Introduction

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User’s Guide

Introduction

Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to capture your
music at a very high level of sound quality. It is an advanced technology, easy-to-use four-track cassette
tape recorder with a comprehensive four-channel mixer.
In order to make use of the many features of the MT4X and to obtain the best performance, please read this
manual thoroughly — and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Features

General

The MT4X consists of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a
compact enclosure. Independent recording and playback is possible for each track. This allows you to
create high-quality multi-track recordings.

Mixer

The mixer section is equipped with independent stereo buses for greater flexibility.
Continuously variable gain controls are provided for each input channel. These can be used with any
input source, from microphones to electronic instruments.
Each channel has a three band equalizer (HIGH, MID, and LOW) giving you flexible tone-shaping
capabilities.
Dual AUX SEND and AUX RETURN (stereo) connectors allow you to add effects from external signal
processors. You can assign the AUX RETURN signal to each channel as required.

Recorder

The dbx

noise reduction system provides substantial noise reduction and a wide dynamic range.
An automatic punch-in/out recording function and a rehearsal function make recording easier and
more accurate. Locate functions, such as memory and return-to-zero are provided for additional
convenience.
A large, multi-functional display shows the recording and playback levels, along with a tape counter
and other indicators, giving you immediate and helpful information about the status of the MT4X.
The pitch control allows you to vary the tape speed with in a range of approximately

±

10%. This can be
useful when you have to compensate for pitch variations during an overdub.
The tape transport is a full-logic mechanism, making recording and playback operation smooth and
simple.
The transport offers two speeds: 9.5 cm/sec and 4.8 cm/sec.