Yamaha MT8X Manual

YAMAHAAUTHORIZEDPRODUCT MANUALMULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

MIXER (MASTER SECTION)GROUP MASTER ControlsThese controls are used to adjust the level of eachgroup when the signals from each group bus are tobe reco

RECORDERdbx SwitchThis switch is used to turn the internal dbx noisereduction system on and off.The dbx system will operate when the switch isturned o

REC/PAUSE Button and IndicatorThis button is used to actually record signals onto acassette tape. If this button is pressed after selectinga track to

DISPLAYdbx IndicatorThis indicator illuminates when the dbx system is on.SYNC IndicatorThis indicator illuminates when the SYNC switch ispressed to be

REAR PANELMIC/LINE INPUT, LINE INPUT and INSERT I/OJacksInput Impedance: 10 k ,10k ,10kRated Input Level: -10 dB to -50 dB, -10 dB, -10 dBMIC/LINE INP

RECORDING METHODSThe following methods are some of the basic functions on how to perform multi-track recording.MONITOR: Monitoring the status of recor

INITIAL RECORDINGThis is the initial recording process, before any recording has been done on any track.PROCEDUREGetting ready to record1. Set the inp

OVERDUBBINGOverdubbing is the process of recording a new track/s while monitoring previously recorded tracks. By this method,you can easily record a s

Recording12. Press the REC/PAUSE button. The REC/PAUSE indicator flashes.13. Press the PLAY button to start recording. The PLAY indicator illuminate.1

Rehearsal8. Press the PLAY button to start the rehearsal. The PLAY and REHE indicators illuminate.9. Adjust the channel fader, PAN control and equaliz

YAMAHAMULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDEROPERATION MANUAL

NotesBe careful not to record the tape playback signals input to a channel onto a track which has the same numberwith the channel. This will cause an

PUNCH-IN/OUT RECORDINGPunch-in/out recording is a technique for re-recording a short segment of a track which has already been recorded.Once the tape

4. Punch-in/out using the automatic punch-in/out functionThe automatic punch-in/out function differs from the three punch-in/out methods described in

4. Carrying out the automatic punch-in/out function4-1 Press the REC/PAUSE button.The REHE indicator goes out and the REC/PAUSE indicator flashes rapi

SYNC RECORDINGNormally, to dub over a previously-recorded segment you play a new part along with the previous recording, matchingthe tempo of it. Ther

2. Recording procedureTurn the power on to the MIDI instrument, MIDI converter and this unit according to the order.Settings for the mixer channel1. S

Recording by synchronized performancePlayback the FSK signals recorded on track 8 and synchronize them with MIDI instruments and record their sound.1.

Rehearsal10. Rewind the tape to just before the beginning of the recorded FSK signals and press the COUNTERRESET button.11. Press the REHE button to

MIXDOWNMixdown is the final stage in the recording process at which time you can blend and polish the sounds to create the finalproduct.A "Mix&qu

Checking the finished mixdown5. When recording is finished, rewind the master tape in the tape deck and play back it.By changing the MONITOR SELECT sw

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSO

RECORDING EXAMPLESThis section gives the following two basic recording examples.Example 1: A basic recording (overdubbing)Example 2: An advanced recor

3. Determine the recording order.The flow of an ordinary recording is as follows.The detailed plan is made based on this flow. Drawing up a detailed p

RECORDING EXAMPLE 1: A basic recording (overdubbing)As a basic recording, let's take the three rhythm instruments and the melody, which make up t

Making Planning Sheets1. Recording the Rhythm Parts 2 Recording the Chord Backing3 Recording the Vocal 4 Recording the Guitar Solo* Reverberation is a

1. ConnectionsMake connections as figured on the right.Before connections, be sure to turn OFFthe power to all equipments.2. Turning the power ON/Sett

Playing the instruments/Recording1. By following the contents of the PLANNING SHEET, select tracks (1, 2 and 3) on which recording will be madeusing t

RECORDING EXAMPLE 2: An advanced recordingLet's try an advanced multi-track recording with ping-ponging many music parts and attempting a SYNC re

Recording procedure1. Recording the Drum, Bass parts and SYNC signals (Initial recording)While recording the drum and bass parts, record the FSK signa

9. Recording the Guitar Solo partWhile listening to the rhythm, backing, lead vocal and backing vocals, play the guitar and record it to track 1 as th

5 Ping-ponging the backing part 6 Recording the Lead Vocal part7 Recording the Backing vocal part 1 8 Recording the Backing vocal part 29 Recording th

FCC INFORMATION1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in theinstructions contained in this manual, me

ConnectionsMake connections as figured below. Be sure to turn OFF the power to all equipments before making anyconnection.MicrophoneOperationsRefer to

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TROUBLESHOOTINGIf this unit doesn't work properly, the reason will probably be that a small mistake was made in carrying out theoperations given

MAINTENANCEIf the recorder is used for a long period of time, the heads, pinch roller and capstan will become dirty and the heads willbecome magnetize

SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL SPECIFICATIONSMODEL 8-track/8-channel one way recording and playback cassette recorder with mixerTAPE TRANSPORT Tape TypeTrack C

RECORDEROverall Frequency ResponseOverall S/N ratioOverall DistortionOverall channel separation(between adjacent channels)Erasure RateNoise Reduction(

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CONGRATULATIONSYour MT8X Multitrack Cassette Recorder is a powerful recording tool that will enable you to workwith sound in many ways. No o

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

FEATURESGENERALThe MT8X consists of an 8-channel recording mixer section and an 8-track recorder section inside a compactenclosure. Independent record

STRUCTURE OF THE MT8XThis unit can be divided into three sections: a "mixer", a "recorder" and "bus lines" which link th

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSThe head number of each control name corresponds to the same number of the illustration at the back of theattached PLANNIN