Alesis 12, 16 manual Introduction, About the MultiMix FireWire, MultiMix FireWire Key Features

Introduction

About the MultiMix FireWire

The MultiMix FireWire mixers are the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers and the second series that includes computer interfacing (following on the launch of the MultiMix USB mixers in 2004).

We’ve come a long way since introducing our first mixing console in 1989. Since that time audio technology has grown in leaps and bounds, pushing up quality and driving down prices. Only a few years ago, you wouldn’t have been able to buy a mixer with analog performance this powerful for such an affordable price, and the addition of multichannel computer audio interfacing would have been a pipe dream. Just take a look at the key features listed below, and you’ll see that you have just made an incredible addition to your home studio or live setup.

All-In-One Mixer and Multichannel

Computer Audio Interface

The MultiMix FireWire consoles give you just about everything you need to create polished, professional-sounding mixes both live and within a computer-based recording studio. When designing this unit, our goal was to give you as much control over your mixes as possible without requiring a wealth of extra equipment. That’s why we added tools like the digital effects processor, the mic preamps, and the S/PDIF digital output (12- and 16-channel models only).

The MultiMix FireWire is also a full-duplex, multichannel computer recording interface device. Not only can you record every channel independently, but you can also record the MAIN mix channels. To get you started with computer-based recording, we even include a well-specified Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software program. With a multitude of ways in which to connect other equipment and instruments, the MultiMix FireWire offers endless possibilities.

Important: download the drivers from http://www.alesis.com onto a folder on your desktop or insert the software CD into your computer’s CD drive BEFORE you plug your MultiMix into your computer for the first time.

See page 25 for details.

MultiMix FireWire Key Features

yThree Models:

MultiMix 8 FireWire (4 mic/line preamps, 2 stereo inputs)

MultiMix 12 FireWire (4 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo inputs)

MultiMix 16 FireWire (8 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo inputs)

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