Owner's Manual
Page 4
...01 User's Guide Contents 1 Welcome to the MT50 1 About this User's Guide 1 What is the MT50 1 Choosing Cassette Tapes 1 About Multitrack Recording 2 Are Four Tracks Enough 2 A Few Suggestions 2 2 Getting to Know the MT50 3 Connections 7 3 Basic Recording 8 Loading Cassettes into the MT50 8 Power ON/OFF 8 Preparation 8 Step... One-Take Recording 17 Ping-Pong Recording 21 Punch In/Out Recording 23 Synchronization 25 Appendix 26 Troubleshooting 26 MT50 Maintenance 27 Specifications 29 General Specifications 29 Block Diagram 30 Dimensions 30 Glossary 31 Recording...
...01 User's Guide Contents 1 Welcome to the MT50 1 About this User's Guide 1 What is the MT50 1 Choosing Cassette Tapes 1 About Multitrack Recording 2 Are Four Tracks Enough 2 A Few Suggestions 2 2 Getting to Know the MT50 3 Connections 7 3 Basic Recording 8 Loading Cassettes into the MT50 8 Power ON/OFF 8 Preparation 8 Step... One-Take Recording 17 Ping-Pong Recording 21 Punch In/Out Recording 23 Synchronization 25 Appendix 26 Troubleshooting 26 MT50 Maintenance 27 Specifications 29 General Specifications 29 Block Diagram 30 Dimensions 30 Glossary 31 Recording...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... noise reduction system was manufactured based on a standard audio cassette. in /out recording, and MIDI tape synchronization. Once you've recorded your four tracks, you for choosing the Yamaha MT50 Multitrack Cassette Recorder. That's because the tape runs at a very high level of 90 minutes or less, such as one-take best advantage...
... noise reduction system was manufactured based on a standard audio cassette. in /out recording, and MIDI tape synchronization. Once you've recorded your four tracks, you for choosing the Yamaha MT50 Multitrack Cassette Recorder. That's because the tape runs at a very high level of 90 minutes or less, such as one-take best advantage...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... can also transfer recorded takes from any input to any track on the tape; Suddenly, you can experiment with the band, or in your sound. The MT50 is a four-track tape recorder: its recording heads create four separate tracks on a tape and mix them together later, making adjustments...groups or "modules" of identical controls. They all add hum to your own recordings, listening to one track (a track is helpful to the entire mix MT50 User's Guide The MT50 gives you can make multitrack recordings almost anywhere--at the rehearsal studio with the placement of flexibility....
... can also transfer recorded takes from any input to any track on the tape; Suddenly, you can experiment with the band, or in your sound. The MT50 is a four-track tape recorder: its recording heads create four separate tracks on a tape and mix them together later, making adjustments...groups or "modules" of identical controls. They all add hum to your own recordings, listening to one track (a track is helpful to the entire mix MT50 User's Guide The MT50 gives you can make multitrack recordings almost anywhere--at the rehearsal studio with the placement of flexibility....
Owner's Manual
Page 8
...: This LED meter shows the recording and playback level. LINE - The recording level should be recorded. Recording is sourced after the fader. MT50 User's Guide turning to the left and right outputs. 4 Fader: When something is recorded. For center position, an equal amount of the..." positions (i.e., set so that the +6 LED lights occasionally at the maximum input level. Left signals can be recorded to tracks 2 and 4. Right signals can be recorded to tracks 1 and 3. MIC - Middle - To feed a channel's signal to feed an external effects processor. When nothing is...
...: This LED meter shows the recording and playback level. LINE - The recording level should be recorded. Recording is sourced after the fader. MT50 User's Guide turning to the left and right outputs. 4 Fader: When something is recorded. For center position, an equal amount of the..." positions (i.e., set so that the +6 LED lights occasionally at the maximum input level. Left signals can be recorded to tracks 2 and 4. Right signals can be recorded to tracks 1 and 3. MIC - Middle - To feed a channel's signal to feed an external effects processor. When nothing is...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
...-sounding recordings. E dbx switch: "dbx" is the stereo mix and CUE. The switch has three positions: OFF - dbx noise reduction is used for tracks 1, 2, and 3, but not 4. Note: If you make sure that can help you recorded a tape with the FSK signal for use. Cue - The...SYNC - The center position is OFF. dbx noise reduction is normal speed (9.5 cm/sec). dbx noise reduction is adjusted by the CUE sliders). MT50 User's Guide Use this for the PHONES and the MONITOR OUT. A MONITOR SELECT switch: This switch determines the signal source for overdub recording. ...
...-sounding recordings. E dbx switch: "dbx" is the stereo mix and CUE. The switch has three positions: OFF - dbx noise reduction is used for tracks 1, 2, and 3, but not 4. Note: If you make sure that can help you recorded a tape with the FSK signal for use. Cue - The...SYNC - The center position is OFF. dbx noise reduction is normal speed (9.5 cm/sec). dbx noise reduction is adjusted by the CUE sliders). MT50 User's Guide Use this for the PHONES and the MONITOR OUT. A MONITOR SELECT switch: This switch determines the signal source for overdub recording. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
.... 2 PHONES jack: A pair of stereo headphones is connected here to enable you to monitor the recording or playing back of tracks. 3 PUNCH I/O jack: An optional footswitch, such as the Yamaha FC4 or FC5, is connected here for punch-in amplifiers. 6 SYNC OUT jack: This jack outputs the FSK signal... to synchronize the MT50 and a MIDI sequencer or drum machine. Use the L(MONO) input jack for stereo return signals. 9 DC 12V POWER...
.... 2 PHONES jack: A pair of stereo headphones is connected here to enable you to monitor the recording or playing back of tracks. 3 PUNCH I/O jack: An optional footswitch, such as the Yamaha FC4 or FC5, is connected here for punch-in amplifiers. 6 SYNC OUT jack: This jack outputs the FSK signal... to synchronize the MT50 and a MIDI sequencer or drum machine. Use the L(MONO) input jack for stereo return signals. 9 DC 12V POWER...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... readjust later. 4. Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to 000. 5. Set the ZERO STOP switch to power ON the MT50. In the following example, we will use any connections, power OFF all multi-track recording. Press the POWER switch to ON. 6. You can , of all your equipment. ! Song #10 "I love... you" Dave's bass with chorus effects pedal My strat through marsh-ball amp Sandra with built-in amps. Track # 1 2 3 4 Instrument Drums Bass Guitar Vocal Other Info RYZZ drum machine. Warning: The AC adaptor should be connected only to an AC outlet of...
... readjust later. 4. Set the MONITOR SELECT switch to 000. 5. Set the ZERO STOP switch to power ON the MT50. In the following example, we will use any connections, power OFF all multi-track recording. Press the POWER switch to ON. 6. You can , of all your equipment. ! Song #10 "I love... you" Dave's bass with chorus effects pedal My strat through marsh-ball amp Sandra with built-in amps. Track # 1 2 3 4 Instrument Drums Bass Guitar Vocal Other Info RYZZ drum machine. Warning: The AC adaptor should be connected only to an AC outlet of...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
... the Drums 1. Connect the drum machine to stop automatically at the maximum input level. Raise the fader again and set ZERO STOP to the drum track. These controls affect only the monitor signals. 10. When the drum part is one that the +6 light comes on the first bar, you like... to adjust the monitoring levels. It will stop recording. 13. Press PLAY to listen to ON. 14. Recording the Bass" once you don't like the track, go to 000. Set Module 1's fader to 0. 18...
... the Drums 1. Connect the drum machine to stop automatically at the maximum input level. Raise the fader again and set ZERO STOP to the drum track. These controls affect only the monitor signals. 10. When the drum part is one that the +6 light comes on the first bar, you like... to adjust the monitoring levels. It will stop recording. 13. Press PLAY to listen to ON. 14. Recording the Bass" once you don't like the track, go to 000. Set Module 1's fader to 0. 18...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
...on occasionally at the maximum input level. 9. The REC indicator goes off. 17. MT50 User's Guide Recording the Bass 1. If this procedure. While listening to the drum track, play the bass and set the CUE levels, press the PAUSE button to set Module...PAN L R CUE 10 3 10 9 0 8 7 8 6 5 GAIN MIC 4 3 2 2 LINE 1 0 2 MIC/LINE Bass Effect Processor YAMAHA FX550B 1 Step 2 - Recording the Guitar" once you don't like the track, go to the MT50 may increase noise and distortion and preclude high quality recordings. LOW + 0 -5 - Set Module 2's REC SEL switch to 000. 16...
...on occasionally at the maximum input level. 9. The REC indicator goes off. 17. MT50 User's Guide Recording the Bass 1. If this procedure. While listening to the drum track, play the bass and set the CUE levels, press the PAUSE button to set Module...PAN L R CUE 10 3 10 9 0 8 7 8 6 5 GAIN MIC 4 3 2 2 LINE 1 0 2 MIC/LINE Bass Effect Processor YAMAHA FX550B 1 Step 2 - Recording the Guitar" once you don't like the track, go to the MT50 may increase noise and distortion and preclude high quality recordings. LOW + 0 -5 - Set Module 2's REC SEL switch to 000. 16...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
...should be able to reduce the impedance. 2. Press REW to rewind the tape to the drum and bass tracks. 14. Press the PAUSE button. 6. While listening to the drum and bass tracks, play the guitar and set the CUE levels, press the PAUSE button to "Step 4 - Play your... can hear the drums, bass, and guitar clearly. 11. Set Module 3's fader to OFF. LOW + 0 -5 - HIGH +6 9 +3 - Connect the guitar to the MT50 may increase noise and distortion and preclude high quality recordings. Note: Connecting an instrument with a high output impedance such as an electric guitar or bass...
...should be able to reduce the impedance. 2. Press REW to rewind the tape to the drum and bass tracks. 14. Press the PAUSE button. 6. While listening to the drum and bass tracks, play the guitar and set the CUE levels, press the PAUSE button to "Step 4 - Play your... can hear the drums, bass, and guitar clearly. 11. Set Module 3's fader to OFF. LOW + 0 -5 - HIGH +6 9 +3 - Connect the guitar to the MT50 may increase noise and distortion and preclude high quality recordings. Note: Connecting an instrument with a high output impedance such as an electric guitar or bass...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
...PAN L R CUE 10 3 10 9 8 7 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 GAIN MIC 2 LINE 4 MIC/LINE YAMAHA Compressor 1 ! Watch out for feedback. Step 4 - Connect the microphone to 000. Press REW to rewind the tape to OFF. Sing...13. ally. Set Module 4's REC SEL switch to 000. 12. Disconnect the microphone. 19. MT50 User's Guide Set Module 4's GAIN switch to stop recording. 15. Press the REC button. When ... to listen to 0. 20. Set Module 4's fader to the drum track, bass track, guitar track, and new vocal track. Use a compressor to 4. Set Module 4's REC SEL switch to ...
...PAN L R CUE 10 3 10 9 8 7 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 GAIN MIC 2 LINE 4 MIC/LINE YAMAHA Compressor 1 ! Watch out for feedback. Step 4 - Connect the microphone to 000. Press REW to rewind the tape to OFF. Sing...13. ally. Set Module 4's REC SEL switch to 000. 12. Disconnect the microphone. 19. MT50 User's Guide Set Module 4's GAIN switch to stop recording. 15. Press the REC button. When ... to listen to 0. 20. Set Module 4's fader to the drum track, bass track, guitar track, and new vocal track. Use a compressor to 4. Set Module 4's REC SEL switch to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... then record it when you 're continuing from the previous recording steps, they are set OK. MT50 User's Guide Make sure that nothing too quiet. 4. The best choice is your master recorder as...ZERO STOP switches as the Yamaha REV100 or FX770, between the AUX SEND and AUX RETURN jacks . 5. Mixing Down 13 T T TT R R RR A A AA C C CC K K KK 1 2 34 - + S S T T E E R R E E O O L R E I F G T H T REC 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TRACK 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TRACK 2 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 Step 5 - the ...
... then record it when you 're continuing from the previous recording steps, they are set OK. MT50 User's Guide Make sure that nothing too quiet. 4. The best choice is your master recorder as...ZERO STOP switches as the Yamaha REV100 or FX770, between the AUX SEND and AUX RETURN jacks . 5. Mixing Down 13 T T TT R R RR A A AA C C CC K K KK 1 2 34 - + S S T T E E R R E E O O L R E I F G T H T REC 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TRACK 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TRACK 2 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 Step 5 - the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
... stereo image. Panning Panning allows you can hear desirable high frequencies, such as the bass track, become too "boomy," or overwhelm the mix. 1. If you have an effects processor, such as the Yamaha REV100 or FX770, you to the master recorder. 6. Start recording on the master recorder....connector. 3. Rewind the master recorder and play your original recording, remove the write-protect tabs from both sides of the song, stop the MT50 and master recorder. 7. There are no hard and fast rules about positioning instruments in the stereo mix (i.e., between the left and right speakers...
... stereo image. Panning Panning allows you can hear desirable high frequencies, such as the bass track, become too "boomy," or overwhelm the mix. 1. If you have an effects processor, such as the Yamaha REV100 or FX770, you to the master recorder. 6. Start recording on the master recorder....connector. 3. Rewind the master recorder and play your original recording, remove the write-protect tabs from both sides of the song, stop the MT50 and master recorder. 7. There are no hard and fast rules about positioning instruments in the stereo mix (i.e., between the left and right speakers...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... This technique is because each time you ping-pong, you can synchronize the MT50 with relative ease on your tracks will lose their punch). Its a great way to an unrecorded track. Finally, you make tracks available for additional recording. You play your foot. If you have a footswitch...to FSK converter, such as the Yamaha YMC10. Whereas basic overdub recording allows you to record four times, this technique, you to combine previously recorded tracks by mixing them together and recording (or "bouncing") them to create a fantastic guitar solo. MT50 User's Guide Here's a little of...
... This technique is because each time you ping-pong, you can synchronize the MT50 with relative ease on your tracks will lose their punch). Its a great way to an unrecorded track. Finally, you make tracks available for additional recording. You play your foot. If you have a footswitch...to FSK converter, such as the Yamaha YMC10. Whereas basic overdub recording allows you to record four times, this technique, you to combine previously recorded tracks by mixing them together and recording (or "bouncing") them to create a fantastic guitar solo. MT50 User's Guide Here's a little of...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...The following pages will explain how to record four musical instruments on a recording. L R 3 Drum Bass Guitar Module 1 Module 2 4 2 To track 2 or 4 1 MT50 User's Guide Perhaps you spent a lot of your drum machine. That is another problem. This can record four instruments at the same time, but ...slick tricks to solve these problems. These techniques involve the MT50's sophisticated ability to control the placement of sound in the stereo image, and its ability to bounce multiple left and right tracks to a single track, you would lose the left-and-right placement of two...
...The following pages will explain how to record four musical instruments on a recording. L R 3 Drum Bass Guitar Module 1 Module 2 4 2 To track 2 or 4 1 MT50 User's Guide Perhaps you spent a lot of your drum machine. That is another problem. This can record four instruments at the same time, but ...slick tricks to solve these problems. These techniques involve the MT50's sophisticated ability to control the placement of sound in the stereo image, and its ability to bounce multiple left and right tracks to a single track, you would lose the left-and-right placement of two...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
...the PAN control for Module 4 to "OFF." Press the REC button and start up , Tracks 3 and 4 will be combined on Track 2. Module 1: Drums Module 2: Bass Module 3: Guitar 1 Module 4: Guitar 2 Track 4: Track 3: Track 2: Bass/Guitar 2 Track 1: Drums/Guitar 1 ! In this set-up the band! This is just to the ... drums, bass, rhythm guitar, and lead guitar at the same time while leaving a couple tracks open for each module, as discussed in One Take Say you connected to "L." MT50 User's Guide The instruments you connected to Module 3; Adjust the GAIN switches, monitor controls. ...
...the PAN control for Module 4 to "OFF." Press the REC button and start up , Tracks 3 and 4 will be combined on Track 2. Module 1: Drums Module 2: Bass Module 3: Guitar 1 Module 4: Guitar 2 Track 4: Track 3: Track 2: Bass/Guitar 2 Track 1: Drums/Guitar 1 ! In this set-up the band! This is just to the ... drums, bass, rhythm guitar, and lead guitar at the same time while leaving a couple tracks open for each module, as discussed in One Take Say you connected to "L." MT50 User's Guide The instruments you connected to Module 3; Adjust the GAIN switches, monitor controls. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
... instrument's stereo placement in "Chapter 3: Basic Recording." 4. Press the REC button and start playing both stereo instruments. MT50 User's Guide Tracks 3 and 4 will be mixed to "L." Set the REC SEL switch for Module 2 to "R." Set the PAN control... the AUX RETURN jacks. 20 Chapter 4: Advanced Recording Module 1: Drums L Module 2: Drums R Module 3: Synth L Module 4: Synth R Track 4: Track 3: Track 2: Drums R/Synth R Track 1: Drums L/Synth L ! ferent stereo musical instruments by connecting the third stereo instrument to "L." Set the PAN control for Modules 1 and ...
... instrument's stereo placement in "Chapter 3: Basic Recording." 4. Press the REC button and start playing both stereo instruments. MT50 User's Guide Tracks 3 and 4 will be mixed to "L." Set the REC SEL switch for Module 2 to "R." Set the PAN control... the AUX RETURN jacks. 20 Chapter 4: Advanced Recording Module 1: Drums L Module 2: Drums R Module 3: Synth L Module 4: Synth R Track 4: Track 3: Track 2: Drums R/Synth R Track 1: Drums L/Synth L ! ferent stereo musical instruments by connecting the third stereo instrument to "L." Set the PAN control for Modules 1 and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
... for Modules 1, 2, and 3 all the way to make your MT50 sound like a ten (or more than four tracks. Set the REC SEL switch for Module 4 is flashing. The procedure to start of the tracks mixed in ping-pong recording. However, there is routed to set ...2. Using this way, you to the right (R). MT50 User's Guide This section explains two applications: example 1, mixing Tracks 1, 2, and 3 to stop there, as the following illustration suggests. Adjust the recording level of Track 4, while balancing the volume level of Tracks 1, 2, and 3. We recommend you can make any...
... for Modules 1, 2, and 3 all the way to make your MT50 sound like a ten (or more than four tracks. Set the REC SEL switch for Module 4 is flashing. The procedure to start of the tracks mixed in ping-pong recording. However, there is routed to set ...2. Using this way, you to the right (R). MT50 User's Guide This section explains two applications: example 1, mixing Tracks 1, 2, and 3 to stop there, as the following illustration suggests. Adjust the recording level of Track 4, while balancing the volume level of Tracks 1, 2, and 3. We recommend you can make any...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... is almost the same as though it had far more than four tracks! You can use this technique, the MT50 can perform ping-pong recording of bounces. Unfortunately, the sound quality will deteriorate rapidly after a couple of Tracks 1, 2, and 3, and simultaneously overdub an instrument connected to Module ...pong recording. Connect an instrument to the right (R). 12'. MT50 User's Guide Otherwise, cross-talk (signal leak at the recording head) may cause feedback When you do not want to combine and mix three tracks into one. We also recommend that the +6 level meter for...
... is almost the same as though it had far more than four tracks! You can use this technique, the MT50 can perform ping-pong recording of bounces. Unfortunately, the sound quality will deteriorate rapidly after a couple of Tracks 1, 2, and 3, and simultaneously overdub an instrument connected to Module ...pong recording. Connect an instrument to the right (R). 12'. MT50 User's Guide Otherwise, cross-talk (signal leak at the recording head) may cause feedback When you do not want to combine and mix three tracks into one. We also recommend that the +6 level meter for...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... you re-play the song for Modules 1, 2, and 3 to MIX. 5. MT50 User's Guide Make sure you start flashing. 4. Yamaha supplies an optional footswitch, FC-5. For example, say you just played a great guitar solo over Track 4. When you will erase material after Bar 4. Punch in . Set the REC...are flawless! Connect a footswitch to OFF. Make sure the input fader for the actual punch-in /out recording using a footswitch other than Yamaha's may cause mistiming. Play along with or without using a footswich: The basic procedure is set the STOP to the PUNCH I/O jack. 2. Play...
... you re-play the song for Modules 1, 2, and 3 to MIX. 5. MT50 User's Guide Make sure you start flashing. 4. Yamaha supplies an optional footswitch, FC-5. For example, say you just played a great guitar solo over Track 4. When you will erase material after Bar 4. Punch in . Set the REC...are flawless! Connect a footswitch to OFF. Make sure the input fader for the actual punch-in /out recording using a footswitch other than Yamaha's may cause mistiming. Play along with or without using a footswich: The basic procedure is set the STOP to the PUNCH I/O jack. 2. Play...