Yamaha MT4X Initial recording

Recording Functions

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User’s Guide

Initial recording

The ﬁrst step in multitrack recording is to record the initial tracks. Usually, these are your rhythm tracks:

bassguitar, rhythm guitar, and drums.

Preparations for recording

1) Insert a cassette tape into the cassette tape compartment (

D

).

2) Connect the input source to the corresponding MIC/LINE INPUT connector for each channel.

3) Set the input select key (

6

) to the MIC/LINE position.

4) Rotate the GAIN control (

1

) to adjust the initial level of the input signal.

If you have plugged a microphone into the corresponding connector, rotate the control fully

clockwise to the MIC setting.

If you have plugged a synthesizer into the connector, or are running a bassguitar or guitar through a

signal processor (line level output), rotate the control fully counter-clockwise to the LINE setting.

Note:

Before you record anything, you must connect the MT4X to both an input source and a monitoring

system. See "Example System" on page 14.

Note:

This level setting is temporary — just to get a rough signal level based on the type of input you have

connected. Be aware that you could easily be sending a signal that is overloading the gain amplifier and

causing distortion. To set the final level, see steps 10 and 11.

Track to be recorded

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Track 1Track 1

Track 2Track 2

Track 3Track 3

Track 4Track 4

Contents

Main Multitrack Cassette Recorder Users Guide Manuel de lutilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Gua del Usuario 1 2 3 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM YAMAHA CORPORATION CANADA 1 Precautions Contents Introduction Features 3 Introduction Structure of the MT4X MASTER 3 Page 1 Controls and Connections Power Connections Rear Panel Connections MASTER Transport Controls Channel Modules 6 A 9 0 8 8 O C Master fader H G H I O N M L R Y R S T U V W S T U Page Controls and Connections 12 Users Guide Rear Panel Connections f connections gf h ij k g h l l m m Example System 14 Users Guide 2 Example System 3 Recording Functions Monitoring Initial recording Page Page Overdubbing Page 21 Using the automatic punch-in/out function Punch-in/out recording 22 a M Users Guide Set the working points: 23 The AUTO PUNCH and START indicators ( 24 H L Users Guide 25 Recording Functions Recording Functions 26 Users Guide Status indicators 27 Recording Functions Using the REC/PAUSE key and the PLAY key Recording Functions 28 Users Guide Using the optional footswitch 29 Recording Functions Ping-pong recording Bouncing tracks Preparation for recording Recording Functions 30 Overdubbing/ping-pong recording Users Guide 31 Recording Functions Ping-pong notes Mixdown Page Synchronization 34 Users Guide 4 Synchronization FSK recording Synchronization 36 Users Guide Synchronized playback Overdubbing with a synchronized performance 37 Synchronization Connections and setup Synchronization 38 Users Guide Recording a synchronized performance 39 Synchronization Synchronized mixdown Connections and setup Page 41 Memory Functions 5 Memory Functions Note: The locate interval must be more than three counts on the tape counter. Memo Function Store a memory location Check the memory locations Repeat Function Repeat notes Recording Levels Function Conrm the maximum level Conrm the tape position 43 Memory Functions Clear the maximum level data Appendix If the MT4X still cannot be powered ON, please contact your Yamaha dealer. Symptom Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Maintenance Specications Mixer Connectors Electrical Specifications Specications (continued) Block Diagram HIGH 4 3 2 Dimensions Tracking Sheet 50 1 2 3 4 Users Guide Overdubbing Glossary Page Page YAMAHA CORPORATION 1 2 3 4 VT03650 R0 1 IP 95 01 3000 CP Printed in Japan P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan Tracking Sheet TRACKING Date: Notes: Input Channel