Alesis 16FXD MultiMix 16-Channel Mixer

The Alesis MultiMix 16FXD is a compact 16-channel 4-buss mixer featuring low-noise analog electronics, 100 great-sounding 28-bit digital effects, and a S/PDIF digital output.

The MultiMix 16FXD features high-quality analog electronics with 8 microphone/line inputs and 4 stereo line inputs on balanced 1/4 in. TRS connectors. The mic preamps include switchable 75Hz high-pass filters, phantom power, and up to 50dB of gain. Each channel includes a 60mm fader, 3-band EQ, and two aux sends--one switchable to pre- or post-fader. The master section features stereo LED bargraph meters, independent Main Mix and Alt 3/4 60mm faders, 2-track send and return, and a separate Control Room level control.

The digital effects section of the MultiMix 16FXD offers a comprehensive range of 100 28-bit effects, eliminating the need to patch in external effects, and enabling quicker setup and greater portability. Presets include reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, pitch, and multieffects. A 44.1kHz S/PDIF output allows seamless integration with digital equipment and computers.

Technical Info

Control

Front-panel channels (top down): 8 mic/line channels with 75Hz highpass filter switch and mic/line gain. All channels with 3-band EQ (high shelving at 12kHz, mid bandpass/reject at 2.5kHz, low shelving at 80Hz), aux send A (pre- or post-fader), aux send B (post-fader, onboard or external effects), pan or balance, pre-fader listen or solo-in-place, mute or alt 3/4, 60mm fader.

Front-panel other: Effect section with selector plus clip and signal LEDs. Aux return A level, effects/aux return B level. Headphone/control room out level with mix, alt 3/4, 2-track, and alt 3/4 to mix switches. Solo mode, 2-track to mix switches. Stereo main and alt 3/4 60mm faders. Stereo 8-segment LED meters.

Connections

All 1/4 in TRS except as noted: Mic in x 8 (XLR)

Mono line in x 8

Stereo line in x 4

Aux sends x 2

Stereo aux returns x 2

Stereo main out

Stereo control room out

Stereo alt 3/4 out

Headphone out

2-track stereo in and out (RCA)

44.1kHz S/PDIF digital out (RCA)

Audio Specs

Frequency response: 20Hz22kHz +/-0.5dB

Dynamic range: >100dB

Distortion: <0.01% THD+N (mic/line to L/R master out)

Maximum gain: 60dB (mic in to L/R master out)

Maximum output: +14dBu main L/R, +5dBV 2-track outs.

POWER 18V AC external transformer

Dimension

(H x W x D) 3.75 in. x 11.25 in. x 13.25 in. (95mm x 286mm x 337mm)

Weight: 7 lbs. (3.2kg)