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—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.
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