Yamaha MD8 owner manual Line Input 9-10/11-12, MIC/LINE INPUTs

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LINE INPUT

 

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2TR IN

 

 

 

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MAX. 7mA

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D AUX SEND

These 1/4-inch phone jacks are used to send

the Aux Send signals to external effects pro-

cessors. Connect them to the effects proces-

sors’ inputs.

E LINE INPUT 9–10/11–12

These 1/4-inch phone jacks are used to con-

nect unbalanced electronic musical instru-

ments and other line-level sound sources that

have stereo outputs. They can also be used to

return the processed stereo signals from

external effects processors. The processed

signals can then be mixed into the MD8 ste-

reo mix or recorded to tracks.

F MIC/LINE INPUTs 3–8

M

1/4" phone plug

1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (send)

Sleeve (ground)

These 1/4-inch phone jacks are used to con-

nect unbalanced microphones, electronic

musical instruments, and other line-level

sound sources.

Tip (send)

1/4" phone plug

Sleeve (ground)

MD8—Owner’s Manual

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Contents Multitrack MD Recorder Varoitus Safety Instructions Read the Following Before Operating the MD8 Keep This Manual For Future Reference Contents Repeat, Cue List & Program Play 10. MD8 Applications Welcome to the MD8 MD8 FeaturesMixer RecorderWelcome to the MD8 Buying Discs for the MD8 Type Logo DescriptionMiniDisc Topside View Touring the MD8Input Channels Group Assign switches PAN controlFader Master Section Pitch indicators Status indicatorsMTC, Midi CLK, and MMC indicators TOC Edit indicatorAuto Punch indicator Repeat mode indicators& OUT indicators Track record indicators Disc Transport buttons Disc Transport Section Auto Punch I/O button Song Search buttonsRepeat button B Repeat buttonsMark Search & Mark buttons Display buttonRear Panel Power ON/OFF switchMIC/LINE INPUTs Line Input 9-10/11-12Track Direct OUTs MIC/LINE INPUTs 1Phantom Power ON/OFF switch Front ConnectorsQuick-Start System First SessionTurning on the MD8 Connecting the Power CordLoading a Disc Recording the First TrackGRP Method Making the Connections GRP & DIRDIR Method Monitoring & Recording GRP & DIRListening to the First Track Press the Play button to play back what you‘ve recorded OverdubbingMixdown Mix and refine your music as followsRecord the Final Mix to your stereo master recorder An Overview of Multitrack Recording Basic MultitrackingAdvanced Multitracking About Monitoring Up MIC/LINE Track 1 disc Input 1 jack/XLR Multi-Source MixingRecord the final mix to your stereo master recorder Mix and refine your music as described onRecording & Mixing Techniques Recording a New SongSearching for Blanks Use the Data dial to select a Recording mode Setting the Recording ModeRec Mode Tracks Used Recording Time Minutes DiscRecording Titling Discs & SongsUsing the REC Button Manual Punch In/OutPress the Stop button to stop playback Using the REC Select buttons Press the footswitch to start playback Using a FootswitchAuto Punch In/Out Setting the In/Out Points On-the-FlyUsing SET and Last REC Search Single Take Auto Punch In/Out Play Record WaitRecord Leaving Auto Punch In/Out mode Auto Punch with a FootswitchMulti Take Auto Punch In/Out Go back to above Press Enter to prepare for recording the second takeUse the Data dial to select the Take you want to audition Auditioning Your TakesSetting the Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Times Tracks Ping-Pong RecordingSet the faders on the source channels to the 7-8 mark Preparing for Ping-PongSet the Monitor Level control as required Source TracksRehearsing Ping-Pong Performing Ping-Pong for RealChecking the Ping-Pong Operation Destination Track Overdub Source Ping-Pong with OverdubContinue with Preparing for Ping-Pongon Adjusting the Pitch PitchToggling Between FIX & Vari Pitch Mode Before Indicators Using a FootswitchApplying Effects at Mixdown Applying EffectsApplying Effects when Recording Applying Effects with Ping-PongSet the effects processor as required From processor’s output Patching in Signal ProcessorsSearching for Songs Quick Search FunctionsRewind & Fast Forward Shuttle Playback Function Cue/ReviewSearching for the Last Rec in & OUT Points Locating Specific PointsTo return to normal playback speed, press Play again Searching for Markers Marker IndicatorsInserting Markers Original SongPress the Adjust button Adjusting MarkersAdjusting Markers Press the Enter button to erase the marker Erasing MarkersBefore Erase After EraseRepeat, Cue List & Program Play Press the Repeat button to cancel All Song Repeat playbackOne Song Repeat All Song RepeatPress the Repeat button to cancel A-B Repeat RepeatRepeat Song Cue List Playback & Copy Use the Data dial to select Edit or NEWCue List Program Playback Press the Play button to start Program playbackProgram Editing Songs & Tracks Viewing Disc ContentsErasing Discs Copying & Converting SongsUse the Data dial to select the Song that you want to copy Use the Data dial to select another track Use the Data dial to select a blank areaPress the Enter button to copy Before Renumbering SongsSong Copy AfterMoving Songs Press Enter to renumber the songsPress Enter once more to move the song to the new position Press the Enter button to divide Dividing SongsSong 1 before divide Song 1 after divideCombining Songs Press the Enter button to combineSong Before combine After combine Erasing Tracks Erasing SongsUse the Data dial to select the song you want to erase Press the Enter button to erasePress Enter again to erase Erasing PartsBefore Part Erase After Part ErasePress Enter again to copy Copying TracksSource Track Copying PartsFrame Display Other FunctionsDisplay Dimmer Peak HoldUsing the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi System MD8 & MidiAbout Tempo Maps Setting Up a Synchronized Midi System Setting the MD8 for MTC Operation Using MTCSetting the Midi Sequencer MTC Cabling Note Use the Data dial to select MTC Midi TimecodeUsing Midi Clock Setting the Midi SequencerProgramming the Tempo Map A once again flashes on the display Deleting Steps in a Tempo Map 001 2/4 010 3/4 005 6/8 000 4/4Selecting Midi Clock for synchronization Saving a Tempo MapUse the Data dial to select Mclk Midi Clock Function Controlling the MD8 with MMCEnabling MMC Setting the MMC Device IDPress the Enter button to return to the Utility menu Use the Data wheel to set this parameter to on or OFFMeter Step Measure Time Tempo Map ChartOne-Take Recording 10 MD8 ApplicationsMidi Home Studio Track transfer Using the MD8 with Another MixerBeyond the Basics Effects ReturnMarkers Monitoring Pitch ApplicationsMixdown What’s the difference between MiniDiscs and MD Data Discs? 12 Q&A SectionHow many songs can I store on an MD Data disc? Troubleshooting Midi sequencer does not MMC remote control doesSynchronize to the MD8 Not workMD8 Transport Modes AppendixMessage Meaning Display MessagesDigital/Audio SpecificationsSpecifications subject to change without notice GeneralBlock Diagram Dimensions Glossary Midi Timecode-SeeMTC Glossary Numerics IndexHigh EQ MTC Vari Midi Implementation Chart Session Info