Yamaha MT8XII Front Connectors

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MT8XII—Owner’s Manual

are output. Up to four group signals can be output simultaneously. A track must be selected for

recording using the [REC SELECT] buttons for the group signal to be output. Group signals 1

through 4 can be output to GROUP OUTs 1 through 4 or GROUP OUTs 5 through 8. This is

determined by the individual [REC SELECT] switches. For example, group signal 2 can be out-

put to either GROUP OUT 2 or GROUP OUT 6, using REC SELECT button [2–6].

During playback, the eight tape signals are output.

CSYNC IN/OUT & INPUT LEVEL control

These phono jacks are used to connect FSK and SMPTE synchronization signals. The INPUT

LEVEL control is used to adjust the level of the incoming SYNC signal that’s recorded onto

Track 8.

DPHANTOM POWER ON/OFF switch

This switch is used to turn on and off the phantom power for the XLR-type MIC/LINE (BAL)

inputs on channels 1 and 2. Phantom power is used to power condenser microphones. It should

be turned off when devices other than condenser microphones are connected to those inputs.

Front Connectors

1PHONES

A pair of stereo headphones can be connected here for monitoring. The headphone signal is

the same as the MONITOR OUT signal.

2PUNCH I/O

An optional footswitch, such as the Yamaha FC5, can be connected here for foot-controlled

punch in/out.

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Contents

Main MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER Owners Manual E 12345678 STEREO IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord Explanation of Graphical Symbols SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION iii Important Cautions Warnings Read the Following Before Operating MT8XII Keep This Manual For Future Reference v Table of Contents 1. Welcome to the MT8XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5. Ping-Pong Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4. Punch In/Out Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3. The First Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Page 1 Welcome to the MT8XII Recorder Mixer MT8XII Features Buying Cassette Tapes for the MT8XII MT8XII Maintenance About dbx Noise Reduction MT8XII Recording Format Touring the MT8XII 12345678 STEREO REC/PAUSE PHONES PUNCH I/O Input Channels FLIP switch CUE PAN & LEVEL controls AUX controls Stereo Inputs Master Section Display 1 0954 6 7 8 2 3 Transport Section 6 7 8 9 0 Rear Panel Connectors 2 3 456 1 2 3 7 8 0 9 0 Front Connectors 3 Connecting the Power Cord Turning On the MT8XII Loading a Tape 14 Quick-Start System The following illustration shows the basic equipment necessary to start recording with the MT8XII. Recording the First Track 16 Listening to the First Track Overdubbing Page 18 Mixdown Multi-Source Mixing 20 An Overview of Multitrack Recording Basic Multitracking Advanced Multitracking About Monitoring 22 4 Punch In/Out Manual Punch In/Out Using the REC/PAUSE Button 2. Press the [REC SELECT] button of the track that you want to record. 3. Press the [PLAY] button to start playback. 4. At the point where you want to punch in, press the [REC/PAUSE] button. Using the REC SELECT buttons 4. Press the [PLAY] button to start playback. 5. At the point where you want to punch in, press a [REC SELECT] button. 6. At the point where you want to punch out, press the [PLAY] button. 7. Press the [STOP] button to stop playback. Using a Footswitch 26 Auto Punch In/Out Setting the Punch In/Out Points 2. Press the [AUTO PUNCH I/O] button. 3. Press the [PLAY] button (or footswitch) to start playback. 5. At the point where you want to set the punch-out point, press the [PLAY] button (or footswitch). Rehearsing Auto Punch 1. Press the [REC SELECT] button of the track that you want to record. 2. Press the [PLAY] button (or footswitch) to start the Auto Punch In/Out sequence. 28 Performing Auto Punch for Real 1. Press the [REC/PAUSE] button. 2. Press the [PLAY] button (or footswitch) to start the Auto Punch In/Out sequence. Ping-Pong Recording 29 5 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Preparing for Ping-Pong Rehearsing the Ping-Pong Performing the Ping-Pong for Real Checking the Ping-Pong Operation 31 Checking the Ping-Pong Operation Avoid Okay You should now be able to hear the new combined track. Ping-Pong Notes 32 Ping-Pong with Overdub Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 6 34 Applying Effects at Mixdown Applying Effects when Recording Applying Effects with Ping-Pong Patching In Signal Processors To processor's input From processor's output Connect to MT8XII INSERT I/O 36 7 Using the Tape Speed Function Mixing Tips 38 8 RTZ (Return To Zero) Memo 1/Memo 2 Entering the Memo Points Locating the Memo Points Repeat Playback 40 9 Using the MT8XII in a MIDI System SYNC Signal Formats Connecting the MT8XII to a MIDI System 41 Connecting the MT8XII to a MIDI System FSK/MIDI System Synthesizer with onboard sequencer Drum machine FSK/MIDI Converter 42 SMPTE/MIDI System Synthesizer Drum machine Computer & MIDI sequencer software SMPTE/MIDI Converter Striping the Tape Synchronized Operation 44 10 One-Take Recording MIDI Home Studio 45 MIDI Home Studio 46 Multi-Source Mixing Using the TAPE OUT/GROUP OUTs 48 Troubleshooting Appendix Maintaining the MT8XII Cleaning the RecordPlay Head and Other Parts 50 Demagnetizing the RecordPlay Head Specifications 51 Specications Mixer Recorder Tape Transport 52 General Input Connections Output Connections 0 dB is referenced to 0.775 V r.m.s. Specications are subject to change without notice. Block Diagram Page Glossary 56 Page 45678321 9-10 11-12 13-14 96 07 1000 AP Printed in Japan 12345678 MT8XII Tracking Sheet Track List Session Info Title: Mixer Setup