ALESIS MULTIMIX 16 - Manual (Page 8)

Introduction
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About the MultiMix USB2.0
The MultiMix USB2.0 mixers are the latest in the large family of
Alesis audio mixers and the fourth series that includes computer
interfacing (following on the launch of the MultiMix USB mixers
in 2004, the MultiMix FireWire mixers in 2005, and the iMultiMix8
USB-with-iPod mixer in 2007).
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, 96kHz 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 USB2.0 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 dedicated control room output.
The MultiMix USB2.0 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 USB2.0 offers endless
possibilities.
Important: download the drivers from http://www.alesis.com onto a
folder on your desktop or insert the software DVD into your
computer’s DVD drive BEFORE you plug your MultiMix into
your computer for the first time.
See page 25 for details.
MultiMix USB2.0 Key Features
y Two Models:
MultiMix 8 USB2.0 (4 mic/line preamps, 2 stereo inputs)
MultiMix 16 USB2.0 (8 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo inputs)
y Multichannel USB2.0 input and output – routes each
individual channel’s output, plus the MAIN outputs,
through the USB2.0 port, and receives two channels back