Alesis MultiMix 8USB Mixer with USB and DSPThe Alesis MultiMix 8USB Mixer with USB and DSP is a compact 8-channel desk. It combines studio-quality components and effects processing with solid construction and a sweet price.USB port adds computer connectivity for plug-and-play Mac and PC operation. Stereo USB input and output routes the main ouput and the 2-track return through the USB port in 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo digital audio, which enables you to use the MultiMix as a soundcard. 4 high-gain preamps with phantom power Equipped with 4 high-gain mic/line (XLR and 1/4" balanced) inputs with phantom power, 2 stereo balanced 1/4" line inputs, plus 100 onboard preset effects including reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, pitch, and multi-effects. You can select one on-board effect and control its level with the Aux B knob for each channel. Or you can use an external effects processor by sending a signal to the external unit via the Aux Send A and returning it via Aux Return A.Alesis MultiMix 8 USB additional I/O Other I/O includes 2 aux sends (Aux 1 is pre/post switchable, Aux 2 is post and can send to onboard or external effects), 2 stereo aux returns, 2-track stereo RCA I/O, separate 1/4" balanced main and monitor and headphone outs. Other features include separate pan/balance, listen/solo in place, mute/bus, and 3-band EQ per channel with high/low shelving and mid bandpass/reject.The MultiMix 8 USB gives you 8 audio inputs in all: 4 mono XLR or TRS, and 2 x stereo L/R 1/4" (4 total). If you want to bring external audio sources into a recording or live mix, you can do it in several different ways. Using the 2-Track In, you can add a tape deck, ADAT, CD player or other source to the mix. The 2-Track In also can be used to entertain the audience with a CD as the band is setting up for a live show. The Aux Returns can be used as additional audio inputs when you are not using them for effects.The MultiMix 8USB ships with Cubase LE for powerful audio/MIDI recording and VST hosting.
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I bought this little mixer for some in home recording. For the price, it is a good value with lots of functionality. The USB port is really nice and allows the board to serve as an external sound card. I hooked it to a small PA and discovered that it makes a fine board for live applications as well. The effects are OK, but the presets are all you get. If you want a simple board for simple applications, you can't go wrong with this one.
Solid mixer, good sound, easy to hook up to your computer, what more do you want? I found the free software a little intimidating at first, because it really is a pro piece of software, but I figured it out pretty quickly. As far as just doing simple recording (heck, I was using a cassette 4 track!), it's totally easy.
This mixer is a great value simply because of the software that is included. I bought this mixer for my band to use at practice (I just need a couple of microphone inputs), but I decided to dig a little deeper and hook it up to my computer. I am no "tech wiz", but this thing popped right up as a plug and play USB hardware connection, so it was super easy. I installed the free version of Cubase light, and it totally rocks! I am doing computer multi-track recording, and it couldn't have been easier. I am having a blast with this thing...I don't know if I should be thanking Alesis or the people at Cubase (both I guess), but this little mixer has opened up a whole new world for me. You CANNOT beat the price for what you get with this. Needless to say, I am very happy!
