Yamaha MT8X, Operation Manual

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2. Recording procedure
Turn the power on to the MIDI instrument, MIDI converter and this unit according to the order.
Settings for the mixer channel
1. Set both the equalizer HIGH, MIO and LOW controls to "0".
2. Set both the AUX 1 and 2 controls to "0".
3. Set the ASSIGN switch to select [3] and [4].
4. Set the PAN/BAL control to "R/EVEN".
5. Set the input selector switch to the "LINE" position.
6. Set the channel fader at 7-8.
Settings on the MASTER section of the mixer and the recorder
7. Set the GROUP MASTER GROUP 4 control at 7-8.
8. Press the STEREO switch under MONITOR SELECT and set the stereo fader to between 7-8.
9. Using the REC SELECT switches, select track 8.
10. To use dbx, press the SYNC switch. The SYNC indicator illuminates on the display.
Preparing to record sound signals
1 1 . To record audio signals output from a MIDI instrument, set the mixer channels for recording to any track and
set the GROUP MASTER fader to 7 - 8.
(See "Initial recording" on page 15.)
Rehearsal
12. Press the REHE button to turn this unit into the "rehearsal" mode, and start the performance on the MIDI
instrument.
13. Adjust the recording level using the GROUP MASTER control while watching the level meter. Adjust the
recording level of FSK signals so that the level meter indicates about +6 dB.
14. Adjust the monitoring level by using the MONITOR/PHONES control.
15. Stop the MIDI instrument.
Recording
16. Insert the cassette tape, and press the COUNTER RESET button.
17. Press the REC/PAUSE button, and then press the PLAY button.
18. Start the performance on the MIDI instrument, and monitor the sound.
Make the performance on MIDI instrument from the beginning to the end of the program thoroughly. By this
performance, the Start, Tempo and End signals are memorized.
19. When the performance is finished, press the RTZ button to rewind back the tape.
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