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Multitrack Cassette Recorder User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del Usuario 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE MIC HIGH LINE MIC ...
Multitrack Cassette Recorder User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del Usuario 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE MIC HIGH LINE MIC ...
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... the unit with care. 3 Clean with cassette tape equipment. 9 Use only high-quality chrome cassette tape The MT4X is best not to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. It is designed to be sure to be caused by gripping the connector, not the cord. ... mixdown39 5 Memory Functions41 Memo Function41 Repeat Function42 Recording Levels Function42 Appendix44 Troubleshooting44 Maintenance45 Specifications46 Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide EQ: 70µs). The splice between the leader and the tape can cause damage. If the tape is likely to...
... the unit with care. 3 Clean with cassette tape equipment. 9 Use only high-quality chrome cassette tape The MT4X is best not to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. It is designed to be sure to be caused by gripping the connector, not the cord. ... mixdown39 5 Memory Functions41 Memo Function41 Repeat Function42 Recording Levels Function42 Appendix44 Troubleshooting44 Maintenance45 Specifications46 Block Diagram48 Dimensions49 Tracking Sheet49 Glossary51 User's Guide EQ: 70µs). The splice between the leader and the tape can cause damage. If the tape is likely to...
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... accurate. These can be used with any input source, from external signal processors. User's Guide Independent recording and playback is possible for future reference. Features General The MT4X consists of sound quality. You can assign the AUX RETURN signal to each channel... level of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure. Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to add effects from microphones to electronic instruments. • Each ...
... accurate. These can be used with any input source, from external signal processors. User's Guide Independent recording and playback is possible for future reference. Features General The MT4X consists of sound quality. You can assign the AUX RETURN signal to each channel... level of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure. Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to add effects from microphones to electronic instruments. • Each ...
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User's Guide MIC/LINE INPUT AUX SEND 2 1 3 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE HIGH 0 MIC -12 0 +12 MID -12 0 +12 LOW -12 +12 AUX AUX 1 AUX 2 1 2 ASSIGN 3 4 C PAN L ODD ... SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2 2 4 STEREO 0 10 3 CUE MONITOR/PHONES 0 10 4 MIN MAX 0 10 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 PHONES TAPE OUT SYNC/4 3 2 1 REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 Structure of the MT4X Introduction 3
User's Guide MIC/LINE INPUT AUX SEND 2 1 3 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE HIGH 0 MIC -12 0 +12 MID -12 0 +12 LOW -12 +12 AUX AUX 1 AUX 2 1 2 ASSIGN 3 4 C PAN L ODD ... SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2 2 4 STEREO 0 10 3 CUE MONITOR/PHONES 0 10 4 MIN MAX 0 10 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 PHONES TAPE OUT SYNC/4 3 2 1 REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 Structure of the MT4X Introduction 3
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... Also refer to the mixer (including the CUE bus). It is then sent to a bus line, these signals are recorded by the cassette recorder. User's Guide If signals from each respective channel of the mixer can be switched to the bus lines. Recorder The signals from each track is also a STEREO...through the equalizer and the volume at each respective channel and sends them : Mixer The mixer has four input channels. The tone of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from the bus lines are overlaid or mixed. It ...
... Also refer to the mixer (including the CUE bus). It is then sent to a bus line, these signals are recorded by the cassette recorder. User's Guide If signals from each respective channel of the mixer can be switched to the bus lines. Recorder The signals from each track is also a STEREO...through the equalizer and the volume at each respective channel and sends them : Mixer The mixer has four input channels. The tone of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from the bus lines are overlaid or mixed. It ...
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... MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP Front Panel Connections Transport Controls User's Guide
... MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP Front Panel Connections Transport Controls User's Guide
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... at the "0" position. In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is also used to send the channel signal after the fader (7) to the AUX 2 bus. User's Guide
... at the "0" position. In the centre-detent "0" position, no signal is also used to send the channel signal after the fader (7) to the AUX 2 bus. User's Guide
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... stereo bus signal. These are routed to the MONITOR OUT (f) connectors on the rear panel and the stereo PHONES (d) connector on the front of the MT4X. 0 MONITOR SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2 2 4 GROUP: These keys select groups 1 and 3 and groups 2 and 4 respectively. A CUE LEVEL ...4) numbered track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys) and to the right channel of the STEREO bus. 6 Input select (TAPE - User's Guide The signals are the playback MIN MAX 0 10 signals direct from each track before it selects the tape track corresponding to the channel module (...
... stereo bus signal. These are routed to the MONITOR OUT (f) connectors on the rear panel and the stereo PHONES (d) connector on the front of the MT4X. 0 MONITOR SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2 2 4 GROUP: These keys select groups 1 and 3 and groups 2 and 4 respectively. A CUE LEVEL ...4) numbered track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys) and to the right channel of the STEREO bus. 6 Input select (TAPE - User's Guide The signals are the playback MIN MAX 0 10 signals direct from each track before it selects the tape track corresponding to the channel module (...
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... between 7 and 8. When you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. When the repeat function is active, the MT4X will be selected automatically when the power is in motion. For optimal performance and signal balance, the fader should be changed while the tape transport... select key. AUTO PUNCH I Note: The tape speed cannot be positioned between two memory points set the level of the master stereo bus. User's Guide Controls and Connections 8 C Master fader This linear control is used to start and cancel the repeat function. H REPEAT key This key is ...
... between 7 and 8. When you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. When the repeat function is active, the MT4X will be selected automatically when the power is in motion. For optimal performance and signal balance, the fader should be changed while the tape transport... select key. AUTO PUNCH I Note: The tape speed cannot be positioned between two memory points set the level of the master stereo bus. User's Guide Controls and Connections 8 C Master fader This linear control is used to start and cancel the repeat function. H REPEAT key This key is ...
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...press one of these keys, the MT4X will be more than three counts on the tape counter (Y). M AUTO PUNCH I RETURN TO ZERO key This key rewinds the tape to immediately start the rehearsal mode. Note: The locate interval must be shown on . User's Guide 9 Controls and Connections When the ...MEMO (1, 2) keys These keys store the current tape counter (Y) value as memory points. J dbx key This key is active, the REPEAT key causes the MT4X to the point where the tape counter (Y) reads "0000". By default, the dbx™ system is turned on . See "FSK recording" on and off...
...press one of these keys, the MT4X will be more than three counts on the tape counter (Y). M AUTO PUNCH I RETURN TO ZERO key This key rewinds the tape to immediately start the rehearsal mode. Note: The locate interval must be shown on . User's Guide 9 Controls and Connections When the ...MEMO (1, 2) keys These keys store the current tape counter (Y) value as memory points. J dbx key This key is active, the REPEAT key causes the MT4X to the point where the tape counter (Y) reads "0000". By default, the dbx™ system is turned on . See "FSK recording" on and off...
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... of the transport keys before you can actually record, you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). Press this key to place the MT4X in the cassette tape compartment. Press the key again to check recording levels or practice punch-in/out without actually recording. V FF key This key... key is used to rewind the cassette tape. Once you to pause the recording. This allows you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. User's Guide Before you can simulate a recording session.
... of the transport keys before you can actually record, you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). Press this key to place the MT4X in the cassette tape compartment. Press the key again to check recording levels or practice punch-in/out without actually recording. V FF key This key... key is used to rewind the cassette tape. Once you to pause the recording. This allows you press the PLAY key (T), recording will flash. User's Guide Before you can simulate a recording session.
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... is used for punch-in /out function" on or off , the normal signal limit is approximately 0 dB. • When dbx™ is active. e PUNCH I /O e User's Guide When the MT4X is used to plug in an optional footswitch (FC5) for a pair of the REC SELECT keys (G). c REC SELECT - Front Panel Connections d PHONES connector This...
... is used for punch-in /out function" on or off , the normal signal limit is approximately 0 dB. • When dbx™ is active. e PUNCH I /O e User's Guide When the MT4X is used to plug in an optional footswitch (FC5) for a pair of the REC SELECT keys (G). c REC SELECT - Front Panel Connections d PHONES connector This...
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... (at 10 kΩ load) These 1/4" phone connectors are used to input the signals from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. User's Guide LEVEL control nominal) These 1/4" phone connectors are used to output signals to external effects devices and other signal processors. h MIC/LINE INPUT 3 AUX SEND 2 1 TAPE...
... (at 10 kΩ load) These 1/4" phone connectors are used to input the signals from the i PHONES connector (d) is monaural, plug it into one of the MT4X. User's Guide LEVEL control nominal) These 1/4" phone connectors are used to output signals to external effects devices and other signal processors. h MIC/LINE INPUT 3 AUX SEND 2 1 TAPE...
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13 Controls and Connections Power Connections l AC IN inlet Connect the supplied power cord here. CAUTION (FOR CANADIAN MODEL) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. User's Guide l m Note: Always make sure the Master fader (C) is set to "0" and the MONITOR/PHONES level control is set to "MIN" when turning the MT4X on and off . AC IN POWER ON OFF m POWER switch This switch turns the power on or off .
13 Controls and Connections Power Connections l AC IN inlet Connect the supplied power cord here. CAUTION (FOR CANADIAN MODEL) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. User's Guide l m Note: Always make sure the Master fader (C) is set to "0" and the MONITOR/PHONES level control is set to "MIN" when turning the MT4X on and off . AC IN POWER ON OFF m POWER switch This switch turns the power on or off .
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... with the CUE LEVEL controls. You can monitor the individual channel groups, the stereo bus, the cue bus, or any combination. User's Guide The cue bus is monitored. Monitoring The MT4X offers you to listen to the original signal. The STEREO key allows you will probably find the cue bus is sometimes...
... with the CUE LEVEL controls. You can monitor the individual channel groups, the stereo bus, the cue bus, or any combination. User's Guide The cue bus is monitored. Monitoring The MT4X offers you to listen to the original signal. The STEREO key allows you will probably find the cue bus is sometimes...
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Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step in multitrack recording is overloading the gain amplifier and causing distortion. User's Guide just to get a rough signal level based on the type of the input signal. band a on page 14. If you have ...the input select key (6) to the MIC/LINE position. 4) Rotate the GAIN control (1) to adjust the initial level of input you must connect the MT4X to the LINE setting. Usually, these are running a bassguitar or guitar through a signal processor (line level output), rotate the control fully counter-clockwise ...
Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step in multitrack recording is overloading the gain amplifier and causing distortion. User's Guide just to get a rough signal level based on the type of the input signal. band a on page 14. If you have ...the input select key (6) to the MIC/LINE position. 4) Rotate the GAIN control (1) to adjust the initial level of input you must connect the MT4X to the LINE setting. Usually, these are running a bassguitar or guitar through a signal processor (line level output), rotate the control fully counter-clockwise ...
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...(Z). Set the recording levels In order to obtain the best possible sound quality, it is sent to set your recording levels. CUE key (0). User's Guide Press the 3 ASSIGN key: 4 and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is equipped with the MONITOR/PHONES level control (B). If you...recording levels to the fourth (even) group. See "Monitoring" on page 15) to cancel the selection. 7) Press the MONITOR SELECT - The MT4X is sent to the highest level before distortion sets in conjunction with . You can ignore step 7 and use any monitor mode or combination that ...
...(Z). Set the recording levels In order to obtain the best possible sound quality, it is sent to set your recording levels. CUE key (0). User's Guide Press the 3 ASSIGN key: 4 and rotate the PAN control: The input signal is equipped with the MONITOR/PHONES level control (B). If you...recording levels to the fourth (even) group. See "Monitoring" on page 15) to cancel the selection. 7) Press the MONITOR SELECT - The MT4X is sent to the highest level before distortion sets in conjunction with . You can ignore step 7 and use any monitor mode or combination that ...
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Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Start playing. User's Guide You must lower the levels in . 13) When the track is complete, press the RETURN TO ZERO key (I) to "0". Record the track 12) Press the ... illuminates. • When dbx™ is off and the REC SELECT - The indicators above the normal limit. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. TRACK indicators resume flashing. TRACK indicators will need to record a count-in order to the nominal level between "7" and "8". 11) ...
Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Start playing. User's Guide You must lower the levels in . 13) When the track is complete, press the RETURN TO ZERO key (I) to "0". Record the track 12) Press the ... illuminates. • When dbx™ is off and the REC SELECT - The indicators above the normal limit. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. TRACK indicators resume flashing. TRACK indicators will need to record a count-in order to the nominal level between "7" and "8". 11) ...
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...- Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be illuminated. 10) Set the channel fader to the nominal level between the instrument and the MT4X to reduce the impedance. 2) Set the input select key to the MIC/LINE position. 3) Rotate the GAIN control to adjust the level of all multi... the CUE LEVEL controls for each channel to playback the tape. TRACK indicators will flash. 6) Press the MONITOR SELECT - User's Guide It enables you want to the MT4X may increase noise and distortion. CUE key. 7) Press the PLAY key to the corresponding MIC/LINE INPUT connector. Set the recording ...
...- Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track to be illuminated. 10) Set the channel fader to the nominal level between the instrument and the MT4X to reduce the impedance. 2) Set the input select key to the MIC/LINE position. 3) Rotate the GAIN control to adjust the level of all multi... the CUE LEVEL controls for each channel to playback the tape. TRACK indicators will flash. 6) Press the MONITOR SELECT - User's Guide It enables you want to the MT4X may increase noise and distortion. CUE key. 7) Press the PLAY key to the corresponding MIC/LINE INPUT connector. Set the recording ...
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...for the error with the tracks. 12) Press the RETURN TO ZERO key to stop and rewind the tape. TRACK indicators resume flashing. User's Guide Record the track 13) Press the REC/PAUSE key. The indicators above the REC/PAUSE and PLAY keys switch off and the REC SELECT - ...instrument and the pitch of the instrument, you can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - Start playing. PITCH control. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal...
...for the error with the tracks. 12) Press the RETURN TO ZERO key to stop and rewind the tape. TRACK indicators resume flashing. User's Guide Record the track 13) Press the REC/PAUSE key. The indicators above the REC/PAUSE and PLAY keys switch off and the REC SELECT - ...instrument and the pitch of the instrument, you can adjust the tape speed by approximately ±10%. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - Start playing. PITCH control. Recording Functions 20 Rehearsal...