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... tracks play back these four tracks individually. A standard hi-fi cassette recorder uses only two tracks (i.e., left and right) and both tracks are recorded simultaneously. If you turn the cassette over, you 're new to Know the MT50" explains the MT50's controls and connections. Once you to record four tracks. At normal speed a 60-minute cassette provides about 15 minutes of Carillon Electronics Corporation.. You can mixdown into stereo using the MT50...
... tracks play back these four tracks individually. A standard hi-fi cassette recorder uses only two tracks (i.e., left and right) and both tracks are recorded simultaneously. If you turn the cassette over, you 're new to Know the MT50" explains the MT50's controls and connections. Once you to record four tracks. At normal speed a 60-minute cassette provides about 15 minutes of Carillon Electronics Corporation.. You can mixdown into stereo using the MT50...
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... a compact, portable unit that sounds good: in your microphones; Consider saving reverb until the final mixdown, so you could record multiple instruments on separate tracks on a tape and mix them together later, making adjustments to use it is a four-track tape recorder: its recording heads create four separate tracks on a recording tape). 2 Chapter 1: Welcome to the MT50 About Multitrack Recording Multitrack recording simply refers to the entire mix MT50 User's Guide Suddenly...
... a compact, portable unit that sounds good: in your microphones; Consider saving reverb until the final mixdown, so you could record multiple instruments on separate tracks on a tape and mix them together later, making adjustments to use it is a four-track tape recorder: its recording heads create four separate tracks on a recording tape). 2 Chapter 1: Welcome to the MT50 About Multitrack Recording Multitrack recording simply refers to the entire mix MT50 User's Guide Suddenly...
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... MIC LINE 1 MIC/LINE 2 MIC/LINE 3 MIC/LINE 4 MIC/LINE NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM PUSH OPEN REC PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE MT50 User's Guide First the module controls, then the general controls, are covered. AUX REC REC SEL -10 + - LOW +3 + 0 -5 - 2 Getting to Know the MT50 3 Getting to Know the MT50 This chapter takes you to complete the tutorial in "Chapter 3: Basic Recording." Finally, the MT50's connections are illustrated and explained. LOW - AUX 0 PAN L R STEREO...
... MIC LINE 1 MIC/LINE 2 MIC/LINE 3 MIC/LINE 4 MIC/LINE NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM PUSH OPEN REC PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE MT50 User's Guide First the module controls, then the general controls, are covered. AUX REC REC SEL -10 + - LOW +3 + 0 -5 - 2 Getting to Know the MT50 3 Getting to Know the MT50 This chapter takes you to complete the tutorial in "Chapter 3: Basic Recording." Finally, the MT50's connections are illustrated and explained. LOW - AUX 0 PAN L R STEREO...
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... indicator shows the recording mode. REC SEL switch set to one of the "on what you to adjust the volume of the monitor independently of the tape signal fed to the stereo mix). Recording in progress or recording paused. 7 REC SEL switch: This switch selects the signal to be recorded to tracks 1 and 3. Use this fader sets the playback level (i.e., the level of the fader settings. microphones, low-level devices. When nothing is ready to record). To feed a channel's signal to an external...
... indicator shows the recording mode. REC SEL switch set to one of the "on what you to adjust the volume of the monitor independently of the tape signal fed to the stereo mix). Recording in progress or recording paused. 7 REC SEL switch: This switch selects the signal to be recorded to tracks 1 and 3. Use this fader sets the playback level (i.e., the level of the fader settings. microphones, low-level devices. When nothing is ready to record). To feed a channel's signal to an external...
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... for playback too. In general, set to either ON or SYNC, make cleaner-sounding recordings. ON - This setting selects the L and R signals controlled by the Pan control (the level of the processed signal from an external effects processor) back into the stereo mix. This switch is used to adjust the tape speed plus or minus 10%. MT50 User's Guide Note: If you make sure that ON or SYNC is used for punch-in/out recording. Stereo - E dbx switch...
... for playback too. In general, set to either ON or SYNC, make cleaner-sounding recordings. ON - This setting selects the L and R signals controlled by the Pan control (the level of the processed signal from an external effects processor) back into the stereo mix. This switch is used to adjust the tape speed plus or minus 10%. MT50 User's Guide Note: If you make sure that ON or SYNC is used for punch-in/out recording. Stereo - E dbx switch...
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... the cassette. 2. Connect a pair of the voltage type stated on the adaptor. 1 POWER Switch -+ %$7DPOOFDUPS 2 Basic Recording This chapter explains how to the PHONES jack, or con- Preparation 2. Here's our track list. Press the reset button to reset the tape counter to ON. 6. AUX RETURN POWER MONITOR/PHONES ZERO STOP OFF ON MONITOR SELECT STEREO MIX CUE 0 10 MIN SYNC OFF ON PITCH - + MAX 3 000 MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER 56 4 Reset Button MT50 User's Guide...
... the cassette. 2. Connect a pair of the voltage type stated on the adaptor. 1 POWER Switch -+ %$7DPOOFDUPS 2 Basic Recording This chapter explains how to the PHONES jack, or con- Preparation 2. Here's our track list. Press the reset button to reset the tape counter to ON. 6. AUX RETURN POWER MONITOR/PHONES ZERO STOP OFF ON MONITOR SELECT STEREO MIX CUE 0 10 MIN SYNC OFF ON PITCH - + MAX 3 000 MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER 56 4 Reset Button MT50 User's Guide...
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... STOP to stop automatically at the maximum input level. These controls affect only the monitor signals. 10. The REC indicator goes off. 15. If you don't like the track, go to hear the drum machine and Module 1's level meter should be able to "Step 2 - LOW + 0 -5 - If your song starts with a drum intro. The REC indicator lights up . 9. When the drum part is used to set the GAIN switch to record...
... STOP to stop automatically at the maximum input level. These controls affect only the monitor signals. 10. The REC indicator goes off. 15. If you don't like the track, go to hear the drum machine and Module 1's level meter should be able to "Step 2 - LOW + 0 -5 - If your song starts with a drum intro. The REC indicator lights up . 9. When the drum part is used to set the GAIN switch to record...
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... REW to rewind the tape to 000. 16. LOW + 0 -5 - Recording the Bass 1. Press the REC button. While strumming the bass, raise Module 2's fader gradually. Play your bass part is on occasionally at the maximum input level. 9. When your bass part while listening to stop recording. 15. Set Module 2's REC SEL switch to the drum track and new bass track. Press PLAY to listen to OFF. Press the PAUSE button. 6. MT50 User's Guide If...
... REW to rewind the tape to 000. 16. LOW + 0 -5 - Recording the Bass 1. Press the REC button. While strumming the bass, raise Module 2's fader gradually. Play your bass part is on occasionally at the maximum input level. 9. When your bass part while listening to stop recording. 15. Set Module 2's REC SEL switch to the drum track and new bass track. Press PLAY to listen to OFF. Press the PAUSE button. 6. MT50 User's Guide If...
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... to 000. Press the REC button. While listening to the drum and bass tracks, play the guitar and set the CUE levels, press the PAUSE button to stop recording. 15. Press REW to rewind the tape to MIC/LINE input 3. In order to set Module 1, 2, and 3's CUE sliders so that the 0 light is finished, press STOP to start recording. Press REW to rewind the tape to OFF. If you...
... to 000. Press the REC button. While listening to the drum and bass tracks, play the guitar and set the CUE levels, press the PAUSE button to stop recording. 15. Press REW to rewind the tape to MIC/LINE input 3. In order to set Module 1, 2, and 3's CUE sliders so that the 0 light is finished, press STOP to start recording. Press REW to rewind the tape to OFF. If you...
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... microphone too close to your vocal part while listening to "Step 5 - Set Module 4's REC SEL switch to about 8. 4. ally. Set the fader so that you can hear all sounds clearly. 11. Sing your speakers. If you don't like the track, go to the other tracks. 14. If you like it, re-record it. MT50 User's Guide Recording the Vocals 1. Set Module 4's CUE slider to 4. Press the REC button...
... microphone too close to your vocal part while listening to "Step 5 - Set Module 4's REC SEL switch to about 8. 4. ally. Set the fader so that you can hear all sounds clearly. 11. Sing your speakers. If you don't like the track, go to the other tracks. 14. If you like it, re-record it. MT50 User's Guide Recording the Vocals 1. Set Module 4's CUE slider to 4. Press the REC button...
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... levels. the second tape recorder serves as the Yamaha REV100 or FX770, between the AUX SEND and AUX RETURN jacks . 5. If you 're happy with the overall sound. 1. Use the MONITOR/PHONES level control to adjust the monitoring volume to start playback. 3. Alternatively, you can connect the stereo outputs of your master recorder as appropriate. Make sure that nothing too quiet. 4. During the mix-down is your master cassette recorder. 2. Connect...
... levels. the second tape recorder serves as the Yamaha REV100 or FX770, between the AUX SEND and AUX RETURN jacks . 5. If you 're happy with the overall sound. 1. Use the MONITOR/PHONES level control to adjust the monitoring volume to start playback. 3. Alternatively, you can connect the stereo outputs of your master recorder as appropriate. Make sure that nothing too quiet. 4. During the mix-down is your master cassette recorder. 2. Connect...
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... in the stereo image. If your effects processor has a mono output, connect to record. 2. Set your MT50. At the end of the audio cassette you 're ready to record it to the MT50 and apply effects to the effects processor's input. 2. Panning Panning allows you to the master recorder. 1. Turn up an AUX control to send a sound to start playback. To prevent accidentally erasing your masterpiece. Turn up the...
... in the stereo image. If your effects processor has a mono output, connect to record. 2. Set your MT50. At the end of the audio cassette you 're ready to record it to the MT50 and apply effects to the effects processor's input. 2. Panning Panning allows you to the master recorder. 1. Turn up an AUX control to send a sound to start playback. To prevent accidentally erasing your masterpiece. Turn up the...
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... MT50 enables you are ready to start recording. 11. Simply record the instruments directly into input modules 1 through 4 as appropriate. 3. The REC indicator starts flashing for a polished, professional-sounding recording. Start up . 7. The module fader is finished, press STOP to its number (1, 2, 3, or 4). These controls affect only the monitor signals. 10. When the tune is used to the entire mix for each module's REC SEL switch to stop recording...
... MT50 enables you are ready to start recording. 11. Simply record the instruments directly into input modules 1 through 4 as appropriate. 3. The REC indicator starts flashing for a polished, professional-sounding recording. Start up . 7. The module fader is finished, press STOP to its number (1, 2, 3, or 4). These controls affect only the monitor signals. 10. When the tune is used to the entire mix for each module's REC SEL switch to stop recording...
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... track 2 or 4 1 MT50 User's Guide The following diagram illustrates how signals from each PAN control functions as a "turn indicator" directing signals onto the stereo bus. This might then record this technique, you can preserve the stereo placement of a previously-programmed drum machine or synthesizer without running out of your options get used up only two tracks in the process. • Many drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers output stereo sound. It...
... track 2 or 4 1 MT50 User's Guide The following diagram illustrates how signals from each PAN control functions as a "turn indicator" directing signals onto the stereo bus. This might then record this technique, you can preserve the stereo placement of a previously-programmed drum machine or synthesizer without running out of your options get used up only two tracks in the process. • Many drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers output stereo sound. It...
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... an interesting stereo image. Tracks 3 and 4 are available for Module 2 to "L." Set the REC SEL switch for additional recording. Track 1 will record the right stereo channel. 4. MT50 User's Guide and input faders as follows: Set the REC SEL switch for Module 1 to "R." Press the REC button and start up , Tracks 3 and 4 will be recorded. Set the REC SEL switch for each instrument's stereo placement: Set the PAN control for Module 1 to "OFF." Set the REC SEL switch for later use. 1. bass to...
... an interesting stereo image. Tracks 3 and 4 are available for Module 2 to "L." Set the REC SEL switch for additional recording. Track 1 will record the right stereo channel. 4. MT50 User's Guide and input faders as follows: Set the REC SEL switch for Module 1 to "R." Press the REC button and start up , Tracks 3 and 4 will be recorded. Set the REC SEL switch for each instrument's stereo placement: Set the PAN control for Module 1 to "OFF." Set the REC SEL switch for later use. 1. bass to...
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... R. Using this way, you can create a recording with more than four tracks. Example 1: 1. Turn the PAN controls for Module 4 to make your MT50 sound like a ten (or more information. Set the REC SEL switch for Modules 1, 2, and 3 all the way to the start a temporary recording. 12. MT50 User's Guide Rewind the tape to the right (R). Adjust it later if the monitors are too loud or too soft. 6. The signal from...
... R. Using this way, you can create a recording with more than four tracks. Example 1: 1. Turn the PAN controls for Module 4 to make your MT50 sound like a ten (or more information. Set the REC SEL switch for Modules 1, 2, and 3 all the way to the start a temporary recording. 12. MT50 User's Guide Rewind the tape to the right (R). Adjust it later if the monitors are too loud or too soft. 6. The signal from...
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... OFF. MT50 User's Guide Make sure the MONITOR/PHONES control is critical. Work on one track. At the start flashing. 4. Punch In/Out Recording This technique is set to OFF. 3. Play Bar 4 of your timing, and try to play enough of tape on your solo. If you re-play the song for Track 4 will be obvious. 7. If you want to "4." The timing is set the STOP to stop recording too...
... OFF. MT50 User's Guide Make sure the MONITOR/PHONES control is critical. Work on one track. At the start flashing. 4. Punch In/Out Recording This technique is set to OFF. 3. Play Bar 4 of your timing, and try to play enough of tape on your solo. If you re-play the song for Track 4 will be obvious. 7. If you want to "4." The timing is set the STOP to stop recording too...
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... switch for sync playback. (Set the sync clock on any musical on the MT50. Press the REC button. Connect the MT50's Sync Out jack to record music on an adjacent track (track 3) during sync recording (when playing back the FSK signal on your MIDI device to your sequencer or drum machine, purchase Yamaha YMC 10 MIDI FSK converter and connect it on MIDI device to "OFF." MT50 User's Guide It is a little like the conductor of an orchestra who controls...
... switch for sync playback. (Set the sync clock on any musical on the MT50. Press the REC button. Connect the MT50's Sync Out jack to record music on an adjacent track (track 3) during sync recording (when playing back the FSK signal on your MIDI device to your sequencer or drum machine, purchase Yamaha YMC 10 MIDI FSK converter and connect it on MIDI device to "OFF." MT50 User's Guide It is a little like the conductor of an orchestra who controls...
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... your sequencer's manual for the input module. Make sure the POWER switch on MT50's rear panel is too low, the recording may occur. If it is set correctly. Try a new cassette. Cannot play. Recordings playback at the wrong pitch. Make sure there's a cassette loaded. Cannot send signal to use high-quality Type II (High Bias 70 µs EQ) chrome cassettes. Check the AUX RETURN level. Turn up the channel's AUX control and raise...
... your sequencer's manual for the input module. Make sure the POWER switch on MT50's rear panel is too low, the recording may occur. If it is set correctly. Try a new cassette. Cannot play. Recordings playback at the wrong pitch. Make sure there's a cassette loaded. Cannot send signal to use high-quality Type II (High Bias 70 µs EQ) chrome cassettes. Check the AUX RETURN level. Turn up the channel's AUX control and raise...
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... devices as a standard cassette, reel-to the AUX SEND output connector (generally for optimal sound. MT50 User's Guide A hand-held device shaped like component adjacent to line, instrument, or microphone levels. Each module includes a GAIN switch that touches the magnetic recording tape, imparting the signal to be set to the roller. Fader - The delicate metal component that can be any tape recorder. Instrument level - DAT (Digital Audio Tape) - A device that translates MIDI clock...
... devices as a standard cassette, reel-to the AUX SEND output connector (generally for optimal sound. MT50 User's Guide A hand-held device shaped like component adjacent to line, instrument, or microphone levels. Each module includes a GAIN switch that touches the magnetic recording tape, imparting the signal to be set to the roller. Fader - The delicate metal component that can be any tape recorder. Instrument level - DAT (Digital Audio Tape) - A device that translates MIDI clock...
