Exc+++ YAMAHA MT8X Multitrack Cassette Tape Recorder 8track 1989 Used Japan

Overview

The YAMAHA MT8X is an analog multitrack cassette recorder that was released in the late 1980s and remained popular through the early 1990s. It was designed for home recording enthusiasts before the widespread adoption of digital recording.

Basic Information

• Type: Analog multitrack recorder
• Recording medium: Standard compact cassette tape (like 90-minute cassettes)
• Tracks: 8 tracks (up to 4 tracks can be recorded simultaneously)
• Release period: Around 1989
• Purpose: Home recording / DIY music production

Key Features

1. 4-input / 8-track recording You can record up to 4 inputs at the same time and assign them to any of the 8 tracks on the cassette.

2. Built-in mixer Includes an analog mixer that allows you to control the volume, pan, and routing of each track during recording and playback.

3. Channel EQ Each mixer channel features a 3-band equalizer for basic tone shaping.

4. Overdubbing You can overdub by playing back recorded tracks while recording new material on unused tracks.

5. Sync capability Track 8 can be used to record a timecode (like SMPTE) for syncing with MIDI devices or external sequencers.

6. Pitch control The playback speed can be fine-tuned, affecting pitch and tempo.

Advantages

• Enables multitrack recording without a computer
• Affordable and accessible for musicians at the time
• Intuitive controls; great for learning the fundamentals of recording and mixing
• Warm, analog sound

Drawbacks

• Analog limitations such as tape hiss and degradation over time
• Requires regular maintenance for optimal performance (e.g., tape heads, belts)
• Less flexibility compared to modern digital editing tools

This is a used item.
I have inherited this item and am selling it to organize my collection.
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