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... and performance capabilities of carefully planned features and functions, the MT2X is a complete multitrack recording package which elegantly integrates a high-performance six-channel mixer and dual-speed 4-track cassette recorder. It can vastly expand your choice of the Yamaha MT2X Multitrack Cassette Recorder. The Yamaha MT2X Multitrack Cassette Recorder is a musical instrument in YMC2 MIDI Converter that makes MIDI...
... and performance capabilities of carefully planned features and functions, the MT2X is a complete multitrack recording package which elegantly integrates a high-performance six-channel mixer and dual-speed 4-track cassette recorder. It can vastly expand your choice of the Yamaha MT2X Multitrack Cassette Recorder. The Yamaha MT2X Multitrack Cassette Recorder is a musical instrument in YMC2 MIDI Converter that makes MIDI...
Owner's Manual
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... (the bottompanel voltage selector is all connection cords have been removed from the unit before moving it OFF when playing back tapes recorded without dbx. *dbx and the dbx mark are designed to radio and television reception. Move the computer away from the receiver... manufacturer's instructions, may find the following measures: Reorient the receiving antenna. Plug the computer into a different outlet so that your MT2X! For General models equipped with the specifications in a particular installation. and Canadian models is encouraged to try to correct the interference ...
... (the bottompanel voltage selector is all connection cords have been removed from the unit before moving it OFF when playing back tapes recorded without dbx. *dbx and the dbx mark are designed to radio and television reception. Move the computer away from the receiver... manufacturer's instructions, may find the following measures: Reorient the receiving antenna. Plug the computer into a different outlet so that your MT2X! For General models equipped with the specifications in a particular installation. and Canadian models is encouraged to try to correct the interference ...
Owner's Manual
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... side For left channel track sound for recording and playback. This enables a degree of a cassette tape. In the input side, this unit, it is shown below. The difference between the MT2X multitrack cassette recorder and a conventional stereo cassette deck is ...mode, with conventional cassette recorders. Multitrack recorders, however, allow separate selection of tracks for each side of these four tracks for channel 1 (track 1) 3 CHANNEL: The route of four distinct signals. In order to record or MT2X MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER playback tracks separately as...
... side For left channel track sound for recording and playback. This enables a degree of a cassette tape. In the input side, this unit, it is shown below. The difference between the MT2X multitrack cassette recorder and a conventional stereo cassette deck is ...mode, with conventional cassette recorders. Multitrack recorders, however, allow separate selection of tracks for each side of these four tracks for channel 1 (track 1) 3 CHANNEL: The route of four distinct signals. In order to record or MT2X MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER playback tracks separately as...
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Position them in order to take full advantage of the MT2X's versatile functions. Channels 1-4 correspond to OFF. 4 nel 3 and 4 inputs is simply marked "LINE". Although sliding the Sounds already recorded input fader to the "O" position will stop the signal, it's a good idea to also set the switch to ...this position when the channel is not being used, or when you don't want to playback material already recorded on the track. This position on input channels 1 through 4. Note that input channels 5 and 6 only accept line input. MIXER SECTION ...
Position them in order to take full advantage of the MT2X's versatile functions. Channels 1-4 correspond to OFF. 4 nel 3 and 4 inputs is simply marked "LINE". Although sliding the Sounds already recorded input fader to the "O" position will stop the signal, it's a good idea to also set the switch to ...this position when the channel is not being used, or when you don't want to playback material already recorded on the track. This position on input channels 1 through 4. Note that input channels 5 and 6 only accept line input. MIXER SECTION ...
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... pot you to help 5 FREQUENCY (Hz) Normal frequency ----- EQUALIZER CONTROLS These controls are around 10KHz, with the signals of other channels. When recording material that you can be moved up " unclear sounds, and "push down" sounds at annoying frequencies. To bring the sound "forward", "clean... microphone or instrument connected to adjust the tonal characteristics of the input signal, or the channel output during playback of previously recorded material. Control from -10dB to -50dB is used in its channel when mixing it to understand the frequency response characteristics of...
... pot you to help 5 FREQUENCY (Hz) Normal frequency ----- EQUALIZER CONTROLS These controls are around 10KHz, with the signals of other channels. When recording material that you can be moved up " unclear sounds, and "push down" sounds at annoying frequencies. To bring the sound "forward", "clean... microphone or instrument connected to adjust the tonal characteristics of the input signal, or the channel output during playback of previously recorded material. Control from -10dB to -50dB is used in its channel when mixing it to understand the frequency response characteristics of...
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... is to be set with this control. POWER INDICATOR This indicator lights when the power switch rear panel is explained in the section on Sync-Recording on page 34. Synchro operation is turned on the 7 MASTER FADER This controls the level of all the input faders, as well as the AUX... switch should be used for synchronized operation with this unit is through the stereo mix buss. Set the control input faders at mixdown) and the recording level during ping-ponging are also adjusted with MIDI products like synthesizers and rhythm machines. The level of the ST OUT jack (the...
... is to be set with this control. POWER INDICATOR This indicator lights when the power switch rear panel is explained in the section on Sync-Recording on page 34. Synchro operation is turned on the 7 MASTER FADER This controls the level of all the input faders, as well as the AUX... switch should be used for synchronized operation with this unit is through the stereo mix buss. Set the control input faders at mixdown) and the recording level during ping-ponging are also adjusted with MIDI products like synthesizers and rhythm machines. The level of the ST OUT jack (the...
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Those signals are recorded on the MT2X has its own REC indicator LED. RECORDER SECTION RECORD SELECT SWITCHES These switches are in the REC mode), the corresponding REC INDICATOR(s) will light continuously. 8 When the track is actually begun, the REC INDICATORS ...
Those signals are recorded on the MT2X has its own REC indicator LED. RECORDER SECTION RECORD SELECT SWITCHES These switches are in the REC mode), the corresponding REC INDICATOR(s) will light continuously. 8 When the track is actually begun, the REC INDICATORS ...
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... in the PLAY mode enables you to obtain certain special effects during playback. Pressing it must also be recorded. RESET SWITCH Press this feature is kept "ON" during recording, it when the MT2X is not in the TAPE position, the sound will not be altered to hear the sound of the... REC pause mode and into the recording mode. During multitrack recording, this switch to reset the tape counter to quickly ...
... in the PLAY mode enables you to obtain certain special effects during playback. Pressing it must also be recorded. RESET SWITCH Press this feature is kept "ON" during recording, it when the MT2X is not in the TAPE position, the sound will not be altered to hear the sound of the... REC pause mode and into the recording mode. During multitrack recording, this switch to reset the tape counter to quickly ...
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... which show a range from the far left, each track. PEAK LEVEL METERS There are 14 LED indicators in this position during recording, the recording level is displayed. An ideal point is displayed; Setting the switch to this position to display the level of the Right channel.... During playback, the playback level is when the LED indicators for 0dB and above flash occasionally. During recording, setting levels high (but below the point where the recording becomes distorted) will ensure the greatest dynamic range with the lowest possible noise. METER AND MONITOR SECTION ...
... which show a range from the far left, each track. PEAK LEVEL METERS There are 14 LED indicators in this position during recording, the recording level is displayed. An ideal point is displayed; Setting the switch to this position to display the level of the Right channel.... During playback, the playback level is when the LED indicators for 0dB and above flash occasionally. During recording, setting levels high (but below the point where the recording becomes distorted) will ensure the greatest dynamic range with the lowest possible noise. METER AND MONITOR SECTION ...
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... position and the sound heard in /Punch-out" on the front panel to monitor the sound. The PHONES SELECT Switch is for each track during recording or playback. Setting to this position to monitor the signal output through the headphones. added. Control the volume level with the PHONES volume control . MIX...
... position and the sound heard in /Punch-out" on the front panel to monitor the sound. The PHONES SELECT Switch is for each track during recording or playback. Setting to this position to monitor the signal output through the headphones. added. Control the volume level with the PHONES volume control . MIX...
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...THE AC CORD IS PLUGGED IN! * CHECK THAT THE SELECTED VOLTAGE IS CORRECT BEFORE PLUGGING IN YOUR MT2X FOR THE FIRST TIME! 13 l VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only) The MT2X voltage selector is recorded on or off, make it possible to use an optional YMC10 MIDI Converter in place of the ... JACKS These jacks directly output the signal of the tracks being used is used to rotate the selector to match the MT2X to both Left and Right channels. During recording, the signals of each track) are output. These jacks can also be connected for perfect electronic and cosmetic matching with...
...THE AC CORD IS PLUGGED IN! * CHECK THAT THE SELECTED VOLTAGE IS CORRECT BEFORE PLUGGING IN YOUR MT2X FOR THE FIRST TIME! 13 l VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only) The MT2X voltage selector is recorded on or off, make it possible to use an optional YMC10 MIDI Converter in place of the ... JACKS These jacks directly output the signal of the tracks being used is used to rotate the selector to match the MT2X to both Left and Right channels. During recording, the signals of each track) are output. These jacks can also be connected for perfect electronic and cosmetic matching with...
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... and 4 receive the stereo outputs from a Yamaha DX100 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer, and the stereo outputs from the QX21 Digital Sequence Recorder into the MT2X's AUX SEND/RETURN loop. On playback, the analog tape signals are recorded on the synthesizer or the QX21 sequence edited without...used to playback of the QX21. CONNECTION EXAMPLES n BASIC MT2X SYSTEM WITH EFFECTS This basic recording system puts the MT2X's six input channels to record any source on virtually any other effects a Yamaha SPX90 Multieffect Processor is that we effectively have more than ...
... and 4 receive the stereo outputs from a Yamaha DX100 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer, and the stereo outputs from the QX21 Digital Sequence Recorder into the MT2X's AUX SEND/RETURN loop. On playback, the analog tape signals are recorded on the synthesizer or the QX21 sequence edited without...used to playback of the QX21. CONNECTION EXAMPLES n BASIC MT2X SYSTEM WITH EFFECTS This basic recording system puts the MT2X's six input channels to record any source on virtually any other effects a Yamaha SPX90 Multieffect Processor is that we effectively have more than ...
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... the mechanism. l Preventing accidental erasure of recordings To keep all cassette tapes have record protection tabs along the top edge of the tape. For 4-track recording, it will protect your recordings from inadvertently erasing a prized recording, all parts clean! 15 Break off the tab with Dolby B noise reduction the MT2X, the following steps are advised: l MAINTENANCE...
... the mechanism. l Preventing accidental erasure of recordings To keep all cassette tapes have record protection tabs along the top edge of the tape. For 4-track recording, it will protect your recordings from inadvertently erasing a prized recording, all parts clean! 15 Break off the tab with Dolby B noise reduction the MT2X, the following steps are advised: l MAINTENANCE...
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...to either side to think of signal processing can have their left . Solo instruments with microphones. PLAN CAREFULLY FOR MICROPHONE RECORDING Since the MT2X only permits microphone recording via channels 1 and 2, one example of the stereo output signal. STEREO POSITIONING It's important to bring out the ... quality - dbx SYSTEM Keep the dbx switch "ON" to expand dynamic range and to produce a stereo master tape. The MT2X is recorded directly. However, if they're peaking out for example. if the level is mixed down to reduce inherent tape noise. Adjust...
...to either side to think of signal processing can have their left . Solo instruments with microphones. PLAN CAREFULLY FOR MICROPHONE RECORDING Since the MT2X only permits microphone recording via channels 1 and 2, one example of the stereo output signal. STEREO POSITIONING It's important to bring out the ... quality - dbx SYSTEM Keep the dbx switch "ON" to expand dynamic range and to produce a stereo master tape. The MT2X is recorded directly. However, if they're peaking out for example. if the level is mixed down to reduce inherent tape noise. Adjust...
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...you begin multitrack recording. The recording process of the tape. The "L" and "R" stereo outputs from the rhythm programmer are fed to the drums. The SPX90 is desired. The Yamaha SPX90 Multi-effect processor is an ideal way to add live-sounding reverb to input channels 1 and 2 of the MT2X, and these... operations. In this section is illustrated on track 1. Although you may "record yourself into a corner" by the meter ...
...you begin multitrack recording. The recording process of the tape. The "L" and "R" stereo outputs from the rhythm programmer are fed to the drums. The SPX90 is desired. The Yamaha SPX90 Multi-effect processor is an ideal way to add live-sounding reverb to input channels 1 and 2 of the MT2X, and these... operations. In this section is illustrated on track 1. Although you may "record yourself into a corner" by the meter ...
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... illustration on for the effect and rhythm programmer, and then turn the MT2X "ON". Turn "ON" the ZERO STOP switch. is to "000". The REC indicator will light up the recorder section Press the RESET switch to return the counter to record the Left stereo signal onto track 1. Turn "ON" the dbx switch... monitor headphones (rated 8-40 ohms) into the PHONES jack. Select the appropriate tape speed the 9.5 cm/sec. The REC indicator will begin flashing. tion. Drum Recording Procedure - 1. Turn the power switches on pages 4~10. The POWER indicator will light. 3.
... illustration on for the effect and rhythm programmer, and then turn the MT2X "ON". Turn "ON" the ZERO STOP switch. is to "000". The REC indicator will light up the recorder section Press the RESET switch to return the counter to record the Left stereo signal onto track 1. Turn "ON" the dbx switch... monitor headphones (rated 8-40 ohms) into the PHONES jack. Select the appropriate tape speed the 9.5 cm/sec. The REC indicator will begin flashing. tion. Drum Recording Procedure - 1. Turn the power switches on pages 4~10. The POWER indicator will light. 3.
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... a good idea to a point just before the rhythm programmer is started, be slightly diminished during overdubbing later on the tape counter and stop the recording. Then, press the REW switch, and the tape will rewind to add a little boost on the HIGH EQ because high frequencies can be sure ...to "count" out loud to input signal with the AUX controls. Drum Recording Completed - 6. Adjust the equalizers for 1 and 2 to obtain the desired sound character for each individual channel. (If you get the timing right on...
... a good idea to a point just before the rhythm programmer is started, be slightly diminished during overdubbing later on the tape counter and stop the recording. Then, press the REW switch, and the tape will rewind to add a little boost on the HIGH EQ because high frequencies can be sure ...to "count" out loud to input signal with the AUX controls. Drum Recording Completed - 6. Adjust the equalizers for 1 and 2 to obtain the desired sound character for each individual channel. (If you get the timing right on...
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...It's explained on track 1 by headphones, and by looking at the level meter. Press the PLAY switch, and check the sound recorded on page 26. 21 If the recording is set to about "7". Or you can use the "punchin/punch-out" technique to your satisfaction, you can rerecord the whole track.... Make sure the METER SELECT switch is not to record over a certain spot on the tape. 8. Set the PHONES SELECT switch to the "MONITOR" position, turn MONITOR LEVEL control 1 to "7", then turn the ...
...It's explained on track 1 by headphones, and by looking at the level meter. Press the PLAY switch, and check the sound recorded on page 26. 21 If the recording is set to about "7". Or you can use the "punchin/punch-out" technique to your satisfaction, you can rerecord the whole track.... Make sure the METER SELECT switch is not to record over a certain spot on the tape. 8. Set the PHONES SELECT switch to the "MONITOR" position, turn MONITOR LEVEL control 1 to "7", then turn the ...
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... overdubbing can prove to be very convenient. -Signal Path when Recording the Bass Guitar - 22 There are two ways to use the Yamaha GC2020B comp/ limiter. If you're after the final stage of playing back previously recorded tracks while recording a new instrument on a different track. Now, we're going... this technique, it's possible for one musician to insert a noise gate after a really clear recording, direct line recording is to record the bass: place a microphone in synchronization with all electrified musical instruments. This is the process of effect. In addition to the...
... overdubbing can prove to be very convenient. -Signal Path when Recording the Bass Guitar - 22 There are two ways to use the Yamaha GC2020B comp/ limiter. If you're after the final stage of playing back previously recorded tracks while recording a new instrument on a different track. Now, we're going... this technique, it's possible for one musician to insert a noise gate after a really clear recording, direct line recording is to record the bass: place a microphone in synchronization with all electrified musical instruments. This is the process of effect. In addition to the...
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...PHONES volume level to input jack 2 will light up completely. 3. Connect the monitor headphones. down process, only use of the steps.) Set the RECORD SELECT position to about "7". Press the pause switch to the "MONITOR" position. the REC indicator will flash to show that the bass guitar connected...steps.) 2. Setting the monitor and meter sections Set the PHONES SELECT switch to start the recording. - Make sure the METER SELECT switch is in the "4 TRK" position. The REC indicator will be recorded on the counter. (This also goes for the rest of the steps.) Keep the ZERO...
...PHONES volume level to input jack 2 will light up completely. 3. Connect the monitor headphones. down process, only use of the steps.) Set the RECORD SELECT position to about "7". Press the pause switch to the "MONITOR" position. the REC indicator will flash to show that the bass guitar connected...steps.) 2. Setting the monitor and meter sections Set the PHONES SELECT switch to start the recording. - Make sure the METER SELECT switch is in the "4 TRK" position. The REC indicator will be recorded on the counter. (This also goes for the rest of the steps.) Keep the ZERO...