Yamaha MT4X 31 Recording Functions, Ping-pong notes

31 Recording Functions

User’s Guide

This technique is a combination of overdubbing (see "Overdub recording" on page 15) and ping-pong

recording.

1) Connect the input source for the overdubbing channel to its 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) Use the ASSIGN keys and the PAN control to select the group bus for the destination track.

5) Set up the source tracks as listed in the previous section ("Preparation for recording" on page 29).

6) Press the REHE and PLAY keys to rehearse the overdub/ping-pong.

Play along with the tape. Adjust the channel fader, PAN controls, and equalizer controls for each

source and input channel.

7) Press the RETURN TO ZERO key to stop and rewind the tape.

8) Press the REC/PAUSE and PLAY keys to start recording. When the recording is ﬁnished, press the

RETURN TO ZERO key to stop and rewind the tape.

9) Check the recording.

Ping-pong notes

• Avoid ping-pong recordings to an adjacent track (for example, avoid bouncing track 2 to track 1 or

track 3) as much as possible. Otherwise, crosstalk (the signal leak at the record/playback head) may

cause feedback.

• If you must ping-pong to an adjacent track, set your recording levels carefully. Set the tape speed to

9.5 cm/sec for the highest quality sound. Do not boost the HIGH equalizer control too much. You

should also use the dbx™ noise reduction system to avoid feedback and control noise levels.

• Unfortunately, sound quality will deteriorate rapidly if you overuse the ping-pong recording

technique. You should try to plan out your multitrack recording to minimize the amount of bouncing

that you need to perform. Remember, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles, was recorded

on a four-track system!

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