Alesis MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 Mixer

Alesis MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 Mixer Review

Alesis MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 Mixer Feature

• 10-direct outputs for recording and 2 return inputs for monitoring via USB 2.0
• High-gain mic/line (4-XLR and 1/4" balanced) inputs with phantom power, 2 stereo balanced 1/4"
• 100 24-bit onboard preset effects including reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, pitch and multi-effects
• 24-bit, 44.1 to 96 kHz operation with high-end A/D and D/A conversion through integrated USB Audio interface- pro software included
• 3-band EQ per channel with high/low shelving and mid band pass/reject

Designed with low-noise analog electronics, the MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 mixer lets you take advantage of 100 studio-grade 28-bit digital effects. Whether used for mobile or studio recording, the MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 mixer makes recording high-quality audio to your computer fast and easy. The MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 mixer is also bundled with award-winning Cubase LE software for instant creativity right out of the box.

The Alesis MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 mixer (see larger image).

100 onboard 28-bit preset effects including reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, pitch and multi-effects (see larger image).

Key Features

• 10-direct outputs to your computer for recording and 2 return inputs for monitoring
• High-gain mic/line (XLR and 1/4-inch balanced) inputs with phantom power, 2 stereo balanced 1/4-inch
• Line inputs, aux send (to onboard or external effects), stereo aux return
• Switchable 75Hz high pass filters
• 100 onboard 28-bit 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-inch balanced main and monitor outs, headphone out
• 24-bit, 44.1 to 96 kHz operation with high-end A/D and D/A conversion through an integrated USB 2.0 Audio interface
• Steinberg Cubase LE included

Specifications

• Input Channels
  • Mic In Sensitivity Range: -60dBu to -10dBu nominal, +5dBu maximum
  • Line In Sensitivity Range: -40dBu to -+10dBu nominal, +25dBu maximum
  • Mic/Line Gain Range: +10 to +60dB
• Equalization
  • High-Pass Filter: 75Hz, 18dB/octave
  • High Shelving: 12kHz, +/- 15dB
  • Mid Bandpass/Band Reject: 2.5 kHz, +/- 15dB
  • Low Shelving: 80Hz, +/- 15dB
• Aux Sends
  • Aux Send A & B Gain Range: -∞ to +10dB
• Aux Returns
  • Aux Return A Gain Range: -∞ to +15dB
  • Effects Level/Aux Return B Gain Range: -∞ to +15dB
• Channel Levels
  • Channel Level Gain Range: -∞ to +10dB
• Master Levels
  • Main Mix, Ctrl Room Gain Range: -∞ to +10dB
• 1/4-inch Inputs
  • Stereo Aux Return Level: +4dBu nominal, +20dBu maximum
• RCA Inputs
  • 2-TRACK IN Level: -10dBV nominal, +5dBV maximum
• 1/4-inch Outputs
  • Main Mix, Ctrl Room, Ext Aux Send Level: +4dBu nominal, +20dBu maximum
  • Headphone Output: 75 ohm output impedance >105mW into 75 ohms, >40mW
  • into 600ohms
• RCA Outputs
  • 2-TRACK OUT Level: -10dBV nominal, +5dBV maximum
• Dimensions and Weight
  • 14.5 x 10.75 x 5 inches
  • 7 pounds

The Alesis MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 mixer provides USB 2.0 technology for ultra–fast, low–latency, 24–bit/44.1–96kHz (with high–end A/D and D/A conversion) multi–channel audio recording straight to your computer. Designed with low–noise analog electronics, the MultiMix 8 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 8 USB 2.0 mixer makes recording high–quality audio to your computer fast and easy. The MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 mixer is also bundled with award–winning Cubase LE software for instant creativity right out of the box.