User manual YAMAHA R8

[. . . ] To take full advantage of the outstanding array of features, and for years of trouble-free operation, we urge you to thoroughly read this operating manual. After reading, keep it in a handy place for reference. CONTENTS BEFORE OPERATION . PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS . . THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRACKS AND CHANNELS . [. . . ] If the level is too low, the recording will contain a lot of noise and hiss; if the level is too high, the recording will sound distorted and unclear. Set the recording level at a fairly high level, but not so high as to result in any noticeable distortion. The CMX1 is equipped with peak level meters which show the level of each track, as well as the level of the stereo output signal. Use these meters to help you set the ideal recording level, because the human ear has difficulty in detecting distortion immediately. If the level meters "peak out" (show the maximum reading) in a In addition to circuits for signal recording, this unit also features a separate monitor circuit to allow the performer to monitor the levels and positioning of the recording in progress through a pair of headphones. In this case, set the PHONES SELECT switch to the "MONITOR" position. Adjust the volume level and stereo positioning of each track with its MONITOR LEVEL and MONITOR PAN controls. In addition, powered monitor speakers can be directly connected to the ST OUT jacks or the AUX SEND jack, though this makes it impossible to use these jacks for external recording or effects. Using speakers during recording off lines presents no problems, but when microphones are used, feedback can result when the microphone picks up sound from the speakers. In this case, monitoring through headphones becomes absolutely necessary. 16 MULTITRACK RECORDING PLAN YOUR RECORDING A clear plan is essential before you begin multitrack recording. If you begin cold, without regard to all the steps involved, you may "record yourself into a corner" by running out of available empty tracks, missing the chance to add effects at the proper points, losing control over the final stereo positioning of the instruments, and creating the need for more ping-pong and mixdown recording operations than really necessary. Setting the monitor and meter sections Set the PHONES SELECT switch to the "STEREO" position. Set the PHONES volume to around "7". Make sure the METER SELECT switch is in the "4 TRK" position. Adjusting the input level Set all of the input switches to the MIC/LINE position. Set the PAN controls for all channels between the center and the extreme "L" position, as shown. Push the input fader for channel 1 up to "7". When the drums start playing, slide the gain control for channel 1 towards the "MIC", direction, stopping when the "+3" indicator on the far left level meter flashes occasionally on the sound peaks. Pull the input fader for channel 1 back down to "0". -The proper input level for channel 1 is now set. -- Set the input fader for channel 2 to "7". While the drums are being played, slide the gain control for channel 2 towards the "MIC" direction, stopping when the "+3" indicator on the far left level meter flashes occasionally on the sound peaks. Pull the input fader for channel 2 back down to "0': -The proper input level for channel 2 is now set. Set the input levels for channels 3 and 4 the same way. 19 *Explanation diagram for steps 6. Adjusting level balance and equalization characteristics Adjust channel faders 1 ~4 to achieve the desired recording level balance. [. . . ] Connect the RX15 in the following manner. Start the tape, mixdown the sound from tracks 2--4 and the RX15's drum sounds input through the AUX Left and Right jacks, and record it with a stereo tape deck. After putting the R8 into the REC PAUSE mode, turn the SYNC switch "ON". In this condition, both the tape will start and the RX15 will start playing when the PAUSE switch is pressed. The YMC 10 converts the MIDI synchronizing signal from the RX15 to FSK signal, which is recorded on track 1 of the R8. [. . . ]