Yamaha mt-1x User Manual

Congratulations on your choice of the New Yamaha MT1X Multitrack
Cassette Recorder. The MT1X is a compact multitrack recorder with a

recording mixer, and is equipped with numerous versatile functions. Using
conventional cassette tapes, the MT1X makes it easy for you to produce
high quality multitrack recordings. Besides use as a multitrack recorder,

the MT1X can also be used as a PA mixer for small performances, as well

as for editing soundtracks for videos.

To take full advantage of the outstanding array of features, and for years

of trouble-free operation, we urge you to thoroughly read this operating

manual. After reading, keep it in a handy place for reference.

CONTENTS

BEFORE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRACKS AND CHANNELS . . . . . . . .

WHAT IS A MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER? . . . . . . .

THE CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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MIXER SECTlON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RECORDER SECTION

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METER AND MONITOR SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONNECTOR SECTION .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONNECTION EXAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....

ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ATTACHING THE STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WHEN USING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MULTITRACK RECORDING TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ONE EXAMPLE OF A MULTITRACK RECORDING PROCESS . . . . . . . 16
BEFORE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MULTITRACK RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SYNC-RECORDING

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EDITING VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BLOCK DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .