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...channel as memory and return-to-zero are provided for each track. User's Guide Mixer • The mixer section is equipped with any input source, from external signal processors. Features General The MT4X consists of sound quality. This allows 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. Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to add effects from...
...channel as memory and return-to-zero are provided for each track. User's Guide Mixer • The mixer section is equipped with any input source, from external signal processors. Features General The MT4X consists of sound quality. This allows 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. Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to add effects from...
Owner's Manual
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...input signals from each respective channel and sends them : Mixer The mixer has four input channels. The signals input to each respective channel of the mixer. It is selected, the playback signal from each channel of the mixer can be switched to the bus lines using the ASSIGN... 2), and a CUE bus. User's Guide If signals from the bus lines are recorded by the cassette recorder. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - Bus Lines There are overlaid or mixed. Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are ...
...input signals from each respective channel and sends them : Mixer The mixer has four input channels. The signals input to each respective channel of the mixer. It is selected, the playback signal from each channel of the mixer can be switched to the bus lines using the ASSIGN... 2), and a CUE bus. User's Guide If signals from the bus lines are recorded by the cassette recorder. Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - Bus Lines There are overlaid or mixed. Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are ...
Owner's Manual
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Monitoring The MT4X offers you will hear groups 1 and 3 in the left channel and groups 2 and 4 in...another track. Mixdown Mix the results of your recordings. You can set the volume for example, to compare different mixer settings to listen for mistakes or unwanted distortion. You control monitoring with the MONITOR SELECT keys 0: GROUP STEREO The...listen to monitor the playback signals directly from the four input channels as well as new material independently of the mixer section. The signals on the group buses go directly to the tracks, for each track with the MONITOR/PHONES...
Monitoring The MT4X offers you will hear groups 1 and 3 in the left channel and groups 2 and 4 in...another track. Mixdown Mix the results of your recordings. You can set the volume for example, to compare different mixer settings to listen for mistakes or unwanted distortion. You control monitoring with the MONITOR SELECT keys 0: GROUP STEREO The...listen to monitor the playback signals directly from the four input channels as well as new material independently of the mixer section. The signals on the group buses go directly to the tracks, for each track with the MONITOR/PHONES...
Owner's Manual
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.... Tip: You should use the advanced automatic punch-in/out features of the MT4X. There are three basic methods for the track you want to making music. Note.../out recordings. You will be overdubbed Drum track Punch-in /out function, you should ensure that the mixer setting is reasonably easy to the original recording. If you make a mistake, you are identical to punch..., set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer and instrument settings are using your foot. Using the automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic...
.... Tip: You should use the advanced automatic punch-in/out features of the MT4X. There are three basic methods for the track you want to making music. Note.../out recordings. You will be overdubbed Drum track Punch-in /out function, you should ensure that the mixer setting is reasonably easy to the original recording. If you make a mistake, you are identical to punch..., set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer and instrument settings are using your foot. Using the automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic...
Owner's Manual
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...;ash. 3) Press the PLAY key. The indicator above the key lights and the flashing REC SELECT - The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. You could also use the STOP key or the RETURN TO ZERO key at the punch-out location. User's Guide TRACK indicator... after the re-recorded segment. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key.
...;ash. 3) Press the PLAY key. The indicator above the key lights and the flashing REC SELECT - The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. You could also use the STOP key or the RETURN TO ZERO key at the punch-out location. User's Guide TRACK indicator... after the re-recorded segment. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key.
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... re-recorded point Play Record Play Stop Note: When you perform a punch-in/out recording, you need to find that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key. Recording Functions 28 Using the optional footswitch Blank space Blank space Track to be re...locations. Note: Yamaha supplies an optional footswitch, FC5. Play the punch-in at the punch-out location. This is identical to the previous recording. 2) Plug an optional FC5 footswitch into the PUNCH I/O footswitch connector (e). User's Guide TRACK indicator will flash rapidly, and the MT4X starts the tape...
... re-recorded point Play Record Play Stop Note: When you perform a punch-in/out recording, you need to find that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key. Recording Functions 28 Using the optional footswitch Blank space Blank space Track to be re...locations. Note: Yamaha supplies an optional footswitch, FC5. Play the punch-in at the punch-out location. This is identical to the previous recording. 2) Plug an optional FC5 footswitch into the PUNCH I/O footswitch connector (e). User's Guide TRACK indicator will flash rapidly, and the MT4X starts the tape...
Owner's Manual
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... recorder. 3) Set the input select keys to the nominal level between the MT4X (STEREO OUT connectors) and your multitrack recorder and the stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder is created using the various mixer controls. Plug the output from the AUX SEND connector (j) into the AUX ...RETURN connectors (i). Note: The MT4X has two auxiliary (AUX SEND and AUX RETURN) channels. You can connect an ...
... recorder. 3) Set the input select keys to the nominal level between the MT4X (STEREO OUT connectors) and your multitrack recorder and the stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder is created using the various mixer controls. Plug the output from the AUX SEND connector (j) into the AUX ...RETURN connectors (i). Note: The MT4X has two auxiliary (AUX SEND and AUX RETURN) channels. You can connect an ...
Owner's Manual
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...the equalizer controls to the "0" (flat) position. 5) Press the ASSIGN 3 key: 4 and rotate the PAN control: fully clockwise to set the mixer channels. Press the COUNTER RESET key to select the fourth (even) group - Rehearsal 10) Press the REHE key to one of FSK signals. User's... Guide Therefore, the MT4X is beneficial. The SYNC indicator (]) on your sequencer, rhythm machine, or converter to put the MT4X into rehearsal mode. 11) Start the MIDI instrument and adjust the recording levels. See "...
...the equalizer controls to the "0" (flat) position. 5) Press the ASSIGN 3 key: 4 and rotate the PAN control: fully clockwise to set the mixer channels. Press the COUNTER RESET key to select the fourth (even) group - Rehearsal 10) Press the REHE key to one of FSK signals. User's... Guide Therefore, the MT4X is beneficial. The SYNC indicator (]) on your sequencer, rhythm machine, or converter to put the MT4X into rehearsal mode. 11) Start the MIDI instrument and adjust the recording levels. See "...
Owner's Manual
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...clock mode to slave to the corresponding MIC/LINE INPUT connector. Plug a cable between the MONITOR OUT connectors and the input channels of the monitor mixer. 3) Press the REC SELECT keys for the tracks you want to start playback. The corresponding REC SELECT - Perform any other required setup on... 5) Press the REHE key to put the MT4X into the MIDI/FSK input on , press the SYNC key. Monitor signal Synthesizer Sequencer Rhythm Programmer MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN Monitor Mixer MIDI OUT TAPE SYNC IN FSK Signal MIC/LINE TAPE OUT 1 SYNC/4 Track 1 Track 2 Track...
...clock mode to slave to the corresponding MIC/LINE INPUT connector. Plug a cable between the MONITOR OUT connectors and the input channels of the monitor mixer. 3) Press the REC SELECT keys for the tracks you want to start playback. The corresponding REC SELECT - Perform any other required setup on... 5) Press the REHE key to put the MT4X into the MIDI/FSK input on , press the SYNC key. Monitor signal Synthesizer Sequencer Rhythm Programmer MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN Monitor Mixer MIDI OUT TAPE SYNC IN FSK Signal MIC/LINE TAPE OUT 1 SYNC/4 Track 1 Track 2 Track...
Owner's Manual
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... to bounce-down tracks. These allow you to send the track signals directly from the recorder to the previously recorded tracks on the MT4X while you are creating a mixdown recording (see "Mixdown" on page 32). Set the connected MIDI instrument to receive the FSK signals...refer to the MIDI device receiving the FSK signals. SYNC/4 (k) connector into the MIDI/FSK input on your external mixer. Connections and setup 1) Plug a compatible cable from the MT4X. 2) Set any other connected MIDI instruments to MIDI clock mode to slave to the instruction manual supplied with your ...
... to bounce-down tracks. These allow you to send the track signals directly from the recorder to the previously recorded tracks on the MT4X while you are creating a mixdown recording (see "Mixdown" on page 32). Set the connected MIDI instrument to receive the FSK signals...refer to the MIDI device receiving the FSK signals. SYNC/4 (k) connector into the MIDI/FSK input on your external mixer. Connections and setup 1) Plug a compatible cable from the MT4X. 2) Set any other connected MIDI instruments to MIDI clock mode to slave to the instruction manual supplied with your ...
Owner's Manual
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... MIDI instruments will be carried out automatically. Press the PLAY key on the MT4X to the auxiliary connectors of the mixer. The synchronized mixdown will start to playback in mixer and send that to the external mixer from the STEREO OUT connectors. 4) Connect the audio outputs from the other ...to create a stereo mixdown with the built-in sync with the data recorded on track 4. 9) Adjust the levels, equalization, and pan of your mixer. Tip: An alternative approach is to stop the rehearsal and rewind the tape. Recording 11) Insert a tape into the inputs of each channel ...
... MIDI instruments will be carried out automatically. Press the PLAY key on the MT4X to the auxiliary connectors of the mixer. The synchronized mixdown will start to playback in mixer and send that to the external mixer from the STEREO OUT connectors. 4) Connect the audio outputs from the other ...to create a stereo mixdown with the built-in sync with the data recorded on track 4. 9) Adjust the levels, equalization, and pan of your mixer. Tip: An alternative approach is to stop the rehearsal and rewind the tape. Recording 11) Insert a tape into the inputs of each channel ...
Owner's Manual
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...8486; load) 1 kΩ 10 kΩ or more -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) 8 to 40 Ω 45mw + 45mw (at 40 Ω load) Mixer Frequency response (at nominal input and output) 20 Hz to -50 dB (input fader nominal) -56 dB (GAIN control MAX, input fader maximum) +10 dB...control nominal) -16 dB (AUX RETURN - STEREO OUT LINE IN - 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 - Appendix 46 Specifications...
...8486; load) 1 kΩ 10 kΩ or more -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) 8 to 40 Ω 45mw + 45mw (at 40 Ω load) Mixer Frequency response (at nominal input and output) 20 Hz to -50 dB (input fader nominal) -56 dB (GAIN control MAX, input fader maximum) +10 dB...control nominal) -16 dB (AUX RETURN - STEREO OUT LINE IN - 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 - Appendix 46 Specifications...
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Initial tracks Recording the bassguitar and drum machine: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input TAPE X MIC/LINE Drum Machine Source TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE X MIC/LINE Bass TAPE MIC/LINE Drum Bass Machine Source Assign X 1 2 3 4 C ...
Initial tracks Recording the bassguitar and drum machine: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input TAPE X MIC/LINE Drum Machine Source TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE X MIC/LINE Bass TAPE MIC/LINE Drum Bass Machine Source Assign X 1 2 3 4 C ...
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... cut on MIDI organ. Appendix 50 User's Guide EQ boost in lower range. Recording the vocals: Channel 1 Input TAPE X MIC/LINE Lead vocal Source MIXER 2 3 4 TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE TAPE X X MIC/LINE MIC/LINE Backing Backing vocal1 vocal2 Track Source RECORDER 1 2 3 4 Lead & backing ...: Vocals Notes: Reverb is only used for the monitor channels (not assigned or recorded). Overdubbing Recording the synthesizer and MIDI tone generator: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input Source TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE X MIC/LINE Synth TAPE X MIC/LINE...
... cut on MIDI organ. Appendix 50 User's Guide EQ boost in lower range. Recording the vocals: Channel 1 Input TAPE X MIC/LINE Lead vocal Source MIXER 2 3 4 TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE TAPE X X MIC/LINE MIC/LINE Backing Backing vocal1 vocal2 Track Source RECORDER 1 2 3 4 Lead & backing ...: Vocals Notes: Reverb is only used for the monitor channels (not assigned or recorded). Overdubbing Recording the synthesizer and MIDI tone generator: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input Source TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE X MIC/LINE Synth TAPE X MIC/LINE...
Owner's Manual
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...between the capstan and pinchroller. DAT machines are generally used as master recording units. The CUE bus is fed back into the MT4X via the AUX RETURN input connectors. You can return an effect in stereo, to corresponding the AUX SEND output connector. dbx... an auxiliary bus and determines the amount of the signal during User's Guide Glossary Auxiliary Bus The MT4X has two auxiliary buses. 51 Appendix Mixdown Add equalization and effects and record to the master recorder: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input X TAPE X TAPE X TAPE X ...
...between the capstan and pinchroller. DAT machines are generally used as master recording units. The CUE bus is fed back into the MT4X via the AUX RETURN input connectors. You can return an effect in stereo, to corresponding the AUX SEND output connector. dbx... an auxiliary bus and determines the amount of the signal during User's Guide Glossary Auxiliary Bus The MT4X has two auxiliary buses. 51 Appendix Mixdown Add equalization and effects and record to the master recorder: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input X TAPE X TAPE X TAPE X ...
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VT03650 R0 1 IP 95 01 3000 CP Printed in Japan Tracking Sheet MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE Source Source Assign Pan Aux 1 2 3 4 C L ODD R EVEN OFF... +12 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 Fader 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Channel AUX 1 Effect Assign Aux 1 2 3 4 0 10 Title: Step: Process: Notes: POSITION 2 Start Stop 1 2 3 4 0 10 TRACKING SHEET Date: YAMAHA CORPORATION P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan
VT03650 R0 1 IP 95 01 3000 CP Printed in Japan Tracking Sheet MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE Source Source Assign Pan Aux 1 2 3 4 C L ODD R EVEN OFF... +12 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 Fader 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Channel AUX 1 Effect Assign Aux 1 2 3 4 0 10 Title: Step: Process: Notes: POSITION 2 Start Stop 1 2 3 4 0 10 TRACKING SHEET Date: YAMAHA CORPORATION P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan