Yamaha MD8 owner manual Multi-Source Mixing, Up MIC/LINE Track 1 disc Input 1 jack/XLR

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24 The First Session

Multi-Source Mixing

In addition to the eight disc tracks, you can also connect external sound sources to the MIC/LINE inputs and mix up to eight more sound sources with the disc tracks. These extra sound sources are mixed using the CUE LEVEL and PAN controls. The [CUE MIX TO STE- REO] switch makes this possible.When this switch is in the ON position,the CUE bus signals are sent to the Stereo bus for mixing with the MIC/LINE signals.

In combination with the eight disc tracks and LINE INPUTs 9–12, this means that up to 20 inputs are available for mixdown. Typically, these extra sound sources could be MIDI tone generators, synthesizers, samplers, etc., that are being controlled by a MIDI sequencer.

The following procedure is similar to the previous mixdown procedure except that it explains how to use the CUE controls to mix the disc signals and MIC/LINE signals.

1.Make sure that all [GROUP ASSIGN] switches are off, including the MONITOR SELECT [CUE] switch.

2.Use the [FLIP] switch on each input channel to feed the disc and MIC/LINE signals to the input channel or CUE controls.

With the [FLIP] switch in the up position, the MIC/LINE input signal is fed to the input channel and the disc signal is fed to the CUE controls. With the [FLIP] switch in the down position, however, this is reversed: the MIC/LINE input signal is fed to the CUE controls and the disc signal is fed to the input channel. As the CUE controls consist of just level and pan, signals that require EQ and effects should be fed to the input channel.

1

GAIN

LINE MIC

PB MIC/ LINE

FLIP

CUE

P

A

N

L R

L

E

V

E

L

010

HIGH

–15 +15

MID

F

250 5k

G

–15 +15

LOW

–15 +15

AUX

1

0 10

2

010

12

GROUP ASSIGN

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PAN

LR

ODD EVEN

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

Up (MIC/LINE)

Track 1 (disc)

Input 1 (jack/XLR)

1

GAIN

LINE MIC

PB MIC/ LINE

FLIP

CUE

P

A

N

L R

L

E

V

E

L

010

HIGH

–15 +15

MID

F

250 5k

G

–15 +15

LOW

–15 +15

AUX

1

0 10

2

010

12

GROUP ASSIGN

34

PAN

LR

ODD EVEN

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

Down (PB)

Input 1 (jack/XLR)

Track 1 (disc)

3.Set the PAN and CUE PAN controls on each input channel to their center positions.

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 MD8 Features Welcome to the MD8Mixer RecorderWelcome to the MD8 MiniDisc Buying Discs for the MD8Type Logo Description Touring the MD8 Topside ViewInput Channels Fader Group Assign switchesPAN control Master Section Status indicators Pitch indicatorsMTC, Midi CLK, and MMC indicators TOC Edit indicatorRepeat mode indicators Auto Punch indicator& OUT indicators Track record indicatorsDisc Transport Section Disc Transport buttonsAuto Punch I/O button Song Search buttonsB Repeat buttons Repeat buttonMark Search & Mark buttons Display buttonPower ON/OFF switch Rear PanelLine Input 9-10/11-12 MIC/LINE INPUTsMIC/LINE INPUTs 1 Track Direct OUTsFront Connectors Phantom Power ON/OFF switchFirst Session Quick-Start SystemConnecting the Power Cord Turning on the MD8Loading a Disc Recording the First TrackMaking the Connections GRP & DIR GRP MethodListening to the First Track DIR MethodMonitoring & Recording GRP & DIR Overdubbing Press the Play button to play back what you‘ve recordedRecord the Final Mix to your stereo master recorder MixdownMix and refine your music as follows Advanced Multitracking An Overview of Multitrack RecordingBasic Multitracking About Monitoring Multi-Source Mixing Up MIC/LINE Track 1 disc Input 1 jack/XLRMix and refine your music as described on Record the final mix to your stereo master recorderSearching for Blanks Recording & Mixing TechniquesRecording a New Song Setting the Recording Mode Use the Data dial to select a Recording modeRec Mode Tracks Used Recording Time Minutes DiscTitling Discs & Songs RecordingPress the Stop button to stop playback Using the REC ButtonManual Punch In/Out Using the REC Select buttons Using a Footswitch Press the footswitch to start playbackSetting the In/Out Points On-the-Fly Auto Punch In/OutUsing SET and Last REC Search Single Take Auto Punch In/Out Play Record WaitRecord Auto Punch with a Footswitch Leaving Auto Punch In/Out modeMulti Take Auto Punch In/Out Press Enter to prepare for recording the second take Go back to aboveAuditioning Your Takes Use the Data dial to select the Take you want to auditionSetting the Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Times Ping-Pong Recording TracksPreparing for Ping-Pong Set the faders on the source channels to the 7-8 markSet the Monitor Level control as required Source TracksChecking the Ping-Pong Operation Rehearsing Ping-PongPerforming Ping-Pong for Real Ping-Pong with Overdub Destination Track Overdub SourceContinue with Preparing for Ping-Pongon Toggling Between FIX & Vari Pitch Adjusting the PitchPitch Using a Footswitch Mode Before IndicatorsApplying Effects Applying Effects at MixdownSet the effects processor as required Applying Effects when RecordingApplying Effects with Ping-Pong Patching in Signal Processors From processor’s outputQuick Search Functions Searching for SongsRewind & Fast Forward Shuttle Playback Function Cue/ReviewTo return to normal playback speed, press Play again Searching for the Last Rec in & OUT PointsLocating Specific Points Marker Indicators Searching for MarkersInserting Markers Original SongAdjusting Markers Press the Adjust buttonAdjusting Markers Erasing Markers Press the Enter button to erase the markerBefore Erase After ErasePress the Repeat button to cancel All Song Repeat playback Repeat, Cue List & Program PlayOne Song Repeat All Song RepeatRepeat Song Press the Repeat button to cancel A-B RepeatRepeat Cue List Cue List Playback & CopyUse the Data dial to select Edit or NEW Program Program PlaybackPress the Play button to start Program playback Viewing Disc Contents Editing Songs & TracksUse the Data dial to select the Song that you want to copy Erasing DiscsCopying & Converting Songs Press the Enter button to copy Use the Data dial to select another trackUse the Data dial to select a blank area Renumbering Songs BeforeSong Copy AfterPress Enter once more to move the song to the new position Moving SongsPress Enter to renumber the songs Dividing Songs Press the Enter button to divideSong 1 before divide Song 1 after divideSong Before combine After combine Combining SongsPress the Enter button to combine Erasing Songs Erasing TracksUse the Data dial to select the song you want to erase Press the Enter button to eraseErasing Parts Press Enter again to eraseBefore Part Erase After Part EraseCopying Tracks Press Enter again to copyCopying Parts Source TrackOther Functions Frame DisplayDisplay Dimmer Peak HoldAbout Tempo Maps Using the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi SystemMD8 & Midi Setting Up a Synchronized Midi System Using MTC Setting the MD8 for MTC OperationSetting the Midi Sequencer MTC Cabling Note Use the Data dial to select MTC Midi TimecodeProgramming the Tempo Map Using Midi ClockSetting the Midi Sequencer A once again flashes on the display 001 2/4 010 3/4 005 6/8 000 4/4 Deleting Steps in a Tempo MapUse the Data dial to select Mclk Midi Clock Selecting Midi Clock for synchronizationSaving a Tempo Map Controlling the MD8 with MMC FunctionSetting the MMC Device ID Enabling MMCPress the Enter button to return to the Utility menu Use the Data wheel to set this parameter to on or OFFTempo Map Chart Meter Step Measure Time10 MD8 Applications One-Take RecordingMidi Home Studio Using the MD8 with Another Mixer Track transferMarkers Beyond the BasicsEffects Return Pitch Applications MonitoringMixdown 12 Q&A Section What’s the difference between MiniDiscs and MD Data Discs?How many songs can I store on an MD Data disc? Troubleshooting MMC remote control does Midi sequencer does notSynchronize to the MD8 Not workAppendix MD8 Transport ModesDisplay Messages Message MeaningSpecifications Digital/AudioGeneral Specifications subject to change without noticeBlock Diagram Dimensions Glossary Midi Timecode-SeeMTC Glossary Index NumericsHigh EQ MTC Vari Midi Implementation Chart Session Info