Yamaha MT3X - Manual (Page 2)

CONGRATULATIONS!
Your MT3X Multitrack Cassette Recorder is a fine creative tool that will enable you to work with sound in many ways.
Whether you need to record acoustic instruments or voice using microphones, electronic instruments and sources via
direct line, or a creative blend of the two, the MT3X makes'the process of building up your own sound extraordinarily
smooth and simple. You can simply record and remix four tracks, or use the multitrack “ping-pong" recording tech­
nique to individually record up to ten independent parts
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adding sound layer by layer until you create exactly the ar­
rangement and texture your imagination demands. There’s even a sophisticated auto punch-inlout feature that lets you
re-record a section of a previously recorded track with automated convenience. The MT3X is just as easy to use alone
or with a band. And, because it’s a YAMAHA, you know that the MT3X will give you the very finest sound quality and
overall performance available.
In order to make use of the MT3X’s many features and obtain maximum performance, we urge you to read this opera­
tion manual thoroughly
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and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 2
BEFORE OPERATION...................................................................................................... 3
THE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS ... ....................................................................... 5
CONNECTION EXAMPLES ......................................................................................... 13
THE RECORDING PROCESS......................................................................................... 14
RECORDING THE FIRST TRACK ................................................................................. 15
STEP 1 : CHANNEL-TO-TRACK ASSIGNMENT.............................................. 15
STEP 2: MONITOR SETUP ............................................................................... 16
STEP 3: SETTING RECORDING LEVELS....................................................... 17
STEP 4: RECORD.............................................................................................. 17
OVERDUBBING ............................................................................................................. 18
PING-PONG RECORDING ............................................................................................ 19
A PING-PONG RECORDING EXAMPLE ........................................................ 20
MIXDOWN..................................................................................................................... 21
USING THE AUX SEND/RTN LOOPS ....................................................................... 22
PUNCH-IN/OUT RECORDING...................................................................................... 23
Manual Punch-in/out Using the REC SELECT Switches ............................ 23
Footswitch Punch-in/out.................................................................................. 23
Automatic Punch-in/out .................................................................................. 24
MIDI SYNC OPERATION.............................................................................................. 25
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................... 26
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 27
BLOCK DIAGRAM........................................................................................................ 28