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Yamaha MT2X Authorized Product Manual

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  • Page 1 YAMAHA ® AUTHORIZED PRODUCT MANUAL Multitrack Cassette Recorder...
  • Page 2 YAMAHA Multitrack Cassette Recorder Operating Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    It can vastly expand your creative s c o p e . To take full advantage of the outstanding features and performance capabilities of the MT2X, we urge to read this owner’s manual thoroughly. CONTENTS BEFORE OPERATION ...

  • Page 4: Before Operation

    Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the bottom panel of the MT2X — check this BEFORE plugging in and turning on your MT2X! For General models equipped with a voltage selector, make sure the voltage selector is set to match your local line voltage.

  • Page 5: The Difference Between Tracks And Channels

    For conventional recordings, there are two tracks (stereo left and right) on each side of the tape. WHAT IS A MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER? The difference between the MT2X multitrack cassette recorder and a conventional stereo cassette deck is shown below. CONVENTIONAL STEREO CASSETTE DECK...

  • Page 6: The Controls And Their Functions

    THE CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS This section explains the names and functions of all the knobs, sliders, and switches for the mixer, recorder, meter/ monitor, and connector sections. Familiarize yourself with them in order to take full advantage of the MT2X’s ver- satile functions.
  • Page 7 GAIN CONTROLS These controls adjust the input level of the channel to match the output level of a microphone or instru- ment connected to input jack of channel 1 or 2. Control from -10dB to -50dB is possible. Adjust the output level of the microphone or instrument as outlined in its instruction booklet.
  • Page 8 AUX CONTROLS The MT2X is equipped with an AUX SEND jack effects are desired on a certain channel, reverb or delay effects can be connected between these jacks to provide only the desired effect to the desired channel. Amplified monitor speakers can also be connected to the AUX SEND jack.
  • Page 9 MASTER FADER This 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 sound mixed through the stereo mix buss. The output level of the ST OUT jack at mixdown) and the recording level during ping-ponging are also adjusted with this control.

  • Page 10: Recorder Section

    REC INDICATORS Each track on the MT2X has its own REC indicator LED. When the RECORD SELECT switches are used to set one or more of the tracks to the REC standby mode (that is,...
  • Page 11 REW SWITCH (REWIND) Use this switch to rewind the tape. Pressing it when the MT2X is in the PLAY mode enables you to hear the sound of the tape while it rewinds. This feature is use- ful for finding the beginning of a song or other recorded material.

  • Page 12: Meter And Monitor Section

    METER AND MONITOR SECTION METER SELECT SWITCH This switch is used to select the signal to be monitored by the Peak Level Meters Stereo Position: The level of the signal output through the ST OUT jacks is indicated. The meter on the far left shows the level of the Left channel of the stereo signal, while the second meter from the left shows the level of the Right channel.
  • Page 13 PHONES SELECT SWITCH You can plug a set of headphones into the PHONES jack SELECT Switch is used to select the signal to be monitored. Control the volume level with the PHONES volume control STEREO Position: Put the switch in this position to monitor the signal output through the ST OUT jacks nels of the stereo signal will be heard through the headphones.

  • Page 14: Connector Section

    CONNECTOR SECTION FRONT PANEL INPUT JACKS The MT2X mixer has six channels and therefore six IN- PUT jacks. INPUT 1 and 2 can be used with microphones or line-level sources such as electric and electronic instruments. INPUT 3 through 6 accept only line-level input.
  • Page 15 These jacks can also be used as follows. The MT2X can be used as a sub-mixer, with the out- put sent to a main mixer through this jack. A stereo amplifier or powered monitor speakers can be connected through this jack.

  • Page 16: Connection Example

    M T 2 X + S P X 9 0 + m o n i t o r s y s t e m + m i c + guitar + DX100 + RX17 DX21 MT2X + YMC2 + QX21 + DX27 + RX17 + monitor system KS10 D X 2 7...

  • Page 17: About Cassette Tapes

    Playing tapes recorded on other cassette recorders When playing Normal-position tapes, or tapes encoded with Dolby B noise reduction the MT2X, the following steps are advised: 1) Playing Normal-position tapes — move the HI equalizer fader in the "+" direction to boost the high frequencies until the sound is satisfactory.

  • Page 18: Multitrack Recording Techniques

    Keep the dbx switch “ON” to expand dynamic range and to reduce inherent tape noise. SELECT THE BEST TAPE SPEED The MT2X gives you a choice of two tape speeds. The low speed gives you about double the record/playback time of the high-speed mode — at the expense of reproduction quality.

  • Page 19: Multitrack Recording

    The “L” and “R” stereo outputs from the rhythm programmer are fed to input channels 1 and 2 of the MT2X, and these are mixed down onto track 1 of the tape. The Yamaha SPX90 Multi-effect processor is an ideal way to add live-sounding reverb to the drums.
  • Page 20 4~10. Turn the power switches on for the effect and rhythm programmer, and then turn the MT2X "ON". The POWER indicator will light. 3. Setting up the recorder section Press the RESET switch to return the counter to "000".
  • Page 21 4. Setting the monitor and meter sections Set the PHONES SELECT switch to the "STEREO" position. S e t t h e P H O N E S v o l u m e t o a r o u n d " 7 " . Make sure the METER SELECT switch is in the "4 TRK"...
  • Page 22 6. Adjusting level balance and equalization characteristics Adjust channel faders 1 and 2 to achieve the desired recording level balance. Adjust the equalizers for 1 and 2 to obtain the desired sound character for each individual chan- nel. (If you’re thinking of ping-ponging these tracks afterwards, it’s a good idea to add a little boost on the HIGH EQ because high frequencies can be slightly diminished during the ping-pong re-record-...
  • Page 23 8. Post recording check Return all switches and controls to their normal positions. Set the PHONES SELECT switch to the "MONITOR" position, turn MONITOR LEVEL control 1 to "7", then turn the PHONES volume control to about "7". Make sure the METER SELECT switch is set to "4 TRK".
  • Page 24 This is true with all electrified musical instruments. Another idea is to use the Yamaha GC2020B comp/ limiter. In addition to the compresser and limiter func- tions, the noise gate function can prove to be very convenient.
  • Page 25 — Bass guitar recording procedure — 1. Connections Connect everything through input jack 2 as follows. If the GC2020B is being used, connect it between the amplifier and input jack 2. When not using a bass amp, the use of a direct box is recommended.
  • Page 26 4. Adjusting the Input level Set the input selector switch to the MIC/LINE position. Push input fader 2 up to about "7". Start playing the bass guitar, and slide gain control 2 towards the "MIC" direction, stopping when the "+3" indicator on the level meter second from the left flashes occasionally on the sound peaks.
  • Page 27 Be sure to use a guitar preamplifier or guitar amp with a line output to provide a line-level signal to the MT2X. PING-PONG < PING-PONG RECORDING > After the rhythm section has been recorded on tracks 1 —...
  • Page 28 — 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 drums, bass guitar, and rhythm guitar through the stereo buss. The REC indicator will flash. Press the PAUSE switch, then the REC switch to put the recorder into the REC PAUSE mode.
  • Page 29 However, this sort of operation requires a blank section of tape on a track. BY OVERDUBBING NOTE: The RECORD SELECT switches of the MT2X can Let’s show you how "punch-in/punch-out" works. As an example, we’ll explain how to re-do a segment of the vocal recorded on track 1.
  • Page 30 — Signal Path during Punch-in/Punch-out Operation —...
  • Page 31 — Punch-in/Punch-out Procedure — 1. Connections Connect the vocal microphone through input jack 1. If the FS-1 Foot Switch is being used, connect it to the PUNCH IN/OUT jack. 2. Setting the recorder If the FS-1 Foot Switch is connected, set RECORD SELECT switch 1 to the "1"...
  • Page 32 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 control 1 in the "MIC" direction, stopping when the "+3" LED indicator on the leftmost level meter flashes occasionally on music peaks.
  • Page 33 MIXDOWN (TRACKDOWN) It’s now time for the mixdown. Often called "trackdown" or "remix", mixdown is when all the four recorded tracks are mixed to achieve a certain sound balance in level, effects, and stereo positioning, and then recorded onto one side of a cassette tape in mono or stereo. This tape is the final "master".
  • Page 34 Rewind the tape. 4. Recording Press the PLAY switch of the MT2X at the same time you start recording with the stereo tape deck. After the recording is finished, play back the mixed down tape. How does it sound? You can keep re- peating the mixdown process, varying the levels, equalizations, and effect level balance until you’re...

  • Page 35: Using Channels 5 And 6

    CHANNELS 5 AND 6 While the MT2X recorder section permits multitrack recording on four tracks, the mixer section offers a total of six input channels. The following are a few hints on using the extra two channels for more effective, more versatile recording.

  • Page 36: Sync-Recording

    QX5 and QX1 digital sequence recorders actually have the MIDI-FSK conversion func- tion built-in, and may be connected directly to the MT2X SYNC IN jack. In this section, we will explain synchro- recording using synchro-operation techniques.

  • Page 37: For Maximum Performance Of Your Mt2X

    SYNC may not operate during playback. If this happens repeatedly, adjust the level adjustment volume at the bottom of the MT2X. (Since the unit is already set at the proper level at the factory, it normally need not be adjusted.) If the level is adjusted too high, signals from the other tracks may leak (cross- talk), so be careful.

  • Page 38: Block Diagram

    BLOCK DIAGRAM NOTE: When the REC button is engaged, the panel switches can be used to individually order recording on only those channels with RECORD SELECT not switched "OFF".

  • Page 39: General Specifications

    TRANSPORT Tape type Heads Tape speeds Pitch control Wow & flutter fast wind Motor CONNECTORS Inputs 1, 2: Input impedance Rated input level Max. input level Min. input level Inputs 3 ~ 6: Input impedance Rated input level Min. input level Aux return L, R: Input impedance Rated input level Min.

  • Page 40: Introduction To The Accessories

    INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCESSORIES DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECT PROCESSOR - SPX90 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER - GQ1031B MIDI CONVERTER - YMC2 KEYBOARD SPEAKER - KS10 2-CHANNEL COMPRESSOR/LIMITER - GC2020B POWER AMPLIFIER - P2075 SPEAKER SYSTEM - S10X FOOT SWITCH - FS-1...

  • Page 41: Service

    YAMAHA SINCE 1887 NIPPON GAKKI CO., LTD. HAMAMATSU, JAPAN SERVICE The MT2X is supported by Yamaha's worldwide network of factory trained and qualified dealer service personnel. In the event of a problem, contact your nearest Yamaha dealer. Printed in Japan...
  • Page 42 Y A M A H A ® Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622-6600 11/17/98 98109...

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