Page 3 - • Explanation of Graphical Symbols; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; C A U T I O N
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-angle is intended to alert the user to the presence ofimportant operating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literature accompanying theproduct. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol withinan equilater...
Page 4 - iii; Important; Read the Following Before Operating MD4; Warnings; Cautions
iii MD4—Owner’s Manual Important Read the Following Before Operating MD4 Warnings • Do not locate MD4 in a place subject to excessive heat or in direct sunlight. This could be a fire hazard. • Do not place MD4 in a place subject to excessive humidity or dust. This could be a fire and electrical shoc...
Page 5 - iv; Interference; Trademarks; Keep This Manual For Future Reference
iv MD4—Owner’s Manual Interference MD4 uses high-frequency digital circuits that may cause interference on radios and televisions placed close to it. If interference does occur, relocate the affected equipment. Copyright © 1996 Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of the MD4 software or ...
Page 6 - Contents
v MD4—Owner’s Manual Contents 1. Welcome to MD4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MD4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 8 - vii; MIDI Implementation Chart . . End of Manual
vii MD4—Owner’s Manual Deleting Steps in a Tempo Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Saving a Tempo Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Loading a Tempo Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 9 - Welcome to MD4; MD4 Features; Mixer
Welcome to MD4 1 MD4—Owner’s Manual 1 Welcome to MD4 Thank you for choosing the Yamaha MD4 Multitrack MD Recorder. MD4 is the world’s first multitrack recorder to use the MiniDisc format, with its superior sound quality and quick search capabilities. To take best advantage of your MD4, read this Own...
Page 10 - Buying Discs for MD4; MD4 TOC
2 Welcome to MD4 MD4—Owner’s Manual Buying Discs for MD4 It’s important that you buy the correct type of disc for use with your MD4. For 4-track recording and playback, you must use MD DATA discs. Normal MiniDiscs can only be used for 2-track recording and playback. MD DATA discs are used as a stora...
Page 11 - Touring MD4; Topside View
Touring MD4 3 MD4—Owner’s Manual 2 Touring MD4 This chapter takes you on a tour of MD4, identifying the various parts to help you become famil-iar with your new recorder. Topside View The individual sections of MD4 are explained on the following pages. MULTITRACK MD RECORDER MIC/LINE INPUT AUX RETUR...
Page 12 - Input Channels
4 Touring MD4 MD4—Owner’s Manual Input Channels 1 GAIN control This rotary control adjusts the sensitivity of the MIC/LINE input so that both micro-phone and line-level signals can be handled with ease. 2 EQ controls These rotary controls are used to boost and cut the high, middle, and low frequency...
Page 13 - Master Section; GROUP; STEREO; CUE
Master Section 5 MD4—Owner’s Manual Master Section 1 AUX RETURN GROUP ASSIGN switches These switches are used to assign (i.e., send) the Aux Return signals to the recorder’s tracks. The left-channel signal is sent to odd buses 1 and 3. While the right-channel signal is sent to even buses 2 and 4. Th...
Page 14 - Display; Status indicators; Disc type indicators; M D 4 S o n g
6 Touring MD4 MD4—Owner’s Manual Display Note: For explanation purposes, the illustration above shows most of the available indicators. During normal operation, however, you will not see so many indicators on the display at the same. 1 Status indicators These indicators show the current operating mo...
Page 16 - Disc Transport Section
8 Touring MD4 MD4—Owner’s Manual Disc Transport Section 1 AUTO PUNCH I/O button This button is used to turn on the Auto Punch In/Out function. 2 UTILITY button This button is used to access the following functions: Rec Mode, Text, PrePost Roll, OffLinePunch, Track Erase, Song Erase, Song Copy, Song ...
Page 18 - Topside Connectors
10 Touring MD4 MD4—Owner’s Manual Topside Connectors 1 STEREO SUB IN These phono jacks are used to connect another mixer to MD4 to increase the number of available input channels. The stereo output signals from the other mixer can be mixed into the MD4 ste-reo mix or recorded to MD4 tracks. Connect ...
Page 19 - Front Connectors; PHONES; Rear; AC IN; MIDI OUT
Front Connectors 11 MD4—Owner’s Manual Front Connectors 1 PHONES A pair of stereo headphones can be connected here for monitoring. The headphone signal is the same as the MONITOR OUT signal. 2 PUNCH I/O An optional footswitch, such as the Yamaha FC5, can be connected here for foot-controlled play-ba...
Page 20 - The First Session
12 The First Session MD4—Owner’s Manual 3 The First Session This chapter explains how to record and mix your first MD4 session. If this is your first time with a multitrack recorder, we recommend that you start with this chapter and follow all the procedures closely. When you’ve completed this chapt...
Page 21 - Connecting the Power Cord; Plug the other end of the power cord into a suitable AC wall outlet.; Turning On MD4; Press the POWER switch at the rear of MD4. The display lights up.; Loading a Disc; Press the EJECT button to open the disc compartment.; Blank Disc; Recording the First Track; Set the input selector switch on Input Channel 1 to MIC/LINE.
Connecting the Power Cord 13 MD4—Owner’s Manual Connecting the Power Cord 1. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN socket on the rear of MD4. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a suitable AC wall outlet. Turning On MD4 1. Press the POWER switch at the rear of MD4. The display lights...
Page 22 - Raise Channel 1 fader to the 7–8 mark.; Listening to the First Track
14 The First Session MD4—Owner’s Manual The following table show the relationship between the PAN control and Group/Tracks. 6. Press the MONITOR SELECT [1–3] switch. This sets the monitor source to Track 1. 7. Set the MONITOR LEVEL control midway. 8. Raise Channel 1 fader to the 7–8 mark. You should...
Page 23 - Overdubbing; and set the GROUP ASSIGN switches to OFF.; Raise the Channel fader to the 7–8 mark.
Overdubbing 15 MD4—Owner’s Manual 2. Press the MONITOR SELECT [1–3] switch. 3. Press the [CUE] MONITOR SELECT switch. 4. Set CUE LEVEL 1 midway. 5. Press the [PLAY] button to start playback. You should now be able to hear what was recorded. Adjust CUE LEVEL 1 as required. If you don’t hear anything,...
Page 24 - Mixdown; Balancing Levels; Applying Effects; Record the Final Mix
16 The First Session MD4—Owner’s Manual and what you are recording now. 15. Press the [STOP] button to stop recording (or Rehearsal). 16. Press the LAST REC SEARCH [IN] button. This returns to the point at which recording (or Rehearsal) started. 17. Press the [PLAY] button to play back what you‘ve r...
Page 25 - An Overview of Multitrack Recording; Basic Multitracking; Monitoring; Advanced Multitracking; Synchronization
An Overview of Multitrack Recording 17 MD4—Owner’s Manual An Overview of Multitrack Recording This section describes the fundamental principles of multitrack recording. Basic Multitracking Monitoring —This is the process of listening to a sound as it’s being recorded or listening to recorded sounds ...
Page 26 - About Monitoring
18 The First Session MD4—Owner’s Manual About Monitoring MD4 features a flexible monitoring system, allowing you to monitor signals at various points. You can monitor sounds through a pair of stereo headphones connected to the PHONES jack, or through a monitor amplifier and speakers connected to the...
Page 27 - Recording & Mixing Techniques; Recording a New Song; Searching for the Blank Top; Setting the Recording Mode
Recording & Mixing Techniques 19 MD4—Owner’s Manual 4 Recording & Mixing Techniques This chapter explains MD4 recording and mixing techniques. Recording a New Song The NEW REC function is used to record new songs on a disc. Songs are recorded sequentially, as shown below. With a blank disc, ...
Page 28 - ] SELECT buttons to select the Rec Mode function.; ] SELECT buttons to select a Recording mode.; Recording; NEW; Use the REC SELECT buttons to select tracks for recording.; Titling Discs & Songs; ] SELECT buttons to select; A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
20 Recording & Mixing Techniques MD4—Owner’s Manual 1. To set the Recording mode, press the [UTILITY] button and use the [ √ ] and [ ® ] SELECT buttons to select the Rec Mode function. 2. Press the [ENTER] button. The display shows 4TR X 2TR X MONO 3. Use the [ √ ] and [ ® ] SELECT buttons to se...
Page 29 - Using the REC Button; Locate to a position before the point at which you want to punch in.
Manual Punch In/Out 21 MD4—Owner’s Manual Manual Punch In/Out Punch in/out techniques allows you to rerecord specific sections of a track. This can be used to correct mistakes or record something new into silent sections of a track. If you’re operating MD4 and playing or singing the part to be recor...
Page 30 - Using the REC SELECT buttons
22 Recording & Mixing Techniques MD4—Owner’s Manual Using the REC SELECT buttons 1. Locate to a position before the point at which you want to punch in. 2. Make sure that all track indicators are off (i.e., no tracks selected). 3. Press the [REC] button. The REC indicators flash, indicating Reco...
Page 31 - Using a Footswitch; Locate to a position before the point at which you want to punch in.; Press the footswitch to start playback.; Press the footswitch again to enter Pause mode.
Manual Punch In/Out 23 MD4—Owner’s Manual Using a Footswitch 1. Connect an optional footswitch to the PUNCH I/O jack. 2. Locate to a position before the point at which you want to punch in. 3. Press the [REC SELECT] button of the track that you want to record. A circle flashes around the correspondi...
Page 32 - Another Way to Set the IN/OUT Points; Stored
24 Recording & Mixing Techniques MD4—Owner’s Manual Auto Punch In/Out The Auto Punch In/Out function automates the punch in/out procedure, allowing you to con-centrate on your playing or singing. Auto Punch In/Out uses the LAST REC IN and OUT points as the punch in and punch out points. So you m...
Page 33 - Rehearsing Auto Punch
Auto Punch In/Out 25 MD4—Owner’s Manual Rehearsing Auto Punch 1. Press the [REC SELECT] button of the track that you want to record. A circle flashes around the corresponding track indicator. 2. Press the [AUTO PUNCH I/O] button. The Pre-Roll point is located automatically and the PRE indicator flas...
Page 34 - Performing Auto Punch for Real
26 Recording & Mixing Techniques MD4—Owner’s Manual Performing Auto Punch for Real 1. Press the [REC SELECT] button of the track that you want to record. A circle flashes around the corresponding track indicator. 2. Press the [AUTO PUNCH I/O] button. The Pre-Roll point is located automatically a...
Page 35 - Auto Punch with a Footswitch; Press the footswitch to start the Auto Punch In/Out sequence.
Auto Punch In/Out 27 MD4—Owner’s Manual Auto Punch with a Footswitch An optional footswitch can be used to start the Auto Punch In/Out sequence. 1. Press the [REC SELECT] button of the track that you want to record. A circle flashes around the corresponding track indicator. 2. Press the [AUTO PUNCH ...
Page 36 - Pre; Post 5sec
28 Recording & Mixing Techniques MD4—Owner’s Manual Setting the Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Times Pre-Roll and Post-Roll are used in conjunction with the Auto Punch In/Out function. Pre-Roll refers to the time before the IN point at which playback starts. Post-Roll refers to the time after the OUT ...
Page 38 - Preparing for Ping-Pong
30 Recording & Mixing Techniques MD4—Owner’s Manual Preparing for Ping-Pong 1. Press the [ ] SONG SEARCH button to locate the beginning of the song. 2. Set the input select switches on the source track channels to PB. This sets the disc playback signal as the source for the channels. 3. Set the ...
Page 39 - Checking the Ping-Pong Operation; ] SONG SEARCH button to locate the beginning of the song.; Ping-Pong with Overdub
Ping-Pong with Overdub 31 MD4—Owner’s Manual Checking the Ping-Pong Operation 15. Press the [ ] SONG SEARCH button to locate the beginning of the song. 16. Press the MONITOR SELECT [GROUP] switch that you pressed previously to monitor the destination track. 17. Press the MONITOR SELECT CUE switch. 1...
Page 40 - Pitch; Adjusting the Pitch; Fix; Resetting the Pitch
32 Recording & Mixing Techniques MD4—Owner’s Manual Pitch The Pitch function allows you to adjust the pitch for playback and recording. The pitch can be adjusted approximately ± 6%. Normally, the Pitch function should be set to Fix, which means the pitch is fixed for normal operation. See Pitch ...
Page 41 - Normal playback
Using a Footswitch 33 MD4—Owner’s Manual Using a Footswitch An optional footswitch can be used to control MD4. Apart from a few small differences, foot-switch operation is essentially the same as pressing the MD4 [PLAY] button. Connect the foot-switch to the PUNCH I/O jack at the front of MD4. The f...
Page 42 - Applying Effects at Mixdown; –8 mark and turn up the AUX control.
34 Recording & Mixing Techniques MD4—Owner’s Manual Applying Effects The AUX SEND and AUX RETURN allow you to connect an external effects processor and apply effects to MD4 signals. Effects can be applied when recording tracks, using ping-pong, or during mixdown. Typically, reverb and delay type...
Page 43 - Applying Effects when Recording; Applying Effects with Ping-Pong
Applying Effects 35 MD4—Owner’s Manual 2. Set the effects processor as required. 3. To mix the processed signal back into the stereo mix, turn up the AUX RETURN LEVEL control. Use the AUX RETURN LEVEL control to balance the processed signal with the dry, unprocessed signal that is coming directly fr...
Page 44 - Quick Search Functions; Searching for Songs
36 Quick Search Functions MD4—Owner’s Manual 5 Quick Search Functions This chapter explains the quick search functions. Searching for Songs The [ ] and [ ] SONG SEARCH buttons can be used at any time except recording to locate songs. The [ ] SONG SEARCH button locates the previous song and the [ ] S...
Page 45 - Inserting Markers; MARK X; Marker Indicators
Inserting Markers 37 MD4—Owner’s Manual Inserting Markers You can insert up to eight markers in a song during recording or playback. Markers are a con-venient way to locate specific points within a song. They can be adjusted and erased. The Start and End markers, which are inserted automatically whe...
Page 46 - Adjusting Markers; ] SELECT buttons to select the marker that you want to
38 Quick Search Functions MD4—Owner’s Manual Adjusting Markers Once inserted, markers can be finely adjusted in one frame steps. The LAST REC IN and OUT points can also be adjusted. The Start and End markers cannot be adjusted. 1. Press the [ADJUST] button. The display shows ADJST: MARK 1 2. Use the...
Page 47 - Erasing Markers
Erasing Markers 39 MD4—Owner’s Manual Erasing Markers 1. Press the [ADJUST] button. The display shows ADJST: MARK 1 2. Use the [ √ ] and [ ® ] SELECT buttons to select the marker that you want to erase. 3. Press the [CLEAR] button. The display shows CLR MARK 1? 4. Press the [ENTER] button to erase t...
Page 48 - One Song Repeat
40 Repeat, Cue List & Program Play MD4—Owner’s Manual 6 Repeat, Cue List & Program Play This chapter explains the Repeat, Cue List, and Program Play functions. One Song Repeat One Song Repeat playback allows you to play one song repeatedly. 1. Use the [SONG SEARCH] buttons to select the song...
Page 49 - A–B Repeat; that you want to repeat.; that you want to repeat.
A–B Repeat 41 MD4—Owner’s Manual A–B Repeat A–B Repeat playback allows you to play a specific section of a song repeatedly. Playback repeats between the specified A and B points. 1. Press the [PLAY] button to start playback. 2. Press the [MEMO A/B] button when you hear the beginning of the section t...
Page 50 - Cue List Playback & Copy
42 Repeat, Cue List & Program Play MD4—Owner’s Manual Cue List Playback & Copy The Cue List function allows you to compile a cue list (i.e., a sequence of cues for playback) using markers. Cues are loaded into memory for continuous, uninterrupted playback. The Cue List can also be copied to ...
Page 51 - Program Playback; EDIT; buttons to select a song for each step.; XX; ] SONG SEARCH buttons to select other steps in the
Program Playback 43 MD4—Owner’s Manual Program Playback The Program Play function allows you to compile a program of songs for custom playback. The Program may contain up to 36 steps. 1. Press the [UTILITY] button and use the [ √ ] and [ ® ] SELECT buttons to select the PRG Play function. 2. Press t...
Page 52 - Editing Songs & Tracks; Copying a Song; Copy
44 Editing Songs & Tracks MD4—Owner’s Manual 7 Editing Songs & Tracks This chapter explains the edit functions that can be used with songs and tracks. Copying a Song The Song Copy function allows you to duplicate a song, including title, markers, and Tempo Map. This is useful for making a ba...
Page 53 - Dividing a Song; Writing UTOC
Dividing a Song 45 MD4—Owner’s Manual Dividing a Song The Song Divide function allows you to divide songs into several independent songs. Songs can also be arranged as a program for playback. See Program Playback on page 43 for more infor-mation. 1. Locate the position where you want to divide the s...
Page 54 - Combining Songs; Cmbn
46 Editing Songs & Tracks MD4—Owner’s Manual Combining Songs The Song Combine function allows you to combine adjacent songs that were divided using the Song Divide function. Songs that were recorded separately cannot be combined. 1. Press the [UTILITY] button and use the [ √ ] and [ ® ] SELECT b...
Page 56 - Erasing Tracks; buttons to set tracks to be erased.; Erase; Song
48 Editing Songs & Tracks MD4—Owner’s Manual Erasing Tracks The Track Erase function allows you to erase individual tracks. 1. Press the [UTILITY] button and use the [ √ ] and [ ® ] SELECT buttons to select the Track Erase function. 2. Press the [ENTER] button. The display shows Erase X ****Tr 3...
Page 57 - Using MD4 in a Synchronized MIDI System
MD4 & MIDI 49 MD4—Owner’s Manual 8 MD4 & MIDI MIDI sequencers and MIDI controlled musical instruments have become essential tools for modern recording. It’s common these days not to record MIDI instruments to tape until the final mixdown. This has the benefit of freeing up tracks for acousti...
Page 58 - Setting Up a Synchronized MIDI System
50 MD4 & MIDI MD4—Owner’s Manual Setting Up a Synchronized MIDI System The following illustration shows how MD4 can be integrated into a MIDI-based recording sys-tem. In this example, acoustic sounds are recorded to the MD4 and MIDI devices are controlled by the MIDI sequencer, which receives MT...
Page 59 - Using MTC; Setting MD4 for MTC Operation; OFF; Setting the MIDI Sequencer
Using MTC 51 MD4—Owner’s Manual Using MTC Setting MD4 for MTC Operation 1. Press the [UTILITY] button and use the [ √ ] and [ ® ] SELECT buttons to select the MIDI Sync function. 2. Press the [ENTER] button. The display shows OFF X MTC X CLK 3. Press the [ ® ] SELECT button to select MTC. MTC appear...
Page 60 - Using MIDI Clock; xx; ] SELECT buttons to select the measure and time signa-
52 MD4 & MIDI MD4—Owner’s Manual Using MIDI Clock Setting the MIDI Sequencer The MIDI sequencer must be set to receive and synchronize to an external MIDI Clock source. Refer to your MIDI sequencer’s user manual for more information. Exact MIDI Clock operation depends on what external synchroniz...
Page 61 - Adding Tempo Changes to a Tempo Map
Using MIDI Clock 53 MD4—Owner’s Manual nined in step 8. To go to the tempo section of the Tempo Map, press the [CLEAR] button, press the [ ® ] SELECT button, and then press the [ENTER] button. 11. Press the [UTILITY] button. The Tempo Map is not stored when MD4 is turned off, so you should save it t...
Page 62 - Inserting Steps in a Tempo Map
54 MD4 & MIDI MD4—Owner’s Manual Inserting Steps in a Tempo Map The Tempo Map is sorted automatically when you press the [ENTER] button. So you can insert new meter or tempo steps in any order. The following example shows how sorting works when a new meter step is inserted. The following example...
Page 63 - Saving a Tempo Map; Loading a Tempo Map
Using MIDI Clock 55 MD4—Owner’s Manual Saving a Tempo Map 1. Press the [UTILITY] button and use the [ √ ] and [ ® ] SELECT buttons to select the MIDI Sync function. 2. Press the [ENTER] button. The display shows OFF X MTC X CLK 3. Use the [ √ ] and [ ® ] SELECT buttons to select CLK. 4. Press the [E...
Page 64 - Tempo Map Chart
56 MD4 & MIDI MD4—Owner’s Manual Tempo Map Chart Meter Tempo Step Measure Time Signature Step Measure -Beat Tempo A 001 / A 001–1 B / B C / C D / D E / E F / F G / G H / H I / I J / J K / K L / L M / M N / N O / O P / P Q / Q R / R S / S T / T U / U V / V W / W X / X Y / Y Z / Z
Page 65 - MD4 Applications
MD4 Applications 57 MD4—Owner’s Manual 9 MD4 Applications This chapter shows how MD4 can be used for various applications. One-Take Recording The One-Take recording technique is ideal for live recording or recording bands that like to record with all members playing together. In the following system...
Page 66 - MIDI Home Studio
58 MD4 Applications MD4—Owner’s Manual MIDI Home Studio In the following MIDI home studio system example, all instruments are recorded to MD4. Recording the MIDI instruments could be left until the final mixdown, since the MIDI sequencer provides repeatable playback and is synchronized to MD4 using ...
Page 67 - Using MD4 with a Sub-Mixer
Using MD4 with a Sub-Mixer 59 MD4—Owner’s Manual Using MD4 with a Sub-Mixer The MD4’s four-channel mixer is flexible enough to handle most applications. If you need to expand the number of simultaneously available inputs, however, an external sub-mixer can be used. The stereo outputs of the sub-mixe...
Page 68 - Recording a Stereo Source
60 MD4 Applications MD4—Owner’s Manual Recording a Stereo Source For stereo recording, MD4 can be set to the Stereo recording mode. This provides a total record-ing time of 74 minutes. See Setting the Recording Mode on page 19 for more information. The following system example shows two microphones ...
Page 69 - Beyond the Basics; AUX RETURN
Beyond the Basics 61 MD4—Owner’s Manual 10 Beyond the Basics This chapter provides some advanced tips and techniques for MD4 recording. AUX RETURN You don’t have to use the AUX RETURN with an external effects processor. It can be used as an extra stereo input. It accepts line-level signals that can ...
Page 71 - Balance levels; Pan the sounds; Individual track monitor; Apply effects
Mixdown 63 MD4—Owner’s Manual Mixdown This section provides tips and techniques for achieving the perfect MD4 mix. • Balance levels —you should already have some idea of how you want your mix to sound. This will, obviously, depend on the application and the instruments being mixed. Start with all fa...
Page 73 - Is MD4 sensitive to knocks and vibration?
Q&A Section 65 MD4—Owner’s Manual Is MD4 sensitive to knocks and vibration? Within reason, no. MD4 features a three-second sound buffer for uninterrupted operation. Do I have to clean the MD4 heads? No. In a cassette tape recorder, the head touches the tape. The MD4 heads, however, do not con-ta...
Page 74 - Troubleshooting
66 Troubleshooting MD4—Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting If you’re having difficulty operating MD4 or it doesn’t seem to work as expected, look up the symptoms in the following table and follow the advice provided. Symptom Advice MD4 cannot be turned on! Make sure the power cord is connected to a suita...
Page 75 - Appendix; MD4 Transport Modes
Appendix 67 MD4—Owner’s Manual Appendix MD4 Transport Modes ● On z Flashing REMAIN (available recording time) does not increase when a song is erased! REMAIN does not indicate the total amount of blank area on the disc (see “Searching for the Blank Top), and erasing a song does not necessarily incre...
Page 76 - Display Messages
68 Appendix MD4—Owner’s Manual Display Messages Message Meaning A A A AD D D DJ J J JS S S ST T T T A A A Ab b b bo o o or r r rt t t t The [STOP] button was pressed, so the Adjust function was cancelled. A A A A. . . .P P P PN N N NC C C CH H H H A A A Ab b b bo o o or r r rt t t t The [STOP] butto...
Page 77 - Signal Flow Chart
Signal Flow Chart 69 MD4—Owner’s Manual Signal Flow Chart TRACK DIRECT OUT 1 2 3 4 GROUP STEREO CUE MONITOR LEVEL MIN MAX 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 LEVEL 01 0 LEVEL 01 0 GROUP ASSIGN 1 3 2 4 GROUP ASSIGN 1 2 3 4 01 0 01 0 01 0 01 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MASTER AUX RETURN STEREO SUB IN STEREO MONITOR SELECT C...
Page 78 - Specifications; Recorder
70 Appendix MD4—Owner’s Manual Specifications Recorder Mixer 0 dB is referenced to 0.775 V r.m.s. General Digital/Audio Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz Compression: ATRAC Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHzTHD+N: 0.01% typ. (1 kHz)S/N: 85 dB typ. Rec/Play 4-track independent simultaneous record/play (Reco...
Page 79 - Block Diagram
Block Diagram 71 MD4—Owner’s Manual Block Diagram Dimensions • Specifications subject to change without notice. L MIC/LINE 2 3 4 Track-4 Track-3 Track-2 HA GAIN MIC/LINE PB EQ MID LOW HIGH AUX PAN CUE LEVEL HA GAIN MIC/LINE PB EQ MID LOW HIGH AUX PAN CUE LEVEL HA GAIN MIC/LINE PB EQ MID LOW HIGH AUX...
Page 80 - Glossary
72 Glossary MD4—Owner’s Manual Glossary ATRAC —An acronym for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding. This is the compression tech- nique used to fit the same amount of data as that of a 120 mm CD on a 64 mm MiniDisc. Using the ATRAC system, the MD4 provides a four-track recording time of 37 minutes. AT...
Page 83 - Index
Index 75 MD4—Owner’s Manual Index A A.PNCH Abort, message 68 A–B repeat 41 AC IN connector 11 ADJST Abort, message 68 ADJUST button 8 Adjusting markers 38 Advanced multitracking 17 All song repeat 40 Applications MIDI home studio 58 one-take recording 57 stereo recording 60 Assign, see Group assignA...
Page 87 - MIDI Implementation Chart
YAMAHA [Multitrack Recorder] Date: 10 July 1996 Model: MD4 MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 2.0 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel DefaultChanged XX XX Mode DefaultMessagesAltered XX ************** XXX Note Number True Voice X ************** XX Velocity Note OnNote Off XX XX ...
Page 88 - Tracking Sheet; Session Info; Step
VU39780 R2 1 IP YAMAHA CORPORATION P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan 96 09 5000 CP Printed in Japan GAIN Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: 1234 LINE MIC 1 2 3 4 AUX 01 0 HIGH – 12 +12 MID – 12 +12 LOW – 12 +12 PAN L ODD R EVEN PB MIC/ LINE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 GAIN LINE MIC 1 2 3 4 AUX 01 ...
