Yamaha MT4X - Manual (Page 6)

Introduction 4
User’s Guide
Structure of the MT4X
The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections – the mixer, the recorder, and the bus lines which
connect them:
Mixer
The mixer has four input channels. It adjusts the input signals at each respective channel and sends them
to the bus lines.
The signals input to each channel of the mixer can be switched to either input signals (MIC/LINE) or
playback signals (TAPE). When TAPE is selected, the playback signal from each track is input to the
corresponding channel. The tone of the signal is adjusted through the equalizer and the volume at the
channel faders. It is then sent to the bus lines using the ASSIGN keys and PAN control.
Bus Lines
There are four main bus lines (group buses) which receive the input signals from each respective channel
of the mixer. If signals from two or more input channels are sent to a bus line, these signals are overlaid or
mixed.
There is also a STEREO bus (L, R), an AUX bus (1, 2), and a CUE bus.
Recorder
The signals from the bus lines are recorded by the cassette recorder. It also sends the signal to the
TAPE OUT connectors and back to the mixer (including the CUE bus).
Also refer to the "Block Diagram" on page 48.