Yamaha MT8XII User Manual

MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDEROwner’s Manual456783210ST-INPUT10ST-INPUT010ST-INPUT0109-10 11-12 13-1412342123434010010GROUPMASTERGROUP 1GROUP 2010GR

Touring the MT8XII 3 MT8XII—Owner’s Manual 2 Touring the MT8XII This chapter takes you on a tour of the MT8XII, identifying the various parts to hel

4 Touring the MT8XII MT8XII—Owner’s Manual Input Channels 1 GAIN control (input channels 1–4) This rotary control adjusts the sensitivity of the MIC

Stereo Inputs 5 MT8XII—Owner’s Manual 6 PAN control This rotary control has two functions: For recording it’s used in conjunction with the GROUP ASS

6 Touring the MT8XII MT8XII—Owner’s Manual Master Section 1 GROUP MASTER level controls These rotary controls adjust the levels of the group signals

Display 7MT8XII—Owner’s ManualDisplay1 Tape counterThe tape counter indicates the tape position.2 Track level metersThese meters show the track signal

8 Touring the MT8XIIMT8XII—Owner’s ManualTransport Section1 CLEAR buttonThis button is used to cancel the Memo 1 and Memo 2 locate points. When the Au

Transport Section 9MT8XII—Owner’s Manual6 REC SELECT buttonsThese buttons are used to select tracks for recording. When a track is selected for record

10 Touring the MT8XIIMT8XII—Owner’s ManualRear Panel Connectors1 STEREO INPUT (UNBAL) 9–14These 1/4-inch phone jacks are used to connect electronic mu

Rear Panel Connectors 11MT8XII—Owner’s Manual7 LINE INPUT (UNBAL) 5–8These 1/4-inch phone jacks are used to connect electronic musical instruments and

12 Touring the MT8XIIMT8XII—Owner’s Manualare output. Up to four group signals can be output simultaneously. A track must be selected for recording us

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

The First Session 13MT8XII—Owner’s Manual3 The First SessionThis chapter explains how to record and mix your first MT8XII session. If this is your first

14 The First SessionMT8XII—Owner’s ManualQuick-Start SystemThe following illustration shows the basic equipment necessary to start recording with the

Recording the First Track 15MT8XII—Owner’s ManualRecording the First Track1. Connect a sound source to MIC/LINE INPUT 1.2. Set the [FLIP] switch on In

16 The First SessionMT8XII—Owner’s Manualthe +9 dB indicator.When the dbx noise reduction system is not used, adjust the level control so that the lou

Overdubbing 17MT8XII—Owner’s Manual7. Press a [GROUP ASSIGN] switch on the channel being used.8. Use the PAN control to assign the signal to odd or ev

18 The First SessionMT8XII—Owner’s ManualMixdownMixdown is the final technique in multitrack recording. Here you mix the sounds from all eight tracks,

Multi-Source Mixing 19MT8XII—Owner’s ManualMulti-Source MixingIn addition to the eight tape tracks, you can also connect external sound sources to the

20 The First SessionMT8XII—Owner’s ManualAn Overview of Multitrack RecordingThis section describes the fundamental principles of multitrack recording.

About Monitoring 21MT8XII—Owner’s ManualAbout MonitoringThe MT8XII features a flexible monitoring system, allowing you to monitor signals at various po

22 Punch In/Out RecordingMT8XII—Owner’s Manual4 Punch In/Out RecordingThis chapter explains the MT8XII punch in/out recording techniques.Punch In/OutP

• Explanation of Graphical SymbolsThe exclamation point within an equilateral tri-angle is intended to alert the user to the presence ofimportant ope

Manual Punch In/Out 23MT8XII—Owner’s ManualManual Punch In/OutManual punch in/out can be performed in three different ways: 1) using the [REC/PAUSE] b

24 Punch In/Out RecordingMT8XII—Owner’s ManualUsing the REC SELECT buttons1. Locate to a position before the point at which you want to punch in.2. Ma

Using a Footswitch 25MT8XII—Owner’s ManualUsing a Footswitch1. Connect an optional footswitch to the PUNCH I/O jack.2. Locate to a position before the

26 Punch In/Out RecordingMT8XII—Owner’s ManualAuto Punch In/OutThe Auto Punch In/Out function automates the punch in/out procedure, allowing you to co

Rehearsing Auto Punch 27MT8XII—Owner’s ManualRehearsing Auto PunchOnce the punch-in and punch-out points have been set, you can rehearse the punch in/

28 Punch In/Out RecordingMT8XII—Owner’s ManualPerforming Auto Punch for RealThis section continues on from the Rehearsing Auto Punch section.1. Press

Ping-Pong Recording 29MT8XII—Owner’s Manual5 Ping-Pong RecordingThe ping-pong recording technique (also known as bounce down) is used to free up track

30 Ping-Pong RecordingMT8XII—Owner’s ManualPreparing for Ping-Pong1. Press the [RTZ] button to rewind to the beginning of the song.2. Set the [FLIP] s

Checking the Ping-Pong Operation 31MT8XII—Owner’s ManualChecking the Ping-Pong Operation15. Press the [RTZ] button to rewind to the beginning of the s

32 Ping-Pong RecordingMT8XII—Owner’s ManualPing-Pong with OverdubThe ping-pong technique can be combined with overdub recording. This allows you to bo

iii MT8XII—Owner’s Manual Important Read the Following Before Operating MT8XII Warnings • Do not locate MT8XII in a place subject to excessive heat o

Using Effects 33MT8XII—Owner’s Manual6 Using EffectsThe AUX SENDs allow you to connect external effects processors and apply effects to MT8XII signals

34 Using EffectsMT8XII—Owner’s ManualApplying Effects at Mixdown1. To send a signal to an effects processor, set the input channel fader to the 7–8 ma

Patching In Signal Processors 35MT8XII—Owner’s ManualPatching In Signal ProcessorsInput channels 1 and 2 feature INSERT I/O jacks. These make is easy

36 Tape Speed & Mixing TipsMT8XII—Owner’s Manual7 Tape Speed & Mixing TipsUsing the Tape Speed FunctionThe Tape Speed function allows you to s

Mixing Tips 37MT8XII—Owner’s ManualMixing TipsThis section provides tips and techniques for achieving the perfect MT8XII mix.• Inputs—for mixdown, the

38 Quick Locate & Repeat PlaybackMT8XII—Owner’s Manual8 Quick Locate & Repeat PlaybackThis chapter explains the MT8XII quick locate and repeat

Repeat Playback 39MT8XII—Owner’s ManualRepeat PlaybackThe Repeat Playback function allows you to play the section between the Memo 1 and Memo 2 points

40 The MT8XII & MIDIMT8XII—Owner’s Manual9 The MT8XII & MIDIMIDI sequencers and MIDI controlled musical instruments have become essential tool

Connecting the MT8XII to a MIDI System 41MT8XII—Owner’s ManualConnecting the MT8XII to a MIDI SystemFSK/MIDI SystemIn this system, an FSK/MIDI convert

42 The MT8XII & MIDIMT8XII—Owner’s ManualSMPTE/MIDI SystemIn this system, a SMPTE/MIDI converter is used to generate the SMPTE timecode that is re

iv MT8XII—Owner’s Manual Interference MT8XII uses high-frequency digital circuits that may cause interference on radios and televi-sions placed close

Striping the Tape 43MT8XII—Owner’s ManualStriping the Tape1. Connect the MT8XII to the SMPTE timecode generator or FSK/MIDI con-verter as shown in the

44 MT8XII ApplicationsMT8XII—Owner’s Manual10 MT8XII ApplicationsThis chapter shows how the MT8XII can be used for various applications.One-Take Recor

MIDI Home Studio 45MT8XII—Owner’s ManualMIDI Home StudioIn the following MIDI home studio system example, all instruments are recorded to the MT8XII.

46 MT8XII ApplicationsMT8XII—Owner’s ManualMulti-Source MixingThis example shows how multiple sound sources can be mixed on the MT8XII. To start, an S

Using the TAPE OUT/GROUP OUTs 47MT8XII—Owner’s ManualUsing the TAPE OUT/GROUP OUTsThe TAPE OUT/GROUP OUT connectors can be used to send the tape playb

48 TroubleshootingMT8XII—Owner’s ManualTroubleshootingIf you’re having difficulty operating MT8XII or it doesn’t seem to work as expected, look up the

Appendix 49MT8XII—Owner’s ManualAppendixMaintaining the MT8XIIThe MT8XII requires regular maintenance to remain in top working condition. You should p

50 AppendixMT8XII—Owner’s ManualDemagnetizing the Record–Play HeadAs the tape passes over the record–play head, it imparts a tiny amount of magnetism

Specifications 51MT8XII—Owner’s ManualSpecificationsMixerTape TransportRecorderFrequency ResponseLINE IN (GAIN max.)–STEREO OUT20 Hz–20 kHz +1, –4 dBLI

52 AppendixMT8XII—Owner’s ManualGeneralInput ConnectionsOutput Connections0 dB is referenced to 0.775 V r.m.s.Specifications are subject to change with

v MT8XII—Owner’s Manual Table of Contents 1. Welcome to the MT8XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MT8XII Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Block Diagram 53MT8XII—Owner’s ManualBlock Diagram(PB)TAPELINETAPETAPEMIC/LINEPHANTOMPOWERSIGNALPEAKSIGNALPEAKPEAKSIGNALGROUP ST AUX CUETAPE OUT/1,2IN

54 AppendixMT8XII—Owner’s ManualDimensionsW:530D:416.4H:132.6

55MT8XII—Owner’s ManualGlossaryBouncing—See Ping-Pong.Bus—A common conductor used to collect and distribute audio signals. MT8XII has four Group buses

56 GlossaryMT8XII—Owner’s ManualMIDI—An acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. An internationally agreed stan-dard that allows electronic m

57MT8XII—Owner’s ManualStripping the Tape—The process of recording a SYNC signal onto one track of a tape for synchronized playback with a MIDI sequen

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vi MT8XII—Owner’s Manual 6. Using Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Applying Effects at Mixdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Welcome to the MT8XII 1 MT8XII—Owner’s Manual 1 Welcome to the MT8XII Thank you for choosing the Yamaha MT8XII Multitrack Cassette Recorder. The MT8

2 Welcome to the MT8XII MT8XII—Owner’s Manual Buying Cassette Tapes for the MT8XII It’s important that you buy the correct type of cassette tape for