Yamaha MT400 Owner's Manual - Page 16

15 Selecting a recording track 1 Connect a sound source to MIC/LINE INPUT 1. It is best to record a rhythm instrument, such as a rhythm machine, drums, or a rhythm guitar, first. 2 Set the [INPUT-FLIP] switch on Input Channel 1 to "MIC/LINE ( )". This switch setting sends the MIC/LINE INPUT signal to the corresponding input channel. 3 Set Track 1 [REC SELECT] switch to " 1 ". The [REC SELECT] switches enable you to select a recording source for each track. With Track 1 [REC SELECT] switch set to " 1 ", Track 1 is ready for recording, and the signal on Input Channel 1 is sent to Track 1. Also, the Track 1 REC SELECT indicator flashes. Checking the recording level It is essential to set an appropriate recording level to achieve the best sound quality. Be sure to adjust the recording level before each recording session. 4 Set the [METER SELECT] switch to " 4TR ". The [METER SELECT] switch is used to select a signal monitored on the level meters. With the " 4TR " setting, you can monitor the input level of the recording source on the recording/recording-pause tracks, and the tape signal level on the playback tracks. 5 Press the [PAUSE] button. 6 Press the REC button. The Track 1 REC SELECT indicator stops flashing and lights up continuously, and the MT400 enters recording pause mode. Since you pressed the [PAUSE] button, recording does not start. 7 Turn the GAIN control on Input Channel 1 all the way to LINE. 8 Raise the fader on Input Channel 1 up to between marks 7 and 8. 9 Play the sound source, and turn the GAIN control while checking the level meter to adjust the recording level. Set the [dbx] switch and the [ZERO STOP] switch to "ON". Adjust the GAIN control so that the +3 segment of the level meter lights up momentarily on the loudest sounds if dbx has been turned off, and the +6 segment of the level meter lights up momentarily if dbx has been turned on. If the recording level is very high even when the GAIN control is turned all the way to LINE, lower the output level on the sound source. Monitoring a track recording signal 0 Set the monitor select switch to "CUE". The monitor select switch enables you to select a monitoring source. The "CUE" setting sends the CUE bus signal (monaural) to the connected audio system or headphones for monitoring via the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks. A Set the CUE control on Input Channel 1 midway around noon. The CUE controls on Input Channels 1-4 adjust the level of the signals (recording source signals on the recording/recording-pause tracks, and tape signals on the playback tracks) that are sent from Tracks 1-4 to the CUE bus. B While monitoring the signal through the headphones or the audio system, use the MONITOR LEVEL control to adjust the monitoring sound to the desired level. C If necessary, use the EQ controls to adjust tonal quality. Adjusting the EQ controls will change the recording level as well. After you adjust the EQ controls, adjust the GAIN control for the recording level again, if necessary. -Owner's Manual