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YAMAHA MT8X Manual(1)

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1. 10 DISPLAY f 12 FRONT PANEL ic 5 L PPP 12 REAR PANEL M 13 RECORDING METHODS 14 MONITOR c 14 INITIAL RECORDING 15 OVERDUBBING 1 eere Lee esee ee esee seen seen aussen ose so seen c 16 PITCH CONTROL T 16 PING PONG RECORDING 17 PUNCH IN OUT RECORDING 20 SYNC 23 MIXDOWN 27 SETTING THE RECORDING LEVELS esee 28 RECORDING 29 RECORDING PLAN cccscssseresssrescsanerarencscearensarersscussnssnverensessacoss 29 RECORDING EXAMPLE 1 basic recording overdubbing eren 31 RECORDING EXAMPLE 2 An advanced eere eaten seri CONNECTION EXAMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS BLOCK PRECAUTIONS 1 AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT HUMIDITY DUST AND VIBRATION Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed
2. El SOURCE ASSIGN 2 12 ASSIGN 2 3 4 LEVEL TRACK a LEVEL o ij 1 8 a GROUP LE STEP 4 process Vocal TRACK process Guitar Solo _ Gtr a a e E a md TR SOURCE C DATE DATE PLAN i PLANNI HBET __ Reverberation is applied to monitoring signals however recording will be done without reverberation 5 Mixdown SOURCE TRACK PROCESS Mixdown TRACE 4 n n SOURCE Gtr Gtr DATE solo PLANNING SHEET Sh 32 S 1 Connections Connections Operations Bass guitar Electric guitar Rhythm machine Make connections as figured on the right yt Microphone Before connections be sure to turn OFF the power to all equipments Guitar effector Guitar effector OUTPUT OUTPUT p 0700 o D RETURN mo RA 1 L 9 606600 OO 00000000 Rear panel Signal processor INPUT Turning the power ON Setting the tape Set the all output level controls to minimum and turn the power ON to the rhythm machine and then to this unit At this time leave all controls or faders set to 0 or MIN Insert a tape into the
3. 6 Recording the Lead Vocal part AUX EFFECT eov Synth Synth L R ASSIGN 2 Qi 3 4 LEVEL 8_ PROCESS __ 2 ____ DATE PLANNING SHEET 285 9 Recording the Guitar Solo part 10 Mixdown MIXER ynth Synth L R R EFFECT EFFECT DATE PLANNING SHEET SS PLANNING SHEET Connections Make connections as figured below Be sure to turn OFF the power to all equipments before making any connection MIDI signals MIDI signals MIDI signals Electric guitar Music sequencer MIDI Synthesizer converter Operations Refer to the operations of RECORDING EXAMPLE 1 A basic recording overdubbing For setting controls and switches on this unit follow the contents of the Planning sheets For the operating method of ping pong recording see pages 17 For the operating method of SYNC recording see pages 23 39 40 CONNECTION EXAMPLE Music sequencer MIDI signals MIDI converter Signal processor pz OUTPUT V i Equalizer INPUT ROS a TTT a TES Stereo tape deck External mixer Ampl
4. S1n0 3dvi 259 vino 1 4 1 0 1 183SNI inq OWS z 1 117 21 0 tino gre advi Tal 1 04 01109 01 nb 8115 t UN 03 a1 935 45 TRACK SHEET lt TITLE DATE ARTIST COMPOSER ENGINEER ARRANGER YAMAHA CORPORATION VQ0o2780 RO 1 93 08 2500 Printed in Japan 1 Hamamatsu Japan
5. 100 Hz When the control is at the O position a flat frequency characteristic is obtained However channels 5 8 are provided with HIGH and LOW controls only The equalizer s frequency characteristics 10 100 1K 10K Frequency Hz 6 AUX 1 and 2 Controls The AUX controls are used to adjust the level of signals input to a unit such as an external signal processor connected to the AUX SEND jack s The signals adjusted by these controls are sent from the AUX bus line to the connected signal processor s via the AUX SEND jack s The signals then return to this unit s group buses and stereo buses via the AUX RETURN jacks These switches are used to send the signals which are adjusted by the PAN control to the respective group buses These switches and the PAN control can be used to distribute signals freely between groups 1 4 On the other hand signals are always sent to the stereo buses PAN Contro This control is used for adjusting balance and position of signals which was adjusted by the channel fader when the signals are sent to the group buses or stereo buses Signals are distributed as follows Signals are sent to Groups 1 and or 3 Stereo EVEN R Signals are sent to Groups 2 and or 4 Stereo If the control is set to the center position signals will be equally distributed to both the ODD L and EVEN R groups or channels Q Inp
6. If the PITCH control switch is pressed to enter into the FIX mode green indicator illuminates the tape speed is set to 9 5 cm sec and cannot be changed If the switch is pressed to enter into the VARI mode the red indicator illuminates and then the dial is turned the tape speed can be varied within a range of approximately 12 The tape speeds at the center position in the VARI mode and in the FIX mode are not necessarily the same When you do not wish to change the tape speed set the PITCH control switch to the FIX mode Never change the setting from VARI to FIX vice versa while the tape is running A Recording 12 Press the REC PAUSE button The REC PAUSE indicator flashes 13 Press the PLAY button to start recording The PLAY indicator illuminate 14 At the same time play the instrument while listening to sounds of the track being played back 15 When recording is finished press the RTZ button to stop and rewind the tape The PLAY and REC PAUSE indicators go out and the REC select indicator on the display flashes O Checking the finished recording 16 Press the PLAY button to play back the tape and check the contents of the recording 17 If the recording needs to be redone repeat steps 12 16 Various other methods of monitoring are available in addition to those described above Use whichever method works best for your purpose See Monitor on page 14 E PING PONG
7. SETTING THE RECORDING LEVELS on page 28 2 Using the ASSIGN switches and the PAN control select the group bus to which the input signals will be sent With cca and Lx the signals are sent to Group 1 With the signals are sent to Group 2 With acao and the signals are sent to Group 3 With D the signals are sent to Group 4 If the PAN control is set to a position partway between and R EVEN input signals can be sent to odd numbered and even numbered tracks 3 Press the REC SELECT switch for the group selected in step 2 to select the track to be recorded The REC select indicator on the display flashes 4 Press the MONITOR SELECT CUE switch and slide up the CUE LEVEL control for the track to be recorded 5 Press the REC PAUSE button The REC PAUSE indicator illuminates and the REC select indicator on the display illuminates 6 Adjust the recording level using the corresponding GROUP MASTER control while playing a phrase with high volume See SETTING THE RECORDING LEVELS on page 28 7 Adjust the CUE LEVEL as well as the MONITOR PHONES control 8 Press the COUNTER RESET button and reset the tape counter to 00 00 O Recording 9 Press the PLAY button to start recording The PLAY indicator illuminates At the same time play the instrument including counts 10 When playing is finished press the RTZ button to stop and rewind the t
8. Apply a few drops of head cleaning fluid or pure alcohol to the cotton swabs included with the recorder or to any cotton swabs available on the market and wipe the head capstan and pinch rollers Demagnetizing the Heads When the recorder is used over a long period of time metallic sections and head sections which come in contact with the tape become magnetized and this can cause deterioration of the characteristics The head should be demagnetized using a head eraser a demagnetizing unit after every 20 to 30 hours of use To do this please refer to the instruction manual that comes with the head eraser Raising the Head While holding down the PLAY button and REC SELECT switch 1 turn on the POWER switch and press the PLAY button again The head can be lifted up even when there is no tape in the recorder and the REMAIN indicator flashes The head should be in this position while being cleaned After the head has been cleaned always press the STOP button and turn off the power supply to return the head to its original position If the recorder is used with the head in the raised position the button operations may not match the corresponding displays Erase head Tape scraper Capstan Pinchroller Record playback head 42 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 8 track 8 channel one way recording and playback cassette recorder with mixer TAPE TRANSPORT Tape Type Bias HIGH EQ 70 us Track Configurat
9. The stored memory points can be erased by pressing the CLEAR button by turning off the main power supply or by removing the cassette tape LOC 1 and LOC 2 Buttons These buttons are for locating the memory points stored using the MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 buttons If the LOC 1 button is pressed the tape rapidly forwards or rewinds to the memory point 1 and when LOC 2 is pressed the tape rapidly forwards or rewinds to the memory point 2 COUNTER RESET Button This button resets the tape counter to 00 00 The memory points on the tape which were set by using the MEMO 1and 2 buttons will remain unchanged even if values of the tape counter are changed by pressing this button RTZ Button If the RTZ Return To Zero button is pressed the tape is rapidly rewound to the point where the counter reads 00 00 4 REPEAT Button Pressing this button repeatedly plays back the section between the two memory points which were set using the MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 buttons If either one of the memory points has not been set the section between 00 00 and the single memory point will be played back repeatedly If this button is pressed once more the repeat playback is canceled The repeat playback will be continued up to 16 times unless this function is canceled REC SELECT Switches These switches are used to select the tracks 1 8 on which the group signals sent to the recorder are to be recorded The relationship of a group bus
10. CLEAN To ensure consistent high performance and sound quality from this unit it is important to clean the head and tape path regularly ideally before each recording session To do this use a cleaning kit specifically designed for use with cassette tape equipment 9 USEONLY HIGH QUALITY CHROME CASSETTE TAPE This unit is designed to be used only with Chromeposition tape and will not work properly with Ferrichrome tape formulations CrO tape Bias HIGH EQ 70 5 should be used Also the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes C 120 etc is not recommended because they exhibit poorer performance and can cause an equipment failure 10 USE A CASSETTE TAPE PROPERLY 11 12 This unit is designed to be used only with Chrome position tape tape HIGH position TYPEH should be used With some tapes it may be impossible to obtain normal sound quality or characteristics because of problems such as distortion of the frequency characteristic If this happens try using a different type of tape SA 46 90 and Maxell UDII 46 90 are recommended This unit is an 8 track 8 channel tape recorder with a tape speed of 9 5 cm s unlike ordinary cassette recorders which have 4 tracks 2 channels and a tape speed of 4 8 cm s so this unit can not record or playback ordinary cassette tapes Also since this unit uses special heads it is not compatible with tapes recorded on 8 track recorders from other manufact
11. and the tracks on which signals from the group bus can be recorded are as follows Group 1 Track 1 or 5 Group 2 gt Track 2 or 6 Group 3 Track 3 or 7 Group 4 Track 4 8 Signals cannot be simultaneously recorded to two different tracks in the same group for instance tracks 1 and 5 Simultaneous recording is thus possible for up to four tracks If the switch is pressed once again the setting is canceled PITCH Control Knob Switch and Indicators This control is used to adjust the running speed of the tape See PITCH contro on page 16 If the switch is pressed to enter into the FIX mode the green indicator illuminates the tape speed is set to the preset condition and cannot be changed CUE LEVEL Controls These controls are used to adjust the monitoring level of the recording playback signals Adjustment can be done for each track respectively Cassette Compartment 11 E DISPLAY 1 dbx Indicator This indicator illuminates when the dbx system is on SYNC Indicator This indicator illuminates when the SYNC switch is pressed to be turned on Automatic Punch in out Indicator This indicator displays the automatic punch in out recording status 4 MEMO 1 and 2 Indicators These indicators illuminate when the respective memory points have been set If the MEMO 1 button is pressed 1 flashes three times and then illuminates If the MEMO 2 button is pressed 2 flash
12. been recorded play the guitar and record the backing part onto track 5 3 Recording the vocal part While listening to the rhythm and backing parts which have been recorded record the vocal part onto track 4 4 Recording the Guitar Solo While listening to the rhythm backing and vocal parts which have been recorded play the guitar and record the guitar solos such as the lead in and interlude onto track 6 5 Mixdown Adjust the level balance and tone for the signals recorded in steps 1 4 and the orientation of instruments in the stereo image and also apply effects to them as required After that mix down the signals to the stereo tape deck 31 Making Planning Sheets 1 Recording the Rhythm Parts 2 Recording the Chord Backing MIXER bres TRACK ASSIGN PAN ASSIGN 12 3 42 3 4 LEVEL D PROCESS Backing DATE PLANNING SHEET PLANNING SHEET 3 Recording Vocal 4 Recording the Guitar Solo 3 4 6 7 8 CH 1 r3 3 4 5 6 2 8 INPUT T ML T ML T ML T L T L T L T T L INPUT T WL T Mi T ML T L T L T L t source Vel SOURCE E Gtr REC TF TRACK s 6 5 ASSIGN 1 an jl ian x ES OX CO HOO VOCAL errect VOC EFFECT Drms Drms Vel
13. cassette compartment and run the tape forward Stop the tape after about 20 seconds and press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the tape counter to 00 00 3 Recording the Rhythm Parts Setting the controls and switches on the mixer By following the contents of the PLANNING SHEET set them for channels 3 5 and 6 as follows Be sure to set the channel faders for other channels to 0 Set faders 1 2 and for the CUE LEVEL controls at 7 8 Channel fader Setting the controls and switches on the MASTER section Set the AUX ASSIGN switches to off and the MASTER fader to GROUP MASTER control MONITOR SELECT switch MONITOR PHONES control 33 34 Playing the instruments Recording 1 By following the contents of the PLANNING SHEET select tracks 1 2 and 3 on which recording will be made using the REC SELECT switches The REC select indicators 1 2 and 3 the display flashes 2 Press the REC PAUSE button to turn this unit into the recording standby mode The REC PAUSE indicator flashes 3 Adjust the recording level Start the performance on the rhythm machine Monitoring the sound of the rhythm machine play the bass guitar Adjust the GROUP MMASTER controls so that the level meters for tracks 1 2 and 3 illuminate at the 9 dB mark momentarily at the maximum volume level When the adjustment is finished stop the rhythm machine 4 Press the PLAY button to start recording
14. final product A Mix is created by finely balancing the eight tracks to achieve just the right sound This final balance is achieved using this mixer section and is re recorded onto a conventional stereo tape deck Tracks can be faded in or out as required and refinements such as overall reverberation or equalization can be added using external signal processor and the built in equalizer of this unit The mixers PAN controls can be used to position each track at their appropriate location in the stereo image and you may even want to move or pan a sound from one channel to the other to create a dramatic effect CONNECTIONS e o ce E perum Stereo tape deck CE Stereo tape deck INPU STEREO OUT Signal processor 07 RECORDING PROCEDURE Getting ready to record 1 Set the input selector switches to the TAPE position for the channels which correspond to the numbers of the already recorded tracks 2 Press the STEREO button under MONITOR SELECT 3 Play back the tape and adjust the playback level for each channel Also adjust the PAN controls equalizer controls and AUX controls Adjust the recording level of the stereo tape deck at the same time O Recording 4 Start recording on the stereo tape deck and then press the PLAY button of this unit The tape is played back and the sound is recorded to the stereo tape deck When startin
15. in stereo like the example figured above press both the GROUP switches so that you can monitor recording signals in stereo 5 Press the REHE button The REHE indicator illuminates and the REC select indicator on the display illuminates 6 Set the corresponding GROUP MASTER controls at about 7 8 7 Press the COUNTER RESET button 17 Rehearsal 8 Press the PLAY button to start the rehearsal The PLAY and REHE indicators illuminate 9 Adjust the channel fader PAN control and equalizer controls for each channel If necessary add an effect and adjust its level for each channel 10 Adjust the recording level using the corresponding GROUP MASTER controls See MONITOR page 14 11 Press the RTZ button to finish the rehearsal and rewind the tape Recording 12 Press the REC PAUSE button The REC PAUSE indicator illuminates 13 Press the PLAY button to start recording The PLAY indicator illuminate 14 When recording is finished press the RTZ button to stop and rewind the tape The PLAY and REC PAUSE indicators go out and the REC select indicator on the display flashes O Checking the finished recording 18 lt For monaural ping pong recording 15 Release the GROUP switch under MONITOR SELECT and press CUE 16 Slide up the CUE LEVEL control for the recorded track 17 Press the PLAY button to play back the tape and check the contents of the recording 18 If the recording needs to be redone rep
16. sequencer or a rhythm machine MIDI converter SYNC signals output from MIDI instruments have an extremely high frequency and cannot be used for recording without being converted to signals called FSK Frequency Shift Keying A MIDI converter such as the YAMAHA YMC 10 can be used for this type of signal conversion Some MIDI instruments can output the FSK signals in which case an external MIDI converter is not necessary Please read the instruction manual provided with your MIDI instrument to see if it outputs the FSK signals Recording FSK Signals 1 Connections 1 When using a MIDI instrument Fig 2 When using a MIDI instrument which cannot output FSK which can output FSK signals signals MIDI instrument MIDI instrument Audio signal LINE OUT FSK Audio signal FSK signal signal LINE INPUT or LINE INPUT or MIC LINE INPUT MIC LINE INPUT MIDI IN MIDI converter Record FSK signals on track 8 This instrument is equipped with the dbx noise reduction system Leaving the dbx system on however can interfere with the recording of FSK signals or cause other problems and may also interfere with synchronization This instrument is designed so that when the SYNC switch is pressed to be turned on the dbx function is turned off for track 8 only Therefore if performing SYNC recording with the dbx function left on record the Audio signals on tracks 1 to 7 and the FSK si
17. the final mixing or when monitoring reference tapes and CDs Also when mixing if equalizing is being done between this unit and a stereo tape deck the 2TR IN jacks can be used to monitor the output from the stereo tape deck The recording playback signals on each track can be monitored in the volume level set using the CUE LEVEL controls All monitoring will be in the monaural mode however If the REC SELECT switch has been pressed to specify recording on a certain track and the corresponding REC select indicator 0 is lighted recording signals can be monitored on that track If the REC select indicator for a certain track has gone out or is flashing the playback signals can be monitored on that track This is a convenient feature which allows monitoring of playback signals without inputting the signals to the mixer 0 It also allows recording signals to be balanced with recording playback signals from other tracks during the monitoring process without affecting the recording level Adjust the overall monitoring level using the MONITOR PHONES control 14 BINITIAL RECORDING This is the initial recording process before any recording has been done on any track PROCEDURE Getting ready to record 1 Set the input selector switch to the MIC LINE or LINE position for the channel to which signals from an instrument or microphone are to be input and adjust the input level using the channel fader See
18. the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel FCC INFORMATION 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 instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Dette apparat overholder det gaeldende EF direktiv vedr rende radiostgj Cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de la directive communautaire 87 308 CEE Diese Ger te ent
19. GH SHELVING Standard Frequency 10 kHz Variable Range 12 dB RECORDER 4 track simultaneous recording Overall Frequency Response Overall S N ratio Overall Distortion Overall channel separation between adjacent channels Erasure Rate Noise Reduction GENERAL Control Jacks Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions WxHxD Weight Accessory 50 Hz 14 kHz dbx NR OFF 80 dB IHA F dbx NR ON At distortion level of 3 95 2 400 Hz 10 dB 60 dB 1 kHz 10 dB dbx NR ON 55 dB 1 kHz 0 dB dbx NR SYNC position TR8 OFF PUNCH or FC5 REMOTE CONTROL RCM1 U S amp Canadian Models 120 V AC 60 Hz UK Model 240 V AC 50 Hz General Model 230 V AC 50 Hz 40 W 489 mm X 129 mm X 390 mm 19 1 4 X 5 1 16 X 15 3 8 7 0 kg 15 Ibs 6 02 AC power cord cotton swab dbx is a trademark of dbx Incorporated 0 dB 0 775 Vr m s All specifications subject to change without notice E DIMENSIONS E BLOCK DIAGRAM ESCHEMA DE PRINCIPE BBLOCKDIAGRAMM NI 812 13431 5 S3NOHd 7801 1NOW 110 lt lt YOLINOM ig p lt 2 QN3S F lt a lt H 100 lt 038315 10 HIA 0 40 J0 038315 A01 9 j 8 81n0 2100 9100
20. K signals 4 Prepare the song data etc to start recording immediately O Setting for channels of the mixer 5 Set the controls and switches for channels that input the audio signals from the MIDI instrument See Initial recording on page 15 O Settings on the MASTER section of the mixer and the recorder 6 Set GROUP MASTER controls to 7 8 this affects only the tracks the audio signals will be recorded to 7 Press the GROUP switch under MONITOR SELECT 8 Select the recording tracks using the REC SELECT switches 9 To use dbx press the SYNC switch The SYNC indicator illuminates on the display 25 3 26 Rehearsal 10 Rewind the tape to just before the beginning of the recorded FSK signals and press COUNTER RESET button 11 Press the REHE button to turn this unit into the rehearsal mode and press the PLAY button to start tape playback The performance on the MIDI instrument begins by being synchronized with the FSK signals recorded on track 8 Be sure to play back the tape from the point before the FSK signal begins If not so the MIDI instrument will not work properly 12 Adjust the recording level using the GROUP MASTER controls and the channel faders See SETTING THE RECORDING LEVELS on page 28 13 Adjust the monitoring level using the MONITOR PHONES control 14 When the performance is finished press the RTZ button to finish the rehearsal and rewind the tape Recording 15 Press
21. MIXER The current of input signals at each channel The mixer has 8 input channels It adjusts input signals at each respective channel and sends them to the bus lines LINE The signals input to each channel of the mixer can be switched to either input signals LINE or tape playback signals TAPE When TAPE is selected the playback signals on each track are input to the corresponding channel in such way that the playback signals on track 1 of the recorder are input to channel 1 the playback signals on track 2 of the recorder are input to channel 2 and so on After the tone and volume of the input signals are adjusted at the equalizer and channel faders they are sent to the desired bus lines using the PAN controls and ASSIGN switches B BUS LINES There are 4 main bus lines group buses which receive the input signals from each respective channel of the mixer If signals from two or more mixer channels are input to a bus line these signals are all overlaid mixing RECORDER The cassette recorder records the signals from the bus lines In addition it also sends the playback signals to the TAPE OUT jacks on the rear panel and to the mixer recorder tracks as shown the following table TAPE For recording there is a relationship between group buses and As shown the table on left there as many as 4 tracks which can be recorded at the same time In addition sign
22. R SELECT to ON Recording the Guitar Solo The procedure is the same with that of step 3 Recording the Rhythm Parts RECORDING EXAMPLE 2 An advanced recording Let s try an advanced multi track recording with ping ponging many music parts and attempting a SYNC recording of MIDI instruments Recording plan 1 Determine the organization of instruments and the position of each instrument as figured below instruments and their positions Back Drums BD Snare L R Synthesizer 2 Strings Synthesizer 1 Piano Bass Guitar Backing Vocal 2 Backing Vocal 1 Front lt lt 2 Determine the final designation of each track Track Guitar Solo Track 2 Track 3 Backing L Guitar 2 Riff Synthesizer 2 Strings Track 4 Backing Track 5 Rhythm 1 ug Drums Bass Guitar Guitar 1 Cutting Track 6 Rhythm R Synthesizer 1 Piano Track 7 Backing Vocal 1 Track B oon Backing Vocal 2 35 1 36 Recording procedure Recording the Drum Bass parts and SYNC signals Initial recording While recording the drum and bass parts record the FSK signal onto track 8 1 Play back the rhythm machine drum part and record the sound signals onto tracks 1 and 2 Output the sounds of the bass drum and snare drum separat
23. RECORDING The recorder of this unit is provided with 8 tracks so it is possible to use the overdubbing method to record up to 8 different parts with no problem However if you want to make a multi track recording of more than 8 parts it is impossible with the overdubbing method Ping pong recording is a technique often used to overcome such a problem For instance if the recorded signals on tracks 1 4 are mixed and re recorded onto other 2 tracks tracks 5 and 6 for example tracks 1 4 can be used for new recording Tape Tape Drums L signais Recording signals Track2 MEL Track 3 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Rhythm Track 4 Track5 Rhythm L Track 5 Track 6 Track 8 Track 8 Before ping pong recording After ping pong recording PROCEDURE Getting ready to record 1 Set the input selector switches to the TAPE position for the channels which correspond to the tracks whose signals will be mixed Channels 1 4 for the example figured above 2 Use the ASSIGN switches and the PAN control to select the group bus to which input signals will be sent and to adjust the orientation of the signals 3 Press the REC SELECT switch for the track on which a ping pong recording be made The corresponding REC select indicator flashes 4 Turn on the group bus selected in step 2 for the MONITOR SELECT switch If you will perform a ping pong recording
24. Rated Input Level 10 dB MONITOR PHONES control nominal Rated Load Impedance 10 or more Rated Output Level 10 dB at 10 load AUX SEND 1 2 Output Impedance 1 Rated Load Impedance 10 or more Rated Output Level 10 dB at 10 load STEREO OUT L R Output Impedance 1 Rated Load Impedance 10 or more Rated Output Level 10 dB at 10 load MONITOR OUT L R Output Impedance 1 Rated Load Impedance 10 k or more Rated Output Level 10 dB at 10 load Rated Load Impedance 10 or more TAPE OUT 1 8 Output Impedance 100 Q Rated Output Level 10 dB at 10 load PHONES Rated Load Impedance 8 40 Q Max Output Level 100 mW at 40 load 43 Frequency Response At Rated Input and Output 20 Hz 20 kHz dB IN STEREO OUT LINE IN STEREO OUT LINE IN PHONES OUT Noise level 12 7 kHz 6 dB oct L P F Signal process noise STEREO OUT 115 dB Rs 150 Q 80 dB CH optimum position of the Master Fader S N Ratio At Rated Input and Output Levels 68 dB IHF A MIC IN STEREO OUT GAIN TRIM MAX 70 dB IHF A LINE IN STEREO OUT GAIN TRIM MIN Distortion 1 kHz At Rated Input and Output 0 3 99 30 kHz L P F MIC IN STEREO OUT GAIN TRIM MAX 0 05 96 30 kHz L P F LINE IN STEREO OUT GAIN TRIM MIN Equalizer LOW SHELVING Standard Frequency 100 Hz Variable Range 12 dB MID PEAKING Standard Frequency 1 kHz Variable Range 12 dB HI
25. Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in
26. YAMAHA MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER ENREGISTREUR DE CASSETTES MULTIPISTE MEHRSPUR KASSETTENDECK 32 lt OPERATION MANUAL MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 118 INO 19 qu qu 6 10 16 16 VAR MTRS EEIE 2 00 HH 177777 T CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommende
27. als from odd numbered groups ODD are recorded to odd numbered tracks and signals from even numbered groups EVEN are recorded to even numbered tracks erp Tanith ipar neyo one The current of signals from a channel to the recorder ANOS He aada 7 2888 x GROUP MASTER REC SELECT xE m 22 GROUP 6000 lt lt RPH TRE TAPE OUTS Same as Mixer Bus lines Recorder CONTROLS THEIR FUNCTIONS The head number of each control name corresponds to the same number of the illustration at the back of the attached PLANNING SHEET E MIXER CHANNEL INPUT SECTION ASSIGN Switches GAIN Control and CLIP Indicator This control adjusts the level of signals from the microphone or instruments connected to the MIC LINE INPUT jacks If the CLIP indicator above each of the knobs 1 4 remains illuminated it means that the input level is too high In this case adjust to an optimum level so that the indicator flickers momentarily at the maximum volume level by using the GAIN control or the output level of the connected unit GAIN controls are provided only for channels 1 4 6 Equalizer Controls The high middle and low band frequency levels can be controlled individually within a range of 12 dB based from the standard frequencies given below HIGH Standard frequency 10 kHz MID Standard frequency 1 kHz LOW Standard frequency
28. ape It is also good idea to use the LOC 1 or 2 buttons to locate a memory point The PLAY and REC PAUSE indicators go out and the REC select indicator O flashes Checking the finished recording 11 Press the PLAY button to play back the tape and check the contents of the recording 12 If the recording needs to be redone press the REC PAUSE button once again The REC PAUSE indicator illuminates and repeat steps 9 11 Various other methods of monitoring recordings are available in addition to those described above Use whichever method works best for your purpose See Monitor on page 14 15 BOVERDUBBING Overdubbing is the process of recording a new track s while monitoring previously recorded tracks By this method you can easily record a sound playing in exact timing with other sounds already recorded This method is convenient for composing music by playing several instruments by yourself or when all players cannot meet together Headphones signals Monitor Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Tape Track 1 Drums L 4 4 Track 5 5 6 fs 7 7 8 Before overdubbing After overdubbing Bass guitar PROCEDURE Getting ready to record 1 Set the input selector switch to the MIC LINE or LINE position f
29. bout 6 dB 14 Adjust the monitoring level by using the MONITOR PHONES control 15 Stop the MIDI instrument Recording 16 Insert the cassette tape and press the COUNTER RESET button 17 Press the REC PAUSE button and then press the PLAY button 18 Start the performance on the MIDI instrument and monitor the sound Make the performance on MIDI instrument from the beginning to the end of the program thoroughly By this performance the Start Tempo and End signals are memorized 19 When the performance is finished press the RTZ button to rewind back the tape Recording by synchronized performance Playback the FSK signals recorded on track 8 and synchronize them with MIDI instruments and record their sound 1 Connections Fig 1 Connection example when using a MIDI instrument which cannot output FSKsignals Fig 2 Connection example when using a MIDI instrument which can output FSK signals Music sequencer Synthesizer Music sequencer IN MIDI OUT MIDI Synthesizer IN s NT 5 5 MIDI OUT Rhyth achine 2 Recording Procedure O Turning the power on 1 Turn the power on to the MIDI converter rhythm machine music sequencer synthesizer and this unit according ot the order O Preparing MIDI instruments 2 Set the MIDI instrument to MIDI clock mode to receive MIDI signals form the MIDI converter 3 Set the MIDI instrument to FSK sync mode to receive FS
30. d by the manufacturer 6A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 7 or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as Heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Explanation of Graphical Symbols AY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and _ maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Power
31. distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Blue NEUTRAL Brown LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug CANADA THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE PAR LE MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA CONGRATULATIONS Your MT8X Multitrack Cassette Recorder is a powerful recording tool that will enable you to work with sound in many ways No other multitrack cassette recorder offers the straightforward simplic
32. e front panel and at the MONITOR OUT jacks on the rear panel MONITOR SELECT Switches These switches are used to monitor the group bus and stereo bus signals signals input to the 2TR IN jacks and the playback signals of the cassette tape If all switches are pressed all of the signals can be simultaneously monitored GROUP Each of these switches is used to monitor the bus signals for groups 1 and 3 or groups 2 and 4 in monaural If both the switches are pressed signals can be monitored in stereo groups 1 and 3 for channel L and groups 2 and 4 for channel R STEREO This switch is used to monitor the stereo bus signals 2TR IN This switch is used to monitor the signals input to the 2TR IN jacks This switch is used to monitor the playback signals on tracks of the cassette tape For a track being recorded the recording signals will be monitored D AUX RTN LEVEL Controls These controls are used to adjust the level of the signals input to the AUX RETURN jacks B AUX RTN ASSIGN Switches These switches are used to select the group bus to which the signals from the AUX RETURN jacks will be sent On the other hand signals are always sent to the stereo buses BRECORDER PITCH CONTROL OFK D dbx Switch This switch is used to turn the internal dbx noise reduction system on and off The dbx system will operate when the switch is turned on The dbx system becomes on at the time when the
33. e the three rhythm instruments and the melody which make up the underlying structure of the music and put them together Recording plan Instruments and their respective positions 1 Determine the organization of instruments and the position of each instrument as figured on the right Back 2 Determine the final designation of each track Track 1 Drums L Track 2 Drums R Track 3 Bass Guitar Track 4 Vocal Track 5 Guitar Backing Bass Track 6 Guitar Solo 3 Determine the recording order The order of an ordinary recording is as follows ERG ron 1 Rhythm parts Rhythm Machine as Drums Bass Guitar L oS ae SS R 2 Backing part Guitar Backing 3 Melody parts Vocal Guitar Solo Recording procedure 1 Recording the rhythm parts Record the drum part performed by the rhythm machine onto tracks 1 and 2 in stereo At this time it is recommended to record counts on a few measures before the beginning of the program Next play the bass guitar while listening to the recorded drum part or at the same time as recording the drum part and record this bass part onto track 3 If you think it will be difficult to play the bass without listening to vocals you may record temporary vocals onto another track such as track 8 and play the bass while listening to the recorded vocals and drum part 2 Recording the chord backing While listening to the rhythm parts which have
34. earsal When the punch in out points have been specified you can proceed with a rehearsal or practice the changes to be made The rehearsal is to perform a pseudo recording which means that the same movements will occur as if the tape were being recorded but actual recording will not be carried out It is good for you to adjust the level and establish the timing in pseudo recording 3 1 Press the GROUP button under MONITOR SELECT and press the PLAY button or the footswitch to playback the audio signal from the tape to be monitored 3 2 Press the PLAY button to play back the tape and play the part to be re recorded at the same time When the tape reaches the punch in point the IN on the display illuminates along with the REHE indicator This indicates that pseudo recording has just begun and the monitored sound is switched from the playback sounds to the sound you are actually playing When the tape reaches the punch out point OUT on the display illuminates and the REHE indicator goes off and the tape returns to playback mode with the monitored sound also switching back from the live sound to the playback sound As the tape reaches the post roll point out on the display goes off and the tape is rewound back to the pre roll point automatically and this unit is turned into the rehearsal standby mode Pressing the PLAY button will start the rehearsal again so you can repeat this rehearsal many times until you are satisfi
35. eat steps 4 17 For stereo ping pong recording 15 Release the GROUP switch under MONITOR SELECT and press STEREO 16 Set the input selector switches to the TAPE position for the channels which correspond to the recorded tracks and set the channel faders at about 7 8 Channels 5 and 6 for the example Also adjust the orientation of signals by using the PAN controls Set the channel 5 to L and channel 6 to for the example 17 Set the input selector switches which were set to the TAPE position in step 1 to the MIC LINE or LINE position 18 Press the PLAY button to play back the tape and check the contents of the recording 19 If the recording needs to be redone first set the input selector switches which were set to the TAPE position in step 16 to the MIC LINE or LINE position secondly set the input selector switches which were set to the MIC LINE or LINE position in step 17 to the TAPE position and then repeat the procedures in steps 4 18 Notes Be careful not to record the tape playback signals input to a channel onto a track which has the same number with the channel This will cause an oscillation Various other methods of monitoring recordings are available in addition to those described above Be careful not to monitor the playback signals on tracks and the signals made by mixing ping ponging them at the same time otherwise monitoring cannot be done properly The overuse of ping pong reco
36. ed If you need to rehearse no more do not press the PLAY button and go on to the next step actual recording 21 4 Carrying out the automatic punch in out function 4 1 Press the REC PAUSE button The REHE indicator goes out and the REC PAUSE indicator flashes rapidly 4 2 Press the PLAY button to play back the tape and play the part to be re recorded at the same time As the tape reaches the punch in point the mode switches to the recording mode and as the tape reaches the punch out point the mode goes back to the playback mode As the tape reaches the post roll point the tape is rewound back to the pre roll point 5 Checking the finished punch in out recording 5 1 Press the PLAY button again to play back the tape Monitoring the re recorded tape make sure it has been recorded properly 5 2 Proceed to the following step according to the result If the result is good Press the AUTO PUNCH I O switch to cancel the automatic punch in out function Pressing this switch clears the punch in punch out points as well as the pre roll and post roll points if you will carry out punch in out recording on another part you must begin from selecting the track or setting the punch in out points etc result is not good Press the REHE button and re operate from step 3 Rehearsal again If the point setting is not correct press the AUTO PUNCH I O switch to cancel this function and re operate from step 2 1 Checking the c
37. ely add some appropriate effects to each of them respectively and mix them together Simultaneously synchronize the music sequencer with the SYNC signal to play the synthesizer bass part and record the sound signals onto track 3 Simultaneously record the FSK signal to track 8 through the MIDI converter 2 3 Recording Guitar 1 Cutting While listening to the recorded drum and bass parts play the guitar and record the sound signals to track 4 as the Guitar 1 Cutting part Ping pong the rhythm parts with SYNC recording of Synthesizer 1 Mix the synchronized rhythm part by Synthesizer 1 with the rhythm parts that have been already recorded and then ping pong the mix in stereo 1 Synchronize the music sequencer with the SYNC signal which has been recorded onto track 8 as FSK signal and play the Synthesizer 1 part 2 Play back tracks 1 4 and mix each part with the Synthesizer 1 part while adjusting the volume balance and orientation and adding effects and record the mixed stereo signals onto tracks 5 and 6 Recording the Guitar 2 Backing While listening to the rhythm parts on tracks 5 and 6 play the guitar and record the sound signals to track 1 as the Guitar 2 part which is to be the riff part Ping ponging the backing parts Mix the recorded Guitar 2 part with the Synthesizer 2 part the sound of the strings and then ping pong the mix of them in stereo 1 Synchronize the
38. ent you want nie pe to correct point Punch in Segment to be Punch out Post roll point point re recorded point Pre roll point at which the punch in out operation begins Punch in point at which the recording begins Punch out point at which the recording ends Post roll point at which the punch in out operation ends 2 1 Specify the pre roll point using the AUTO PUNCH I O switch A location two to four measures before the punch in point usually works well for the pre roll point 2 2 Press the PLAY button or the footswitch to play back the tape It is possible to reverse the order of steps 2 1 and 2 2 3 While monitoring the tape press the REC PAUSE switch or the footswitch to specify the punch in point 4 While monitoring the tape press the PLAY button or the footswitch to specify the punch out point When the punch out point is specified a location five seconds later is automatically assigned as the post roll point When the tape reaches the post roll point it is rewound automatically back to the pre roll point The indicator begins to flash rapidly when this unit is switched into rehearsal standby mode Correcting the point setting To correct a punch in out point setting press CLEAR and start again from step 2 correct a pre roll point press the AUTO PUNCH switch to cancel the automatic punch in out function and start again from step 1 2 2 3 Reh
39. es three times and then illuminates 5 REPEAT Indicator This indicator illuminates while the repeat playback is being performed 6 TAPE Indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is inserted If a cassette tape has not yet been inserted the indicator will flash if a button for tape running is pressed PANEL PUNCH 12 Ssenceed gt DAR ANN DULL 7 REC Select Indicators The indicator corresponding to the track selected by a REC SELECT switch flashes to indicate that recording is possible to the track If the REC PAUSE button is pressed at this time the indicator changes from flashing to illuminating and this unit enters into the recording standby mode Level Meter The level meter displays the recording or playback level of each track or the signal level at the stereo buses within a range of 20 dB 9 dB Tape Counter The tape counter is displayed by minutes and seconds The time displayed is as close as possible to the actual time elapsed but there will be a small amount of error depending on the type of tape being used The range of errors are as follows C 46 60 90 13 1 30 10 1 min 30 sec 13 3 min PHONES Jack Connect headphones 8 40 0 to this jack D PUNCH I O Jack When using a footswitch sold separately in punch in out recording connect the footswitch to t
40. g recording it is good idea to cut out any counts recorded on a track To cut out counts recorded on track 1 for example Set the input selector switch for channel 1 to the MIC LINE position Slide up the CUE LEVEL fader for track 1 and press the CUE button under MONITOR SELECT Start recording and when the counts have been completed immediately set the input selector switch for channel 1 to the TAPE position Then deselect the CUE button under MONITOR SELECT 27 Checking the finished mixdown 5 When recording is finished rewind the master tape in the tape deck and play back it By changing the MONITOR SELECT switch from STEREO to 2TR IN you can monitor mixed down signals or audio signals just before mix down with headphones If you will use a graphic equalizer or compressor connected between this units STEREO OUT jacks and the tape deck you had better monitor sound signals with the MONITOR SELECT 2TR IN switch on from the step of Getting ready to record SETTING THE RECORDING LEVELS Setting optimum recording levels is vitally important to obtain the best possible recording quality If the level is too low tape noise will be more noticeable and if the level is too high the sound will become distorted Thus the recording level should ideally be set to the highest level at which distortion does not occur This unit is equipped with level meters which indicate the peak values of the levels for each track and the s
41. gnals on track 8 If the dbx switch is turned off the FSK signals can be recorded on any track 23 2 24 Turn the power to the MIDI instrument MIDI converter and this unit according to order Settings for the mixer channel Set both the equalizer HIGH MIO and LOW controls to 0 Set both the AUX 1 and 2 controls to O Set ASSIGN switch to select 3 and 4 Set PAN BAL control to H EVEN Setthe input selector switch to the LINE position Set the channel fader at 7 8 7 Settings on the MASTER section of the mixer and recorder 7 Set the GROUP MASTER GROUP 4 control at 7 8 8 Press the STEREO switch under MONITOR SELECT and set the stereo fader to between 7 8 9 Using the REC SELECT switches select track 8 10 To use dbx press the SYNC switch The SYNC indicator illuminates on the display Preparing to record sound signals 11 To record audio signals output from a MIDI instrument set the mixer channels for recording to any track and set the GROUP MASTER fader to 7 8 See Initial recording on page 15 lt gt Rehearsal 12 Press the REHE button to turn this unit into the rehearsal mode and start the performance on the MIDI instrument 13 Adjust the recording level using the GROUP MASTER control while watching the level meter Adjust the recording level of FSK signals so that the level meter indicates a
42. hese jacks They can be used for connecting a speaker with built in amplifier etc CAUTION FOR CANADA MODEL TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT AC IN Socket Connect the supplied power cord here STEREO OUT Jacks Output Impedance 1 Rated Output Level 10 dB at 10 load For mixdown connect these jacks to the stereo tape deck D AUX RETURN 1 and 2 Jacks Input Impedance 20 kQ Rated Input Level 10 dB AUX RTN LEVEL control nominal These jacks input signals from external signal processors These jacks are stereo jacks so that a stereo signal processor with one input and two outputs can be connected If using a signal processor with monaural output only connect to the L MONO side of these jacks If not using a signal processor these jacks can be used as stereo input jacks B 2TR IN Jacks Input Impedance 10 Rated Input Level 10 dB MONITOR PHONES control nominal The signals can be monitored by way of this unit if the LINE OUT jacks of the tape deck are connected to these jacks and the MONITOR SELECT switch is set to 2TR IN OUT Jacks 1 8 SYNC Output Impedance 100 0 Rated Output Level 10 dB at 10 load The sounds for each track are output from these jacks directly During playback the sounds from the tracks being played back are output and during recording the sounds from the tracks being recorded are outp
43. his jack See PUNCH IN OUT RECORDING on page 20 REMOTE CONTROL Jack When using remote controller RCM1 sold separately to operate the recorder connect the remote controller to this jack 844 a A view from over the top panel BREAR PANEL 39 PEREIRA ES RE ETT ER 1 38 490 Op 40 OG 44 MIC LINE INPUT LINE INPUT and INSERT Jacks Impedance 10 10 10 Rated Input Level 10 dB to 50 dB 10 dB 10 dB MIC LINE INPUT jacks are provided for channels 1 4 and only LINE INPUT jacks are provided for channels 5 8 For channel 8 only stereo input jacks are provided In addition INSERT I O jacks are provided for channels 1 and 2 The Insert cable as shown in the following figure is required when using INSERT Insert I O OUT OUT tL IN IN EARTH AUX SEND 1 and 2 Jacks Output Impedance 1 Rated Output Level 10 dB at 10 load These jacks output signals to be input to external signal processors POWER Switch This switch turns the power supply to this unit on and off Always make sure that the STEREO fader is set to 0 and the MONITOR PHONES control is set to MIN when turning this unit on or off MONITOR OUT Jacks Output Impedance 1 Rated Output Level 10 dB at 10 load The same signal which is output from the PHONES jack is also output from t
44. ifier Monitoring speakers TROUBLESHOOTING If this unit doesn t work properly the reason will probably be that a small mistake was made in carrying out the operations given in this manual Before calling for repairs check the following Sound cannot be recorded onto a track Remedy The REC SELECT switch is set incorrectly Set the REC SELECT switch correctly The setting of the ASSIGN switch es Select ODD for odd numbered tracks 1 3 5 7 to be incorrect recorded and EVEN for even numbered tracks 2 4 6 8 The sound of an instrument connected to one of the input Jacks or the tape playback sound cannot be listened to or recorded The corresponding input selector switch is set incorrectly Set the input selector switch to the correct position The level at high frequency drops during playback The playback level is too low The record playback head is dirty Clean and demagnetize the head Refer to Maintenance described below Excessive distortion and noise are The recording level is set unproperly In recording set the recording level properly while watching heard during playback the level meter The tape is set incorrectly Reset the tape correctly When an instrument is connected and The output level of the connected played the level meter does not rise instrument is too low to the proper level e
45. ing are possible with this unit as described below More than one of these monitoring methods can be used at the same time Use whichever method works best for your purpose GROUP STEREO 2TR IN CUE This makes it possible to monitor signals just before they are sent to the recorder If only one switch is pressed monitoring will be monaural and if both switches are pressed monitoring will be in stereo groups 1 for L and groups 2 and 4 for R UD This allows you to check the signal just before it is recorded to make sure it is the sound you want and to listen for distortion and other problems With this function signals input to channels 1 to 8 of the mixer and to AUX RETURN jacks can be monitored stereo Because signals which have not been assigned to a group bus can also be monitored sree this is convenient when recording while listening to other sound signals which are not being recorded For example you could listen to rhythm guide sounds while recording without the rhythm guide being recorded or you could apply reverb to monitoring signals only if you are recording vocals so that the reverb would not be recorded along with the other signals When mixing down monitoring is basically done in this STEREO mode In this mode signals input to the 2TR IN jacks on the rear panel can be monitored This is convenient when monitoring a stereo tape after it has undergone
46. ion 8 track 8 channel one way recording and playback Heads 8 channel Permalloy rec play head x 1 8 channel ferrite erase head x 1 Motor DC servo motor for capstan x 1 DC motor for reel x 1 DC motor for mechanism control x 1 Tape Speed 9 5 cm sec Pitch Control Approx 12 Wow amp Flutter 0 08 WRMS or less Rewind Time Approx 95 sec at normal speed for C 60 tape ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 0 dB 0 775 Vr m s of Jacks MIC LINE x 4 4 LINE L MONO R x 1 CH8 AUX SEND x 2 TAPE OUT x 8 8 Approx 75 sec high speed for 60 tape INSERT x 2 CH1 2 AUX RETURN L MONO R x 2 STEREO OUT x 1 PHONES L R x 1 LINE x 3 CH5 7 2TR INL Rx 1 MONITOR OUT L 1 Rated Input Level 10 dB to 50 dB ch fader nominal Min Input Level 56 dB gain control ch fader max Max Input Level 10 dB gain control min headroom margin Rated Input Level 10 dB CONNECTORS MIC LINE 1 4 Input Impedance 10 INSERT IN 1 2 Input Impedance 10 Min Input Level 16 dB ch fader max LINE 5 8 Input Impedance 10 Rated Input Level 10 dB ch fader nominal Min Input Level 16 dB ch fader max AUX RETURN L R 1 2 Input Impedance 20 Rated Input Level 10 dB AUX LEVEL control nomina Min Input Level 16 dB AUX RTN LEVEL control max 2TR INL R Input Impedance 10 Min Input Level 16 dB INSERT OUT 1 2 Output Impedance 100 0
47. ity and ease of use of the MT8X Whether you need to record acoustic instruments or voice using microphones electronic instruments and line level sources or a creative blend of the two the MT8X makes the process of building tracks extraordinarily smooth and simple You can simply record and remix eight tracks or use the multitrack ping pong recording technique to individually record many independent parts adding sound layer by layer until you create exactly the arrangement and texture your imagination demands with its ability to record on all eight tracks or in any combination MT8X is the ideal choice for recording bands or layering tracks at home And because it s a YAMAHA you know that the MT8X will give you the very finest sound quality and overall performance available In order to make use of the MT8X s many features and obtain maximum performance we urge you to read this operation manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS eese deessee ee sses tease snas ena se sana sm snn atu urene 5 6 STRUCTURE OF THE 7 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS cesses 8 MIXER CHANNEL INPUT SECTION 8 MIXER MASTER SECTION eere rece esee nenne enne 9 RECORDER e
48. music sequencer with the SYNC FSK signal which has been recorded onto track 8 and then play the Synthesizer 2 part 2 Play back track 1 and mix the Guitar 2 part on track 1 with the Synthesizer 2 part while adjusting the volume balance and orientation and adding effects and record the mixed stereo signals onto tracks 3 and 4 Recording the Lead Vocal part 1 Change the GAIN control for channel 1 from the LINE side to the MIC side and adjust the input level 2 While listening to the rhythm parts on tracks 5 and 6 and the backing parts on tracks 3 and 4 sing and record this singing to track 2 as the Lead Vocal part Recording the Backing vocal 1 part While listening to the rhythm parts on tracks 5 and 6 the backing parts on tracks 3 and 4 and the lead vocal part on track 2 sing a vocal backing and record this singing to track 7 as the backing vocal 1 part Recording the Backing vocal 2 part While listening to the rhythm parts on tracks 5 and 6 the backing parts on tracks 3 and 4 the lead vocal part on track 2 and the backing vocal 1 part on track 7 sing another vocal backing and record this singing to track 8 as the backing vocal 2 part Because there will be no more SYNC recording after this it doesn t matter if the FSK signal on track 8 is erased 9 Recording the Guitar Solo part While listening to the rhythm backing lead vocal and backing vocals play the guitar and record it to track 1 as the guitar solo pa
49. ncluding microphone input and line input Insert I O jacks are provided for channels 1 and 2 These jacks allow external signal processors to be connected directly to this unit Dual AUX SEND and AUX RETURN stereo jacks add effects from the connected external signal processors to each channel as required 2TR IN jacks are provided to make monitoring of the completed tape which has been mixed down in stereo easier RECORDER A dbx noise reduction system will provide substantial noise reduction and a wide dynamic range An automatic punch in out recording function and a rehearsal function make punch in out recording easier and more accurate A pitch control function makes it possible to vary the tape speed within a range of approximately 11295 This is useful in cases such as carrying out pitch compensation at overdubbing A large multi functional display shows the recording and playback level recording track and tape counter together SO it is easy to see and very helpful for operations A fuil complement of locate functions such as RTZ Return To Zero and LOC Locate are provided A full logic mechanism in the recorder makes the process of creating complex multi track recording smooth and simple a 77 7 7 STRUCTURE OF THE MT8X This unit can be divided into three sections a mixer a recorder and bus lines which link the previous two sections E
50. no track to be recorded has already been designated by using the REC SELECT switches the indicator will flash rapidly when this button is pressed D AUTO PUNCH I 0 Button and Indicator This button cancels the automatic punch in out function See 4 Punch in out using the automatic punch in out function on page 21 CHECK Button This button displays the memory point If the MEMO 1 button is pressed while holding down the CHECK button MEMO 1 will flash on the display and the tape counter value will be shown on the display If the MEMO 2 button is pressed while holding down the CHECK button the tape counter value for MEMO 2 will be shown on the display PLAY Button and Indicator This button is used for playing the cassette tape REW Button This button is used to rapidly rewind the cassette tape If this button is pressed and held down for more than one second the tape will be rewound at higher speed B FF Button This button is used to rapidly wind forward the cassette tape If this button is pressed and held down for more than one second the tape will be wound forward at higher speed 6 STOP Button This button stops the tape running MEMO 1 and 2 Buttons These buttons memorize the current tape counter value as memory points If the MEMO 1 button is pressed memory point 1 is stored and MEMO 1 is shown on the display If the MEMO 2 button is pressed memory point 2 is stored and MEMO 2 is shown on the display
51. on tracks 1 2 and 3 Start the performance on the rhythm machine and play the bass guitar When the performance is finished press the RTZ button to stop recording and to rewind the tape back to the start point 5 Play back the tape to check the finished recording If the recording has succeeded proceed to the next step If the recording or the performance has not succeeded make re recording or punch in out recording as required Recording the Chord Backing Record the guitar backing on track 5 repeating the procedure of step 3 Recording the Rhythm Parts Set the mixer as shown in step 2 of the Recording plan on page 32 Set the fader for channel 2 to 7 8 and reset the fader for channels 3 5 and 6 to 0 Set fader 5 for the CUE LEVEL controls at 7 8 Recording the Vocal Record vocals using the microphone connected to channel 1 by repeating the procedures in step 3 Recording the Rhythm Parts However please note the following two differences One is that the GAIN control for 1 should to be adjusted at the MIC side See SETTING THE RECORDING LEVELS on page 28 The other is that reverberation is applied to monitoring signals of the vocal However reverberation will not be applied to the recording signals For reverberations Set the AUX 1 control for channel 1 to 5 center position Set AUX RTN ASSIGN switches 1 2 to off and 3 4 to off Set the STEREO switch under MONITO
52. or the channel to which signals from an instrument or microphone are to be input Adjust the input level using the corresponding channel fader 2 Select the group bus to which the input signals will be sent using the ASSIGN switches and the PAN control 3 Select the track on which the signals are to be recorded using the REC SELECT switch The corresponding REC select indicator O flashes 4 Press the CUE button under MONITOR SELECT 5 Setthe CUE LEVEL control for the tracks to be played back to 7 8 6 Press the REHE button The REHE indicator illumiuates and the REC select indicator on the display illuminates 7 While playing an instrument adjust the recording level using the corresponding GROUP MASTER control 8 Press the COUNTER RESET button O Rehearsal 9 Press the PLAY button to start rehearsal a pseudo recording The PLAY indicator illuminates 10 Play an instrument while listening to sounds of the track being played back and adjust the CUE LEVEL controls for the recording track and the track being played back If the pitch between the palyback sound and the sound you are actually playing does not match adjust it using the PITCH control 11 Press the RTZ button to finish the rehearsal and rewind the tape PITCH CONTROL Sometimes the pitch of an instrument and the pitch of the already recorded signals on tape differ In this case you can compensate for the pitch of the recorded signals with the PITCH control
53. paces Blank space Blank space Segment you au to correct Punch in Segment to be Punch out point re recorded point Punch in out recording methods can be broadly divided into the following four methods 1 Punch in out using the REC PAUSE button and the PLAY button 2 Punch in out using the REC SELECT switches 3 Punch in out using the footswitch sold separately 4 Punch in out using the automatic punch in out function 1 Punch in out using the REC PAUSE button and the PLAY button 1 Select the track on which the punch in out recording is to be carried out using the REC SELECT switch 2 Press the PLAY button to play back the tape and start playing an instrument 3 Press the REC PAUSE button at the punch in location The REC PAUSE indicator illuminates and recording begins punch in 4 Press the PLAY button at the punch out location The REC PAUSE indicator goes out and recording stops punch out 2 Punch in out using the REC SELECT switches Check to be sure that no track has been selected for recording Press the REC PAUSE button The REC PAUSE indicator flashes rapidly Press the PLAY button to play back the tape and start playing an instrument At the punch in location press the REC SELECT switch for the track to be re recorded The REC select indicator on the display and the REC PAUSE indicator illuminate and recording begins punch in When pressing more than one REC SELECT switch do not press
54. power is turned on The dbx system has no effect on track 8 when the SYNC switch is on This is because track 8 is used for recording the FSK signal on SYNC recording D SYNC Switch When performing SYNC recording or playback with the dbx on turn this switch on and record FSK signals on track 8 See SYNC RECORDING on page 23 10 REHE Button and Indicator This button is for carrying out a recording rehearsal If this button is pressed the indicator illuminates After the track s to be recorded is selected with the REC SELECT switches if this button is pressed and then the PLAY button is pressed a pseudo recording can be performed In this condition this unit functions in the same way as actual recording though recording is not performed This is useful for practicing punch in out recording and for checking recording levels CLEAR Button This button clears the setting of memory points 1 and 2 When automatic punch in out is activate AUTO PUNCH I O indicator illuminates this button clears the automatic punch in out setting but does not clear the memory point setting D REC PAUSE Button and Indicator This button is used to actually record signals onto a cassette tape If this button is pressed after selecting a track to be recorded by using a REC SELECT switch the indicator will illuminate and this unit enters into the recording standby mode If the PLAY button is then pressed recording will begin If
55. ps 4 and 5 alternately 28 RECORDING EXAMPLES This section gives the following two basic recording examples Example 1 A basic recording overdubbing Example 2 An advanced recording with Ping pong recording and SYNC recording techniques There are important steps before starting recording Those are to construct a recording plan and to set recording levels properly So before describing how to make recording by using examples we will first elaborate on the recording plan and setting recording levels BRECORDING PLAN Before starting multi track recording it s important to construct an overall working plan It is recommended that you put together a plan that takes into account factors such as the organization of the instruments the overall structure of the program the parts that you wish to emphasize the final stereo orientation and so on If you go ahead with multi track recording without making such a plan you may encounter problems such as running out of tracks limits in orienting of the sound image etc These problems may increase the number of ping pong recordings which at the end will result in a poor quality O Procedure 1 Determine the organization of instruments and their respective positions Instruments and their positions Back Front 2 Determine the final designation of each track Example TRACK T a tec ee Drums L Track eR Drums R TIaCK Bas
56. rding may deteriorate audio sound quality Ping pong recording a recorded sound should not be carried out repeatedly Ping pong recording onto adjacent tracks within the same block of the record playback head should be avoided This can cause audio signal oscillation Tape Tape A 1 Track2 2 3 3 Track 4 Track5 Track 5 Track 6 6 7 Track8 ____ 8 Ping ponging to track other than Ping i j i adjacent one is good Ping ponging to an adjacent track is not good Tacki Aa tracks 1 4 tracks 5 8 Track 8 The structure of Ping ponging from track 4 to track 5 is permissible the record playback head and vice versa though they adjoin 19 RECORDING Punch in out recording is technique for re recording a short segment of track which has already been recorded Once the tape has been played back as far as the segment to be re recorded switch the track to recording mode punch in record the new segment and then once the re recording is completed switch the track back to play mode punch out In doing punch in out recording it is necessary to allow blank spaces on the track approximately 0 5 seconds or more before and after the segment to be re recorded Re recording is made onto the whole segment between the two blank s
57. rt 10 Mixdown Mixdown of signals recorded on all tracks The sound orientation of the guitar solo part and the backing vocal parts should be done in this step Making Planning Sheets 1 Recording the rhythm parts ROOM GATE ASSIGN 3 4 34 LEVEL m LEVEL TRACK Ee eR E S PRG Bong the rye PROCESS Ping pong The TRACK 7 Le me o E qe DATE SOURCE Rytm Rytm Sync 2ANNING SHEET L R Sig 2 Recording the Guitar 1 Cutting EFFECT tns Bass Gtr 1 asian aa O m GROUP H um mese o 2 pes Ls n NOTE o SOURCE Sync DATE Sig PLANNING SHEET REUS I 4 Recording the Guitar 2 Backing EFFECT source Gtr 2 orms Bass Gtr 1 ASSIGN 2 3 412 3 4 Track B Lm Backing 4 UJ NOTES source Rytm Sync DATE L R Sig PLANNING SHEET lm 37 5 Ping ponging the backing part Sync Sig PLANNING SHEET pum
58. s Guitar Track 4 sees Vocal Track Ovaries Guitar Backing Guitar Solo WACK 7 Re Keyboards 29 3 Determine recording order The flow of an ordinary recording is as follows Chord Rhythm Melody Drums Rhythm machine Guitar Vocal Bass Piano Keyboards Guitar Percussion Piano Keyboards The detailed plan is made based on this flow Drawing up a detailed plan covering all elements for example the mixer channel assignment sound image orientation and effects simplifies the recording operations 4 Use the attached PLANNING SHEET A planning sheet is included with this operation manual This sheet is very useful when actually creating a recording plan or while recording is in progress CH Mixer channels 1 8 INPUT T TAPE M L MIC LINE L LINE SOURCE Enter the sources the instruments to be recorded REC TRACK Indicate recording tracks 1 8 ASSIGN Indicate the setting of ASSIGN Em switches combination of bus lines for signal output PAN Indicate the positions of the PAN controls AUX Indicate the AUX 1 and 2 control positions level of output to the AUX SEND jacks EFFECT Enter the types of effects and their descriptions LEVEL Indicate the AUX RTN LEVEL control positions level of input from AUX RETURN jacks 30 BRECORDING EXAMPLE 1 A basic recording overdubbing As a basic recording let s tak
59. sprechen der EG Richtlinie 82 499 EWG und oder 87 308 EWG This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 82 499 EEC and or 87 308 EEC Questo apparecchio conforme al D M 13 aprile 1989 Direttiva CEE 87 308 sulla soppressione dei radiodisturbi Este producto est de acuerdo con los requisitos sobre interferencias de radio frequencia fijados por el Consejo Directivo 87 308 CEE Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit DFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to coaxial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp U S A 6660 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA 90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products
60. tereo signal levels In addition a complete range of monitoring is possible by the use of the MONITOR SELECT GROUP 1 3 2 4 STEREO 2TR IN and CUE switches Use the level meters in conjunction with the various monitoring functions to set the recording level See Monitor on page 14 About the level meters If a level meter display goes over the normal limit for a very short instant this is not a sign of a problem The reason is because human ears can hardly detect distortion which lasts for only a short period of time However if the level meter display is over the normal limit all the time you must decrease the level Procedure 1 Set the channel faders to a nominal value of 7 to 8 2 Adjust the GAIN controls so that the CLIP indicators light momentarily 3 Select any tracks using the REC SELECT switches and press the REC PAUSE button to adjust the GROUP MASTER cortrols When dbx is off set the level so that the level meter occasionally illuminates at the 3 dB mark When dbx is on set the level so that the level meter occasionally illuminates at the 9 dB mark 4 Turn on CUE and set the CUE LEVEL fader of the recording track at the optimum value of 7 8 While monitoring the sound of each instrument adjust the level balance between channels using the channel faders 5 the recording level is varied by the influence of the adjustment in step 4 re adjust the level using the GROUP MASTER controls 6 Repeat ste
61. the REC PAUSE button and then press the PLAY button SYNC recording is carried out automatically 16 When the recording is finished press the RTZ button to rewind the tape Checking the finished SYNC recording 17 Press the PLAY button to play back the tape Monitoring the recorded tape make sure it has been recorded properly 18 Press the CUE switch under MONITOR SELECT and slide up the CUE LEVEL faders for the tracks originally recorded 19 If the recording needs to be redone adjust some controls if necessary and start re recording Mixdown using SYNC recording For synchronized performance at the mixdown stage with this unit audio signals from MIDI instruments are not recorded This enables a higher quality of mixdown while taking full advantage of the number of recording tracks At mixdown output the FSK signals on track 8 from the TAPE OUT 8 SYNC jack to make the MIDI instrument perform At the same time input the resulting output signals from the MIDI instrument to the channel 8 in stereo format and mix down with signals from other seven tracks Connection example in oO UU MIDI signals OUT RETURN 5 R L of R 63 INPUT R L OUTPUT 4 FSK signals MIDI OUT Stereo tape deck MIDI converter BMIXDOWN Mixdown is the final stage in the recording process at which time you can blend and polish the sounds to create the
62. them simultaneously instead press them one after another 5 Atthe punch out location press the same REC SELECT switch once again Recording stops punch out Boma 3 Punch in out using the footswitch sold separately Before operations connect footswitch 4 or 5 to the PUNCH I O jack on the front panel of this unit Select a track on which the punch in out recording is to be carried out using the REC SELECT switch Press the REC PAUSE button The REC PAUSE indicator illuminates Depress the footswitch to play back the tape and start playing an instrument The REC PAUSE indicator flashes rapidly and the PLAY indicator illuminates At the punch in location depress the footswitch The REC PAUSE indicator illuminates and recording starts punch in 5 Atthe punch out location depress the foot switch The REC PAUSE indicator goes out and recording stops punch out A 20 4 Punch in out using automatic punch in out function The automatic punch in out function differs from the three punch in out methods described in the previous section in that once the punch in and punch out points have been specified punch in and punch out are then carried out automatically 1 Selecting the track Select the track on which the punch in out is to be carried out using the REC SELECT switch 2 Specifying the following working points Automatic rewinding Blank space Blank space Segm
63. to high temperatures or humidity such as near radiators stoves etc Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage 2 AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage Handle it with care 3 DO NOT OPEN THE CASE OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATION YOURSELF This product contains no user serviceable parts For other than routine cleaning refer maintenance to qualified YAMAHA personnel Opening the case and or tampering with the internal circuitry will void the warranty 4 MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS Always turn the power OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables This is important to prevent damage to the unit itself as well as other connected equipment 5 HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY Always plug and unplug cables including the AC cord by gripping the connector not the cord 6 CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth 7 ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY This unit is sold with the appropriate power specifications for the local area power supply voltage and power consumption are listed on the bottom panel If you move to a different area that might have a different AC mains voltage however be sure to check with your nearest YAMAHA dealer before using this unit 8 KEEP THE HEADS AND TAPE PATH
64. urers New tapes are tightly wound so fast forward and rewind them once to loosen them up This improves the recording playback characteristics Also it is better not to use the first and last 20 seconds of the tape Sometimes these sections are wound in such a way that the desired characteristics are not obtained When loading a cassette tape check it carefully to make sure the tape is not loose then load the tape firmly into the cassette compartment so that it is not loose or otherwise out of place If the tape is not loaded properly the desired characteristics may not be obtained USE THE dbx SWITCH PROPERLY To play back a tape with normal sound quality turn the dbx switch on for the tape recorded with the dbx on and for the tape recorded with the dbx off turn this switch off dbx is a trademark of dbx Incorporated CHECK THE ACCESSORIES Please check to see that you have all the accessories power cords and cotton swabs FEATURES GENERAL The MT8X consists of an 8 channel recording mixer section and an 8 track recorder section inside a compact enclosure Independent recording and playback are possible for each separate track so that high quality multi track recording can be easily obtained MIXER The mixer section is equipped with independent stereo buses for more flexible use of this unit Continuously variable gain controls are provided for channels 1 4 These are applicable to any input source i
65. urrent status using the indicators The current status can be monitored while the automatic punch in out function is in use by checking the AUTO PUNCH I O the REHE and the REC PAUSE indicators Status Indicated by Indicators Only the pre roll point have Flashing Flashing off been specified 2 1 Pseudo recording Flashing rapidly rehearsal starts by pressing the PLAY button 3 2 Punch in out recording starts Flashing rapidly by pressing the PLAY button 4 2 The result of punch in out recording can be check by pressing the PLAY button 5 1 22 RECORDING Normally to dub over previously recorded segment you play a new along with the previous recording matching the tempo of it There is no problem with this method to overdub something like a vocal or guitar part but a different technique is required with MIDI instruments such as synthesizers and rhythm machines To overdub with MIDI instruments it is necessary to supply a SYNC signal which is the same information as the tempo of the previously recorded part with a format that can be decoded by the MIDI instrument The technique to overdub with MIDI instruments using the SYNC signal is the SYNC recording The following two units of equipment are needed in order to carry out SYNC recording on this unit MIDI instrument equipment that inputs and or outputs SYNC signals which contain the data of tempo such as a music
66. ut Adjustment of output levels from these jacks is not possible so adjust the volume on the unit which is connected to the respective jacks When performing SYNC recording the SYNC signal is output from the TAPE OUT 8 SYNC jack 13 RECORDING METHODS The following methods are some of the basic functions on how to perform multi track recording E MONITOR Monitoring the status of recording or playback E INITIAL RECORDING Recording the first sound part B OVERDUBBING A method for recording a new track while monitoring previously recorded tracks PING PONG RECORDING A method for recording mixed signals of several recorded tracks onto another track PUNCH IN OUT RECORDING technique to re record a short segment of an otherwise perfect track in order to correct a mistake or brush up an important passage E SYNC RECORDING A method for recording sound from a MIDI device making it synchronized with the sound signal previously recorded on the tape MIXDOWN The final stage of recording to create the stereo master tape in which the signals of the tracks which have been created by multi track recording are mixed RECORDING LEVEL SETTING A method for recording at the optimum level These are indispensable methods for using a multi track recorder So you must understand these methods well before starting actual multi track recording See CONNECTION EXAMPLE on page 40 EMONITOR Various methods of monitor
67. ut Selector Switch This switch is used to select the input signal either TAPE or MIC LINE for each channel This switch can also be used to turn each channel ON OFF when mixing down recorded sources TAPE Set to this position in order to input an already recorded signal to the mixer MIC LINE ch 1 4 LINE ch 5 8 Set to this position when adding an input signal from an instrument such as an electric guitar or a keyboard which is connected to the MIC LINE LINE INPUT jacks on the rear panel microphone may also be connected for channels 1 4 Channel Fader The channel fader is used to adjust the level of the input signals When mixing channels input level balance between channels can be adjusted with these faders The optimum position is at 7 8 on the scale Set the fader to 0 for channels which are not being used 1 AUX 2 m jm MASTER E MIXER MASTER SECTION Q GROUP MASTER Controls These controls are used to adjust the level of each group when the signals from each group bus are to be recorded to tape The signals adjusted by these controls are sent to the tracks selected by the REC SELECT switches STEREO Fader The MASTER fader adjusts the level of the stereo bus signals The optimum position is at 7 8 on the scale MONITOR PHONES Control This control is used to adjust the sound output level at the PHONES jack on th
68. ven though the channel fader is set to 10 Increase the output level of the instrument or adjust the GAIN control for the channel which the instrument is connected to The unit does not operate when the POWER switch is turned on The power cord is not plugged incorrectly Plug the power cord correctly into the mains power supply or into the unit Signals are not properly synchronized during SYNC recording The SYNC switch is not pressed to be turned on Press the SYNC switch to be turned on and the FSK signals should be recorded onto track 8 The level of the already recorded FSK signals is too low Re record the FSK signals The level of the signals to be recorded on track 7 is too high Reduce the level of the signals or record the signals onto another track 41 MAINTENANCE If the recorder is used for a long period of the heads pinch roller and capstan will become dirty and the heads will become magnetized These can cause any of the following problems to occur Recording playback and erasure are not possible Sound level becomes low e Fluctuating sound or signal dropout Excessive noise Adropin level at high frequencies If these symptoms are observed first try cleaning the recorder To make sure the head is always kept clean it should be cleaned after every ten hours of use Always clean the recorder before doing any important overdubbing and mixing Cleaning the Recorder

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