Yamaha MD4 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

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    Questions and answers multitrack md recorder preview version.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    I table of contents md / recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 what is md? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 why was md selected as media? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Ii is mmc ( midi machine command) supported? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 what is cue list play? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 can you sort songs or divide a song? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 4: Md / Recorder

    1 md / recorder 1. What is md? Md stands for mini disc, which is a type of media that allows you to perform magneto-optical digital recording. It first appeared on the market in 1992. Its main features are random access, good sound quality, easy song editing, and compact size. 2. Why was md selected...

  • Page 5: Four Tracks Simultaneously?

    2 6. What is compression? What is atrac? Even though mini discs are only 64 mm in diameter, they can store up to 74 minutes of stereo audio, which is the same as the standard 120 mm audio compact disc. To achieve this data capacity, audio data is compressed using sony’s atrac (adaptive transform aco...

  • Page 6: From The Mini Disc?

    3 11. How does the yamaha md4 identify and differentiate the md data from the mini disc? The shape of one corner is different: tapered or round. Also, the toc in the disc itself contains a code that identifies the disc. 12. Is there any sound degradation after repeated ping-pong recording? No appare...

  • Page 7: Shock Or Vibration?

    4 20. Does the unit have any protection against skipping sounds due to shock or vibration? Buffering memory is equipped for continuous playback. It holds about 10 seconds of data. 21. The unit employs a magneto-optical system. Is it ok to place the unit on a tv? The disc can be re-recorded based on ...

  • Page 8: 31. What Is Cue List Play?

    5 28. Can you synchronize two or three units? It is impossible with this model. 29. Does it have a song naming function? Yes. Each song and disc can have a name, which can be input on the md4. 30. Is mmc ( midi machine command) supported? No. The yamaha md4 is compact, desktop, standalone equipment ...

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    6 36. Is there song copy (buck up) function? Yes. The song copy function allows you to copy an entire song. You can restore the original song if you make mistakes during editing. Availability 37. Will disc supply continue for years, like cassette tapes? Like cds and 3.5" floppy disks, the standards ...