Initial Recording - Yamaha MT8X Operation Manual

INITIAL RECORDING

This is the initial recording process, before any recording has been done on any track.
PROCEDURE
Getting ready to record
1 . Set the input selector switch to the MIC/LINE (or LINE) position for the channel to which signals from an
instrument or microphone are to be input, and adjust the input level using the channel fader. (See "SETTING
THE RECORDING LEVELS" on page 28.)
2. Using the ASSIGN switches and the PAN control, select the group bus to which the input signals will be sent.
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If the PAN control is set to a position partway between L/ODD and R/EVEN, input signals can be sent to odd-
numbered and even-numbered tracks.
3. Press the REC SELECT switch for the group selected in step 2, to select the track to be recorded.
The REC select indicator
4. Press the MONITOR SELECT CUE switch, and slide up the CUE LEVEL control for the track to be recorded.
5. Press the REC/PAUSE button. The REC/PAUSE indicator illuminates, and the REC select indicator
display illuminates.
6. Adjust the recording level using the corresponding GROUP MASTER control, while playing a phrase with high
volume. (See "SETTING THE RECORDING LEVELS" on page 28.)
7. Adjust the CUE LEVEL as well as the MONITOR/PHONES control.
8. Press the COUNTER RESET button and reset the tape counter to "00:00".
Recording
9. Press the PLAY button to start recording. The PLAY indicator illuminates. At the same time,
play the instrument including counts.
10. When playing is finished, press the RTZ button to stop and rewind the tape.
(It is also good idea to use the LOC 1 or 2 buttons to locate a memory point.)
The PLAY and REC/PAUSE indicators go out, and the REC select indicator
Checking the finished recording
. Pres s the PLAY button to play back the tape, and check the contents of the recording.
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12. If the recording needs to be redone, press the REC/PAUSE button once again (The REC/PAUSE indicator
illuminates), and repeat steps (9-11).
Various other methods of monitoring recordings are available, in addition to those described above.
Use whichever method works best for your purpose. (See "Monitor" on page 14.)
the signals are sent to Group [1].
the signals are sent to Group [2].
the signals are sent to Group [3].
the signals are sent to Group [4].
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