Yamaha MT4X Mixdown

Recording Functions 32

User’s Guide

Mixdown

Mixdown is the process of combining the four individual tracks into a ﬁnal stereo mix. You blend

and polish the sounds before you record them onto a stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder.

The mix is created using the various mixer controls. You adjust the track levels with the channel

faders, change the equalizations, and modify the stereo image with the pan controls. You can also

connect external signal processors, such as a reverberator or digital delay, to further reﬁne your mix.

Connections and setup

In these instructions, the MT4X is your multitrack recorder and the stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder

is the master recorder.

1) Using compatible cables, plug the stereo inputs of the master recorder into the STEREO OUT

connectors (g).

2) Connect any external signal processors to the MT4X. Plug a compatible cable from the AUX SEND

connector (j) into the input connector on the effect unit. Plug the output from the effect unit into

the AUX RETURN connectors (i).

For an alternative setup, you can connect an external effects unit in between the MT4X

(STEREO OUT connectors) and your master recorder.

3) Set the input select keys to the TAPE position for the individual tracks.

4) Press the MONITOR SELECT - STEREO key 0. Set the master fader to the nominal level between

“7” and “8”.

Note: If the effect unit has stereo outputs, connect it to the MT4X in stereo. Otherwise, plug it into the

L/MONO connector.

Note: The MT4X has two auxiliary (AUX SEND and AUX RETURN) channels.

Master Recorder

DAT

Delay Processor

Multi-effect Signal Processor

AUXSEND- 1

AUXRETURN - 1

STEREOOUT

LR

AUXSEND- 2

AUXRETURN - 2

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