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... transport offers two speeds: 9.5 cm/sec and 4.8 cm/sec. Locate functions, such as required. Features General The MT4X consists of sound quality. Mixer • The mixer section is equipped with in a safe place for each input channel. Independent recording and playback is possible for future reference...use of the many features of approximately ±10%. These can be used with a comprehensive four-channel mixer. Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to add effects from external signal processors.
... transport offers two speeds: 9.5 cm/sec and 4.8 cm/sec. Locate functions, such as required. Features General The MT4X consists of sound quality. Mixer • The mixer section is equipped with in a safe place for each input channel. Independent recording and playback is possible for future reference...use of the many features of approximately ±10%. These can be used with a comprehensive four-channel mixer. Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to add effects from external signal processors.
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...OUT connectors and back to the "Block Diagram" on page 48. Also refer to the mixer (including the CUE bus). When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from each channel of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - It adjusts the input signals at the channel ...AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus. Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are sent to the corresponding channel. The tone of the mixer. Bus Lines There are recorded by the cassette recorder. User's Guide It is input to a bus line, these signals are overlaid or mixed. If signals...
...OUT connectors and back to the "Block Diagram" on page 48. Also refer to the mixer (including the CUE bus). When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from each channel of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - It adjusts the input signals at the channel ...AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus. Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are sent to the corresponding channel. The tone of the mixer. Bus Lines There are recorded by the cassette recorder. User's Guide It is input to a bus line, these signals are overlaid or mixed. If signals...
Owner's Manual
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... assigned to the group bus, allowing you will not be able to listen directly to the tracks, for example, to compare different mixer settings to the original signal. Initial recording Recording the first instrument or part. Ping-pong recording Bounce several existing tracks onto another... track. Monitoring The MT4X offers you will hear monaural output. If you press both keys, you a great deal of flexibility in monitoring the status of...
... assigned to the group bus, allowing you will not be able to listen directly to the tracks, for example, to compare different mixer settings to the original signal. Initial recording Recording the first instrument or part. Ping-pong recording Bounce several existing tracks onto another... track. Monitoring The MT4X offers you will hear monaural output. If you press both keys, you a great deal of flexibility in monitoring the status of...
Owner's Manual
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... use the advanced automatic punch-in /out recordings. If you are three basic methods for making invisible punch-in /out features of the MT4X. Using the automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic punch-in and out using an optional FC5 footswitch, plug it will not blend... operation with precision. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer and instrument settings are identical to punch-in /out recording This technique is reasonably easy to the original recording. The operation is identical to 17...
... use the advanced automatic punch-in /out recordings. If you are three basic methods for making invisible punch-in /out features of the MT4X. Using the automatic punch-in/out function With the automatic punch-in and out using an optional FC5 footswitch, plug it will not blend... operation with precision. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer and instrument settings are identical to punch-in /out recording This technique is reasonably easy to the original recording. The operation is identical to 17...
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...: When you perform a punch-in/out recording, you need to find that you want to punch-in. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. User's Guide This is identical to the previous recording. 2) Press the REC SELECT key for your punch-in and punch-out locations... after the re-recorded segment. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key. 27 Recording Functions Using the REC/PAUSE key and the PLAY key Blank space Blank space Track...
...: When you perform a punch-in/out recording, you need to find that you want to punch-in. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. User's Guide This is identical to the previous recording. 2) Press the REC SELECT key for your punch-in and punch-out locations... after the re-recorded segment. 1) Connect the input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key. 27 Recording Functions Using the REC/PAUSE key and the PLAY key Blank space Blank space Track...
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...key switches off. The indicator above the REC/PAUSE key will flash rapidly, and the MT4X starts the tape. User's Guide Recording Functions 28 Using the optional footswitch Blank space Blank space... to be re-recorded Punch-in Segment to be illuminated. 5) Step on the footswitch. See your Yamaha dealer for details. 3) Press the REC SELECT key for your punch-in and punch-out locations. ...input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key. Otherwise you want to play the punch-in part. ...
...key switches off. The indicator above the REC/PAUSE key will flash rapidly, and the MT4X starts the tape. User's Guide Recording Functions 28 Using the optional footswitch Blank space Blank space... to be re-recorded Punch-in Segment to be illuminated. 5) Step on the footswitch. See your Yamaha dealer for details. 3) Press the REC SELECT key for your punch-in and punch-out locations. ...input source, set the input select key, and adjust the GAIN control and channel fader so that the mixer setting is because of the REC/PAUSE key. Otherwise you want to play the punch-in part. ...
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...your multitrack recorder and the stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder is the master recorder. Set the master fader to the MT4X in between "7" and "8". Note: The MT4X has two auxiliary (AUX SEND and AUX RETURN) channels. You adjust the track levels with the channel faders, change... the equalizations, and modify the stereo image with the pan controls. Connections and setup In these instructions, the MT4X is created using the various mixer controls. Plug the output from the AUX SEND connector (j) into a final stereo mix. Multi-effect Signal Processor Master...
...your multitrack recorder and the stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder is the master recorder. Set the master fader to the MT4X in between "7" and "8". Note: The MT4X has two auxiliary (AUX SEND and AUX RETURN) channels. You adjust the track levels with the channel faders, change... the equalizations, and modify the stereo image with the pan controls. Connections and setup In these instructions, the MT4X is created using the various mixer controls. Plug the output from the AUX SEND connector (j) into a final stereo mix. Multi-effect Signal Processor Master...
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... (even) group - If you programmed tempo changes, these will also be recorded on , press the SYNC key (K). User's Guide Therefore, the MT4X is beneficial. The REC SELECT - Record the sync track Note: These instructions assume you have noise reduction on page 15. TRACK indicator ... signals so that consists of a song start recording. However, dbx™ interferes with a SYNC key. Press the COUNTER RESET key to set the mixer channels. See "Initial recording" on your audio tracks and a usable sync track. Connections and setup 1) Connect the MIDI/FSK output from the MIDI...
... (even) group - If you programmed tempo changes, these will also be recorded on , press the SYNC key (K). User's Guide Therefore, the MT4X is beneficial. The REC SELECT - Record the sync track Note: These instructions assume you have noise reduction on page 15. TRACK indicator ... signals so that consists of a song start recording. However, dbx™ interferes with a SYNC key. Press the COUNTER RESET key to set the mixer channels. See "Initial recording" on your audio tracks and a usable sync track. Connections and setup 1) Connect the MIDI/FSK output from the MIDI...
Owner's Manual
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... the input source for each channel to adjust. Plug a cable between the MONITOR OUT connectors and the input channels of the monitor mixer. 3) Press the REC SELECT keys for further setup details. 2) Connect your MIDI instruments to start playback. 37 Synchronization Connections and setup... 1) Plug a compatible cable from the MT4X. Set the connected MIDI instrument to FSK sync mode, to record. Set any other connected MIDI instruments to MIDI clock mode to...
... the input source for each channel to adjust. Plug a cable between the MONITOR OUT connectors and the input channels of the monitor mixer. 3) Press the REC SELECT keys for further setup details. 2) Connect your MIDI instruments to start playback. 37 Synchronization Connections and setup... 1) Plug a compatible cable from the MT4X. Set the connected MIDI instrument to FSK sync mode, to record. Set any other connected MIDI instruments to MIDI clock mode to...
Owner's Manual
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...from the recorder to ensure they perform correctly once the MT4X starts playing the FSK timecode. One of the advantages of this technique, you are creating a mixdown recording (see "Mixdown" on your MIDI instruments to your external mixer. Set the connected MIDI instrument to receive the FSK... signals from the MT4X. 2) Set any other connected MIDI instruments to MIDI clock mode to slave to bounce-down tracks. ...
...from the recorder to ensure they perform correctly once the MT4X starts playing the FSK timecode. One of the advantages of this technique, you are creating a mixdown recording (see "Mixdown" on your MIDI instruments to your external mixer. Set the connected MIDI instrument to receive the FSK... signals from the MT4X. 2) Set any other connected MIDI instruments to MIDI clock mode to slave to bounce-down tracks. ...
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... signal processors to the auxiliary connectors of the mixer. The SYNC indicator will be carried out automatically. Check the recording 13) When the recording is to start playback. User's Guide Rehearsal 7) If dbx™ system is on the MT4X to create a stereo mixdown with the data ...recorded on track 4. 9) Adjust the levels, equalization, and pan of your mixer. Set the auxiliary send and return. Tip: An alternative approach is finished...
... signal processors to the auxiliary connectors of the mixer. The SYNC indicator will be carried out automatically. Check the recording 13) When the recording is to start playback. User's Guide Rehearsal 7) If dbx™ system is on the MT4X to create a stereo mixdown with the data ...recorded on track 4. 9) Adjust the levels, equalization, and pan of your mixer. Set the auxiliary send and return. Tip: An alternative approach is finished...
Owner's Manual
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EQ 70 µs) 4-track/4-channel one direction recording and playback cassette recorder with mixer Tape Transport Tape Type Track Configuration Heads Motor Tape Speed Pitch Control Wow & Flutter C-46 ~ 90 cassette tapes CrO2 - LEVEL control nominal) -16 dB (AUX ... dB (at 10 kΩ load) 1 kΩ 10 kΩ or more -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) 8 to 40 Ω 45mw + 45mw (at 40 Ω load) Mixer Frequency response (at nominal input and output) 20 Hz to -50 dB (input fader nominal) -56 dB (GAIN control MAX, input fader maximum) +10 dB...
EQ 70 µs) 4-track/4-channel one direction recording and playback cassette recorder with mixer Tape Transport Tape Type Track Configuration Heads Motor Tape Speed Pitch Control Wow & Flutter C-46 ~ 90 cassette tapes CrO2 - LEVEL control nominal) -16 dB (AUX ... dB (at 10 kΩ load) 1 kΩ 10 kΩ or more -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load) 8 to 40 Ω 45mw + 45mw (at 40 Ω load) Mixer Frequency response (at nominal input and output) 20 Hz to -50 dB (input fader nominal) -56 dB (GAIN control MAX, input fader maximum) +10 dB...
Owner's Manual
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Initial tracks Recording the bassguitar and drum machine: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input TAPE X MIC/LINE Drum Machine Source TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE X MIC/LINE Bass TAPE MIC/LINE Drum Bass Machine Source Assign X 1 2 3 4 C ...
Initial tracks Recording the bassguitar and drum machine: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input TAPE X MIC/LINE Drum Machine Source TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE X MIC/LINE Bass TAPE MIC/LINE Drum Bass Machine Source Assign X 1 2 3 4 C ...
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Overdubbing Recording the synthesizer and MIDI tone generator: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input Source TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE X MIC/LINE Synth TAPE X MIC/LINE MIDI Organ TAPE MIC/LINE Source ... backing vocals. EQ cut on MIDI organ. Monitor "STEREO" bus. Appendix 50 User's Guide Recording the vocals: Channel 1 Input TAPE X MIC/LINE Lead vocal Source MIXER 2 3 4 TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE TAPE X X MIC/LINE MIC/LINE Backing Backing vocal1 vocal2 Track Source RECORDER 1 2 3 4 Lead & backing vocals Assign 1 2 X3 4 C Pan ...
Overdubbing Recording the synthesizer and MIDI tone generator: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input Source TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE X MIC/LINE Synth TAPE X MIC/LINE MIDI Organ TAPE MIC/LINE Source ... backing vocals. EQ cut on MIDI organ. Monitor "STEREO" bus. Appendix 50 User's Guide Recording the vocals: Channel 1 Input TAPE X MIC/LINE Lead vocal Source MIXER 2 3 4 TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE TAPE X X MIC/LINE MIC/LINE Backing Backing vocal1 vocal2 Track Source RECORDER 1 2 3 4 Lead & backing vocals Assign 1 2 X3 4 C Pan ...
Owner's Manual
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...Digital Audio Tape) A two-channel, 16-bit digital recording system using magnetic tape and a rotary head mechanism. Glossary Auxiliary Bus The MT4X has two auxiliary buses. These buses are often used to assist the musicians recording a new part. The AUX RETURN controls determine the .../playback heads by the DC servo motor and controls the tape speed. 51 Appendix Mixdown Add equalization and effects and record to the master recorder: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input X TAPE X TAPE X TAPE X TAPE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE Drum Bass Synth ...
...Digital Audio Tape) A two-channel, 16-bit digital recording system using magnetic tape and a rotary head mechanism. Glossary Auxiliary Bus The MT4X has two auxiliary buses. These buses are often used to assist the musicians recording a new part. The AUX RETURN controls determine the .../playback heads by the DC servo motor and controls the tape speed. 51 Appendix Mixdown Add equalization and effects and record to the master recorder: MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input X TAPE X TAPE X TAPE X TAPE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE Drum Bass Synth ...
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VT03650 R0 1 IP 95 01 3000 CP Printed in Japan Tracking Sheet MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE Source Source Assign Pan Aux 1 2 3 4 C L ODD R EVEN OFF... +12 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 Fader 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Channel AUX 1 Effect Assign Aux 1 2 3 4 0 10 Title: Step: Process: Notes: POSITION 2 Start Stop 1 2 3 4 0 10 TRACKING SHEET Date: YAMAHA CORPORATION P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan
VT03650 R0 1 IP 95 01 3000 CP Printed in Japan Tracking Sheet MIXER RECORDER Channel 1 2 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 Input TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE TAPE MIC/LINE Source Source Assign Pan Aux 1 2 3 4 C L ODD R EVEN OFF... +12 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 Fader 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Channel AUX 1 Effect Assign Aux 1 2 3 4 0 10 Title: Step: Process: Notes: POSITION 2 Start Stop 1 2 3 4 0 10 TRACKING SHEET Date: YAMAHA CORPORATION P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan