Yamaha MT50 User Manual

Multitrack Cassette Recorder
User’s Guide
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
Guía del Usuario
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MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER
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Yamaha MT50 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	MT50
Frequency Response	40 Hz - 12 kHz
Power Supply	12V DC
Dimensions	416 x 88 x 260 mm
Weight	4.2 kg

Summary

Precautions

Safety Precautions

Ensure the AC adaptor cord is not in a position to be walked on or pinched by other equipment.

Handling Precautions

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the MT50.

Maintenance

Service and Repair

Getting to Know the MT50

Controls Overview

Explains the function of each control on the MT50, including EQ, faders, and switches.

Connections

Details all the input and output jacks for connecting microphones, instruments, and other devices.

Basic Recording

Recording the Drums (Step 1)

Connect the drum machine to MIC/LINE input 1 and record.

Recording the Bass (Step 2)

Recording the Guitar (Step 3)

Recording the Vocals (Step 4)

Mixing Down (Step 5)

Combining all four recorded tracks into a stereo mix.

Panning

Applying EQ

Adding Effects

Mixdown Recording Procedure

Advanced Recording

One-Take Recording

Advanced One-Take Recording Techniques

Recording Four Instruments to Two Tracks

Preserving Stereo Image

Ping-Pong Recording

Punch-In/Out Recording

Correcting mistakes by re-recording short sections of a track.

Synchronization

Synchronizing the MT50 with MIDI devices using FSK timecode.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common operating problems and symptoms.

MT50 Maintenance

Procedures for cleaning and maintaining the MT50 for optimal performance.

Demagnetizing the Recording Head

Specifications