Yamaha MT1X, Authorized Product Manual

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EDITING VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS
Most people will agree that the sound recorded by the
video camera’s microphone just isn’t enough for a good
music video.
Using the MT1X to edit down a good soundtrack for
your video is a great idea, and will result in a video that
sounds surprisingly professional. You’ll find this capabili-
ty useful to produce a promotional video for your group.
In the following example, we’ll show you how to make
a soundtrack that includes the sound recorded by the
video camera’s microphone, narration, background
music, and sound effects.
Editing Procedure
Playback the video several times in order to create
a good, tight scenario. If you’re going to edit the
video footage, do it first.
Use track 1 to record the sound recorded by the
video camera’s microphone.
Track 2 is for recording the narration. While watching
the video and monitoring track 1 with headphones,
record the narration with a microphone.
Overdub the background music on track 3. If this
music is in stereo, use tracks 3 and 4. If it’s just
mono, track 3 will suffice.
Sound effects can be recorded on track 4.
Mix down the sound from tracks 1-4 and record
them on the video soundtrack using the video decks
overdubbing function.
NOTE: This example is when editing the soundtrack of
a monaural video deck with an overdubbing
function.
MAINTENANCE
As a good general rule, the tape heads, pinchroller and
capstan should be cleaned before each recording, thus
ensuring the best audio quality.
After the deck has been used for a period of time, the
heads, pinchroller, and capstan will become dirty. This
increases noise and uneven rotation, leading to a
deterioration in sound quality. Therefore, periodic clean-
ing and demagnetization is a must to preserve optimal
a u d i o p e r f o r m a n c e .
Use cotton swabs and alcohol or head cleaning fluid
(available in most all audio stores) to clean the heads,
capstan, and pinchroller. Keeping the heads clean is
essential for good recordings. For demagnetization, use
a quality head demagnetizer, and follow the instructions
carefully.
It’s important to keep all parts clean!
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