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Multitrack Cassette Recorder
User’s Guide
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
Guía del Usuario
1 2 3 4 MASTER
MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
AUX RETURN
12
1 2 1 2
LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC ASSIGN ASSIGN
HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH
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LEVEL
-12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12
MID MID MID MID
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010
-12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12
LOW LOW LOW LOW
CUE LEVEL
MONITOR 1
SELECT
-12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12
AUX AUX AUX AUX 1 3
010
GROUP 2
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AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 1 AUX
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructi
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1 Precautions to an area with a different AC mains voltage, be sure to check Precautions with your nearest YAMAHA dealer before using the unit. 8 Keep the heads and tape path clean 1 Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust, and vibration. To ensure consistent high performance and sound quality from Keep the MT4X away from locations where it is likely to be the MT4X, it is important to clean the heads and tape path exposed to high temperatures or
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Introduction 2 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
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3 Introduction Structure of the MT4X User’s Guide TAPE OUT MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT R L R L SYNC/431 2 MIC/LINE INPUT AUX SEND AUX RETURN 2 1 21 L/MONO L/MONO 3 MASTER MIC/LINE GAIN AUX RETURN 12 1 2 1 2 LINE MIC ASSIGN ASSIGN 0 HIGH 3 4 3 4 LEVEL -12 +12 0 MID 010 010 -12 +12 0 LOW CUE LEVEL MONITOR 1 SELECT -12 +12 AUX 1 3 010 GROUP 2 2 4 AUX 1 AUX 2 STEREO 010 REC SELECT 1 2 3 ASSIGN CUE 3 4 1 2 3 4 C MONITOR/PHONES 010 PAN 4 L R MIN MAX 010 ODD EVEN TAPE MIC/ LINE 10 10 10 9 9 9 8 8 8 7 7
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Introduction 4 Structure of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections – the mixer, the recorder, and the bus lines which connect them: Mixer The mixer has four input channels. It adjusts the input signals at each respective channel and sends them to the bus lines. The signals input to each channel of the mixer can be switched to either input signals (MIC/LINE) or playback signals (TAPE). When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from each track is input to the c
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5 Controls and Connections 1 Controls and Connections Power Connections Rear Panel Connections Channel Modules Master Module Recorder Controls 1 2 3 4 MASTER MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN AUX RETURN 12 1 2 1 2 LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 0 0 0 0 ASSIGN ASSIGN HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH 3 4 3 4 LEVEL -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 0 0 0 0 MID MID MID MID 010 010 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 -12 +12 0 0 0 0 LOW LOW LOW LOW CUE LEVEL MONITOR 1 SELECT -12 +12 -12 +12 -12
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Controls and Connections 6 Channel Modules 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 1 GAIN control This rotary control adjusts the level of the signal from a microphone or 1 instrument plugged into the MIC/LINE INPUT connector (h). LINE MIC 0 HIGH 2 Equalizer controls -12 +12 0 These rotary controls are used to adjust the high, middle and low band MID frequency levels. To help you select the “flat” setting easily, each control 2 has a centre-detent at the “0” position. -12 +12 0 LOW HIG
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7 Controls and Connections ODD/L: Rotated fully counter-clockwise sends the signal to the odd (1 or 3) numbered track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys 4) and to the left channel of the STEREO bus. EVEN/R: Rotated fully clockwise sends the signal to the even (2 or 4) numbered track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys) and to the right channel of the STEREO bus. 6 Input select (TAPE - MIC/LINE) key This key selects the input source for
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Controls and Connections 8 C Master fader This linear control is used to set the level of the master stereo bus. For optimal performance and signal balance, the fader should be positioned between 7 and 8. Recorder Controls D Cassette tape com- partment E Multi-function display This FLD (Fluorescent Light Display) shows the operating modes and signal D levels of the MT4X. See "Multi-function Display" on page 10. F TAPE SPEED CONTROL These controls consist
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9 Controls and Connections When the automatic punch-in/out function is active, the REPEAT key causes the MT4X to immediately start the rehearsal mode. See "Using the automatic punch-in/out function" on page 21. Note: The repeat interval must be more than three counts on the tape counter (Y). I RETURN TO ZERO key This key rewinds the tape to the point where the tape counter (Y) reads “0000”. The tape counter flashes while the tape rewinds. J dbx key Thi
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Controls and Connections 10 Transport Controls R REHE key and indicator This key is used to perform a recording rehearsal. While the LED indicator over the key REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP is illuminated, you can simulate a recording session. This allows you to check recording R S T U V W levels or practice punch-in/out without actually recording. S REC/PAUSE key and indicator This key is used to record. Before you can actually record, you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G
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11 Controls and Connections Y Tape counter This indicator displays tape position. Z Level meters These indicators display the signal level within a range of -20 dB to +9 dB. The individual tracks and the stereo bus are displayed. • When dbx™ is off, the normal signal limit is approximately 0 dB. • When dbx™ is on, the normal signal limit is approximately +6 dB. Note: The meters can be switched to peak hold. To switch peak hold on or off, press the COUNTER RESET key (Q) while holding down the S
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Controls and Connections 12 Rear Panel Connections f MONITOR OUT connections f g h • Output impedance: 1 kW MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT MIC/LINE INPUT • Nominal output level: -10 dB (at 10 kW load) 431 2 R L R L These RCA/Phono connectors AUX RETURN AUX SEND TAPE OUT 2 1 are used to plug in a monitor amplifier or powered L/MONO L/MONO RR 2 1 SYNC/431 2 loudspeakers. The same signal which is output from the i j k PHONES connector (d) is also output from these connectors. g STEREO OUT connection
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13 Controls and Connections Power Connections l AC IN inlet POWER AC IN ON OFF Connect the supplied power cord here. l m m POWER switch This switch turns the power on and off. Note: Always make sure the Master fader (C) is set to “0” and the MONITOR/PHONES level control is set to “MIN” when turning the MT4X on or off. CAUTION (FOR CANADIAN MODEL) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. User’s Guide
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MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT MIC/LINE INPUT 431 2 R L R L AUX RETURN AUX SEND TAPE OUT 2 1 RR L/MONO L/MONO 2 1 SYNC/431 2 Example System 14 2 Example System User’s Guide Multi-effect Signal Processor MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN Delay Processor Sequencer Rhythm Programmer FSK Signal MIDI IN MIDI OUT Synthesizer Amplifier MIDI Converter Master Recorder Bassguitar Bass Effect Processor Microphone FC5 Footswitch Compressor Headphones NS-10M STUDIO NS-10M STUDIO
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15 Recording Functions 3 Recording Functions The basic functions of multitrack recording are as follows: Monitoring the recording or playback to listen for mistakes or Monitoring unwanted distortion. Recording the first instrument or part. Initial recording Recording additional instruments or parts while monitoring the Overdub recording previously recorded tracks. Correct mistakes or add short segments to an existing track. Punch-in/out recording Bounce several exist
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p n o d n a Recording Functions 16 Initial recording The first step in multitrack recording is to record the initial tracks. Usually, these are your rhythm tracks: bassguitar, rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you must connect the MT4X to both an input source and a monitoring system. See "Example System" on page 14. Track 1 Track 1 Track 2 Track 2 Track 3 Track 3 Track to be recorded Track 4 Track 4 Preparations for recording 1) Insert a cassette tape
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17 Recording Functions 5) Using the ASSIGN keys (4) and the PAN control (5) select the group bus you want the input signal to go to. Press the and rotate the The input signal is sent to the first (odd) group. 1 2 ASSIGN key: PAN control: Press the and rotate the The input signal is sent to the second (even) 1 2 ASSIGN key: PAN control: group. Press the and rotate the The input signal is sent to the third (odd) 3 4 ASSIGN key: PAN control: group. Press the
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Recording Functions 18 Note: The meters display a range of -20 dB to +9 dB. If the meters exceed the normal limit momentarily, this is usually perfectly acceptable. Cassette tape is reasonably forgiving of transients – and human hearing has difficulty detecting the minor distortion that results. Where you start getting audible problems is when the meters are constantly above the normal limit. You must lower the levels in order to maintain decent sound quality. 9) Pr
