Yamaha MD4 Topside Connectors

10 Touring MD4
MD4—Owner’s Manual
Topside Connectors
1STEREO SUB IN
These phono jacks are used to connect another mixer to MD4 to increase the number of available
input channels. The stereo output signals from the other mixer can be mixed into the MD4 ste-
reo mix or recorded to MD4 tracks. Connect them to the other mixer’s stereo outputs.
2STEREO OUT
These phono jacks are used to connect a stereo master recorder for recording the final mix. The
master recorder could be a DAT recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or cassette tape deck. Connect
them to your master recorder’s stereo inputs.
3MONITOR OUT
These phono jacks are used to send the monitor signals to a stereo monitor amplifier and speak-
ers. This could be a dedicated monitor amplifier and speakers or your hi-fi system. Connect
them to the monitor amplifier’s stereo inputs. The MONITOR OUT signal is the same as the
headphone signal.
4TRACK DIRECT OUTs
These phono jacks are used to send the disc playback signals to another mixer. This is useful
when you use MD4 in conjunction with a larger mixer. Connect them to the line inputs on the
other mixer. With no disc loaded, the DIRECT OUTs output the group signals.
5MIC/LINE INPUTs
These 1/4-inch phone jacks are used to connect microphones, electronic musical instruments,
and other line-level sound sources to MD4.
6AUX RETURN
These 1/4-inch phone jacks are used to return the processed stereo signals from an external
effects processor. The processed signals can then be mixed into the MD4 stereo mix or recorded
to tracks. Connect them to the effects processor’s stereo outputs.
7AUX SEND
This 1/4-inch phone jack is used to send the Aux Send signal to an external effects processor.
Connect it to the effects processor’s input.
MIC/LINE INPUT AUX RETURN
STEREO SUB IN STEREO OUT MONITOR OUT TRACK DIRECT OUT
AUX SEND
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