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Yamaha MT 400 Owner Manual
50 pages 1.53 Mb
MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER Owners Manual 2 Important Read the Following Before Operating MT400 Keep This Manual For Future Reference 3 Contents4 Welcome to the MT40014 The First SessionRhythm machine Headphones Master recorder PreparationQuick-Start SystemAC adapter Powered speakers / Hi-fi stereo system Microphone Guitar Keyboard Guitar effects processor 14 Turning On the MT400 Loading a Cassette Tape 15 Recording the First TrackPreparation Before Recording 17 16The First Take354The Track 1 REC SELECT indicator ashes. Starting recording 1 2mode. This starts recording. Play the sound source for recording. 3 Listening to the rst track 4 5 6 19 Overdubbing3 9 784 Selecting a recording track 1 22 to MIC/LINE ( ). Leave the [INPUT-FLIP] switch on Input Channel 1 to MIC/LINE ( ). 3The Track 2 REC SELECT indicator ashes and Track 1 is ready for recording. 4 5control and fader on Input Channel 2 to set the optimum recording level. Monitoring the recording source and tape playback sound simultaneously 6Note: Make sure that the [REC SELECT] switch on Track 1 is set to OFF. 20 Start recording 7Listening to the recording 8CUE bus (monaural) Signal ow during overdubbing the beginning and press the [PLAY] button to start playback. 9 21 Mixdown65 Connecting a master recorder 1 Sending the tape playback sound to the input channels 2 11 23 22 5 67Stereo bus L, R Signal ow during mixdown monitor speakers, adjust the faders, PAN controls, and EQ controls on Input Channel Recording to a master recorderRecord the nal mix to a stereo master recorder. 8start playback from the top of the song on the MT400. 9 0 23 Advanced Recording TechniquesThis chapter introduces you to various advanced recording techniques using the MT400. 05 A 4 Simultaneous Multi-Channel Recording1 2 3 3 B 24 5Stereo bus Signal ow during multi-channel mixing 6STEREO fader to the 78 mark. 7 8 9 0mode and start recording. ATracks 1 and 2 REC SELECT indicators ash. BREC Note: The CUE bus monitoring signal is monaural. MIC/LINE INPUT 2 MIC/LINE INPUT 3 MIC/LINE INPUT 4 L R 25 Ping-Pong Recording509 7Overdubbing Overdubbing recording This section explains how to mix and record existing Tracks 13 data onto Track 4 as an example. 1 2 F G D+E D E D E D+EPing-pong recording The first recording, ( + Overdubbing) Ping-pong 26 5 6R Signal ow during ping-pong recording all the way to the right (R). 7 8 9press the button to start ping-pong recording. 0recording, and rewind the tape to the beginning. A Bto the playback on Track 4 while adjusting the monitoring level with the MONITOR LEVEL control. 27 Multi-Source Mixing1 2 5 28 67Stereo bus Signal ow during multi-source mixing 8 28 29 Using EffectsUsing INSERT I/O 30 29Effects processor connection with an insert cableEffects processor 1 Effects processor 2Outputs OutputsInput Input Connecting external effects processors to AUX SENDs Using AUX SENDsEffects processor Insert cable 31 30Applying Effects to Multiple Channels When Recording 33 32Applying Effects to Only a Monitor Signal39The vocal will be directly recorded on Track 4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 74. The vocal signal is sent to the effects processor connected to the AUX SEND 1 jack. 85L/6R. The processed vocal signal is sent to the Stereo bus. 9 2 1 34 33Applying Effects at Mixdown1 2Tracks 14 signals are sent to Input Channels 14. 4 5 6 34 35 Punch In/Out Recording8AB 60Mistakes Punch in Punch out Using the REC SELECT switch 36 35Using a Footswitch37 10 A B 2 3 4The Track 4 REC SELECT indicator ashes. 5 6control and the fader on Input Channel 4 to adjust the input level of the sound source. 7 8controls on Input Channels 14 and the MONITOR LEVEL control to adjust the monitoring level. 9you want to punch in, and press the [PLAY] Playback on Tracks 14 starts. 0 A 37 38 MIDI SynchronizationSynchronizing the MT400 with a MIDI Sequencer 39 38Connecting the MT400 to a MIDI SystemFSK INFSK OUT FSK/MIDI systemRhythm machine FSK/MIDI Converter Synthesizer (workstation type) 40 SMPTE/MTC systemMIDI tone generatorMIDI OUT 1 LR SMPTE INSMPTE OUT SMPTE/MTC Converter SynthesizerMIDI OUT 2 MIDI IN 1 MIDI IN 2 41 40Recording a SYNC Signal on the TapeC5A 1converter or the SMPTE/MTC converter as shown in the diagrams on pages 38 and 39. 2 3 4 5 6SMPTE/MIDI converter for SYNC signal output. 7converter. A SYNC signal is sent from the converter to Track 4 via Input Channel 4. 8 42 419 0The dbx reduction system is cancelled only on the sync track (Track 4). AThe Track 4 REC SELECT indicator lights up continuously. Bsequencer from the beginning. The SYNC signal is recorded onto Track 4. C Synchronized Recording 44 43Synchronized Mixdown78to external MTC or MIDI Clock. 1LINE INPUTs 14. You may use STEREO INPUTs 5L/6R or 7L/8R, if necessary. 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 45 AppendixTroubleshooting 46 Maintaining the MT400Cleaning the Record-Play Head, Erase Head, Capstan, and Pinch Roller Demagnetizing the Record-Play Head 47 SpecicationsTape Transport I/O Specications Mixer Recorder Connections Control Jack General0 dB=0.775 Vrms. Specications and appearance are subject to change without notice. 48 Dimensions49 Block Diagram1234Input Source: Input Source: Input Source: Input Source: Input Source: Input Source: 50 Tracking Sheet+ 4 3 2 1 STEREO Mixer Setup Position Session Info Track ListDate: Step: Process: Notes: dbxTape speed control AUX 1 AUX 29.5ON OFF SYNC STEREO ST+CUE CUE YAMAHA CORPORATION
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