SONY MU-D11 (1982) | Studiolabo System

 

Recording your own compositions and performances can be even more fun with the Sony MU-D11 multi-recording cassette deck. You can even record an entire quintet by yourself. Adding multi-track recording functionality to a cassette deck really expands the scope of sound play. The MU-D11 is equipped with a multi-track recording function. It allows you to play instrumental quartets and quintets by yourself, sing duets by yourself, create music using synthesizers, and create sound dramas with sound effects. The world of sound play is endlessly expanded. Of course, the basic functions are the same as a regular cassette deck. So you can play your existing cassette tapes, check recordings, and even copy tapes. Enjoy sound crafting with the MU-D11. The first step in multi-track recording is the duo. For example, if you have one guitar, you can create a simple duet by first recording the guitar to the left channel (track 1) and then recording the lead guitar to the right channel (track 2). This synchronized recording of individual tracks (sound with sound) is the easiest way to do double recording. If you play multiple instruments by yourself, it's several times more interesting. By repeatedly overdubbing (sound on sound) from track 1 to track 2 and track 2 to track 1, you can easily create multi-track recordings of three or more ensembles. By playing percussion, guitar, keyboards, wind instruments, and even vocals, you can record your own band performance on tape. Once you experience this fun, you'll never want to stop. The MU-D11 allows for multi-track recording using the same track system as a regular cassette deck or boombox. The heads for tracks 1 and 2 can be switched between playback and recording, and combined with the mixing function, you can record by yourself (or with friends, of course). After roughly locating the beginning of the tape in sync standby, the cueing mechanism rewinds the tape to just before the first sound is heard, so that the beginning of the recording is perfectly aligned. To operate it, simply press the lever lightly with your fingertip and slide it slightly to the left (opposite the direction of travel), and you will hear a clicking sound on the monitor. The studiolabo system even comprised a "recording cabin" for your home studio.

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