Yamaha MD4S owner manual Connect the audio sources to MIC/LINE Input jacks

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1Connect the audio sources to MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1–4.

If necessary, you can also mix line level devices such as synthesizers connected to LINE INPUT jacks 5 and 6 or 7 and 8.

2Set the FLIP switch of input channels 1–4 to “MIC/LINE ().”

3While holding down the BUS button, press REC SELECT buttons 1 and 2.

The track recording indicators for tracks 1 and 2 (BUS/L,R) will blink.

The signal of an input channel whose FLIP switch is set to “MIC/LINE ()” will be sent to the ST bus. Also, if the REC SELECT button of a track is pressed while holding down the BUS button, the signal from the ST bus will be selected as the recording source for that track. In this case, the L channel signal of the ST bus will be assigned to track 1, and the R channel signal of the ST bus will be assigned to track 2.

4Press the REC button.

The REC indicator will blink, and the MD4S will be in record-pause mode.

5Set the faders of input channels 1–4 and the STEREO fader to the 7–8 mark.

6Watch the track level meters, and use the GAIN control and faders of input channels 1– 4 and the STEREO fader to adjust the record- ing level. Use the PAN controls of input chan- nels 1–4 to adjust the stereo position of each audio source.

Tip: You may find it easiest to first adjust the GAIN controls while you play each audio source separately, then use the input channel faders to adjust the volume balance, and finally use the STEREO fader to adjust the overall recording level.

7Turn on the MONITOR SELECT CUE switch.

The signal of the CUE bus will be sent to the PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks. Turn off the MONITOR SELECT STEREO switch.

8Set the CUE LEVEL controls of input channels 1 and 2 to the 7–8 range.

This allows the recording source for tracks 1 and 2 (in this case, the signals from input channels 1–4) be monitored in the CUE bus.

9Rotate the CUE PAN controls of input chan- nels 1 and 2 to far left and far right respec- tively.

This makes the CUE bus signal stereo, and allows you to monitor the same sound image as is being recorded.

Note: In this situation, the CUE bus and the ST bus have the same signal content. Be aware that if the MONITOR SELECT CUE switch and the STEREO switch are both on, the sound being monitored in the PHONES jack or the MONITOR OUT jacks will appear unnatural.

0Listen to the headphones or monitor speak- ers, and adjust the volume and pan of each input channel. As necessary, use the EQ con- trols to adjust the tone.

APress the PLAY button to begin recording.

The track recording indicators (BUS) of tracks 1 and 2 will change to steadily lit.

BWhen you finish recording, press the STOP button.

The TOC will be automatically updated, and the track recording indicators (BUS) of tracks 1 and 2 will change to blinking.

CPress the LAST REC SEARCH [IN] button to locate to the point at which recording began, and press the PLAY button to hear the record- ing.

If you are satisfied with the recording, press REC SELECT buttons 1 and 2. The track recording indicators (BUS/L,R) will go dark.

—Owner’s Manual