Yamaha MT 400 Important

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—Owner’s Manual

Important

Read the Following Before Operating MT400

Warnings

• Do not locate MT400 in a place subject to excessive heat or in direct sunlight. This could be a

ﬁre hazard.

• Do not place MT400 in a place subject to excessive humidity or dust. This could be a ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. A damaged power cord is a potential ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• Do not place small metal objects on top of MT400. Metal objects inside MT400 are a ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• Do not try to modify MT400. This could be a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

Cautions

• Turn off all audio devices and speakers when connecting to MT400. Refer to the owner’s

manual for each device. Use the correct cables and connect as speciﬁed.

• MT400 is a precision device. Handle it with care.

• If you notice any abnormality—such as smoke, odor, or noise—turn off MT400 immediately.

Remove the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Conﬁrm that the abnormality is no longer

present. Consult your dealer for repair. Using MT400 in this condition is a ﬁre and shock

hazard.

• If a foreign object or water gets inside MT400, turn it off immediately. Remove the AC adapter

from the AC outlet. Consult your dealer for repair. Using MT400 in this condition is a ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• If you plan not to use MT400 for a long period of time (such as when you are on vacation),

remove the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Leaving MT400 connected is a ﬁre hazard.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, cleaning detergent, or a chemical cloth to clean MT400.

• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean MT400.

Interference

MT400 uses high-frequency digital circuits that may cause interference on radios and

televisions placed close to it. If interference does occur, relocate the affected equipment.

Copyright

© 1998 Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved.

No part of the MT400 software or this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or distributed in

any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of Yamaha Corporation.

Trademarks

The dbx noise reduction system is manufactured based on a patent license from THAT

Corporation.

dbx is a trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Keep This Manual For Future Reference

Contents

Main MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER Owners Manual E 6 5 8 Important Read the Following Before Operating MT400 Keep This Manual For Future Reference Contents 3 Welcome to the MT400 Recorder Mixer MT400 Features Buying Cassette Tapes for the MT400 MT400 tracks MT400 Recording Format About dbx Noise Reduction Glossary 6 Touring the MT400 CUE control D AUX controls C E INPUT-FLIP switch Fader G PAN control 8 Stereo Inputs STEREO fader K h 9 Recorder Section QP METER SELECT switch O 10 Transport Section 11 Meter Section f c a 12 Front Panel Rear Panel 13 The First Session Rhythm machine Headphones Master recorder Preparation Recording the First Track Preparation Before Recording Selecting a recording track 1 2 3 Checking the recording level 4 16 The First Take 354 The Track 1 REC SELECT indicator ashes. Starting recording 1 Signal ow during track recording CUE bus (monaural) Overdubbing 3 9 784 Selecting a recording track 1 2. Start recording 7 Listening to the recording 8 CUE bus (monaural) Signal ow during overdubbing the beginning and press the [PLAY] button to start playback. Mixdown 65 Connecting a master recorder 1 Sending the tape playback sound to the input channels 2 11 5 6 7 Stereo bus L, R Signal ow during mixdown monitor speakers, adjust the faders, PAN controls, and EQ controls on Input Channel Advanced Recording Techniques This chapter introduces you to various advanced recording techniques using the MT400. 05 A 4 to L and R respectively. 5 Stereo bus Signal ow during multi-channel mixing 6 STEREO fader to the 78 mark. Ping-Pong Recording 509 7 Overdubbing Overdubbing recording This section explains how to mix and record existing Tracks 13 data onto Track 4 as an example. 5 6 R CUE bus Stereo bus R Signal ow during ping-pong recording Multi-Source Mixing 1 INPUTs 1 and 2. 2 5 6 7 Stereo bus Signal ow during multi-source mixing 8 Using Effects Using INSERT I/O 29 Effects processor connection with an insert cable Effects processor 1 Effects processor 2 Outputs OutputsInput Input Connecting external effects processors to AUX SENDs 30 Applying Effects to Multiple Channels When Recording Page 32 Applying Effects to Only a Monitor Signal 39 The vocal will be directly recorded on Track 4. 1 33 Applying Effects at Mixdown 1 2 Tracks 14 signals are sent to Input Channels 14. Punch In/Out Recording 8AB 60 Mistakes Punch in Punch out 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 0 A LINE 4. B 2 MIDI Synchronization Synchronizing the MT400 with a MIDI Sequencer SYNC Signal Formats 38 Connecting the MT400 to a MIDI System FSK INFSK OUT SYNC OUT FSK/MIDI system SMPTE/MTC system MIDI tone generator MIDI OUT 1 LR SMPTE INSMPTE OUT 40 Recording a SYNC Signal on the Tape C5A 1 converter or the SMPTE/MTC converter as shown in the diagrams on pages 38 and 39. 41 9 converter. 0 The dbx reduction system is cancelled only on the sync track (Track 4). Page 43 Synchronized Mixdown 78 to external MTC or MIDI Clock. 1 Appendix Troubleshooting 45 Maintaining the MT400 Cleaning the Record-Play Head, Erase Head, Capstan, and Pinch Roller Demagnetizing the Record-Play Head Specications Tape Transport I/O Specications Mixer Recorder Dimensions Block Diagram 1234 Input Source: Input Source: Input Source: Input Source: Input Source: Input Source: Tracking Sheet + 4 3 2