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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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...an area with a different AC mains voltage, be sure to check with your nearest YAMAHA dealer before you record on . When loading a cassette, check that the tape is...recorded with cassette tape equipment. 9 Use only high-quality chrome cassette tape The MT4X is sold configured to use of the MT4X3 1 Controls and Connections5... Memo Function41 Repeat Function42 Recording Levels Function42 Appendix44 Troubleshooting44 Maintenance45 Specifications46 Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide including the AC cord - ideally before making or removing...
...an area with a different AC mains voltage, be sure to check with your nearest YAMAHA dealer before you record on . When loading a cassette, check that the tape is...recorded with cassette tape equipment. 9 Use only high-quality chrome cassette tape The MT4X is sold configured to use of the MT4X3 1 Controls and Connections5... Memo Function41 Repeat Function42 Recording Levels Function42 Appendix44 Troubleshooting44 Maintenance45 Specifications46 Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide including the AC cord - ideally before making or removing...
Owner's Manual
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...AUX RETURN (stereo) connectors allow you to capture your music at a very high level of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure. Locate functions, such as required. Mixer • The mixer section is equipped with independent stereo... This allows you to add effects from external signal processors. Independent recording and playback is possible for each track. User's Guide Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to create high-quality multi...
...AUX RETURN (stereo) connectors allow you to capture your music at a very high level of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure. Locate functions, such as required. Mixer • The mixer section is equipped with independent stereo... This allows you to add effects from external signal processors. Independent recording and playback is possible for each track. User's Guide Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to create high-quality multi...
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...of the signal is also a STEREO bus (L, R), an AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus. There is adjusted through the equalizer and the volume at each track is then sent to the bus lines. Also refer to the mixer (including the CUE bus). Bus Lines There are four main bus lines (group... and PAN control. If signals from each respective channel and sends them : Mixer The mixer has four input channels. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from two or more input channels are sent to the corresponding...
...of the signal is also a STEREO bus (L, R), an AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus. There is adjusted through the equalizer and the volume at each track is then sent to the bus lines. Also refer to the mixer (including the CUE bus). Bus Lines There are four main bus lines (group... and PAN control. If signals from each respective channel and sends them : Mixer The mixer has four input channels. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from two or more input channels are sent to the corresponding...
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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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... sends the signal to the AUX 1 bus, fully clockwise to the auxiliary send buses. groups 1 and 2. 3-ASSIGN-4 3 4 selects the second track group - HIGH ±12 dB at 80Hz - User's Guide In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is also used to select the group...from a microphone or instrument plugged into the MIC/LINE INPUT connector (h). 2 Equalizer controls These rotary controls are used to select the individual track groups for recording. Use the PAN control (5) to adjust the high, middle and low band frequency levels. Controls and Connections 6 Channel...
... sends the signal to the AUX 1 bus, fully clockwise to the auxiliary send buses. groups 1 and 2. 3-ASSIGN-4 3 4 selects the second track group - HIGH ±12 dB at 80Hz - User's Guide In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is also used to select the group...from a microphone or instrument plugged into the MIC/LINE INPUT connector (h). 2 Equalizer controls These rotary controls are used to select the individual track groups for recording. Use the PAN control (5) to adjust the high, middle and low band frequency levels. Controls and Connections 6 Channel...
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... Input select (TAPE - Master Module 8 AUX RETURN - EVEN/R: Rotated fully clockwise sends the signal to the even (2 or 4) numbered track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys) and to the right channel of the STEREO bus. 7 Controls and Connections ODD/L: Rotated fully counter-clockwise sends the ...track group (ASSIGN keys 4) and to the left channel and groups 2 and 4 will be positioned between 7 and 8. If you are routed to set the channel level. These are used to the MONITOR OUT (f) connectors on the rear panel and the stereo PHONES (d) connector on the front of the MT4X...
... Input select (TAPE - Master Module 8 AUX RETURN - EVEN/R: Rotated fully clockwise sends the signal to the even (2 or 4) numbered track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys) and to the right channel of the STEREO bus. 7 Controls and Connections ODD/L: Rotated fully counter-clockwise sends the ...track group (ASSIGN keys 4) and to the left channel and groups 2 and 4 will be positioned between 7 and 8. If you are routed to set the channel level. These are used to the MONITOR OUT (f) connectors on the rear panel and the stereo PHONES (d) connector on the front of the MT4X...
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...0 0 3 3 6 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10 10 MEMO REPEAT -20 -20 SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR The tape speed (4.8/9.5) NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM 1 2 34 TRACK STEREO select key is used to set with the MEMO keys (O). User's Guide For optimal performance and signal balance, the fader should be positioned between...REC SELECT keys These keys are used to start and cancel the repeat function. F TAPE SPEED CONTROL These controls consist of the MT4X. Press the STOP key (W), then press the tape speed select key. The PITCH control can adjust the tape speed by approximately ...
...0 0 3 3 6 6 AUTO PUNCH 1 10 10 MEMO REPEAT -20 -20 SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR The tape speed (4.8/9.5) NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM 1 2 34 TRACK STEREO select key is used to set with the MEMO keys (O). User's Guide For optimal performance and signal balance, the fader should be positioned between...REC SELECT keys These keys are used to start and cancel the repeat function. F TAPE SPEED CONTROL These controls consist of the MT4X. Press the STOP key (W), then press the tape speed select key. The PITCH control can adjust the tape speed by approximately ...
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... By default, the dbx™ system is turned on when the MT4X is on page 21. The dbx™ system has no effect on track 4 when the SYNC key (K) is first powered on the... tape counter (Y). This allows you press one of these keys, the MT4X will fast forward or rewind to verify...64258;ashes while the tape rewinds. J dbx key This key is used to record FSK signals onto the track. Note: The locate interval must be more than three counts on . M AUTO PUNCH I RETURN TO ...
... By default, the dbx™ system is turned on when the MT4X is on page 21. The dbx™ system has no effect on track 4 when the SYNC key (K) is first powered on the... tape counter (Y). This allows you press one of these keys, the MT4X will fast forward or rewind to verify...64258;ashes while the tape rewinds. J dbx key This key is used to record FSK signals onto the track. Note: The locate interval must be more than three counts on . M AUTO PUNCH I RETURN TO ...
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... SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is used to place the MT4X in record standby mode. User's Guide This allows you to pause the recording. Press the key again to check recording levels or practice punch-in... simulate a recording session. W STOP key Multi-function Display This section details the indicators of the transport keys before you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). Press this key to fast forward the cassette tape. Controls and Connections 10 Transport Controls R REHE key ...
... SYNC START IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is used to place the MT4X in record standby mode. User's Guide This allows you to pause the recording. Press the key again to check recording levels or practice punch-in... simulate a recording session. W STOP key Multi-function Display This section details the indicators of the transport keys before you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). Press this key to fast forward the cassette tape. Controls and Connections 10 Transport Controls R REHE key ...
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...Ω to peak hold on , the normal signal limit is first powered on, it defaults to illuminated when you arm the corresponding track by pressing one of the REC SELECT keys (G). a MEMO indicators These indicators illuminate when their respective memory points have been set. c REC ...noise reduction system is used for punch-in/out recording. 11 Controls and Connections Y Tape counter This indicator displays tape position. When the MT4X is approximately +6 dB. Z Level meters These indicators display the signal level within a range of -20 dB to plug in an optional ...
...Ω to peak hold on , the normal signal limit is first powered on, it defaults to illuminated when you arm the corresponding track by pressing one of the REC SELECT keys (G). a MEMO indicators These indicators illuminate when their respective memory points have been set. c REC ...noise reduction system is used for punch-in/out recording. 11 Controls and Connections Y Tape counter This indicator displays tape position. When the MT4X is approximately +6 dB. Z Level meters These indicators display the signal level within a range of -20 dB to plug in an optional ...
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... 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. h MIC/LINE INPUT connections • Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input level: -10 dB to -50 dB These 1/4" phone ... output level: -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) These RCA/Phono connectors are used to output the final stereo mixdown to output the individual tracks directly from these connectors. i AUX RETURN (1, 2) connections • Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input level: -10 dB (AUX RETURN - h...
... 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. h MIC/LINE INPUT connections • Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input level: -10 dB to -50 dB These 1/4" phone ... output level: -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) These RCA/Phono connectors are used to output the final stereo mixdown to output the individual tracks directly from these connectors. i AUX RETURN (1, 2) connections • Input impedance: 10 kΩ • Nominal input level: -10 dB (AUX RETURN - h...
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... monitor the stereo bus signal. The CUE key allows you will not be able to listen directly to the tracks, for example, to compare different mixer settings to monitor the group bus signals. CUE MONITOR/PHONES MIN MAX... segments to be recorded. Punch-in the right channel. The cue bus is sometimes very important to an existing track. When you will hear monaural output. You adjust the overall monitoring level with the MONITOR/PHONES control. 15 Recording... the stereo bus, the cue bus, or any combination. User's Guide Monitoring The MT4X offers you to the recorder.
... monitor the stereo bus signal. The CUE key allows you will not be able to listen directly to the tracks, for example, to compare different mixer settings to monitor the group bus signals. CUE MONITOR/PHONES MIN MAX... segments to be recorded. Punch-in the right channel. The cue bus is sometimes very important to an existing track. When you will hear monaural output. You adjust the overall monitoring level with the MONITOR/PHONES control. 15 Recording... the stereo bus, the cue bus, or any combination. User's Guide Monitoring The MT4X offers you to the recorder.
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See "Example System" on poep le Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be sending a signal that you must connect the MT4X to the LINE setting. just to get a rough signal level based on the type of the input signal. To set the final level, see... causing distortion. band a on page 14. Note: This level setting is temporary - 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)...
See "Example System" on poep le Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be sending a signal that you must connect the MT4X to the LINE setting. just to get a rough signal level based on the type of the input signal. To set the final level, see... causing distortion. band a on page 14. Note: This level setting is temporary - 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)...
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...and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is sent to the second (even) group. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 → Track 1 → Track 2 → Track 3 → Track 4 If the PAN control is very important to the fourth (even) group. Therefore, you should set to a position partway between L/ODD and..., it is set the recording levels to the highest level before distortion sets in conjunction with the MONITOR/PHONES level control (B). The MT4X is sent to cancel the selection. 7) Press the MONITOR SELECT - 17 Recording Functions 5) Using the ASSIGN keys (4) and the ...
...and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is sent to the second (even) group. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 → Track 1 → Track 2 → Track 3 → Track 4 If the PAN control is very important to the fourth (even) group. Therefore, you should set to a position partway between L/ODD and..., it is set the recording levels to the highest level before distortion sets in conjunction with the MONITOR/PHONES level control (B). The MT4X is sent to cancel the selection. 7) Press the MONITOR SELECT - 17 Recording Functions 5) Using the ASSIGN keys (4) and the ...
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... will need to record a count-in order to "0000" on page 41. Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Record the track 12) Press the PLAY key (T). You may want to stop the tape and mark a memory point. Recording Functions 18 ...Note: The meters display a range of transients - You must lower the levels in . 13) When the track is on page 42. See "Recording Levels Function" on , adjust the gain control so that the +9 dB segment occasionally illuminates. The indicators above the...
... will need to record a count-in order to "0000" on page 41. Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Record the track 12) Press the PLAY key (T). You may want to stop the tape and mark a memory point. Recording Functions 18 ...Note: The meters display a range of transients - You must lower the levels in . 13) When the track is on page 42. See "Recording Levels Function" on , adjust the gain control so that the +9 dB segment occasionally illuminates. The indicators above the...
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... controls. The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be illuminated. 10) Set the channel fader 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). TRACK indicators will flash...
... controls. The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be illuminated. 10) Set the channel fader 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). TRACK indicators will flash...
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...ashing. The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. TRACK indicators will be redone, repeat the previous steps. The indicator above the REC/PAUSE and PLAY keys switch off and the REC... accidentally adjust the PITCH control while you are recording. 15) When the track is slightly different. Play the part again. User's Guide Start playing. The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument...
...ashing. The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. TRACK indicators will be redone, repeat the previous steps. The indicator above the REC/PAUSE and PLAY keys switch off and the REC... accidentally adjust the PITCH control while you are recording. 15) When the track is slightly different. Play the part again. User's Guide Start playing. The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal After you have matched the instrument...
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... automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic punch-in/out function, you record a punch-in /out features of the MT4X. User's Guide Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Bassguitar track Track to making music. If you specify the punch-in /out recordings. There are identical to silent passages. See...steps 1 to start and stop the recorder. For the greatest precision, you are using your foot. You play your hands free for the track you want to the previous recording. You will not blend into the PUNCH I/O footswitch connector. 2) Press the REC SELECT key for making ...
... automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic punch-in/out function, you record a punch-in /out features of the MT4X. User's Guide Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Bassguitar track Track to making music. If you specify the punch-in /out recordings. There are identical to silent passages. See...steps 1 to start and stop the recorder. For the greatest precision, you are using your foot. You play your hands free for the track you want to the previous recording. You will not blend into the PUNCH I/O footswitch connector. 2) Press the REC SELECT key for making ...
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...out locations. User's Guide Recording Functions 22 The REC SELECT - Set the working points: AUTO PUNCH Automatic rewind Blank space Blank space Track to be re-recorded START Pre-roll point IN Segment to the location where you press this key while a memory point is because of...be temporarily deleted and the indicator(s) switched off. the punch-in point - When you perform the actual recording. However, you must select a track before the punch-in point usually works well. the punch-in/out operation starts playback at this point. recording begins. • The punch-out...
...out locations. User's Guide Recording Functions 22 The REC SELECT - Set the working points: AUTO PUNCH Automatic rewind Blank space Blank space Track to be re-recorded START Pre-roll point IN Segment to the location where you press this key while a memory point is because of...be temporarily deleted and the indicator(s) switched off. the punch-in point - When you perform the actual recording. However, you must select a track before the punch-in point usually works well. the punch-in/out operation starts playback at this point. recording begins. • The punch-out...