Yamaha MT2X- Manual

THE CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS This section explains the names and functions of all the knobs, sliders, and switches for the mixer, recorder, meter/ monitor, and connector sections. Familiarize yourself with them in order to take full advantage of the MT2X’s ver-satile functions. MIXER SECTION INP...

RECORDER SECTION RECORD SELECT SWITCHES These switches are used to choose the signal to be recorded. When the track is not to be recording, set thecorresponding switch to the OFF position. Switch ONonly those switches corresponding to the tracks whichare to record. The panel indications for “L" ...

9 REC SWITCH When this switch is pressed, the PLAY switch also moves, and the unit goes into the recording mode. However, if the RECORD SELECT switches for all tracks 1-4 are switched OFF, nothing will be recorded. NOTE: When the REC switch is pressed down, noise occurs which is recorded on the tape...

METER AND MONITOR SECTION METER SELECT SWITCH This switch is used to select the signal to be monitored by the Peak Level Meters Stereo Position: The level of the signal output through the ST OUT jacks is indicated. The meter on the far left shows the level of the Left channel of the stereo signal, w...

MONITOR LEVEL CONTROLS When setting the PHONES SELECT Switch to the MONITOR position, these level controls are used for each track to achieve a level balance for easy monitoring. Usethese controls freely and independently to maintain a desired level balance during overdubbing operations, when the ad...

CONNECTION EXAMPLES n BASIC MT2X SYSTEM WITH EFFECTS M T 2 X + S P X 9 0 + m o n i t o r s y s t e m + m i c+ guitar + DX100 + RX17 This basic recording system puts the MT2X’s six input channels to good use. A microphone for vocals and an electric guitar are plugged into channels 1 and 2, taking adv...

ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES This unit is designed to be used only with Chrome- position tape, and will not work properly with Ferri- chrome tape formulations. CrO 2 tape (Bias: HIGH; EQ: 70µ should be used. Also, the use of C-120 tapes is not recommended because they exhibit poorer perfor-mance, and can be...

MULTITRACK RECORDING TECHNIQUES n ONE EXAMPLE OF A MULTlTRACK RECORDING PROCESS Multitrack recording is usually used to record a rhythm section, with overdubbing and ping-ponging operations assisting in mixing the parts of the various musicians in the proper balance. Finally, the tape is mixed down ...

8. Post recording check Return all switches and controls to their normal positions. Set the PHONES SELECT switch to the "MONITOR" position, turn MONITOR LEVEL control 1 to "7", then turn the PHONES volume control to about "7". Make sure the METER SELECT switch is set to "...

RECORDING THE KEYBOARDS BY OVERDUBBING Now that the recording of the rhythm guitar on track 3has been ping-ponged onto track 4, this track is free forrecording the keyboards. RECORDING THE LEAD GUITAR BY OVERDUBBING Just like with the keyboards, the lead guitar can be recorded on track 2. Both the k...

MIXDOWN (TRACKDOWN) It’s now time for the mixdown. Often called "trackdown" or "remix", mixdown is when all the four recorded tracksare mixed to achieve a certain sound balance in level, In this next step, the instruments are "put in their place" in the stereo sound field, an...

n n USING CHANNELS 5 AND 6 While the MT2X recorder section permits multitrack recording on four tracks, the mixer section offers a total of six input channels. The following are a few hints on using the extra two channels for more effective, more versatile recording. * Once three of the four availab...

S Y N C - R E C O R D I N G For synchronized operation with MIDI instruments, the optional plug-in YMC2 or external YMC10 MIDI converter enables synchro-operation of the MT2X and MIDI in- struments such as the RX-series digital rhythm program- mers and the QX-series digital sequence recorders. Somed...

FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR MT2X CLEANING THE HEADS The precision of the MT2X playback/record and erase heads is very high. If the heads are dirty, the fidelity of playback, recording, and erase will be affected. To prevent loss of fidelity,clean the heads regularly with cotton swabs and alcohol...

BLOCK DIAGRAM NOTE: When the REC button is engaged, the panel switches can be used to individually order recording on only those channels with RECORD SELECT not switched "OFF". 3 6

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS TRANSPORT Tape type Heads Tape speeds Pitch controlWow & flutter fast wind Motor CONNECTORS Inputs 1, 2: Input impedance Rated input level Max. input level Min. input level Inputs 3 ~ 6: Input impedance Rated input level Min. input level Aux return L, R: Input impedance Ra...

INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCESSORIES DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECT PROCESSOR - SPX90 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER - GQ1031B 2-CHANNEL COMPRESSOR/LIMITER - GC2020B MIDI CONVERTER - YMC2 POWER AMPLIFIER - P2075 KEYBOARD SPEAKER - KS10 SPEAKER SYSTEM - S10X FOOT SWITCH - FS-1 3 8

Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622-6600 11/17/98 98109 Y A M A H A ®