Yamaha MT400 Manuel utilisateur

MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

Owner’s Manual

4

4TR4

STEREO

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

POWER

AUX SEND

STEREO INPUT

METER SELECTREC SELECT

MONITOR/PHONES

ZERO STOP

PITCH

NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM

TAPE SPEED CONTROL

321

RL

REC

REC PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE

OFF

R

3

OFF

L

2

OFF

R

1

OFF

L

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

SYNC

STEREO

ST+CUE

CUE

MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

M

IC/LINE INPUT

INSERT I/O

1

2

1

2

3

4

5

L 6R 8R7L

4.8/ 9.5

–

+

LEVEL

STEREO

7

L

–8

R

010

LEVEL

5

L

–6

R

010

LEVEL

MIN MAX

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

MIX CUE

MIX CUE MIX CUE MIX CUE

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

1

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

2

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

3

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

4

E

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Important

Read the Following Before Operating MT400

Warnings

• Do not locate MT400 in a place subject to excessive heat or in direct sunlight. This could be a

ﬁre hazard.

• Do not place MT400 in a place subject to excessive humidity or dust. This could be a ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. A damaged power cord is a potential ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• Do not place small metal objects on top of MT400. Metal objects inside MT400 are a ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• Do not try to modify MT400. This could be a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

Cautions

• Turn off all audio devices and speakers when connecting to MT400. Refer to the owner’s

manual for each device. Use the correct cables and connect as speciﬁed.

• MT400 is a precision device. Handle it with care.

• If you notice any abnormality—such as smoke, odor, or noise—turn off MT400 immediately.

Remove the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Conﬁrm that the abnormality is no longer

present. Consult your dealer for repair. Using MT400 in this condition is a ﬁre and shock

hazard.

• If a foreign object or water gets inside MT400, turn it off immediately. Remove the AC adapter

from the AC outlet. Consult your dealer for repair. Using MT400 in this condition is a ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• If you plan not to use MT400 for a long period of time (such as when you are on vacation),

remove the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Leaving MT400 connected is a ﬁre hazard.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, cleaning detergent, or a chemical cloth to clean MT400.

• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean MT400.

Interference

MT400 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

No part of the MT400 software or this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or distributed in

any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of Yamaha Corporation.

Trademarks

The dbx noise reduction system is manufactured based on a patent license from THAT

Corporation.

dbx is a trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Keep This Manual For Future Reference

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Contents

Welcome to the MT400.......................... 3

MT400 Features..............................................3

Mixer.................................................................3

Recorder ...........................................................3

Buying Cassette Tapes for the MT400 ..........4

MT400 Recording Format............................. 4

About dbx Noise Reduction ..........................5

Glossary...........................................................5

Touring the MT400........................................6

Input Channels.................................................6

Stereo Inputs ....................................................8

Monitor/Master Section ..................................8

Recorder Section ..............................................9

Transport Section...........................................10

Meter Section .................................................11

Input/Output Section ....................................11

Front Panel .....................................................12

Rear Panel.......................................................12

The First Session ................................... 13

Preparation...................................................13

Quick-Start System ........................................13

Turning On the MT400 .................................14

Loading a Cassette Tape ................................14

Recording the First Track ............................14

Preparation Before Recording.......................14

The First Take.................................................16

Overdubbing.................................................18

Mixdown....................................................... 20

Advanced Recording Techniques......... 22

Simultaneous Multi-Channel Recording ....22

Ping-Pong Recording ...................................24

Multi-Source Mixing....................................26

Using Effects .................................................28

Using INSERT I/O......................................... 28

Using AUX SENDs ........................................ 29

Applying Effects to Multiple Channels

When Recording............................................30

Applying Effects to Only a Monitor Signal .. 32

Applying Effects at Mixdown........................ 33

Punch In/Out Recording..............................34

Using the REC SELECT switch..................... 34

Using a Footswitch ........................................ 35

MIDI Synchronization .................................37

Synchronizing the MT400 with a MIDI Se-

quencer........................................................... 37

Connecting the MT400 to a MIDI System...38

Recording a SYNC Signal on the Tape......... 40

Synchronized Recording ............................... 41

Synchronized Mixdown ................................ 43

Appendix............................................... 44

Troubleshooting ...........................................44

Maintaining the MT400 ...............................45

Cleaning the Record-Play Head, Erase Head,

Capstan, and Pinch Roller............................. 45

Demagnetizing the Record-Play Head ......... 45

Specifications ................................................46

Dimensions ...................................................47

Block Diagram ..............................................48

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Welcome to the MT400

MT400 Features

The MT400 consists of three major sections: a Mixer section that enables you to mix sounds

(with eight inputs and one stereo output): a Recorder section that records and plays sound

(with four tracks and four channels): and utility sections including meters, power switch, etc.

Mixer

• Continuously variable GAIN controls on Input Channels 1 through 4 allow the MT400 to

handle any type of input source with ease, including microphone and line-level signals such as

synthesizers.

• Musical three-band EQ on each input channel, and INSERT I/O jacks on Input Channels 1

and 2 for external processor patching enable high-quality recording.

• Two auxiliary sends for external reverb and other effects processor patching.

• Two stereo input jacks for connecting a synthesizer and other line-level instruments that have

stereo outputs. These jacks can be also used to return processed signals from external signal

processors.

• In-line conﬁguration that allows you to control input signals and tape playback signals

simultaneously. You can monitor track signals adjusted by the CUE controls, while making a

recording on all four input channels. During mixdown, you can play back four-track signals

via the input channels, while mixing input signals via the CUE controls.

Recorder

• dbx™ noise reduction system provides a signal-to-noise ratio in excess of 80 dB.

• Punch in/out functions using a footswitch or the switch on the panel.

• SYNC OUT outputs a sync track (Track 4) signal, providing synchronous operation between

the MT400 and a MIDI sequencer. In SYNC mode, the dbx noise reduction can be turned off

for Track 4, ensuring reliable synchronization.

• Tape speed is switchable between 9.5 cm/second and 4.8 cm/second. The MT400 standard

tape speed is 9.5 cm/second for greater sonic performance. A speed of 4.8 cm/second is the

same speed as a normal cassette recorder, doubling the recording time relative to the MT400

standard speed. Pitch control enables you to ﬁne-adjust the pitch in the range between –10%

and +10%.

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Buying Cassette Tapes for the MT400

It is important that you buy the correct type of cassette tape for use with your MT400. You

should buy high-quality Type II (High Bias, 70

µ

s EQ) chrome cassettes of 90 minutes or less,

such as TDK SA or MAXELL CDXL II.

At normal speed, a 60-minute cassette provides about 15 minutes of recording time. That is

because the tape runs at twice the speed of a normal cassette recorder and you can use only

one side of the tape.

The following table shows the available recording times with three standard tape sizes:

MT400 Recording Format

A normal cassette recorder uses only two tracks (i.e., left and right stereo channels) for each

side (A and B). The transport direction of the A side is opposite that of the B side. The MT400

uses only one side of the cassette, and records and plays up to four tracks simultaneously or

one at a time. Therefore, tapes with all four tracks recorded on the MT400 cannot be played

on normal cassette players. If you try to play back a tape recorded with normal cassette

recorders on the MT400, you will hear Tracks 3 and 4 play backwards.

Normal cassette recorder tracks

MT400 tracks

The tape speed of normal cassette recorders is 4.8 cm/second. On the other hand, the MT400

uses 9.5 cm/second as its standard speed to achieve high-quality sound.

Cassette Tape

MT400 Recording Time

(with the standard speed)

C90 Approx. 22.5 minutes

C60 Approx. 15 minutes

C46 Approx. 11.5 minutes

Note:

We recommend that you use a brand new cassette tape for important recording. If you

record on a used tape repeatedly, the recorded sound may skip or sound quality may

deteriorate.

transport

direction

transport

direction

Side B (left channel)

Side B (right channel)

Side A (right channel)

Side A (left channel)

transport

direction

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

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About dbx Noise Reduction

The MT400 uses the dbx noise reduction system to reduce tape hiss and keep your recordings

clean and crisp. For the best performance, it is recommended that you use the dbx noise

reduction for all your recordings. You should always use the dbx noise reduction system to

correctly play back tapes that were recorded with the dbx system on.

Glossary

This section describes basic terminology used in this manual.

■

Input channel

A path (channel) for audio signal between a mixer input jack and the bus (see below). Signal

input at an input jack is adjusted for the volume level and tonal quality here before being sent

to the bus.

■

Track

The MT400 can record four individual sound sources simultaneously on the four sections of a

cassette tape. This does not mean that the tape is cut into four pieces. The tape forms four

magnetic bands along the length of the tape. Each magnetic recording band is called a “track”.

The MT400 can use up to four tracks (Tracks 1–4).

■

Bus

A path where multiple audio signals are mixed into one signal. The MT400 offers the

following buses that can be used depending on the purpose.

Stereo L/R bus

— This bus is used to create a stereo signal. Stereo bus signal is output

from the STEREO OUT L/R jacks. You can record stereo L bus signal to both Track 1

and 3 of the recorder section, and stereo R bus signal to both Track 2 and 4. To monitor

stereo bus signals, use the MONITOR OUT L/R jacks. You can also monitor them via

headphones.

Cue bus

— This bus is used to create a monaural signal for monitoring, which is

output from the MONITOR OUT L/R jacks. You can also monitor the signal via

headphones.

AUX 1 and 2 buses

— These buses are used to send out signals to connected effects

processors from the AUX SEND 1 and 2 jacks in monaural. You can monitor the signals

via headphones.

■

Overdubbing

Overdubbing is a technique used to record new sounds to empty tracks while listening to the

sounds already recorded on other tracks.

■

Ping-pong recording

Ping-pong recording is a technique used to free up tracks by mixing one or two existing tracks

to an unused track.

■

Mixdown

Mixdown is a technique used to mix the sounds into a balanced stereo mix and record it to a

stereo master recorder. It is also called “tracking down”.

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Touring the MT400

This section takes you on a tour of the MT400, identifying the various parts to familiarize you

with your new recorder.

Input Channels

A

GAIN control

This rotary control adjusts the sensitivity of the MIC/LINE

INPUT jack

d

so that both microphone and line-level (such

as a synthesizer) signals can be handled with ease.

B

EQ control

These rotary controls are used to adjust a tonal quality of the

high, middle, and low frequency bands independently. They

boost (amplify) and cut (attenuate) the corresponding basic

frequency in the range of

±

12 dB. A ﬂat setting (i.e., no boost

or cut) can be set quickly using the control’s center detentes.

HIGH: Basic frequency 12 kHz (shelving type)

MID: Basic frequency 1 kHz (peaking type)

LOW: Basic frequency 80 Hz (shelving type)

C

AUX controls

These rotary controls are used to send the input channel (1–4) signal to the AUX SEND 1 and

2 outputs. They are commonly used to adjust the level of signal sent to external effects

processors.

D

CUE control

This control is used to adjust the level of Track (1–4) input signal and playback signal that will

be sent to the cue bus. The CUE bus signals are output from the PHONES jack or the

MONITOR OUT jack for monitoring.The CUE signal source depends on the [INPUT-FLIP]

switch

5

.

Note:

The AUX controls handle post-fader signals (signals that have passed through the

faders

7

). If the faders are lowered all the way, the AUX control settings will not be effective.

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

MIX CUE

010

PAN

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

1

2

3

1

4

5

6

7

10k 20k1k10020

–15

–10

–5

0

5

10

15

Frequency (Hz)

50

5k2k500200

Response (dB)

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E

INPUT-FLIP switch

This switch is used to select the destination of the signal input from the MIC/LINE INPUT

jacks and the tape signal. With the switch in the MIC/LINE position ( ), the MIC/LINE

input signal is fed to the ST bus via the input channel and the tape signal is fed to the CUE

bus.

With the switch in the TAPE position ( ), the MIC/LINE input 1, 3 (2, 4) signal is fed to the

ST L (ST R) bus and the tape signal is fed to the ST bus via the input channel.

F

PAN control

This rotary control is used to adjust the stereo position (left or right) of input channel signal

that will be sent to the Stereo bus. For recording via the Stereo bus (See page 22), turn this

control all the way to the left to assign the signal to odd tracks (1, 3), and all the way to the

right to assign the signal to even tracks (2, 4). For mixdown you can use it to pan the playback

signal in the stereo mix.

G

Fader

For recording ([INPUT-FLIP] switch: MIC/LINE), use the fader to adjust the level of the

input channel signal that is recorded to a track. For mixdown ([INPUT-FLIP] switch: TAPE),

use it to adjust the playback level of each track. Unity gain is obtained when the fader is

positioned about the 7–8 mark.

Unity gain

: The condition where the output signal and input signal are at the same level,

with signal-to-noise ratio and distortion set to optimum.

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

GAIN

HIGH

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

MIX CUE

010

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

GAIN

HIGH

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

MIX CUE

010

To CUE bus To ST bus

To ST bus

and tape

To ST bus

and tape

MT400 tape

signal

Musical instrument

signal input from

MIC/LINE INPUT jack

Musical instrument

signal input from

MIC/LINE INPUT jack

MT400 tape

signal

When INPUT-FLIP

switch is MIC/LINE ( )

When INPUT-FLIP

switch is TAPE ( )

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Stereo Inputs

H

LEVEL controls

These rotary controls are used to adjust the level of the

stereo input signals that are input at the STEREO

INPUT jacks 5 and 6 or 7 and 8. These signals are

usually sent to the Stereo bus for mixing with Input

Channel 1–4 signals and tape signals.

Monitor/Master Section

I

MONITOR LEVEL control

This rotary control adjusts the level of the monitor

signal that is sent to the MONITOR OUT

m

and

PHONES

h

jacks.

J

Monitor select switch

This switch is used to select the signal source for the

MONITOR OUT

m

and PHONES

h

.

STEREO

... This position selects the Stereo bus and

allows you to monitor the STEREO

OUT signal.

ST+CUE

.... This position selects the Stereo bus and

the CUE bus as the monitor source.

CUE

........... This position selects the CUE bus as the

monitor source.

K

STEREO fader

Use this fader to adjust the level of the stereo signal

that is sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. Unity gain is

obtained when the fader is positioned about the 7–8

mark.

Unity gain

: See

7

Fader.

LEVEL

7L–8R

010

LEVEL

5L–6R

010

8

MONITOR/PHONES

STEREO

ST+CUE

CUE

STEREO

LEVEL

MIN MAX

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

9

J

K

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Recorder Section

L

PITCH control

This rotary control adjusts the tape speed in the range of

±

10%.

M

Tape speed switch

This switch is used to select 4.8 cm/second or 9.5 cm/second for the tape speed. Set the switch

to 9.5 ( ) for normal recording, and 4.8 ( ) for playback of a tape recorded with a normal

cassette tape recorder.

N

REC SELECT switches

These switches are used to select recording sources for tracks.

– ...Input channel (1–4) signals are routed directly to the corresponding tracks for

recording (direct recording).

OFF

.............The corresponding tracks are disabled for recording.

L/R

..............The corresponding tracks are ready for recording and receive L channel (Tracks 1

and 3) or R channel (Tracks 2 and 4) signals.

O

METER SELECT switch

This switch selects the signal level to be displayed on the level meters

a

.

............The level meters display the track input signal levels during recording and the

track output signal levels during playback.

STEREO

....The level meters display the Stereo bus signal levels (signal output from the

STEREO OUT jacks).

P

dbx switch

Use this switch to turn on and off the dbx noise reduction system.

ON...............The dbx noise reduction system is turned on for all tracks.

OFF.............The dbx noise reduction system is turned off for all tracks.

SYNC .........The dbx noise reduction system is turned off only for Track 4.

Note: The SYNC setting is used for a special application in which Track 4 is used for

synchronization. See page 41 for more information.

4TR4

STEREO

METER SELECTREC SELECT

ZERO STOP

PITCH

NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM

TAPE SPEED CONTROL

OFF

R

3

OFF

L

2

OFF

R

1

OFF

L

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

SYNC

4.8/ 9.5

– +

ONLM

QP

R

S

T

1 4

4TR

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Q ZERO STOP switch

Use this switch to turn on and off the Zero Stop function. With this switch set to on (ON), the

tape rewind automatically stops when the tape counter returns to just before “000”.

R Tape counter

This 3-digit tape counter indicates the tape position.

S Counter reset button

This button resets the tape counter value to “000”.

T Cassette compartment

Insert a cassette tape here.

Transport Section

U button (●)

Pressing this button turns the PLAY button V on and starts recording on the currently

available tracks. When you press this button during playback, recording starts from the point

you press the button. This button is disabled if a tape is not set or write-protect tubs on the

tape are broken.

V PLAY button (®®

®®

)

Use this button to start playback of the tracks.

W REW button ( )

Use this button to rewind the tape.

X FF button ( )

Use this button to fast forward the tape.

Y STOP button (■)

Use this button to stop the tape transport.

Z PAUSE button ( )

Use this button to pause recording or playback. Pressing this button to stop recording or

playback and pressing it again will resume recording or playback.

REC PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE

UVWXYZ

REC

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Meter Section

a Level meters

These meters show the signal levels from –10 dB to +6 dB. When the METER SELECT switch

O is set to “ ”, they show the track signal levels during recording and playback. When the

METER SELECT switch is set to “STEREO”, they show the STEREO OUT signal levels.

b REC SELECT indicator

These indicators show which tracks are selected for recording. They ﬂash when you select

recording sources by the REC SELECT switches

N, and light up continuously when you press

the button to start recording.

c POWER indicator

This indicator lights up when you turn on the power to the unit.

Input/Output Section

d MIC/LINE INPUTs 1–4

Use these 1/4" TRS phone jacks to connect microphones and electronic musical instruments

such as a synthesizer to the MT400.

e INSERT I/O

Use these TRS phone jacks to output, then input channels 1 and 2 signals. Typically, signal

processors, such as compressors, limiters, and noise gates are connected to these jacks. Signals

output from the mixer section are processed on the effects processor and returned to the

mixer via these jacks. (See page 28)

f STEREO INPUTs

Use these 1/4" phone jacks to connect line-level sound sources that have stereo outputs, such

as a synthesizer and a CD player. They can also be used to return the processed stereo signals

from external effects processors, such as a reverb unit. (See page 29)

g AUX SEND

Use these 1/4" phone jacks to output the channel signals adjusted by the AUX controls 3. You

can use these as effect sends by connecting to the effects processors’ inputs. (See page 29)

4

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

POWER

321

RL

REC

a

b

c

4TR

REC

A

U

X

S

E

N

D

STEREO INPUT

M

IC

/L

IN

E

IN

P

U

T

IN

S

E

R

T

I/O

IN

S

E

R

T

I/O

1

2

1

2

3

4

5

L 6R 8R7L

ge

d

f

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Front Panel

h PHONES

A pair of stereo headphones can be connected here for

monitoring. The headphone signal is the same as the

MONITOR OUT signal.

i PUNCH I/O

An optional footswitch, such as the Yamaha FC5, can be

connected here for foot-controlled punch in/out.

Rear Panel

j POWER ON/OFF switch

Use this switch to turn on and off the MT400.

k DC 12V

Connect the AC adapter here.

Use a 12 V AC adapter of at least 650 mA.

l SYNC OUT

Use this phono jack to individually output FSK and SMPTE synchronization signals recorded

on the sync track (Track 4).

m MONITOR OUTs

Use these phono jacks to send the monitor signals. Connect your hi-ﬁ system or powered

speakers.

n STEREO OUTs

Use these phono jacks to output Stereo bus signal adjusted by the STEREO fader. Connect

them to your master recorder’s stereo inputs for mixdown.

PHONES PUNCH I/O

hi

SYNC OUT MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT

RLRL

DC 12VPOWER

ON/ OFF

lkj

nm

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The First Session

This chapter explains how to record four tracks individually and mix your ﬁrst MT400 session

onto a master recorder.

Preparation

Quick-Start System

4

4TR4

STEREO

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

POWER

A

U

X

S

E

N

D

STEREO INPUT

METER SELECTREC SELECT

MONITOR/PHONES

ZERO STOP

PITCH

NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM

TAPE SPEED CONTROL

321

RL

REC

REC PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE

OFF

R

3

OFF

L

2

OFF

R

1

OFF

L

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

SYNC

STEREO

ST+CUE

CUE

MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

M

IC

/L

IN

E

IN

P

U

T

IN

S

E

R

T

I/O

IN

S

E

R

T

I/O

1

2

1

2

3

4

5

L 6R 8R7L

4.8/ 9.5

– +

LEVEL

STEREO

7

L–8R

010

LEVEL

5L–6R

010

LEVEL

MIN MAX

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

MIX CUE

MIX CUE MIX CUE MIX CUE

010

PAN

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

1

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PAN

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

2

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PAN

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

3

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PAN

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

4

PHONES PUNCH I/O

SYNC OUT MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT

RLRL

DC 12VPOWER

ON/ OFF

YAMAHA YAMAHA

YAMAHA

AC adapter

Master recorder

Powered speakers /

Hi-fi stereo system

Headphones

Rhythm machine

Microphone

Guitar

Keyboard

Guitar effects

processor

14

—Owner’s Manual

Turning On the MT400

1. Make sure that the plug of the supplied AC

adapter is securely connected to the DC12V

jack on the rear of the MT400.

2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a

suitable AC outlet.

3. Press the POWER switch on the rear panel of

the MT400. The POWER indicator in the

meter section lights up.

Loading a Cassette Tape

Before loading a cassette tape, make sure the tape is

not slack inside the cassette. Also, make sure the write-

protect tabs are not broken. If they are broken, you

cannot record on the tape.

1. Open the cassette compartment cover.

2. Load the cassette into the compartment with

the A side facing up.

3. Close the cassette compartment cover.

If it is a new tape, fast forward and rewind it once to

prevent binding, which may occur due to the tape

being tightly wound during manufacturing.

4. Press the [PLAY] button to start playback, and

stop after about 20 seconds.

It is best not to use the ﬁrst and last 20 seconds of a

tape, as the splice between the leader and tape can

cause distortion.

Recording the First Track

The MT400 allows signals input at MIC/LINE INPUT 1–4 to be directly recorded on Tracks

1–4 respectively (this is called “direct recording”). Connecting a sound source to MIC/LINE

INPUT 1 will automatically select Track 1 for recording, and connecting another sound

source to MIC/LINE INPUT 3 will automatically select Track 3 for recording. This is

convenient for recording one sound source at a time.

This section explains how to record the ﬁrst sound source in Track 1.

Preparation Before Recording

5

4

3

9

6

1

7

A

C

2

8

– +

STEREO

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

POWER

A

U

X

S

E

N

D

STEREO INPUT

METER SELECTREC SELECT

MONITOR/PHONES

ZERO STOP

PITCH

NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM

TAPE SPEED CONTROL

RL

REC

PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE

OFF

R

OFF

L

OFF

R

OFF

L

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

SYNC

STEREO

ST+CUE

CUE

MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

M

IC

/L

IN

E

IN

P

U

T

INSERT I/O

1

2

1

2

3

4

5

L 6R 8R7L

4.8/ 9.5

LEVEL

STEREO

7

L–8R

010

LEVEL

5L–6R

010

LEVEL

MIN MAX

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

MIX CUE

MIX CUE MIX CUE MIX CUE

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

1

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

2

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

3

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

TAP E

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

4

4321

431 4TR2

REC

B 0

15

—Owner’s Manual

Selecting a recording track

1

Connect a sound source to MIC/LINE INPUT

1.

It is best to record a rhythm instrument, such as a

rhythm machine, drums, or a rhythm guitar, ﬁrst.

2 Set the [INPUT-FLIP] switch on Input Channel

1 to “MIC/LINE ( )”.

This switch setting sends the MIC/LINE INPUT signal

to the corresponding input channel.

3 Set Track 1 [REC SELECT] switch to “ ”.

The [REC SELECT] switches enable you to select a

recording source for each track. With Track 1 [REC

SELECT] switch set to “ ”, Track 1 is ready for

recording, and the signal on Input Channel 1 is sent to

Track 1. Also, the Track 1 REC SELECT indicator

ﬂashes.

Checking the recording level

It is essential to set an appropriate recording level to

achieve the best sound quality. Be sure to adjust the

recording level before each recording session.

4 Set the [METER SELECT] switch to “ ”.

The [METER SELECT] switch is used to select a signal

monitored on the level meters. With the “ ”

setting, you can monitor the input level of the

recording source on the recording/recording-pause

tracks, and the tape signal level on the playback tracks.

5 Press the [PAUSE] button.

6 Press the button.

The Track 1 REC SELECT indicator stops ﬂashing and

lights up continuously, and the MT400 enters

recording pause mode. Since you pressed the [PAUSE]

button, recording does not start.

7 Turn the GAIN control on Input Channel 1 all

the way to LINE.

8 Raise the fader on Input Channel 1 up to

between marks 7 and 8.

9 Play the sound source, and turn the GAIN

control while checking the level meter to

adjust the recording level. Set the [dbx]

switch and the [ZERO STOP] switch to “ON”.

Adjust the GAIN control so that the +3 segment of the

level meter lights up momentarily on the loudest

sounds if dbx has been turned off, and the +6 segment

of the level meter lights up momentarily if dbx has

been turned on.

If the recording level is very high even when the GAIN

control is turned all the way to LINE, lower the output

level on the sound source.

Monitoring a track recording signal

0

Set the monitor select switch to “CUE”.

The monitor select switch enables you to select a

monitoring source. The “CUE” setting sends the CUE

bus signal (monaural) to the connected audio system

or headphones for monitoring via the PHONES and

MONITOR OUT jacks.

A Set the CUE control on Input Channel 1

midway around noon.

The CUE controls on Input Channels 1–4 adjust the

level of the signals (recording source signals on the

recording/recording-pause tracks, and tape signals on

the playback tracks) that are sent from Tracks 1–4 to

the CUE bus.

B While monitoring the signal through the

headphones or the audio system, use the

MONITOR LEVEL control to adjust the

monitoring sound to the desired level.

C If necessary, use the EQ controls to adjust

tonal quality.

Adjusting the EQ controls will change the recording

level as well. After you adjust the EQ controls, adjust

the GAIN control for the recording level again, if

necessary.

1

4TR

REC

16

—Owner’s Manual

The First Take

Starting recording

1

Press the counter reset button to set the tape

counter to “000”.

2 Press the [PAUSE] button to cancel pause

mode.

This starts recording. Play the sound source for

recording.

3 Press the [STOP] button to stop recording.

The Track 1 REC SELECT indicator ﬂashes.

Listening to the ﬁrst track

4

Press the [REW] button to rewind the tape.

If the [ZERO STOP] switch is set to ON, the tape

rewinds until the tape counter shows “000” and stops

automatically.

5 Press the [PLAY] button to start playback.

If the [INPUT-FLIP] switch on Input Channel 1 is set

to “MIC/LINE ( )”, you can monitor the Track 1

playback sound (sent via the CUE bus) through the

PHONES or MONITOR OUT jack.

To record again, rewind the tape to the beginning and

press the button. If you wish to re-record part

of the recording, perform punch in/out recording. See

page 34 for more information.

6 If you are satisﬁed with your ﬁrst take on

Track 1, set the [REC SELECT] switch on Track

1 to “OFF”.

The Track 1 REC SELECT indicator turns off.

– +

STEREO

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

POWER

A

U

X

S

E

N

D

STEREO INPUT

METER SELECTREC SELECT

MONITOR/PHONES

ZERO STOP

PITCH

NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM

TAPE SPEED CONTROL

RL

REC

PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE

OFF

R

OFF

L

OFF

R

OFF

L

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

SYNC

STEREO

ST+CUE

CUE

MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

M

IC

/L

IN

E

IN

P

U

T

INSERT I/O

1

2

1

2

3

4

5

L 6R 8R7L

4.8/ 9.5

LEVEL

STEREO

7

L–8R

010

LEVEL

5L–6R

010

LEVEL

MIN MAX

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

MIX CUE

MIX CUE MIX CUE MIX CUE

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

1

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAP E

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

2

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

3

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

4

4321

431 4TR2

REC

2

6

354

1

REC

17

—Owner’s Manual

Signal ﬂow during track recording

Note: Be sure to turn the [REC SELECT] switch on Track 1 to “OFF”. Otherwise, recording

on Track 1 will be erased when you record the next track.

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

MIX CUE

010

PAN

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

1

MIC/LINE INPUT 1

PHONES

MONITOR OUT

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

CUE bus (monaural)

18

—Owner’s Manual

Overdubbing

You may record a different sound source to another track while listening to the sound

recorded on Track 1. The basic procedure for overdubbing is the same as the ﬁrst take.

Selecting a recording track

1

Connect a sound source to MIC/LINE INPUT

2.

2 Set the [INPUT-FLIP] switch on Input Channel

2 to “MIC/LINE ( )”.

Leave the [INPUT-FLIP] switch on Input Channel 1

to “MIC/LINE ( )”.

3 Set Track 2 [REC SELECT] switch to “ ”.

The Track 2 REC SELECT indicator ﬂashes and Track

1 is ready for recording.

4 Press the [PAUSE] button, then the

button.

5 While checking the level meter, use the GAIN

control and fader on Input Channel 2 to set

the optimum recording level.

Monitoring the recording source and tape

playback sound simultaneously

6

While playing the recording source, turn up

the CUE control on Input Channel 2.

CUE control 2 adjusts the monitoring level of the

signal recorded on Track 2. Adjust to a desired level

while listening to the sound through headphones or

monitor speakers. When you start recording, Track 1

playback sound and Track 2 recording source will be

mixed into a monaural signal and sent to the CUE bus

for monitoring.

– +

STEREO

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

+6

+3

0

–5

–10

POWER

A

U

X

S

E

N

D

STEREO INPUT

METER SELECTREC SELECT

MONITOR/PHONES

ZERO STOP

PITCH

NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM

TAPE SPEED CONTROL

RL

REC

PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE

OFF

R

OFF

L

OFF

R

OFF

L

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

SYNC

STEREO

ST+CUE

CUE

MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER

M

IC

/L

IN

E

IN

P

U

T

INSERT I/O

1

2

1

2

3

4

5

L 6R 8R7L

4.8/ 9.5

LEVEL

STEREO

7

L–8R

010

LEVEL

5L–6R

010

LEVEL

MIN MAX

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

MIX CUE

MIX CUE MIX CUE MIX CUE

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAP E

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

1

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

TAP E

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

2

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

3

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PA N

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

4

4321

431 4TR2

REC

784

3 9

5

1

6

2

Note: Make sure that the [REC SELECT] switch on

Track 1 is set to “OFF”.

2

REC

19

—Owner’s Manual

Start recording

7

Press the [PAUSE] button to start recording.

Press the [STOP] button to stop recording.

Listening to the recording

8

Press the [REW] button to rewind the tape to

the beginning and press the [PLAY] button to

start playback.

9 If you are satisﬁed with your recording, set

the [REC SELECT] switch on Track 2 to “OFF”.

Repeat this procedure until you have recorded all

tracks.

Signal ﬂow during overdubbing

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

MIX CUE

010

PAN

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to L

LR

1

GAIN

HIGH

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

LINE MIC

–12 +12

MID

–12 +12

LOW

–12 +12

AUX

1

010

AUX

2

010

PAN

INPUT-FLIP

TAPE

MIC/

LINE

MIC/LINE

to R

LR

2

MIC/LINE INPUT 1

PHONES

MONITOR OUT

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

CUE bus (monaural)

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