Yamaha owner manual MD4S Features, Mixer, Recorder

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Welcome to the MD4S 9

Welcome to the MD4S

MD4S Features

Mixer

The mixer section is an analog mixer with four MIC/LINE and four LINE inputs.

•Continuously variable GAIN controls are provided on input channels 1–4, accepting signals ranging from mic input to line level.

•Of the four MIC/LINE inputs, two are balanced, allowing the use of either TRS phone plugs or XLR plugs.

•Input channels 1 and 2 provide INSERT I/O jacks that allow external effects such as a compressor to be connected.

•Input channels 1–4 provide three-band EQ (HIGH/MID/LOW) that has been specially engineered for musical applications.

•Two AUX SEND jacks allow external effects such as reverb to be connected.

•Signals sent from input channels 1–4 to the CUE bus (a signal route for monitoring) can be monitored in stereo.

•The mixer features an in-line design that allows the input signal and the track playback sound to be controlled simultaneously. While using the CUE bus to monitor each track, you can make full use of input channels 1–4 as you record. During mixdown, a total of eight sources (including track playback signals) can be mixed.

•TRACK DIRECT OUT jacks are provided for direct output of the playback from each track.

Recorder

The recorder features a 4-track recorder based on the MD DATA audio format. This provides many advantages over tape-based multitrack recorders.

•You can choose from three recording modes: 4 track, 2 track, monaural.

•Negligible decrease in audio quality even after repeated ping-pong operations.

•Ping-pong is possible even if all four tracks have been recorded.

•A variety of locate functions allow you to move instantly to any location in the song.

•Accurate auto punch-in/out can be performed with 11.6-millisecond accuracy.

•A variety of editing functions allow you to copy or erase songs and tracks.

•A variety of repeat functions allow songs or portions of a song to be repeated seamlessly.

•The multi-take auto punch-in/out function lets you repeat auto punch-in/out several times, and select the best take afterward.

•Shuttle playback allows rapid playback / reverse-playback at speeds of 1/2, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, or 32x normal speed. (Forward playback only for 1/2 speed.)

•Program Play function lets you program the playback order of songs. In addition, Cue List Playback lets you freely program the playback order between markers.

—Owner’s Manual

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Contents Multitrack MD Recorder Varoitus Safety Instructions Read the Following Before Operating the MD4S Keep This Manual For Future Reference Operating NotesCopyright MD4S Features MixerRecorder Buying discs for the MD4S MD Data and MiniDiscTo update the TOC Recording modes and recording timesMD4S songs and blank areas Mono Inputs Flip switchFront and rear panel Gain controlAUX control CUE PAN/CUE Level controlsEQ controls PAN controlStereo Inputs Monitor/Master sectionDisc transport section Disc transport buttonsB repeat button Auto Punch I/O buttonSong Search / buttons Last REC Search IN/OUT, SET buttonsFunction buttons Peak Hold buttonDisplay button Exit buttonPitch indicator TOC Edit indicatorStatus indicators DisplayCUE MIX indicator Time counter modeMidi indicators Track recording indicatorsMarker indicators Auto punch indicatorIN, OUT indicators Repeat indicatorInsert I/O jacks Top panel connectorsMIC/LINE Input 1,2 jacks MIC/LINE Input 3, 4 jacksRear panel Phones jack Midi IN, OUT, Thru connectorsFront panel Punch I/O jackBefore you begin Example connectionsInserting a disc Recording the first track Direct RecordingTurning on the MD4S Preparations for recordingFind a blank area Select the track for recordingCheck the recording level Monitor the signal being recorded on the track Start recordingBegin recording Listening to the first track Press the Last REC Search in buttonOverdubbing Select the track to recordStart recording Listen to the recordingPress the Play button to begin recording Turn on the Monitor Select Stereo switch Connecting a master recorderAdjust the mix balance of each track MixdownPress the Monitor Select 2TR in switch Record to your master recorderListen to the master recording After completing the Basic Operation section Advanced techniques on the MD4S Mixing multiple channels as you record 4 a B CTurn on the Monitor Select CUE switch Connect the audio sources to MIC/LINE Input jacksSignal flow when mixing multiple channels Ping-pong recording Set the Flip switches of input channels 1-4 to PB Signal flow for ping-pong recording Adding sounds during mixdown Make preparations for mixdownConnect your audio sources to MIC/LINE Input jacks 1 Turn on the CUE MIX to Stereo switch Using the Insert I/O jacks Applying effectsExternal effect connections when using an insertion cable Using the AUX Send jacks Output jack L Input jackApplying effects during mixdown Raise level control 5/6Applying an effect during ping-pong recording Raise level control 5/6 Applying an effect only to the monitor signal Raise the CUE Level controls of input chan- nelsST Bus Punch-in/out Punch-in/out using the REC buttonPress the REC button and adjust the recording level Manual punch-in/outPunch-in/out using REC Select Make preparations for manual punch-in/outPunch-in/out using a foot switch Press the foot switchPress the foot switch once again to enter pause mode Setting the pre-roll/post-roll times Auto punch-in/outSpecify the auto punch-in/out points Single-take auto punch-in/out Press the Auto Punch I/O buttonPress the Enter button When stopped or paused, press the REC button Press the Play button to begin the actual auto punch-in/outPress the Play button to hear the recorded result Multi-take auto punch-in/out From a stopped or paused condition, press the REC button With Next Take shown in the display, press the Enter buttonPress the Play button to begin auto punch-in/out Press the Enter button once again to finalize the take Searching for songs Press the Display button to switch the time counter modeQuick search functions Locating to a specified timeLocating to the Last Record In/Out Point Searching for MarkersPress the TOC Write button to update the TOC Cursor shuttle Display Playback volume Erasing a marker or auto punch-in/out point Rotate the Cursor shuttle toward the rightRotate the Data dial toward the right Various playback functions Play forward/backward at various speeds Cue/ReviewPlayback at half speed x1/2 Play Playing a song repeatedly One Song Repeat/All Song RepeatRotate the Data dial to select either Edit List or NEW List Repeating a specific portion of a song A-B RepeatCue List playback Press the Enter button to begin programming the cue listPress the Enter button once again Press the Play button to begin Cue List playbackCreating a new song from a Cue List Cue List Copy Original songProgramming the song playback order Program Play Rotate the Data dial to select either Edit Prog or NEW ProgPress the Enter button to begin programming Press the Play button to begin Program Play Editing functions Copying a portion of a track Part CopyLocate to the copy destination, and stop or pause playback Erasing a section of a track Part Erase Copying an entire track to another track Track Copy Press the Enter button to execute the Part Erase operationErasing an entire track Track Erase Copying/converting a song Song Copy4T1234 2T12 Rotate the Cursor shuttle to the rightErasing a song Song Erase Press the Enter button to execute the Song Copy operationSplitting a song into two Song Divide Joining divided songs together Song Combine Rotate the Data dial to select the songs that will be joinedMoving a song Song Move Exchanging the order of songs Song Renumber Before Song Renumber Adjusting the record/playback pitch Pitch function Other functionsPress the Pitch button Titling discs and songs Viewing disc contents Erasing a disc Disc EraseChanging the recording mode Press the Song Search button to select a blank areaSelecting the type of Frame display Adjusting the display brightnessRotate the Data dial to adjust the brightness Rotate the Data dial to select either 86 orUsing a Foot switch FlashingConnecting the MD4S with a Midi system Midi functionsSynchronizing the MD4S with a Midi sequencer About MTC and Midi Clock Synchronization using MTCTransmit MTC from the Midi OUT connector of the MD4S Rotate the Data dial to make the display read MTC MasterTransmit Midi Clock from the Midi OUT connector of the MD4S Synchronization using Midi ClockMidi sequencer settings Rotate the Data dial to make the display read Midi ClockCharacter a that indicates the step will blink Synchronizing two MD4S recorders Settings for the MTC Slave MD4S Rotate the Data dial to make the display read MTC SlaveSynchronized recording on a slave MD4S Press the Play button on the slave MD4S Start the master MD4S playback/record/rehearsalSynchronized playback of a slave MD4S Start the master MD4S running play/record/rehearsalSynchronizing to MTC with a specified offset time difference Press the Utility button to return to normal operationPress the Enter button to confirm the setting Switching MMC reception on/offRotate the Data dial to switch the setting on or OFF Controlling the MD4S by MMCSetting the MMC Device ID Section Do I have to sacrifice one track to record timecode? TroubleshootingDo I have to clean the MD4S heads? How many songs can I store on an MD Data disc?Cannot use the punch-in/out Display Messages BlankModes of the MD4S transport Auto Punch Record StandbySpecifications Dimensions GeneralBlock Diagram Glossary Glossary Appendix Tempo Map Chart Midi Implementation Chart Index NumericsSong Search Tracking Sheet
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