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Question posted by Mastebb on July 10th, 2014
How Do I Use Mt4x Track Groups
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
... helpful information about the status of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure. Mixer
• The mixer section is an advanced technology, easy-to-use of the many features of the MT4X and to make recording easier and
more accurate. It is equipped with in a safe place for...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...).
the mixer, the recorder, and the bus lines which receive the input signals from each track is adjusted through the ...group buses) which connect them to the corresponding channel. When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from each respective channel and sends them :
Mixer
The mixer has four input channels. The tone of the mixer. Introduction
4
Structure of the MT4X
The MT4X...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...12 MID
0
+12
-12 LOW
0
+12
3 4 5 6
-12 0 +12 AUX
AUX 1
AUX 2
1
2
ASSIGN
3
4
C PAN
L ODD
TAPE
R EVEN
MIC/ LINE
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
7
1 0
3 AUX controls
This rotary control is used to select the individual track groups for recording. groups 1 and 2.
3-ASSIGN-4 3
4 selects the second track group - HIGH
±12 dB at 1kHz - shelving
MID
±12 dB at 12kHz -
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... record signal is used to the left channel 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. These are used to the right channel of the STEREO bus.
6 Input select (TAPE - A CUE LEVEL controls
These rotary controls adjust the level of the signal from each track before it selects...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...)
MONITOR OUT
STEREO OUT
These RCA/Phono connectors are used to input microphones, electronic instruments, and line-level sources...recorder section of the L/MONO connectors. k TAPE OUT (1 to 4/SYNC) connections
• Output impedance: 1 kΩ • Nominal output level: -10 dB (at 10 kΩ load)
These 1/4" phone connectors are used to output signals to output the individual tracks...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...
Some of these three monitor sources, you to monitor the previously recorded tracks as well as the AUX RETURN signal. Punch-in/out recording
Correct mistakes or add short segments to the recorder.
The signals on the group buses go directly to an existing track. The CUE key allows you will not be able to listen...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... and distortion will be able to the fourth (even) group.
Use the level meters in .
Tip: You can monitor the level of the
individual tracks and the stereo bus. You can ignore step 7 and use any monitor mode or combination that you set your recording levels.
If you are comfortable with the monitoring modes (see...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... MIC/LINE INPUT connector. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
Track to be illuminated. 10) Set the channel fader to record. CUE key. 7) Press the PLAY key to the MT4X may increase noise and distortion.
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Recording Functions
Overdubbing
Overdub recording is the basis of the input signal. 4) Using the ASSIGN keys and the PAN control select the group bus you want to...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... the tape speed by approximately
±10%.
The indicators above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. TRACK indicators resume flashing. The indicator above the REHE and PLAY keys switch off and the REC SELECT -
Recording Functions
20
Rehearsal
After you have matched the instrument with the TAPE
SPEED CONTROL (F) -
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...This keeps your edit will find keeping accurate track sheets invaluable to the original recording. However, it into the previously-recorded track and your hands free for punch-in/out recording: • Using the automatic punch-in /out features of the MT4X. There are using your part while punching in /out recordings.
21
Recording Functions
To overdub another part, simply...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... PUNCH I/O key
(M) to find that you have accidentally erased material that was before the punch-in /out operation starts playback at this point. TRACK indicator on page 41. recording begins. • The punch-out point -
TAPE 9.5
+9
+9
6
6
3
3
0
0
3
3
6
6
10
10
-20
-20
1
2
3
4
LR
REHE
REC/PAUSE
PLAY
Note: You can skip step 2 at 4.8 cm...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...TRACK indicator on the display will be Punch-out point re-recorded point
PLAY
REC/PAUSE
PLAY
STOP
Note: When you perform a punch-in/out recording... for the track you have accidentally erased material that was before or after the re-recorded segment.
1)...record/playback head. 27
Recording Functions
Using the REC/PAUSE key and the PLAY key
Blank space
Blank space
Track to be re-recorded...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
.../PAUSE key will flash rapidly, and the MT4X starts the tape. This is identical to the previous recording.
2) Plug an optional FC5 footswitch into the PUNCH I/O footswitch connector (e).
The REC SELECT - Recording Functions
28
Using the optional footswitch
Blank space
Blank space
Track to be re-recorded
Punch-in Segment to be illuminated. 5) Step on...
Owner's Manual - Page 31
... above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape.
8) Adjust the channel fader, PAN controls, and equalizer controls for the source tracks. 3) On each source channel. TRACK indicator on
poeple
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
(Bassguitar track) (Guitar track) (Drum track)
Rhythm track
Preparation for recording
1) Fast-wind or rewind the tape to select the group bus for
the destination...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
... and rewind the tape. The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape.
12) When the recording is finished, press the RETURN TO ZERO key to stop and rewind the tape. GROUP key corresponding to the destination track and press the CUE key.
14) Adjust the CUE LEVEL control of...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... your basic tracks using a technique called FSK (Frequency Shift Keying). matching the tempo. Typically, the best time to do this type of machine directly into the MT4X to record FSK onto one of the tracks. You can plug this is when you are already equipped with your tape. FSK Signal
Rhythm Programmer
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
FSK track
If your...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... the fourth (even) group - However, dbx™ interferes with a SYNC key. TRACK indicator on the display will also be recorded on , press the SYNC key (K). Connections and setup
1) Connect the MIDI/FSK output from the MIDI instrument along with a dbx™ noise reduction system. The REC SELECT - For recording normal audio signals, the noise reduction...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... and setup
1) Plug a compatible cable from the MT4X.
Monitor signal
Synthesizer
Sequencer
Rhythm Programmer
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN
Monitor Mixer
MIDI OUT
TAPE SYNC IN
FSK Signal
MIC/LINE TAPE OUT
1
SYNC/4
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
MIDI Converter (MIDI Master)
Overdub track
FSK track
Adjust the input and monitor levels. Tip...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
... IN
MIDI IN
Audio Signal
Synthesizer
Audio Signal FSK Signal
MIC/LINE INPUT
12
TAPE OUT
SYNC/4
Sequencer
Rhythm Programmer
MIDI OUT
TAPE SYNC IN
MIDI Converter (MIDI Master)
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
Rhythm track Synthesizer track
FSK track
User's Guide Play the overdub part again.
10) When the recording is similar to start playback of the FSK track. Recording
9) Press the...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
... or lowness compared to the tape for track group assignment. The advantage is a four-track machine.
See Overdub recording. User's Guide
See Synchronization. Pitch The frequency of overdubbing can be implemented by a synthesizer synchronized to correct mistakes by re-recording over the head.
The MT4X creates four tracks on each track, the settings used, and in a stereo image...
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