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Multisource mixing, Multi-source mixing – Yamaha MT8XII User Manual

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MT8XII Applications

MT8XII—Owner’s Manual

Multi-Source Mixing

This example shows how multiple sound sources can be mixed on the MT8XII. To start, an
SMPTE SYNC signal is recorded on Track 8. This is used to synchronize the MIDI sequencer
that in turn controls the MIDI instruments, which are permanently connected to the MT8XII
and are recorded to tape only at mixdown. The acoustic instruments and vocal microphones
are connected to MIC/LINE inputs 1 and 2 as and when they are needed. The MIDI instrument
sounds are monitored while the acoustic sounds are recorded to the MT8XII tracks using the
overdub technique. When all the acoustic sounds have been recorded, the [FLIP] buttons are
used to determine whether the tape signals or MIC/LINE signals (MIDI instruments) are fed
to the input channels or CUE controls. Sounds that require EQ and effects should be fed to the
input channels. Finally, the [CUE MIX TO STEREO] switch is set to ON and the tape sounds
and MIDI instrument sounds are all mixed down into a stereo mix, which is then recorded to
the master recorder. The output of the master recorder is shown connected to the TAPE IN. You
could, however, connect another sound source to the TAPE IN and add that to the mix. Also,
once the acoustic sounds have been recorded, MIC/LINE inputs 1 and 2 could be used to con-
nect other sound sources, other MIDI instruments, for example. On input channel 8, keep the
[FLIP] switch in the up position and the CUE LEVEL control turned down. Otherwise, you’ll
hear the SYNC signal playing on Track 8.

Monitors

Synthesizer

Master recorder

Monitor amp

Microphones

Drum machine

Tone generator

MIDI sampler

Computer & MIDI
sequencer software

Effects processor 1

Graphic equalizer

Effects processor 2

Guitar Processor

Bass Processor

AC IN

POWER

ON/ OFF

OUT

SYNC

INPUT LEVEL

IN

+48V ON OFF
PHANTOM POWER

14

R

L

2

1

R

L

R

L

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

INSERT I/O

2

INSERT I/O

1

MIC/LINE INPUT

LINE INPUT (UNBAL)

STEREO INPUT (UNBAL)

AUX SEND

R

L

STEREO OUT

R

L

MONITOR OUT

R

L

TAPE IN

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

2

1

TAPE OUT / GROUP OUT

MIC/LINE INPUT (BAL)

1:GND
2:HOT
3:COLD

MIDI IN

MIDI IN

SMPTE IN

SMPTE OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI
THRU

MIDI
THRU

MIDI OUT 1

MIDI OUT

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT 2

MIDI OUT 3

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YAMAHA

YAMAHA

SMPTE/MIDI

Converter