Glossary - Yamaha MT50 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Glossary

AUX RETURN (Auxiliary Return)
determines the amount of signal that is fed back to the MT50 via the AUX
RETURN input connectors (generally after processing by an external
effects unit connected to the AUX SEND).
AUX SEND (Auxiliary Send)
control, which determines the amount of signal fed to the AUX SEND out-
put connector (generally for processing by an external effects unit).
Capstan
— The slender, pin-like component adjacent to the roller. The
tape passes between the capstan and roller.
CUE slider
— Each module includes a CUE slider, which controls the
amount of signal fed to the CUE signal path. The MONITOR SELECT
switch includes a setting for CUE monitoring.
DAT (Digital Audio Tape)
opposed to analog, signal on a magnetic recording tape. DAT machines are
often used as master recording units.
dbx noise reduction
— Tape recording is always noisy. MT50 uses dbx
noise reduction to reduce noise and keep your recordings clean and crisp.
Demagnetizer
— A hand-held device shaped like a small wand attached
to an electric cord. The demagnetizer removes the magnetic field that rou-
tinely builds up on a recording head and is an integral part of maintaining
any tape recorder.
Equalization (EQ)
— The process of adjusting (boosting or cutting) the
high and low frequency ranges for optimal sound. Each module contains
both a HIGH and LOW equalization control, which function much like the
bass and treble controls on a stereo hi-fi system.
Fader
— Each module contains a fader, which is a large slider that controls
the input level during recording and the output level during playback.
FSK (Frequency Shift Keying)
data into frequencies that can be recorded for synchronization purposes.
GAIN switch
— Various musical instruments and devices output differ-
ent levels of signal. Gain is a measure of electronic input over output. Each
module includes a GAIN switch that can be set to line, instrument, or
microphone levels.
Head
— The delicate metal component that touches the magnetic record-
ing tape, imparting the signal to be recorded.
Instrument level
— The level of gain output by such devices as an elec-
tric bass or guitar. Set the GAIN switch to about halfway for an instru-
ment-level.
Line level
— The level of gain output by such devices as a synthesizer,
drum machine, CD player, etc. The lowest setting of the GAIN switch.
Master recorder
— A second tape recorder used during the mixdown
process. The master recorder can be any two-track stereo recorder, such as
a standard cassette, reel-to-reel, or DAT recorder.
MIC/LINE input
— Each module includes a MIC/LINE input to con-
nect a musical instrument or electronic device for recording.
Specifications
— The AUX RETURN control
— Each module includes an AUX SEND
— Audio tape that records a digital, as
— A device that translates MIDI clock
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