Sony MDM-X4 operating instructions Standard Recording Procedures, Record the first track

Overview of MDM-X4

Standard Recording

Procedures

The MDM-X4 is an integrated multichannel recorder/ mixer that can record up to 4 tracks using MD-DATA discs. In addition to 4 track recording and playback, this unit can also perform a variety of editing operations.

1Connect instruments, microphones, effectors, (etc.) and prepare for recording.

See “Connections and Signal Flow” (page 13)

for details.

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2Record the first track.

Example : Record the drums to track 1.

See “Initial Recording” (page 19) for details.

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3Record another instrument on a different track while listening to the previously recorded track.

Example: Record the bass to track 2, the guitar to track 3 and the vocals on track 4.

See “Overdub Recording” (page 20) for details.

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4You want to add a harmony chorus, but there’s no more tracks left!

No problem! If you've already used all 4 tracks, you can record on top of a previously recorded track.

See “Mix Write Recording” (page 27) for details.

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5You realize that a certain drum fill would sound better in a different place.

You can move, copy, or delete part of the song. For example, if the first and second chorus were reversed, they can easily be switched.

See “Editing Part of a Song (Track Edit)” (page 31) for details.

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