Yamaha MT400 Support Question
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Question posted by margKHalon on July 26th, 2014
What Kind Of Cassette Tapes For A 4 Yamaha Mt400
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... First Session 13
Preparation 13 Quick-Start System 13 Turning On the MT400 14 Loading a Cassette Tape 14
Recording the First Track 14 Preparation Before Recording 14 The First Take 16
Overdubbing 18 Mixdown 20
Advanced Recording Techniques ......... 22
Simultaneous Multi-Channel Recording ....22 Ping-Pong Recording 24 Multi-Source Mixing 26 Using Effects 28
Using INSERT I/O 28...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... microphone and line-level signals such as a normal cassette recorder, doubling the recording time relative to the MT400 standard speed. In SYNC mode, the dbx noise reduction...MT400
MT400 Features
The MT400 consists of three major sections: a Mixer section that enables you to mix sounds (with eight inputs and one stereo output): a Recorder section that allows you to control input signals and tape...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... 3 Track 4
transport direction
The tape speed of normal cassette recorders is 4.8 cm/second. If you record on normal cassette players.
Therefore, tapes with the standard speed)
Approx. 22.5 minutes Approx. 15 minutes Approx. 11.5 minutes
Note: We recommend that you use a brand new cassette tape for each side (A and B). On the other hand, the MT400 uses 9.5 cm/second as TDK...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... one signal. The MT400 can record four individual sound sources simultaneously on . The MT400 offers the following buses that were recorded with the dbx system on the four sections of a cassette tape. You can also ...is used to mix the sounds into a balanced stereo mix and record it is recommended that the tape is adjusted for audio signal between a mixer input jack and the bus (see below...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... levels during playback. N REC SELECT switches
These switches are used for a special application in the range of a tape recorded with a normal cassette tape recorder. L/R The corresponding tracks are disabled for recording. Note: The SYNC setting is used to select recording sources for tracks. 1 - 4 ...Input channel (1-4) signals are routed directly to be displayed on and off the dbx...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... or write-protect tubs on and off the Zero Stop function. T Cassette compartment
Insert a cassette tape here. This button is disabled if a tape is not set to start playback of the tracks. S Counter reset button
This button resets the tape counter value to pause recording or playback. Z PAUSE button ( )
Use this button turns the PLAY button...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
+12
10
10 CUE
TAPE ...TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
0
10
MIC/LINE to L
TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
0
10
MIC/LINE to record four tracks individually and mix your first MT400 session onto a master recorder.
Preparation
Quick-Start System
Keyboard
Powered speakers / Hi-fi stereo system
YAMAHA
YAMAHA...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... MIC/LINE INPUT 3 will automatically select Track 3 for recording. 14
Turning On the MT400
1. The POWER indicator in Track 1. Load the cassette into a suitable AC outlet.
3. If it is not slack inside the cassette. Recording the First Track
The MT400 allows signals input at a time. Loading a Cassette Tape
Before loading a cassette tape, make sure the write- If they are not...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...audio system connected to the PHONES or MONITOR OUT jacks.
4 Set the [METER SELECT] switch to "STEREO". 20
Mixdown
After you have recorded all tracks, you are ready to mix them into a stereo mix, which you will record to the STEREO INPUT 5L/6R jacks on the top panel of the MT400...10
+12
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
+12
10
10 CUE
TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...0
CUE MIX
4
5L-6R
7L-8R
LEVEL
LEVEL
MIC
0
10
0
10
+12
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
+12
10
10 CUE
TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH
4.8/ 9.5
-
+
ON OFF SYNC
ZERO STOP
ON OFF
REC SELECT
1
...into a stereo mix via the Stereo bus, and record the mix to various advanced recording techniques using the MT400.
With the [INPUT-FLIP] switches set to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
...2
10
0
CUE MIX
4
5L-6R
7L-8R
LEVEL
LEVEL
MIC
0
10
0
10
+12
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
+12
10
10 CUE
TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH
4.8/ 9.5
-
+
ON OFF SYNC
ZERO STOP
ON OFF
REC SELECT
1
2
3... CUE controls on Input Channel 1-4 to "TAPE ( )". 26
Multi-Source Mixing
The mixer section of the MT400 enables you wish to add pad or decorative...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...and apply effects to MT400 signals during track recording and mixdown. These make it easy to apply effects to the external processor and the ring carrying the processed signal from Yamaha. Optional insert cables YIC025... SEND jacks to apply effects to the following diagram of the MT400 feature INSERT I /O
Input Channels 1 and 2 of the effects processor connection.
-Owner's Manual Refer to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... of effects processors and connect the outputs of effects processors to MT400 signals.
Using AUX SENDs
The AUX SENDs allow you to connect...+12
-12
AUX 1
10
0
4
5L-6R
7L-8R
LEVEL
LEVEL
MIC
0
10
0
10
+12
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
TAPE SPEED CONTROL
REC SELECT
+12
PITCH
1
2
3
4
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
L
R
L
R
4.8/ 9.5
10...
Owner's Manual - Page 31
...only the processed signal is returned from the effects processors to the MT400 (through the stereo inputs to the Stereo bus) and mixed ...AUX 2
10
0
CUE MIX
4
5L-6R
7L-8R
LEVEL
LEVEL
MIC
0
10
0
10
+12
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
+12
10
10 CUE
TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH
4.8/ 9.5
-
+
ON OFF SYNC
ZERO STOP
ON OFF
REC SELECT
1
2
3
4
...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
...
4 While playing the tape, use the faders,...LEVEL
MIC
0
10
0
10
+12
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
+12
10
10 CUE
TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH
4.8/ 9.5
-
+
ON OFF...TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
0
10
MIC/LINE to R
TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
0
10
MIC/LINE to L
TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
0
10
MIC/LINE to R
TAPE
TAPE...to "TAPE ( ...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
...10
0
10
+12
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
+12
10
10 CUE
TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH
4.8/ 9.5...TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
0
10
MIC/LINE to R
TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
0
10
MIC/LINE to L
TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
0
10
MIC/LINE to a MIDI Clock signal. During playback, the FSK signal is recorded onto Track 4 of the MT400...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
...MIC
0
10
0
10
+12
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
+12
10
10 CUE
TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH
4.8/ 9.5
-
+
...TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
0
10
MIC/LINE to MIDI OUT of the SMPTE/MTC converter. If you have only one pair of MIDI IN/OUT jacks, change the connection as described below uses a MIDI interface that is recorded onto Track 4 of the MT400...
Owner's Manual - Page 41
At this time, set the level of the MT400.
4 Set the [METER SELECT] switch to " 4TR ".
5 Press...
AUX 1
10
0
AUX
2
10
0
CUE MIX
4
5L-6R
7L-8R
LEVEL
LEVEL
MIC
0
10
0
10
+12
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER +12
+6 +3
0 -5 -10
REC
1
2
3
4
L
R
+12
10
10 CUE
TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH
4.8/ 9.5
-
+
ON OFF SYNC
ZERO STOP
ON OFF
REC SELECT
1
2
3
4
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... Rate Noise Reduction
Connections
# of I/Os
I/O Specifications
MIC/LINE
INSERT IN CH 1, 2
STEREO IN
INSERT OUT CH 1, 2
C46-90 cassette tapes (Type II) 4-track/4-channel, One-way Record-Play 4-track Record-Play, Hard Permalloy x 1, 4-track Erase, Ferrite x1 DC servo motor x1 4.8 cm/s, 9.5 cm/s Approximately ±10% 0.12% WRMS (9.5 cm/s) Approximately 120...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
...MT400...TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
PAN
0
10
MIC/LINE to R
TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
PAN
0
10
MIC/LINE to L
TAPE
TAPE
MIC/ LINE
INPUT-FLIP
PAN
0
10
MIC/LINE to R
TAPE
TAPE...1
1
0
0
0
0
STEREO
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Track List
1
2
3
4
Tape speed control
PITCH
4.8
9.5
-
+
AUX 1
Effect
AUX 2
Effect
dbx
ON OFF SYNC
Position
Start Stop
Title: Date: Step:...
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