Yamaha MT2X Manual

®YAMAHAAUTHORIZEDPRODUCT MANUALMultitrack Cassette Recorder

RECORDER SECTION RECORD SELECT SWITCHESThese switches are used to choose the signal to berecorded. When the track is not to be recording, set the

9 REC SWITCHWhen this switch is pressed, the PLAY switch alsomoves, and the unit goes into the recording mode.However, if the RECORD SELECT switc

METER AND MONITOR SECTION METER SELECT SWITCHThis switch is used to select the signal to be monitoredby the Peak Level MetersStereo Position:The

PHONES SELECT SWITCHYou can plug a set of headphones into the PHONES jack on the front panel to monitor the sound. The PHONESSELECT Switch is

MONITOR LEVEL CONTROLSWhen setting the PHONES SELECT Switch to theMONITOR position, these level controls are used for eachtrack to achieve a l

POWER SWITCHThis switch turns on the MT2X. When switching the uniton or off, make sure that the Input Faders and theAUX RTN Control are at th

CONNECTION EXAMPLESn BASIC MT2X SYSTEM WITH EFFECTSMT2X + SPX90 + monitor system + mic+ guitar + DX100 + RX17This basic recording system puts theMT2X’

ABOUT CASSETTE TAPESThis unit is designed to be used only with Chrome-position tape, and will not work properly with Ferri-chrome tape formulations. C

MULTITRACK RECORDING TECHNIQUESn ONE EXAMPLE OF A MULTlTRACKRECORDING PROCESSMultitrack recording is usually used to record a rhythmsection, with over

n MULTITRACK RECORDINGPLAN YOUR RECORDINGRECORDING THE DRUMSA clear plan is essential before you begin multitrackrecording. If you begin cold, without

YAMAHAMultitrack Cassette RecorderOperating Manual

— Drum Recording Procedure —1. Connections Plug the AC cord into an AC outlet. Plug the Digital Rhythm Programmer’s stereo out-puts into INPUTs 1 and

4. Setting the monitor and meter sections Set the PHONES SELECT switch to the "STEREO"position.Set the PHONES volume to around "7"

6. Adjusting level balance and equalizationcharacteristicsAdjust channel faders 1 and 2 to achieve the desiredrecording level balance.Adjust the equal

8. Post recording check Return all switches and controls to their normalpositions. Set the PHONES SELECT switch to the "MONITOR"position, tu

RECORDING THE BASS GUITAR BY OVERDUBBINGOverdubbing is the process of playing back previouslyrecorded tracks while recording a new instrument on adiff

— Bass guitar recording procedure —1. Connections Connect everything through input jack 2 as follows.If the GC2020B is being used, connect it betweent

4. Adjusting the Input levelSet the input selector switch to the MIC/LINEposition. Push input fader 2 up to about "7". Start playing the bas

RECORDING THE RHYTHM GUITARRecord the rhythm guitar on track 3 in sync with thedrums on track 1 and the bass guitar on track 2. Record-ing preparation

— Ping-pong Recording Procedure —1. Setting the recorder Set the channel-4 RECORD SELECT switch to the"R" position to mix the sound of the d

RECORDING THE KEYBOARDS BY OVERDUBBING Now that the recording of the rhythm guitar on track 3has been ping-ponged onto track 4, this track is free fo

Congratulations on your choice of the Yamaha MT2X Multitrack CassetteRecorder. The Yamaha MT2X Multitrack Cassette Recorder is a completemultitrack re

— Signal Path during Punch-in/Punch-out Operation —28

— Punch-in/Punch-out Procedure —1. Connections If the FS-1 Foot Switch is being used, connect it toConnect the vocal microphone through input jack 1.t

4. Setting input levels Set input select switch 1 to "MIC/LINE". Set both input fader 1 and the MASTER fader to "7". Slide gain co

MIXDOWN (TRACKDOWN)It’s now time for the mixdown. Often called "trackdown"or "remix", mixdown is when all the four recorded tracks

— Mixdown Procedure —1. Connections Connect a stereo tape deck to the ST OUT jack, andinsert a blank tape to record the final mix in stereo.Connect th

n nUSING CHANNELS 5 AND 6While the MT2X recorder section permits multitrackrecording on four tracks, the mixer section offers a totalof six input chan

SYNC-RECORDINGFor synchronized operation with MIDI instruments, theoptional plug-in YMC2 or external YMC10 MIDI converterenables synchro-operation of

FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR MT2XCLEANING THE HEADSThe precision of the MT2X playback/record and eraseheads is very high.If the heads are dirty, th

BLOCK DIAGRAMNOTE: When the REC button is engaged, the panel switches can be used to individually orderrecording on only those channels with RECORD SE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSTRANSPORTTape typeHeadsTape speedsPitch controlWow & flutterfast windMotorCONNECTORSInputs 1, 2:Input impedanceRated input l

BEFORE OPERATIONn PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS: ABOUT CASSETTE TAPEThis unit is designed to be used only with Chrome-position tape, and w

INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCESSORIESDIGITAL MULTI-EFFECT PROCESSOR - SPX90GRAPHIC EQUALIZER - GQ1031B 2-CHANNEL COMPRESSOR/LIMITER - GC2020BMIDI CONVERTER

SERVICEThe MT2X is supported by Yamaha's worldwide network offactory trained and qualified dealer service personnel. In theVD70420SINCE 1887YAMAH

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n THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRACKS AND CHANNELSThe words “track” and “channel” are often confused. In order to properly operate this unit, it is necessar

THE CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSThis section explains the names and functions of all the knobs, sliders, and switches for the mixer, recorder, meter/m

GAIN CONTROLSThese controls adjust the input level of the channelto match the output level of a microphone or instru-ment connected to input jack of c

PAN (PAN POT) CONTROLSPANAfter volume level and equalizing, the input signal is sentto these controls. During mixdown (see “Mixdown” onpage 31, each c

MASTER FADERThis controls the level of all the input faders, as well as the final level of the effected signal of the AUX RTN control and the soun