Yamaha MT4X User Manual page 19

The MT4X is equipped with sensitive peak-hold level meters
level of the individual tracks and the stereo bus. Use the level meters in conjunction with
the monitoring modes (see "Monitoring" on page 15) to set your recording levels.
Note: The meters display a range of-20 dB to +9 dB. If the meters exceed the normal limit
momentarily, this is usually perfectly acceptable. Cassette tape is reasonably forgiving of
transients - and human hearing has difficulty detecting the minor distortion that results. Where
you start getting audible problems is when the meters are constantly above the normal limit. You
must lower the levels in order to maintain decent sound quality.
9) Press the REC/PAUSE key
The indicator above the key lights and any flashing REC SELECT - TRACK
indicators will be illuminated.
10) Set the channel fader
11) Adjust the GAIN control while watching the level meters.
When dbx™ is off, adjust the gain control so that the +3 dB segment occasionally
illuminates.
When dbx™ is on, adjust the gain control so that the +9 dB segment occasionally
illuminates.
Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during
a session. See "Recording Levels Function" on page 42.
Record the track
12) Press the PLAY key
The indicator above the key lights and the MT4X starts the tape. Start playing.
Tip: If your song starts with drums, bassguitar, and guitars all on the first bar, you will
need to record a count-in.
13) When the track is complete, press the RETURN TO ZERO key
rewind the tape.
Tip: You may want to use the STOP key
See "Memory Functions" on page 41.
The indicators above the REC/PAUSE and PLAY keys switch off and the
REC SELECT - TRACK indicators resume flashing.
Check the completed recording
Once the tape has rewound back to "0000" on the tape counter, you should check the
recording.
14) Press the PLAY key to playback the tape.
15) If the recording needs to be redone, repeat the previous steps.
If the problem with the recording was a musical error, press the REC/PAUSE
key and repeat steps 12 to 14.
If the problem was due to incorrect recording levels or other engineering
problems, adjust the parameters by repeating steps 4 to 14.
16) When you are finished with an instrument, you should set the channel fader to "0".
You may even want to disconnect the input source.
User's Guide
Recording Functions
to the nominal level between "7" and "8".
to stop the tape and mark a memory point.
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You can monitor the
to stop and