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Owner's Manual - Page 7

v Ping-Pong Recording 41 Preparing for Ping-Pong 42 Rehearsing Ping-Pong 43 Performing Ping-Pong for Markers 53 Inserting Markers 53 Marker Indicators 53 Adjusting Markers 54 Erasing Markers 56 6. Other Functions 72 Frame Display 72 Display Dimmer 72 Peak Hold 72 MD8-Owner's Manual Editing Songs & Tracks 61 Viewing Disc Contents 61 Erasing Discs 62...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

This is because the MD8 can record on all eight tracks have been recorded. • Superior sound quality and negligible sound degradation after repeated overdubs and ping-pong operations. • Zero wow and flutter and pitch fluctuation. Recorder The recorder section features an 8-track recorder based on the MD DATA audio format, which can handle both...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

... operation. For some quick answers about the MD8, see the Q&A Section on the Yamaha MD4 Recorder can be converted to MD8-compatible 8-track songs by using the Copy function, with multiple-take record and select capability (choose the best from up to reorder, erase, or duplicate tracks. • Disc and song titling for easy identifi...
Owner's Manual - Page 11

Buying Discs for the MD8 3 Buying Discs for the MD8 It's important that you buy for 8-track recording and playback with the MD8. Regular MiniDiscs are also referred to as a storage media for 2-track recording and playback (2TR mode). Two types are used only for music. See Erasing Discs on the MD8. MiniDisc recordings made on a regular MiniDisc deck can purchase them...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

...direct recording, and the GRP indicators light up to 10 markers per song while recording is recorded, Start and End markers are recording a new song, it shows the available time remaining for the song (on disc)....signal levels from -36 dB to +12 dB in progress or during subsequent playback. MD8-Owner's Manual J Repeat mode indicators These indicators show group signal levels in minutes, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

..., the shuttle can be used to cancel functions and modes. When the MD8 is used to set and select parameters (+/- G MARK SEARCH & MARK ...record input channel signals (DIR). H DISPLAY button This button is used to access the Part Copy, Part Erase, Track Copy, Track Erase, Song Copy, Song Erase, Song Tempo, Song Divide, Song Combn, Song Move, Song Renum, Song Name, Disc Erase, and Disc...
Owner's Manual - Page 25

... signals on the rear of the MD8. When a disc is shown. In addition to group recording, the MD8 features direct recording (DIR), which allows you can also be used to mix signals from several input channels and record them to , say , track 7. GRP-Use this is called group recording (GRP). The disc should slide easily into the compartment...
Owner's Manual - Page 30

...actually recording to disc. If your song starts with several tracks onto another track, which is the process of recording new sounds to empty tracks while listening to disc. ...mix and record it 's being recorded or listening to record with overdub recording. Ping-Pong can be erased later. A drum track that like to recorded sounds as a unified recording tool: the MD8 for ...
Owner's Manual - Page 33

...You could, however, connect an external equalizer or effects processor between the sound source and the MD8 input. Record the final mix to connect MIDI-controlled instruments, such as described on page 21....inputs to your music as tone generators, synthesizers, and samplers, you can now mix the disc and MIC/LINE signals. 10. You cannot use the EQ and effects functions built into ...
Owner's Manual - Page 34

... below . If you may not extend the blank area. For rehearsal, the MD8 always stops at the end of the MD disc format. MD8-Owner's Manual Recording a New Song The NEW REC function is a limitation of a song. Songs are contiguous, you do not erase or move a song (see page 65) to create a blank area following...
Owner's Manual - Page 35

... the MD8, the 2TR Recording mode is turned off. 1. Audio quality is the same for more information. They can read. The display shows 8TR Mode (2TR Mode if you cannot change the mode during or after recording. Songs on page 62 for all four modes. See Copying & Converting Songs on the same disc can be recorded...
Owner's Manual - Page 60

...The LAST REC IN and OUT points are not memorized when a disc is ejected or the MD8 is set , press the [STOP] button. When the time counter...waiting in Pause mode, press the [ENTER] button instead of the recording are automatically stored as for the Last Rec IN & OUT Points... Copy, and Part Erase functions. See Auto Punch In/Out on page 32, Copying Parts on page 71, and Erasing Parts on a frame...
Owner's Manual - Page 70

...Press the [ENTER] button. You can convert a four-track song (recorded on the display. The display now shows the Record mode of the currently selected song. 3. Use the DATA dial to...8-track mode. The MD8 indicates this operation erases all data on disc. 62 Editing Songs & Tracks Erasing Discs The Disc Erase function allows you to erase all songs formats a disc. Copying & Converting ...
Owner's Manual - Page 76

... [ENTER] button to erase. Press the [ENTER] button to erase. Press the [EXIT] button to cancel. For example: Song No.3 . 4. MD8-Owner's Manual Use the CURSOR shuttle to select tracks and the DATA dial to set the tracks to be necessary to make room for new material you wish to record. 1. Press the [EXIT...
Owner's Manual - Page 88

... the previous song. When the MD8 receives this message is received during recording, rehearsal, or playback, it is ignored when the MD8 waits in operation. 80 The MD8 & MIDI Controlling the MD8 with MMC Quite a few of MIDI messages that can also be used to control audio and video (tape) machines, disc recorders, and other equipment. If this...
Owner's Manual - Page 97

.... What is not damaged physically, it has an infinite life span. One frame can be erased before recording with MD8. MD8-Owner's Manual Ideal for mono (MONO). However, they can select between MiniDiscs and MD DATA Discs? Yes. What is no . Using the FrameDisp function you can also be used to do so...
Owner's Manual - Page 102

...] button was pressed, so the Track Erase or Part Erase function was turned OFF automatically because you cannot record. The IN or OUT point is waiting for further recording. MTC was cancelled because you cannot rehearse a recording that would overwrite this song. The disc compartment is not compatible, so the MD8 cannot play it 's copy protected. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 103

... point of Song Direct Time Locate 10 Marker locate points for each song Last Recording In/Out point 0.5x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x play speed Disc Erase Copy, Move, Divide, Combine, Renumber, Erase, Name Track Copy, Part Copy, Track Erase, Part Erase Disc title, Song title REC SELECT buttons 1-8, GROUP button Transport buttons: PLAY, STOP, PAUSE...
Owner's Manual - Page 107

...audio equalizer. Using the ATRAC system, the MD8 provides an 8-track recording time of ATRAC sound data at the same loudness. Another principle used to collect and distribute audio...MD8 transport functions and the punch in the range from the Cue List using markers. ATRAC uses established psychoacoustic principles to compress audio data to +20 dB. Frame-An integral unit of the MD DATA disc...
Owner's Manual - Page 111

...Erasing Discs 62 Markers 56 Parts 69 Songs 68 Tracks 68 Error messages 94 EVEN, pan 18 EXE, definition 99 EXIT button 11 F Fader Input channel 6 STEREO 7 Fast Forward 51 First session 16 First track recording... 7 MCLK 79 MD DATA Buying discs 3 Definition 100 Disc life 89 MD8 Applications 83 As a sub mixer 85 Block diagram 97 Connectors 12 Dimensions 98 Discs 3 Display 8 Features 1 Input channels...

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