Yamaha MT50 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 35)

Specifications 31

MT50 User’s Guide

Glossary

AUX RETURN (Auxiliary Return) — The AUX RETURN control

determines the amount of signal that is fed back to the MT50 via the AUX

RETURN input connectors (generally after processing by an external

effects unit connected to the AUX SEND).

AUX SEND (Auxiliary Send) — Each module includes an AUX SEND

control, which determines the amount of signal fed to the AUX SEND out-

put connector (generally for processing by an external effects unit).

Capstan — The slender, pin-like component adjacent to the roller. The

tape passes between the capstan and roller.

CUE slider — Each module includes a CUE slider, which controls the

amount of signal fed to the CUE signal path. The MONITOR SELECT

switch includes a setting for CUE monitoring.

DAT (Digital Audio Tape) — Audio tape that records a digital, as

opposed to analog, signal on a magnetic recording tape. DAT machines are

often used as master recording units.

dbx noise reduction — Tape recording is always noisy. MT50 uses dbx

noise reduction to reduce noise and keep your recordings clean and crisp.

Demagnetizer — A hand-held device shaped like a small wand attached

to an electric cord. The demagnetizer removes the magnetic ﬁeld that rou-

tinely builds up on a recording head and is an integral part of maintaining

any tape recorder.

Equalization (EQ) — The process of adjusting (boosting or cutting) the

high and low frequency ranges for optimal sound. Each module contains

both a HIGH and LOW equalization control, which function much like the

bass and treble controls on a stereo hi-ﬁ system.

Fader — Each module contains a fader, which is a large slider that controls

the input level during recording and the output level during playback.

FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) — A device that translates MIDI clock

data into frequencies that can be recorded for synchronization purposes.

GAIN switch — Various musical instruments and devices output differ-

ent levels of signal. Gain is a measure of electronic input over output. Each

module includes a GAIN switch that can be set to line, instrument, or

microphone levels.

Head — The delicate metal component that touches the magnetic record-

ing tape, imparting the signal to be recorded.

Instrument level — The level of gain output by such devices as an elec-

tric bass or guitar. Set the GAIN switch to about halfway for an instru-

ment-level.

Line level — The level of gain output by such devices as a synthesizer,

drum machine, CD player, etc. The lowest setting of the GAIN switch.

Master recorder — A second tape recorder used during the mixdown

process. The master recorder can be any two-track stereo recorder, such as

a standard cassette, reel-to-reel, or DAT recorder.

MIC/LINE input — Each module includes a MIC/LINE input to con-

nect a musical instrument or electronic device for recording.

1 2 ... 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ... 152 153

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Yamaha MT50 Owner's Manual Page 35

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Audio mixers Yamaha MT50