Alesis MultiMix 16USB Mixer with USB Audio

Integrated USB port transfers 16-bit audio directly between the MultiMix USB mixer and your computer. Includes Cubase LE.

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Alesis MultiMix 16 USB Mixer with USB 2.0 Audio

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The MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 is a compact tabletop mixer providing USB 2.0 technology for ultra-fast, low-latency, 24-bit/44.1-96kHz (with high-end A/D and D/A conversion) individual, multi-channel transfer for audio recording straight to your computer. Designed with low-noise analog electronics, it lets users take advantage of 100 studio-grade 28-bit digital effects. Whether used for mobile or studio recording, the MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 makes recording high-quality audio to your computer fast and easy. Bundled with award-winning Cubase LE software for optimal results. Learn More...

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"You will like this mixer!"

Feature:
The USB port in this mixer is veeeerrrryyyy cool, as it allows the mixer to function as a stereo I/O device for your computer. If you have a small studio, this may be the only I/O you need! The sound is CD quality and very clean, and you can monitor sounds on disk while recording new sounds. The only thing I wish it had is 24/96 capability, but for the price of this mixer that would be a definite luxury. There is also an SPDIF out for going straight to DAT or other SPDIF destination. Nice! The effects are pretty straight forward, but there is no way to tweak any of the settings, so if you are looking for a mixer with flexible effects this may not be the one for you. The effects are clean, though, and there are 100 of them to choose from, so chances are you will find something useful.

Quality:
The pots are a little flimsy, as are all Alesis and other mixers in this price range, but I have never had problems with the pots. Pots have a nice damped feel, and the effects selection pot is a rotary-detent/push type. The faders are very smooth as well. All knobs and switches are easy to grasp, but may be a little small for someone with large hands. The top part of the chassis is metal and seems fairly well constructed, so it should withstand a few hard knocks. If I were gigging with it, I would definitely put it in a case.

Value:
For the features and price, this mixer is an incredible value. You can buy a Behringer for somewhat less that has a lot of the same features, but you won't get the USB capability or the SPDIF output. You can pay a little more for a Yamaha or a lot more for a Mackie, but you still won't have the digital I/O. For this price and these features, this mixer is hard to beat.

Desirability:
It is a nice blue color - a little lighter shade than the Yamaha MG series. The color coding of the knobs is useful for keeping things straight. If you do a lot of patching and repatching, the top-mounted connection panel is a plus. I really like being able to record directly from the mixer into the computer without using a separate sound card!

Sound:
I don't have much to compare the sound of this mixer to, except for an older Behringer mixer that this one replaces and a second Alesis Studio 32 mixer. The preamps in this mixer sound slightly warmer than the Behringer did, and about the same as the Studio 32. Overall, the sound is very clean and well-defined without any perceptible noise at typical working levels.

Support:
I have had Alesis products for over 10 years, and they have never once failed on me, so I know nothing about their warranty/repair service. That's a good thing in my opinion! Their website has always had information if I have needed anything.

Overall:
Like everything Alesis I have owned, I will keep this mixer for quite a while. I am not using it as my main mixer, but as a keyboard and vocal submixer, so it doesn't have to be the best - it just has to be clean. This mixer does everything I wanted it to and more!

Submitted: 11/30/2004

Style of Music: Rock

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"Live or demo recording great mixer"

Feature:
The internal effects have some usable sounds I wish that there was control of the effects at each channel.

Quality:
Again for the price, great

Value:
Really worth the price free shipping what a deal

Desirability:
Glad I bought it. It really helps in demo production

Sound:
I love it for the price you cant beat it. I have read other reviews that say that the usb port has glitches and high picthed noises produced by this mixer, during recording.I have not had any problems. CLEAN QUIET PERFECT is all I hear. This is not an allen heath studio mixer its a compact highly versital easy to use live and recording mixer.

Ease of Use:
Easy to use takes some playing with it but in a very short time the sound is exceptionally good

Support:
I havent delt directly with a person but the forum and website was really helpfull the latency problem with computer recording had me stumped but the forum bailed me out

Overall:
I use it for live gigs I use it for demo production its light versital its not what i'de call rugged construction but with very little care this mixer will give me years of great service

Submitted: 8/20/2006

Style of Music: singer/ songwriter

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Studio-quality components and effects processing combine with rock-solid construction. The MultiMix mixers also have USB audio, which allows direct-to-computer audio interfacing for 16-bit simultaneous stereo input and output using standard recording software.

Features
8 high-gain mic/line (XLR and 1/4 in. balanced) inputs with phantom power, 2 stereo balanced 1/4 in. line inputs, aux send (can send to onboard or external effects), stereo aux return

100 28-bit onboard preset effects including reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, pitch and multi-effects

3-band EQ per channel with high/low shelving and mid band pass/reject

Separate 1/4 in. balanced main and monitor outs, headphone out

Integrated USB port to transfer audio directly between the MultiMix USB mixer and your computer

16-bit stereo simultaneous inputs and outputs over USB

No drivers required

Plug and play operation under Windows and Mac OS

Includes Cubase LE

Technical Info

Multimix mixers only support operation under Windows XP Home and XP Pro.
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