Yamaha MT4X Overdubbing

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Recording Functions

User’s Guide

Overdubbing

Overdub recording is the basis of all multi-track recording. It enables you to record additional instruments

or parts track-by-track while listening to the previously recorded tracks.

Preparations for recording

1) Connect the input source for each channel to the corresponding

MIC/LINE INPUT connector.

2) Set the input select key to the MIC/LINE position.

3) Rotate the GAIN control to adjust the level of the input signal.

4) Using the ASSIGN keys and the PAN control select the group bus you want the input signal to go to.

5) Press the REC SELECT keys for the tracks you want to record.

The corresponding REC SELECT - TRACK indicator on the display will ﬂash.

6) Press the MONITOR SELECT - CUE key.

7) Press the PLAY key to playback the tape. As the tape plays, adjust the CUE LEVEL controls for the

selected tracks. Set the monitor volume with the MONITOR/PHONES level control.

8) Press the RETURN TO ZERO key to rewind the tape back to “0000” on the tape counter.

Set the recording levels

9) Press the REHE key (

R

).

The indicator above the key lights and any ﬂashing REC SELECT - TRACK indicators will be

illuminated.

10) Set the channel fader to the nominal level between “7” and “8” and adjust the GAIN controls.

Note:

Connecting an instrument with a high output impedance such as an electric guitar or bassguitar

to the MT4X may increase noise and distortion. If this happens, connect a direct box or effect unit between

the instrument and the MT4X to reduce the impedance.

Drum track

Track to be overdubbed

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