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... CASSETTE TAPES 15 MULTITRACK RECORDING TECHNIQUES 16 ONE EXAMPLE OF A MULTITRACK RECORDING PROCESS ....... 16 BEFORE RECORDING 16 MULTITRACK RECORDING 17 USING CHANNELS 5 AND 6 33 SYNC-RECORDING 3 4 FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR MT2X 35 BLOCK DIAGRAM 36 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 37 INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCESSORIES 38 SERVICE 39 1 It can vastly expand your choice of the Yamaha MT2X Multitrack Cassette Recorder. The Yamaha MT2X Multitrack Cassette Recorder...
... CASSETTE TAPES 15 MULTITRACK RECORDING TECHNIQUES 16 ONE EXAMPLE OF A MULTITRACK RECORDING PROCESS ....... 16 BEFORE RECORDING 16 MULTITRACK RECORDING 17 USING CHANNELS 5 AND 6 33 SYNC-RECORDING 3 4 FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR MT2X 35 BLOCK DIAGRAM 36 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 37 INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCESSORIES 38 SERVICE 39 1 It can vastly expand your choice of the Yamaha MT2X Multitrack Cassette Recorder. The Yamaha MT2X Multitrack Cassette Recorder...
Owner's Manual
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..., make sure the voltage selector is set the dbx switch ON when playing back tapes recorded with respect to the receiver. corporated. *The dbx system has been manufactured under license...equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that your MT2X! EQ: 70µs) should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for U.S....use with benzene or other equipment. BEFORE OPERATION n PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS: ABOUT CASSETTE TAPE This unit is designed to be used only with Chromeposition tape, and will not occur...
..., make sure the voltage selector is set the dbx switch ON when playing back tapes recorded with respect to the receiver. corporated. *The dbx system has been manufactured under license...equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that your MT2X! EQ: 70µs) should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for U.S....use with benzene or other equipment. BEFORE OPERATION n PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS: ABOUT CASSETTE TAPE This unit is designed to be used only with Chromeposition tape, and will not occur...
Owner's Manual
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...in the same mode, with conventional cassette recorders. CHANNEL: The route of four distinct signals. n WHAT IS A MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER? Track for channel 4 (track 4) Track for channel 3 (track 3) Track for channel 2 (track 2) Track for each side of the tape. The MT2X uses these terms. TRACK: The... two tracks (stereo left and right) on each side of the tape. In order to record or MT2X MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER playback tracks separately as you choose. These recorders do not allow you to properly operate this unit has six INPUT channels and two AUX channels...
...in the same mode, with conventional cassette recorders. CHANNEL: The route of four distinct signals. n WHAT IS A MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER? Track for channel 4 (track 4) Track for channel 3 (track 3) Track for channel 2 (track 2) Track for each side of the tape. The MT2X uses these terms. TRACK: The... two tracks (stereo left and right) on each side of the tape. In order to record or MT2X MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER playback tracks separately as you choose. These recorders do not allow you to properly operate this unit has six INPUT channels and two AUX channels...
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... Each track on their respective track when the switches are recorded on the MT2X has its own REC indicator LED. NOTE: Tracks 1 and 3 cannot be recorded from the right stereo signal, and tracks 2 and 4 cannot be recording, set one or more of the tracks to the REC... continuously. 8 When recording is , the selected tracks are ready to the OFF position. RECORDER SECTION RECORD SELECT SWITCHES These switches are to record. Switch ON only those switches corresponding to the tracks which are used to set the corresponding switch to record but the cassette transport is not yet...
... Each track on their respective track when the switches are recorded on the MT2X has its own REC indicator LED. NOTE: Tracks 1 and 3 cannot be recorded from the right stereo signal, and tracks 2 and 4 cannot be recording, set one or more of the tracks to the REC... continuously. 8 When recording is , the selected tracks are ready to the OFF position. RECORDER SECTION RECORD SELECT SWITCHES These switches are to record. Switch ON only those switches corresponding to the tracks which are used to set the corresponding switch to record but the cassette transport is not yet...
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...is not in progress. If the dbx switch is kept down , noise occurs which is useful for repeated playback or recording operations after rewind. 9 The low-speed setting corresponds to cassette tapes is put "ON" during rewinding, the tape will not be heard on a different track) the pitch of the...all tracks 1-4 are switched OFF, nothing will be kept "ON" during recording. This feature can be used to hear the sound of a song, makes it must also be recorded. Pressing it when the MT2X is kept "ON" during recording, it easy to tape speed. If the dbx switch is in the...
...is not in progress. If the dbx switch is kept down , noise occurs which is useful for repeated playback or recording operations after rewind. 9 The low-speed setting corresponds to cassette tapes is put "ON" during rewinding, the tape will not be heard on a different track) the pitch of the...all tracks 1-4 are switched OFF, nothing will be kept "ON" during recording. This feature can be used to hear the sound of a song, makes it must also be recorded. Pressing it when the MT2X is kept "ON" during recording, it easy to tape speed. If the dbx switch is in the...
Owner's Manual
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... the "0" position. Since the output level cannot be adjusted, the input levels of the mixer or recorder connected to these jacks. l VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only) The MT2X voltage selector is recorded on or off, make it possible to match the output level of external MIDI equipment. l The... IN/SYNC OUT JACKS These jacks are used as an output terminal for tape synchronization of the MT2X. During playback, the signals of these jacks output the final mix, a stereo cassette deck can be used to your local AC mains voltage. * NEVER ADJUST THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR WHILE...
... the "0" position. Since the output level cannot be adjusted, the input levels of the mixer or recorder connected to these jacks. l VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only) The MT2X voltage selector is recorded on or off, make it possible to match the output level of external MIDI equipment. l The... IN/SYNC OUT JACKS These jacks are used as an output terminal for tape synchronization of the MT2X. During playback, the signals of these jacks output the final mix, a stereo cassette deck can be used to your local AC mains voltage. * NEVER ADJUST THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR WHILE...
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...is a risk it will become tangled around the capstan or pinchroller. move the HI equalizer fader in places with Dolby B noise reduction the MT2X, the following steps are advised: l MAINTENANCE As a good general rule, the tape heads, pinchroller and capstan should be erased or sonically ... off the tab with tape. When you'd like to break out the tabs for a period of the cassette shell, there is broken out using a screwdriver or any other cassette recorders When playing Normal-position tapes, or tapes encoded with high heat or humidity, as near televisions or speakers,...
...is a risk it will become tangled around the capstan or pinchroller. move the HI equalizer fader in places with Dolby B noise reduction the MT2X, the following steps are advised: l MAINTENANCE As a good general rule, the tape heads, pinchroller and capstan should be erased or sonically ... off the tab with tape. When you'd like to break out the tabs for a period of the cassette shell, there is broken out using a screwdriver or any other cassette recorders When playing Normal-position tapes, or tapes encoded with high heat or humidity, as near televisions or speakers,...
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... referring to the control panel illustration on for the effect and rhythm programmer, and then turn the MT2X "ON". tion. The REC indicator will light. 3. is to start the recording. Setting up completely. 18 Turn the power switches on pages 4~10. Turn "ON" the ZERO... ohms) into an AC outlet. Getting ready Lift open the cassette door and insert a chrome position (CrO2) tape. Set the RECORD SELECT switch 1 to "000". Press the pause switch to record the Left stereo signal onto track 1. Drum Recording Procedure - 1. This is recommended. - Connections Plug the AC...
... referring to the control panel illustration on for the effect and rhythm programmer, and then turn the MT2X "ON". tion. The REC indicator will light. 3. is to start the recording. Setting up completely. 18 Turn the power switches on pages 4~10. Turn "ON" the ZERO... ohms) into an AC outlet. Getting ready Lift open the cassette door and insert a chrome position (CrO2) tape. Set the RECORD SELECT switch 1 to "000". Press the pause switch to record the Left stereo signal onto track 1. Drum Recording Procedure - 1. This is recommended. - Connections Plug the AC...
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Signal Path During Mixdown - 31 MIXDOWN (TRACKDOWN) It's now time for the mixdown. This tape is when all the four recorded tracks are "put in their place" in the stereo sound field, and a slight amount of a cassette tape in level, effects, and stereo positioning, and then recorded onto one side of reverb will be added to achieve a certain sound balance in mono or stereo. Often called "trackdown" or "remix", mixdown is the final "master". In this next step, the instruments are mixed to the vocal track with the SPX90. -
Signal Path During Mixdown - 31 MIXDOWN (TRACKDOWN) It's now time for the mixdown. This tape is when all the four recorded tracks are "put in their place" in the stereo sound field, and a slight amount of a cassette tape in level, effects, and stereo positioning, and then recorded onto one side of reverb will be added to achieve a certain sound balance in mono or stereo. Often called "trackdown" or "remix", mixdown is the final "master". In this next step, the instruments are mixed to the vocal track with the SPX90. -
