Yamaha MT120 User Manual

YAMAHA®AUTHORIZEDPRODUCT MANUALMULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

ZERO STOP SwitchWhen the transport is in rewind, the ZERO STOP func-tion automatically stops the tape at a specified loca-tion. To set the ZERO STOP p

•Punch-in/out start: Starts punch-in/out when thefoot switch is connected to PUNCH l/O jack,even if the record-ready mode has not been acti-vated usin

TAPE OUT Jacks 1 — 4The four TAPE OUT jacks are direct outputs from thecorresponding tracks of the MT120 recorder. These RCApin type jacks make it pos

CONNECTION EXAMPLES— BASIC CONNECTIONS —* Make sure the power to all equipment is OFF when making connections.10 MT120 MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

ABOUT CASSETTE TAPESThis unit is designed to be used only with Chromeposition tape, and will not work properly with Ferrichrome tape formulations. CrO

THE RECORDING PROCESSFor details pertaining to the operation of MT120 controls, please refer to page 5, “MT120 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNC-TIONS”.Recordin

RECORDING THE FIRST TRACKSTEP 1: CHANNEL-TO-TRACK ASSIGNMENTThe first step in making any recording is to assign the channel to which your instrument o

STEP 2: MONITOR SETUPOnce your source is connected to an input channel and that channel is assigned to one of the recorder’s tracks, you shouldset up

STEP 3: SETTlNG RECORDING LEVELSSetting optimum recording levels is vitally important to achieve the best possible recording quality.1.Make sure that

OVERDUBBINGOverdubbing is the process of recording a new track (or new tracks) while monitoring previously recorded tracks. If you’reonly planning to

YAMAHAMULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDEROPERATION MANUAL

PING-PONG RECORDINGPing-pong recording is a technique you can use to squeeze more than just 4 parts onto your 4-track machine.This is accomplished by

PING-PONG RECORDING EXAMPLEThe following is an example of how you would ping-pong material recorded on tracks 1, 2 and 3 onto track 4.Here’s how the

MIXDOWNMixdown is the last stage in the recording process at which time you can blend and polish the sounds to create the finalproduct.A “MIX” is crea

USING THE GRAPHIC EQUALIZERThe MT120 has a stereo 5-band graphic equalizer built in. As the block diagram below makes clear, signals assigned to thele

USING THE TAPE OUT JACKSThe tape out jacks can be used to feed the tape outputs to an external mixer. In mixdown, individual tracks can beprocessed us

USING THE AUX SEND/RETURN LOOPThe MT120’s AUX SEND controls function like a secondary mixer that derives its input signals from the main mixer’s fourc

PUNCH-IN/OUT RECORDINGPunch-in/out recording makes it possible to re-record a short segment of an otherwise perfect track in order to correct amistake

MAINTENANCEThe MT120 recording & playback head has been precision-constructed to extremely fine tolerances in order to make high-quality 4-track r

SPEClFlCATlONSTAPE TRANSPORTTape Type Chrome (70 microsec. EQ)Heads 4-channel Permalloy rec/play head4-channel ferrite erase headTape Speed 4.8 cm/sec

BLOCK DIAGRAM

llExplanation of Graphical SymbolsThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of importantoperat

CAUTIONThe power switch does not disconnect the complete apparatus from the mains line.ATTENTIONL’appareil reste toujours sous tension lorsque la touc

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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 ma

CONGRATULATIONS!Your MT120 Multitrack Cassette Recorder is a powerful recording tool that will enable youto work with sound in many ways. No other mu

PRECAUTIONS1.AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUSTAND VIBRATIONKeep the unit away from locations where it is likely tobe exposed to high temperatures o

THE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS— CONTROL PANEL —— FRONT PANEL —— REAR PANEL —4MT120 MULTlTRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

MT120 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS[Note] The terms “channel” and “track”: In this owner’s manual, the term “channel” refers to the circuitry andcontro

AUX SEND ControlsThe AUX SEND controls are used primarily when add-ing effects such as reverberation or echo to the soundof a channel or track. The AU