FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR MT2X
CLEANING THE HEADS
The precision of the MT2X playback/record and erase
heads is very high.
If the heads are dirty, the fidelity of playback, recording,
and erase will be affected. To prevent loss of fidelity,
clean the heads regularly with cotton swabs and alcohol
or cleaning fluid.
RECORDING LEVEL
For superior sound recording, be sure to look at the level
meters. If recording is done without referring to the level
meters, the recording level may turn out to be too high
or too low. If too high, the sound may be distorted, and
if too low, there may be excessive noise.
The level meters have a switch for STEREO/4 TRK
switchover. Use this switch according to the recording
mode. When it is set to STEREO, the signal output to
the ST OUT jack will be displayed on the level meters.
When set to 4 TRK, the signals being recorded on each
track (and playback signals) will be displayed on the
level meters.
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When a source input to the INPUT jack is recorded
without any mixing:
Set the RECORD SELECT switch to the track (1 to 4)
that will be recorded. Then set the level meter select
switch as shown below.
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When a source input to the INPUT jack is mixed and
recorded with the sound from the effector connected
between AUX SEND and RTN:
Set the RECORD SELECT switch of the track to be
recorded to either L or R. Then set the level meter
select switch as shown below.
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For ping-pong recording:
Set the RECORD SELECT switch of the track to be
recorded in ping-pong to either L or R. Then set the
level meter select switch as shown below.
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PING-PONG RECORDING
Avoid ping-pong recording of adjacent tracks (for exam-
ple from track 2 to track 1, or to track 3). There may
be howling due to signal leaks (crosstalk) from the
playback/record head.
If there is unavoidable howling generated by a track
recorded by ping-pong, turn down the playback level a
little, or reduce the high-range (above 10 kHz) by the
channel equalizer’s High.
SYNC LEVEL
For synchronized recording, the FSK signal is input via
the optional YMC2 or through the SYNC IN jack and
recorded onto track 4. However, if the level is not above
the prescribed level, the SYNC may not operate during
playback. If this happens repeatedly, adjust the level
adjustment volume at the bottom of the MT2X. (Since
the unit is already set at the proper level at the factory,
it normally need not be adjusted.) If the level is adjusted
too high, signals from the other tracks may leak (cross-
talk), so be careful.
