Yamaha QX-7 Manual

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RECORD SELECT SWITCHESThese switches are used to choose the signal to berecorded. The upper left switch is for track 1, the upperright switch is for

METER AND MONITOR SECTION METER SELECT SWITCH PEAK LEVEL METERSThis switch is used to select the signal for level indica-tion by the Peak Level Meters

PHONES SELECT SWITCHYou can plug a set of headphones into the PHONES jack on the front panel to monitor the sound. This switchis used to select the

MONITOR LEVEL CONTROLSWhen setting the PHONES SELECT Switch to theMONITOR position, these level controls are used for eachtrack to achieve a level ba

POWER SWITCHThis switch turns on the MT1X. When switching the uniton or off, make sure that the Input Faders and theAUX RTN Control are at the “0” pos

CONNECTION EXAMPLESBASIC CONNECTION LAYOUT FOR MULTITRACK RECORDING13

ABOUT CASSETTE TAPESchrome tape formulations. CrOThis unit is designed to be used only with Chrome-position tape, and will not work properly with Ferr

ATTACHING THE STRAPThe MT1X can be easily carried with the supplied carrying strap. Here’s how to attach it. Push on the slit to open the stopper, and

MULTITRACK RECORDING TECHNIQUESBefore you try to attempt a multitrack recording on yourown, it’s absolutely essential that you understand thefunction

MULTITRACK RECORDINGPLAN YOUR RECORDINGA clear plan is essential before you begin multitrackrecording. If you begin cold, without regard to all theste

YAMAHAMULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDEROPERATING MANUAL

— Drum Recording Procedure —1. ConnectionsPlug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet, and insertthe small round plug into the DC IN jack.Plug the four micr

4. Setting the monitor and meter sectionsSet the PHONES SELECT switch to the “STEREO”position.Set the PHONES volume to around “7”.Make sure the METER

6. Adjusting level balance and equalizationcharacteristicsAdjust channel faders 1 ~4 to achieve the desiredrecording level balance.Adjust the equalize

Make sure this switch is in the “4 TRK” position.Set this so you can monitor track 1. Press to check the recording on track 1,then rewind.*Explanation

RECORDING THE BASS GUITAR BY OVERDUBBINGOverdubbing is the playing back previously recordedtracks while recording a new instrument on a differenttrack

— Bass guitar recording procedure —1. ConnectionsConnect everything through input jack 2 as follows.If the GC2020 is being used, connect it betweenthe

Equalizer controls Press the PAUSE button andadjust the monitor levelsSet to the MIC/LINE positionSet by the reading on the level meterPush up to abou

RECORDING THE RHYTHM GUITARRecord the rhythm guitar on track 3 to synch with thedrums on track 1 and the bass guitar on track 2. Record-ing preparatio

— Ping-pong Recording Procedure —Equalizer controls Make sure it’s set to “4 TRK” Turn to about “7”Set the “R” position1. Setting the recorderSet the

RECORDING THE KEYBOARDS BY OVERDUBBINGNow that the recording of the drums on track 1 has beenping-ponged onto track 4, this track is free for record-i

Congratulations on your choice of the New Yamaha MT1X MultitrackCassette Recorder. The MT1X is a compact multitrack recorder with arecording mixer, an

— Signal Path during Punch-in/Punch-out Operation —Before and after the punch-in, thesound from tracks 1-4 plus thenew sounds to be recorded can bemon

—Punch-in/Punch-out Procedure —1. ConnectionsConnect the vocal microphone through input jack 3.If the FS-1 Foot Switch is being used, connect itto the

*Explanation diagram for steps to 4. Setting input levelsSet input select switch 3 to “MIC/LlNE”.Set both input fader 3 and the MASTER fader to “

MIXDOWN (TRACKDOWN)It’s now time for the mixdown. Often called “trackdown”or “remix”, mixdown is when all the four recorded tracksare mixed to achieve

— Mixdown Procedure —1. ConnectionsConnect a stereo tape deck to the ST OUT jack, andinsert a blank tape to record the final mix in stereo.Connect the

SYNC-RECORDINGFor synchronized operation with MIDI instruments, theoptional YMC10 MIDI converter enables synchro-operation of the CMX1 and MIDI instru

EDITING VIDEO SOUNDTRACKSMost people will agree that the sound recorded by thevideo camera’s microphone just isn’t enough for a goodmusic video.Using

BLOCK DIAGRAMNOTE:When the REC button is engaged, the panel switches can be used to individually orderrecording on only those channels with RECORD SEL

SPECIFICATIONSModel Description : multitrack cassette recorderMechanical DescriptionsTape: standard cassette; CrO2 tape only (EQ: 70µs)Heads: hard per

INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCESSORIES37

BEFORE OPERATION PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:• ABOUT CASSETTE TAPEThis unit is designed to be used only with Chrome-position tape, and will

SERVICEThe MTlX is supported by Yamaha’s worldwide network offactory trained and qualified dealer service personnel. In the eventof a problem, contac

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRACKS AND CHANNELS The words “track” and “channel” are often confused. In order to properly operate this unit, it is necessary

THE CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSThis section explains the names and functions of all the knobs, sliders, and switches for the mixer, recorder, meter/m

GAIN CONTROLSThe controls adjust the input level of the channel tomatch the output level of a microphone or instrumentconnected to input jack Contro

AUX CONTROLSThe MT1X is equipped with an AUX SEND jack and two (left and right) AUX RETURN jacks When specialacoustic effects are desired on a certai

AUX MASTER SEND CONTROL SYNC SWITCHNormally left in the “OFF” position, this switch shouldbe turned “ON” if this unit is to be used for synchron-ized