Alesis MultiMix16 USB 2.0 £400
More flexible than many of its computer-friendly rivals, this is a mixer that'll serve in live and studio situations.
The MusicRadar Team, Wed 2 Apr 2008, 4:17 pm UTC
Manufacturer's description
Designed with low–noise analog electronics, the MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 mixer 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 mixer makes recording high–quality audio to your computer fast and easy.
The MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 mixer is also bundled with award–winning Cubase LE software for instant creativity right out of the box.
User comments (1)
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Sounds good but not impressed yet. Price is so high I am able to purchase separate 16 channel mixer / USB sound card with same price. Benefit comes from less cable clutter and those separate outs to PC. However, there comes a additional question:
are separate channels sent to PC pre- or post EQ/fader?
Post EQ is the only case when this mixer/soundcard in same product -concept makes sense to me, for example Mackie Onyx -series is pre EQ which means that you need to "disable" mixer when you need soundcard -functionality. What in earth is the point with that??
It would be so cool to be able to use true analog EQ with external synths, perhaps add analog compression via Inserts, THEN send it to PC and continue with plugins. All this in one product!
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MusicRadar rating
Pros
18 audio outputs! Clean mic preamps. Flexible master section that includes effects.
Cons
You may have to reboot your DAW when you adjust the buffer size.
Verdict
A compact mixer and audio interface for the road or the studio. Impressive.
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MultiMix16 USB 2.0
- Price:
- £400
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Features:
- 18-direct outputs for recording and 2 return inputs for monitoring. High–gain mic/line (XLR and 1/4” balanced) inputs with phantom power, 2 stereo balanced 1/4”. Line inputs, aux send (to onboard or external effects), stereo aux return. Switchable 75Hz high pass filters. 100 24–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” balanced main and monitor outs, headphone out. Smooth 60mm faders. 24–bit, 44.1 to 96 kHz operation with high–end A/D and D/A conversion through an integrated USB Audio interface. Compatible with Mac OS X and Windows XP. Steinberg Cubase LE included. Easy–to–attach rack mount ears available.
- Description:
- A hardware mixer with direct-to-disk recording via USB
- Audio Inputs:
- 1/4 Inch Balanced, XLR
- Audio Outputs:
- 1/4 Inch Balanced, Headphone Out
- Direct Outputs:
- 1
- Effects:
- 1
- EQ Details:
- 3-band
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