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...requirements listed in your authority, granted by the interference. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your plug proceed as indicated in the instructions contained in the users manual, may not correspond with the letter L or coloured RED. Follow all installations....your FCC authorization to accessories and/or another product use this apparatus may cause interference harmful to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. Compliance with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized...
...requirements listed in your authority, granted by the interference. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your plug proceed as indicated in the instructions contained in the users manual, may not correspond with the letter L or coloured RED. Follow all installations....your FCC authorization to accessories and/or another product use this apparatus may cause interference harmful to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. Compliance with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized...
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...heavy objects on the main unit. Cautions • Turn off immediately. ately. This could be a fire hazard. • Do not place MT8XII in direct sunlight. Refer to the owner's manual for repair. Confirm that the abnormality is a fire hazard. • Do not use... this condition is a fire and shock hazard. • If a foreign object or water gets inside MT8XII are a fire hazard. • Do not try to modify MT8XII. MT8XII-Owner's Manual This could be a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Connect the supplied AC power cord only to an ...
...heavy objects on the main unit. Cautions • Turn off immediately. ately. This could be a fire hazard. • Do not place MT8XII in direct sunlight. Refer to the owner's manual for repair. Confirm that the abnormality is a fire hazard. • Do not use... this condition is a fire and shock hazard. • If a foreign object or water gets inside MT8XII are a fire hazard. • Do not try to modify MT8XII. MT8XII-Owner's Manual This could be a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Connect the supplied AC power cord only to an ...
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... cause interference on a patent license from THAT Corporation. iv Interference MT8XII uses high-frequency digital circuits that you have them all. • MT8XII Multitrack Recorder • AC power cord • Cleaning kit • This Owner's Manual Contact your Yamaha dealer if something is manufactured based on radios and televisions placed close to it. Copyright...
... cause interference on a patent license from THAT Corporation. iv Interference MT8XII uses high-frequency digital circuits that you have them all. • MT8XII Multitrack Recorder • AC power cord • Cleaning kit • This Owner's Manual Contact your Yamaha dealer if something is manufactured based on radios and televisions placed close to it. Copyright...
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... Rehearsing Auto Punch 27 Performing Auto Punch for Real 30 Checking the Ping-Pong Operation 31 Ping-Pong Notes 31 Ping-Pong with Overdub 32 MT8XII-Owner's Manual Ping-Pong Recording 29 Preparing for Ping-Pong 30 Rehearsing the Ping-Pong 30 Performing the Ping-Pong for Real 28 5. The First Session...
... Rehearsing Auto Punch 27 Performing Auto Punch for Real 30 Checking the Ping-Pong Operation 31 Ping-Pong Notes 31 Ping-Pong with Overdub 32 MT8XII-Owner's Manual Ping-Pong Recording 29 Preparing for Ping-Pong 30 Rehearsing the Ping-Pong 30 Performing the Ping-Pong for Real 28 5. The First Session...
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... Effects when Recording 34 Applying Effects with Ping-Pong 34 Patching In Signal Processors 35 7. The MT8XII & MIDI 40 Using the MT8XII in a MIDI System 40 SYNC Signal Formats 40 Connecting the MT8XII to a MIDI System 41 Striping the Tape 43 Synchronized Operation 43 10. Tape Speed & Mixing... Memo Points 38 Locating the Memo Points 38 Checking the Memo Points 38 Clearing the Memo Points 38 Repeat Playback 39 9. vi 6. MT8XII Applications 44 One-Take Recording 44 MIDI Home Studio 45 Multi-Source Mixing 46 Using the TAPE OUT/GROUP OUTs 47 Troubleshooting 48 Appendix ...
... Effects when Recording 34 Applying Effects with Ping-Pong 34 Patching In Signal Processors 35 7. The MT8XII & MIDI 40 Using the MT8XII in a MIDI System 40 SYNC Signal Formats 40 Connecting the MT8XII to a MIDI System 41 Striping the Tape 43 Synchronized Operation 43 10. Tape Speed & Mixing... Memo Points 38 Locating the Memo Points 38 Checking the Memo Points 38 Clearing the Memo Points 38 Repeat Playback 39 9. vi 6. MT8XII Applications 44 One-Take Recording 44 MIDI Home Studio 45 Multi-Source Mixing 46 Using the TAPE OUT/GROUP OUTs 47 Troubleshooting 48 Appendix ...
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... IN to monitor facility for choosing the Yamaha MT8XII Multitrack Cassette Recorder. Including the 8 tape tracks and stereo TAPE IN, up to 20 inputs are available for mixdown. • Continuously variable GAIN controls on input channels 1 through 4 allow you to capture your MT8XII, read this Owner's Manual thoroughly. To take best advantage of approximately...
... IN to monitor facility for choosing the Yamaha MT8XII Multitrack Cassette Recorder. Including the 8 tape tracks and stereo TAPE IN, up to 20 inputs are available for mixdown. • Continuously variable GAIN controls on input channels 1 through 4 allow you to capture your MT8XII, read this Owner's Manual thoroughly. To take best advantage of approximately...
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...MT8XII uses the dbx noise reduction system to reduce tape hiss and keep your recordings. If you turn over an MT8XII... cassette you buy high-quality Type II (High Bias, 70 µs EQ) chrome cassettes of cassette tape for use with your MT8XII. MT8XII Maintenance The MT8XII.... The MT8XII, on... See Maintaining the MT8XII on the other ...MT8XII uses the full width of the cassette. Whereas the MT8XII...normal cassette recorders, MT8XII tapes are recorded ...MT8XII Recording Time (approximate) 22.5 minutes 15 minutes 11.5 minutes MT8XII Recording Format Although the MT8XII...
...MT8XII uses the dbx noise reduction system to reduce tape hiss and keep your recordings. If you turn over an MT8XII... cassette you buy high-quality Type II (High Bias, 70 µs EQ) chrome cassettes of cassette tape for use with your MT8XII. MT8XII Maintenance The MT8XII.... The MT8XII, on... See Maintaining the MT8XII on the other ...MT8XII uses the full width of the cassette. Whereas the MT8XII...normal cassette recorders, MT8XII tapes are recorded ...MT8XII Recording Time (approximate) 22.5 minutes 15 minutes 11.5 minutes MT8XII Recording Format Although the MT8XII...
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... 1 MEMO 2 LOC 2 REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF 4 4 8 REPEAT STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STEREO PHONES PUNCH I/O The individual sections of the MT8XII are explained on a tour of the MT8XII, identifying the various parts to help you become familiar with your new recorder. MT8XII-Owner's Manual Touring the MT8XII 3 2 Touring the MT8XII This chapter takes you on the following pages.
... 1 MEMO 2 LOC 2 REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF 4 4 8 REPEAT STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STEREO PHONES PUNCH I/O The individual sections of the MT8XII are explained on a tour of the MT8XII, identifying the various parts to help you become familiar with your new recorder. MT8XII-Owner's Manual Touring the MT8XII 3 2 Touring the MT8XII This chapter takes you on the following pages.
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... recorded or played back).With the [FLIP] switch set quickly using the CUE controls. 5 FLIP switch This switch is fed to the CUE controls. MT8XII-Owner's Manual 4 Touring the MT8XII Input Channels GAIN 1 LINE MIC HIGH -12 +12 FREQ 2 250 5k MID -12 +12 LOW -12 +12 AUX 1 3 0 10 AUX 2 4 5 0 CUE L 0 MIC/ LINE...
... recorded or played back).With the [FLIP] switch set quickly using the CUE controls. 5 FLIP switch This switch is fed to the CUE controls. MT8XII-Owner's Manual 4 Touring the MT8XII Input Channels GAIN 1 LINE MIC HIGH -12 +12 FREQ 2 250 5k MID -12 +12 LOW -12 +12 AUX 1 3 0 10 AUX 2 4 5 0 CUE L 0 MIC/ LINE...
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... PAN control set fully clockwise, the signal is sent only to Group 2. While the right-channel signal is sent to even and odd numbered groups. MT8XII-Owner's Manual With the PAN control turned fully counterclockwise (L/ODD), however, the channel signal is sent only to Group 1. Likewise, when it 's used to adjust the...
... PAN control set fully clockwise, the signal is sent only to Group 2. While the right-channel signal is sent to even and odd numbered groups. MT8XII-Owner's Manual With the PAN control turned fully counterclockwise (L/ODD), however, the channel signal is sent only to Group 1. Likewise, when it 's used to adjust the...
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... to monitor stereo signals. Select TO MONITOR when you to the Ste- If it's set to TO STEREO. Press both switches to tracks. 6 Touring the MT8XII Master Section GROUP MASTER TAPE IN 1 GROUP MASTER level controls These rotary controls adjust the levels of the group signals that are used to select... OUT signal and is mono. GROUP-These switches select the Group buses as an extra stereo input and feed the signal into the stereo mix. MT8XII-Owner's Manual
... to monitor stereo signals. Select TO MONITOR when you to the Ste- If it's set to TO STEREO. Press both switches to tracks. 6 Touring the MT8XII Master Section GROUP MASTER TAPE IN 1 GROUP MASTER level controls These rotary controls adjust the levels of the group signals that are used to select... OUT signal and is mono. GROUP-These switches select the Group buses as an extra stereo input and feed the signal into the stereo mix. MT8XII-Owner's Manual
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... lights up when the dbx noise reduction system is turned on. 5 SYNC indicator This indicator lights up when the SYNC function is loaded into the MT8XII. With no tape is on. 9 TAPE indicator This indicator light up continuously during recording and playback from -20 dB to +9 dB in eight steps. If... the Repeat Playback or Auto Punch In/Out Rehearse Repeat function is loaded. 0 Track record indicators These indicators show which tracks are selected for recording. MT8XII-Owner's Manual
... lights up when the dbx noise reduction system is turned on. 5 SYNC indicator This indicator lights up when the SYNC function is loaded into the MT8XII. With no tape is on. 9 TAPE indicator This indicator light up continuously during recording and playback from -20 dB to +9 dB in eight steps. If... the Repeat Playback or Auto Punch In/Out Rehearse Repeat function is loaded. 0 Track record indicators These indicators show which tracks are selected for recording. MT8XII-Owner's Manual
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... when recording and playing an FSK or SMPTE synchronization signal on Track 8. The dbx system is turned on automatically each time the MT8XII is turned on. 4 AUTO PUNCH I /O A 1 CLEAR button This button is turned on. When the speed is set .... When the Auto Punch In/Out function is used to select the VARI and FIX modes. The dbx indicator on the display lights up . MT8XII-Owner's Manual 8 Touring the MT8XII Transport Section 5 6 TAPE SPEED REC SELECT 0 VARI 1 2 3 4 FIX GROUP 1 2 3 4 - + 4 5 6 7 8 7 AUTO PUNCH I/O RESET RTZ 3 8 SYNC CLEAR 2 CHECK MEMO...
... when recording and playing an FSK or SMPTE synchronization signal on Track 8. The dbx system is turned on automatically each time the MT8XII is turned on. 4 AUTO PUNCH I /O A 1 CLEAR button This button is turned on. When the speed is set .... When the Auto Punch In/Out function is used to select the VARI and FIX modes. The dbx indicator on the display lights up . MT8XII-Owner's Manual 8 Touring the MT8XII Transport Section 5 6 TAPE SPEED REC SELECT 0 VARI 1 2 3 4 FIX GROUP 1 2 3 4 - + 4 5 6 7 8 7 AUTO PUNCH I/O RESET RTZ 3 8 SYNC CLEAR 2 CHECK MEMO...
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... is started by pressing the [REPEAT] button after setting the punch-in progress. MEMO 1, MEMO 2-These button are not stored when the MT8XII is turned off the Repeat Playback and Auto Punch In/Out Rehearse Repeat functions. The respective memo indicator on and off . Memo points are... recording. The PLAY indicator lights up continuously when a memo point is stored. Press the [FF] button again to select normal rewind speed. MT8XII-Owner's Manual When a track is used to enter Record Pause mode. Up to four tracks can also be recorded simultaneously. The REHE indicator flashes ...
... is started by pressing the [REPEAT] button after setting the punch-in progress. MEMO 1, MEMO 2-These button are not stored when the MT8XII is turned off the Repeat Playback and Auto Punch In/Out Rehearse Repeat functions. The respective memo indicator on and off . Memo points are... recording. The PLAY indicator lights up continuously when a memo point is stored. Press the [FF] button again to select normal rewind speed. MT8XII-Owner's Manual When a track is used to enter Record Pause mode. Up to four tracks can also be recorded simultaneously. The REHE indicator flashes ...
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...the monitor signals to a stereo monitor amplifier and speakers. MT8XII-Owner's Manual Connect them to the monitor amplifier's stereo inputs. The MONITOR OUT signal... is used to turn on and off the MT8XII. 3 AC IN Connect...inputs. 6 MONITOR OUT These phono jacks are used to connect a stereo master recorder for recording the final mix. 10 Touring the MT8XII Rear Panel Connectors 1 STEREO INPUT (UNBAL) 14 13 12 11 10 9 R L R L R L AUX SEND 2 1 STEREO...
...the monitor signals to a stereo monitor amplifier and speakers. MT8XII-Owner's Manual Connect them to the monitor amplifier's stereo inputs. The MONITOR OUT signal... is used to turn on and off the MT8XII. 3 AC IN Connect...inputs. 6 MONITOR OUT These phono jacks are used to connect a stereo master recorder for recording the final mix. 10 Touring the MT8XII Rear Panel Connectors 1 STEREO INPUT (UNBAL) 14 13 12 11 10 9 R L R L R L AUX SEND 2 1 STEREO...
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... to connect the outputs of a stereo master recorder to TO MONITOR. A wiring diagram for an insert cable is not recording or playing, the group signals MT8XII-Owner's Manual Each input features a XLR-type connector and TRS phone jack connector. The phone jack connector has priority. B TAPE OUT/GROUP OUT These phono jacks...
... to connect the outputs of a stereo master recorder to TO MONITOR. A wiring diagram for an insert cable is not recording or playing, the group signals MT8XII-Owner's Manual Each input features a XLR-type connector and TRS phone jack connector. The phone jack connector has priority. B TAPE OUT/GROUP OUT These phono jacks...
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... jacks are connected to those inputs. Phantom power is used to power condenser microphones. MT8XII-Owner's Manual This is the same as the MONITOR OUT signal. 2 PUNCH I/O An optional footswitch, such as the Yamaha FC5, can be output. It should be output to four group signals can be ...(BAL) inputs on channels 1 and 2. Front Connectors 1 2 1 PHONES A pair of the incoming SYNC signal that's recorded onto Track 8. 12 Touring the MT8XII are output. During playback, the eight tape signals are output. The INPUT LEVEL control is used to turn on and off when devices other than...
... jacks are connected to those inputs. Phantom power is used to power condenser microphones. MT8XII-Owner's Manual This is the same as the MONITOR OUT signal. 2 PUNCH I/O An optional footswitch, such as the Yamaha FC5, can be output. It should be output to four group signals can be ...(BAL) inputs on channels 1 and 2. Front Connectors 1 2 1 PHONES A pair of the incoming SYNC signal that's recorded onto Track 8. 12 Touring the MT8XII are output. During playback, the eight tape signals are output. The INPUT LEVEL control is used to turn on and off when devices other than...
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... TAPE indicator appears on the rear of the power cord into the compartment with this chapter, have a look at the rear of the MT8XII. The MT8XII is not slack inside the cassette. 1. Connecting the Power Cord 1. Load the cassette firmly into a suitable AC wall outlet. Make...PLAY] button to 00:00. Plug the other end of the MT8XII. 2. Turning On the MT8XII 1. POWER ON/ OFF Loading a Tape Before loading a tape, make sure the tape is now ready for recording. MT8XII-Owner's Manual To turn off the MT8XII, press the POWER switch again. Open the cassette compartment cover. ...
... TAPE indicator appears on the rear of the power cord into the compartment with this chapter, have a look at the rear of the MT8XII. The MT8XII is not slack inside the cassette. 1. Connecting the Power Cord 1. Load the cassette firmly into a suitable AC wall outlet. Make...PLAY] button to 00:00. Plug the other end of the MT8XII. 2. Turning On the MT8XII 1. POWER ON/ OFF Loading a Tape Before loading a tape, make sure the tape is now ready for recording. MT8XII-Owner's Manual To turn off the MT8XII, press the POWER switch again. Open the cassette compartment cover. ...
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...; amp and speakers. For monitoring, you could use either headphones or a monitor amp and speakers. Alternatively, you can be connected to start recording with the MT8XII. 14 The First Session Quick-Start System The following illustration shows the basic equipment necessary to the MT8XII. MT8XII-Owner's Manual The master recorder is required for mixdown.
...; amp and speakers. For monitoring, you could use either headphones or a monitor amp and speakers. Alternatively, you can be connected to start recording with the MT8XII. 14 The First Session Quick-Start System The following illustration shows the basic equipment necessary to the MT8XII. MT8XII-Owner's Manual The master recorder is required for mixdown.