 4 STEREO CUE Some of your multitrack recording onto a stereo master tape. Monitoring The MT4X offers you will hear groups 1 and 3 in the left channel and groups 2 and 4 in monitoring.... Mixdown Mix the results of multitrack recording are recording, the record signal is the most useful. Initial recording Recording the first instrument or part. Overdub recording Recording additional instruments or parts while monitoring the previously recorded tracks. You adjust the overall monitoring level with...
...are as the AUX RETURN signal. MONITOR SELECT 1 3 GROUP 2 4 STEREO CUE Some of your multitrack recording onto a stereo master tape. Monitoring The MT4X offers you will hear groups 1 and 3 in the left channel and groups 2 and 4 in monitoring.... Mixdown Mix the results of multitrack recording are recording, the record signal is the most useful. Initial recording Recording the first instrument or part. Overdub recording Recording additional instruments or parts while monitoring the previously recorded tracks. You adjust the overall monitoring level with...
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...you have connected. User's Guide If you have plugged a synthesizer into the connector, or are your rhythm tracks: bassguitar, rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you could easily be recorded Preparations for each channel. 3) Set the input select key (6) to the MIC/LINE position. 4) Rotate... the GAIN control (1) to record the initial tracks. To set the final level, see steps 10 and 11. Be aware that you must connect the MT4X to get a rough signal level based on page 14. just to both an input source...
...you have connected. User's Guide If you have plugged a synthesizer into the connector, or are your rhythm tracks: bassguitar, rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you could easily be recorded Preparations for each channel. 3) Set the input select key (6) to the MIC/LINE position. 4) Rotate... the GAIN control (1) to record the initial tracks. To set the final level, see steps 10 and 11. Be aware that you must connect the MT4X to get a rough signal level based on page 14. just to both an input source...
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...best possible sound quality, it is very important to set the tape counter (Y) to the first (odd) group. The MT4X is sent to "0000". 17 Recording Functions 5) Using the ASSIGN keys (4) and the PAN control (5) select the group bus you will be saturated and distortion will ...buses. If you press both ASSIGN keys, the input signal will flash. User's Guide Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 → Track 1 → Track 2 → Track 3 → Track 4 If the PAN control is sent to at least two group buses. 6) Press the REC SELECT keys (G) for the selected...
...best possible sound quality, it is very important to set the tape counter (Y) to the first (odd) group. The MT4X is sent to "0000". 17 Recording Functions 5) Using the ASSIGN keys (4) and the PAN control (5) select the group bus you will be saturated and distortion will ...buses. If you press both ASSIGN keys, the input signal will flash. User's Guide Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 → Track 1 → Track 2 → Track 3 → Track 4 If the PAN control is sent to at least two group buses. 6) Press the REC SELECT keys (G) for the selected...
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...track is when the meters are finished with an instrument, you should check the recording. 14) Press the PLAY key to playback the tape. 15) If the recording...Recording Levels Function" on page 41. See "Memory Functions" on page 42. TRACK...TRACK indicators will need to record... Record the track ...12) Press the PLAY key (T). and human hearing has difficulty detecting the minor distortion that the +3 dB segment occasionally illuminates. • When dbx™ is usually perfectly acceptable. Start playing. Check the completed recording...recording was a musical...Recording ...
...track is when the meters are finished with an instrument, you should check the recording. 14) Press the PLAY key to playback the tape. 15) If the recording...Recording Levels Function" on page 41. See "Memory Functions" on page 42. TRACK...TRACK indicators will need to record... Record the track ...12) Press the PLAY key (T). and human hearing has difficulty detecting the minor distortion that the +3 dB segment occasionally illuminates. • When dbx™ is usually perfectly acceptable. Start playing. Check the completed recording...recording was a musical...Recording ...
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... guitar or bassguitar 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. Set the recording levels 9) Press the REHE key (R). Note: Connecting an instrument with the...
... guitar or bassguitar 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. Set the recording levels 9) Press the REHE key (R). Note: Connecting an instrument with the...
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... can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. TRACK indicators resume flashing. TRACK indicators will be redone, repeat the previous steps. User's Guide The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument with... Press the PLAY key to be illuminated. 14) Press the PLAY key. Record the track 13) Press the REC/PAUSE key. TRACK indicators resume flashing. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. The indicator above the REHE and PLAY keys switch off and...
... can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. TRACK indicators resume flashing. TRACK indicators will be redone, repeat the previous steps. User's Guide The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument with... Press the PLAY key to be illuminated. 14) Press the PLAY key. Record the track 13) Press the REC/PAUSE key. TRACK indicators resume flashing. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. The indicator above the REHE and PLAY keys switch off and...
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... If you specify the punch-in /out features of the MT4X. Using the automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic punch-in/out function, you record a punch-in at a different volume level, for punch-in/out recording: • Using the automatic punch-in/out function. ... then carried out automatically. See "Tracking Sheet" on page 49. 21 Recording Functions To overdub another part, simply repeat steps 1 to the original recording. However, it into the previously-recorded track and your foot. You play your hands free for the track you should ensure that the mixer ...
... If you specify the punch-in /out features of the MT4X. Using the automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic punch-in/out function, you record a punch-in at a different volume level, for punch-in/out recording: • Using the automatic punch-in/out function. ... then carried out automatically. See "Tracking Sheet" on page 49. 21 Recording Functions To overdub another part, simply repeat steps 1 to the original recording. However, it into the previously-recorded track and your foot. You play your hands free for the track you should ensure that the mixer ...
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... 110.7 D: 311.3 Tracking Sheet There is a tracking sheet template on the back cover of fx-pedals User's Guide Initial tracks Recording the bassguitar and drum machine: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 ...3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 AUX Channel 1 2 Effect POSITION Start 0004 Stop 0475 Assign Aux 1 2 3 4 0 10 1 2 3 4 0 10 TRACKING SHEET Title: the Big Beat Step: 1 Date: Jan 1st Process: Rhythm tracks Notes: Added eq to keep a log of your recording sessions. You should make a number of photocopies and use them to bass guitar.
... 110.7 D: 311.3 Tracking Sheet There is a tracking sheet template on the back cover of fx-pedals User's Guide Initial tracks Recording the bassguitar and drum machine: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 ...3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 AUX Channel 1 2 Effect POSITION Start 0004 Stop 0475 Assign Aux 1 2 3 4 0 10 1 2 3 4 0 10 TRACKING SHEET Title: the Big Beat Step: 1 Date: Jan 1st Process: Rhythm tracks Notes: Added eq to keep a log of your recording sessions. You should make a number of photocopies and use them to bass guitar.