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MULTITRACK MD RECORDER
Owner’s Manual
1 INSERT I/O2 INSERT I/O 345678 9 10 11 12 1 2
MIC/LINE INPUT LINE INPUT AUX SEND
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-10 11-12
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
MULTITRACK MD RECORDER
LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 010 0 10
PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/
LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE
FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP 1 2 1 2
CUE CUE CUE CUE CUE CUE CUE CUE
GROUP ASSIGN GROUP ASSIGN
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) Laser Diode Properties * Material : GaAlAs 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! * Wavelength : 780–790 nm This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this * Emission Duration : Continuous manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. * Laser Output Power : Less than 44.6 µ W (Note) Laser output is measured at a 2. IMPORTANT: When c
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• Explanation of Graphical Symbols The exclamation point within an equilat- CAUTION eral triangle is intended to alert the user to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the presence of important operating and DO NOT OPEN maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE within an equilateral triangle is intended to PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERV
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ii Important Read the Following Before Operating the MD8 Warnings • Do not locate the MD8 in a place subject to excessive heat or direct sunlight. This could be a fire hazard. • Do not place MD8 in a place subject to excessive humidity or dust. This could be a fire or electrical shock hazard. • Connect the supplied AC power cord only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner’s Manual or as marked on the MD8. Failure to do so is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Do not plug
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iii Ventilation Allow a distance of 10 cm between the unit and the wall so that heat generated from the unit will be released effectively. Also, allow enough space between the unit and other devices. If you mount the unit in an audio rack, keep a space of 10 cm to the side panel. Remove the rear panel of the rack or open a vent hole. If heat release is inadequate, the unit will retain heat inside the unit, which may cause a fire. Interference The MD8 uses high-frequency digita
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iv Contents 1. Welcome to the MD8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MD8 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Buying Discs for the MD8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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v Ping-Pong Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Preparing for Ping-Pong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rehearsing Ping-Pong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Performing Ping-Pong for Real . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Checking the Ping-Pong Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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vi 9. The MD8 & MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Using the MD8 in a Synchronized MIDI System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 About Tempo Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Setting Up a Synchronized MIDI System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Using MTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Setting
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Welcome to the MD8 1 1 Welcome to the MD8 Thank you for choosing the Yamaha MD8 Multitrack MD Recorder. The MD8 uses the MiniDisc format for 8-track multitrack recording, with superior sound quality and quick search capabilities. To take best advantage of your MD8, read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly. MD8 Features Mixer The mixer section features eight mono input channels, two stereo inputs, and four groups. • Input channels 1 through 8 feature phone jack MIC/LINE inputs and cont
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2 Welcome to the MD8 • The convenient MD DATA disc medium requires no formatting before use, and when a project is complete, simply pop in a new disc and start tracking straightaway. • Quick location of song start, song end, last recording in/out points, and up to 10 user mark points per song. • Precise punch in/out with 11-millisecond accuracy. • Auto punch in/out with multiple-take record and select capability (choose the best from up to 99 takes). • Song editing functions include:
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Buying Discs for the MD8 3 Buying Discs for the MD8 It’s important that you buy the correct type of disc for use with your MD8. For 8-track recording and playback, you must use MD DATA discs. Regular MiniDiscs can only be used for 2-track recording and playback (2TR mode). MD DATA discs are used as a storage media for computers. The MD8 uses the MD DATA audio format to store data on them. Regular MiniDiscs are also referred to as MD discs, although they are used o
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4 Touring the MD8 2 Touring the MD8 This chapter takes you on a tour of the MD8, identifying the various parts to help you become familiar with your new recorder. Topside View 1 INSERT I/O2 INSERT I/O 345678 9 10 11 12 1 2 MIC/LINE INPUT LINE INPUT AUX SEND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-10 11-12 GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN MULTITRACK MD RECORDER LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 010 0 10 PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MIC/ PB MI
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Input Channels 5 Input Channels 1 A GAIN control GAIN This rotary control adjusts the sensitivity of the MIC/LINE input so that both 1 microphone and line-level signals can be handled with ease. LINE MIC B FLIP switch PB MIC/ LINE This switch is used to select the signal sources for the input channel and CUE con- 2 FLIP trols. With the [FLIP] switch in the up position, the MIC/LINE input signal is CUE fed to the input channel and the track signal is fed to the CUE controls.
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6 Touring the MD8 F GROUP ASSIGN switches These switches are used to assign (i.e., send) the input channel signal to groups. They work in conjunction with the PAN control. For example, with GROUP ASSIGN switch [1–2] ON and the PAN control set midway, the channel signal is sent equally to Groups 1 and 2. With the PAN control turned fully counterclockwise (L/ODD), however, the channel signal is sent only to Group 1. Likewise, when it is set fully clockwise, the signal is sent only
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Master Section 7 Master Section 9-10 11-12 A 9–10/11–12 input level controls These rotary controls are used to adjust the level of the 9–10 and 1 11–12 input signals that are sent to the Stereo bus for mixing. 010 0 10 They’re also used in conjunction with the GROUP ASSIGN switches to adjust the level of the 9–10 and 11–12 input signals that are assigned to groups. 1 2 1 2 2 GROUP ASSIGN GROUP ASSIGN B 9–10/11–12 GROUP ASSIGN switches 3 4 3 4 These switches are used to assign (i.e.,
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8 Touring the MD8 Display 6 8 9 4 5 7 MTC CLIP +12 3 MIDI CLK –3 +6 MMC MD8 Song –6 +3 PITCH MEASURE MIN. BEAT SEC. FRAMES –12 0 TOC 2 FIX VARI –18 –6 EDIT ELAPSE REHE –24 –10 TOTAL REC –36 –20 REMAIN 1 dB L R DIR REPEAT MARKERS AUTO PUNCH GRP A1ALLB S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 E IN OUT STEREO TRK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 J K L M N A Status indicators These indicators show the current operating mode. Indicator Meaning Normal playback Cue or Review Playback is paused Rehearse Pause mode REHE Rehearsal in pro
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Display 9 REMAIN—This mode shows the time remaining for a song or when you are recording a new song, it shows the available time remaining for the song (on disc). TOTAL—This mode shows the time position within the entire disc. F Title and function display Disc titles, song titles, functions, messages, and other information appear here. G Time counter The time counter shows the disc time in minutes, seconds, and frames (1/86 second or 1/30 second). When the MIDI tempo map is used, the display s
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10 Touring the MD8 Disc Transport Section K 9 J REC SELECT DISPLAY CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8 GROUP 1 2345678 8 12341234 7 PITCH ADJUST EDIT UTILITY REPEAT MARK SEARCH MARK L 6 A B LAST REC SEARCH SET EXIT ENTER 5 IN OUT M 4 N AUTO 3 PUNCH I/O SONG SEARCH PAUSE 2 REHE REC PLAY STOP O 1 TOC WRITE DATA CURSOR + – PHONES PUNCH I/O A Disc Transport buttons REHE—This button is used to enter Rehearse mode. The REHE indicators flash in Rehearse Pause mode and stay on continuously wh
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Disc Transport Section 11 E A B Repeat buttons These buttons are used to enter the A and B points for A-B Repeat. F REPEAT button This button is used to select the 1 Song, All Song, A-B, and Auto Punch Rehearse Repeat modes. It’s also used to cancel A-B Repeat mode. G MARK SEARCH & MARK buttons The MARK SEARCH buttons are used to locate song markers. The MARK button is used to enter markers during recording or playback. H DISPLAY button This button is used to select the Time Counter mode: ELAP
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12 Touring the MD8 Rear Panel POWER AC IN ON OFF THRU OUT IN MIDI 1 2 3 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. A AC IN Connect the supplied power cord here. B POWER ON/OFF switch This switch is used to turn on and off the MD8. C MIDI IN, OUT & THRU The MD8 receives MMC (MIDI Machine Control) commands via the MIDI IN port, and outputs MIDI Clock or MTC (MIDI Timecode) from the MIDI OUT port. The MIDI THRU port outputs MIDI data received
