Yamaha MT4X User Manual
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Synchronization
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User’s Guide
3)
Plug compatible cables from the other TAPE OUT connectors (1, 2, and 3) into the inputs of your
mixer.
4)
Connect the audio outputs from the MIDI instruments to the mixer inputs.
5)
Connect the stereo inputs of the master recorder to the stereo outputs of the mixer.
6)
Connect any external signal processors to the auxiliary connectors of the mixer.
Rehearsal
7)
If dbx™ system is on, press the SYNC key. The SYNC indicator will light.
8)
Press the PLAY key to start playback.
The MIDI instruments will start to playback in sync with the data recorded on track 4.
9)
Adjust the levels, equalization, and pan of each channel on the mixer. Set the auxiliary send and
return.
Adjust the record levels on the master recorder.
10)
When you are satisfied with the levels, press the RETURN TO ZERO key to stop the rehearsal and
rewind the tape.
Recording
11)
Insert a tape into the master recorder.
12)
Start recording on the master recorder. Press the PLAY key on the MT4X to start playback.
The synchronized mixdown will be carried out automatically.
Check the recording
13)
When the recording is finished, rewind the master recorder and play back the tape.
Tip:
An alternative approach is to create a stereo mixdown with the built-in mixer and send that to the
external mixer from the STEREO OUT connectors.