Alesis MultiMix 16 FireWire user reviews ( 7/10) - 18 user reviews

• 11/17/09

  songboy's review

  Characteristics

  It is not rackable alone.  I assume there are some rack ears built to hold this.
  
  There are 8 XLR and 1/4" inputs, and 4 1/4" stereo inputs.  S/PDIF, Two send/returns, Stereo RCA in/out and of course FireWire and Headphones.
  
  This Console sends 24–bit, 44.1/48 kHz. 
  
  The Latency is not bad at all on this guy.  Barely noticeable.  Almost like chorus effect.  I also own a Presonus Firepod and Firebox and all three of them preform quite well with very little latency. 
  
  There are 2 sends and 2 returns. 
  
  It has a 3 Band Shelving EQ.
  
  Yes there is also a built in effects section.  It contains Reverbs, Chorus, Flange Delay and a Pitch Shifter for Harmonies
  
  No, there is no Automation on this. 
  
  The Connections are Firewire, Analog XLR & 1/4", and S/PDIF.

  Utilization

  Typical functions in terms of regular mixing are all easily accessible.  It took me a few minutes and a little help from the manual to get a good grasp on the effects section.  Its very simple but still somehow confusing how to setup the effects. 
  
  As for the install, it went fine.  I had to download the drivers offline but that was very easy.  Updating the firmware is a little process but the update guide that comes with it explains how to.  The manual was ok.  Its fairly big so I only have referenced it when I needed it but, I was able to find answers to the problems I had.

  Sounds

  There is a little bit of noise from the preamps, but not anymore than expected.  Besides that, it is very quiet. 
  
  Some effects are pretty good, but besides Reverb, I don't think I will ever really use any of them.  The reverbs themselves sound pretty nice.  Alesis makes a good reverb for the price.
  
  The EQ works fine.  The knobs themselves are not as tight and solid feeling as the ones on my Mackie VLZ3, but they function properly.

  Overall Opinion

  What I do like about this mixer is that it has very good preamps, and the fact that it is a Audio Interface and a Mixer built into one.  Great for people recording in a live atmosphere. 
  
  The main thing I don't like is that it is not FireWire Powered, which mean a big old power cable/box. 
  
  I got this for a steal at $200.  Its in brand new condition, so I am happy with that price. 
  
  The AD DA converters are very transparent, very good sound.
  
  I own a few other Audio Interfaces and though this is not the absolute best sounding of the three, its the most convenient. 
  
  Yes, for that price, I would definitely do it again.
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• 12/07/11

  joman's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Multitrack sound card 16 tracks at a good price!"

  Characteristics

  All information has been given previously ....

  Utilization

  - Installation on Mac OSX Snow Leopard very simple: just get the latest driver from the Alesis website. Recognized directly in Logic Pro or Garage Band.
  
  - Think about buying a FireWire 400 (output table) / 800 (input Macbook pro from 2010 to 2011) or an adapter.
  
  
  
  The use of the table is very simple! not need to open the manual (although I have to do it for my old Mackie CFX12 or routing is different)

  Sounds

  The microphone preamps are OK, they just blow into a corner, but whatever the table in these budgets, we must avoid to go that far!
  
  
  
  Although not parametric mids (frequency setting), the 3-band EQ is effective.
  
  
  
  Unclear whether the console is transparent, it depends very much on the sound system on which the branch, microphones used, the quality of cables ....
  
  But for me, connected to my system Powerworks Powo (2 satellites + subwoofer amplified 15 "), the sound is very correct, and does not make me regret my Mackie CFX12 was a very good restaurant at any level.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for four months, after having had a Mackie CFX12 was a very good restaurant, very full at any level (EQ, connection options, subgroups, EQ on the master, and More to insert). I sold it because I wanted a table allowing me to record a demo in a home studio or live concert .... this is the big advantage of the large Alesis, multitrack recording.
  
  
  
  Use:
  
  - Conc sound bar type '/ small rooms (200 people) (connected to a Powerworks Powo)
  
  - Home studio recording / live
  
  
  
  Feedback:
  
  Sound:
  
  - It works very well, despite the lack of parametric equalizer mediums.Il do not need to insert (add a compressor on a track or other) because the table does not offer! One to connect AUX returns, so everyone will have the same mix of return (if zikos are demanding, it can be a problem)
  
  But for concerts in places small (about 100-200pers max) is sufficient. I think just buy a rack to have 8 preamps / microphone jack, because you can not connect stereo microphone jack on the table
  
  
  
  Home studio:
  
  Nickel! so convenient to have the ability to record two 16 tracks simultaneously, with good sound, and no gallery for the configuration.
  
  Note that even sound: buy 8 preamp microphone provided for cases where I need to record 16 tracks simultaneously microphones.
  
  
  
  
  
  Summary of Benefits:
  
  - Compact size and light weight
  
  - Super stable firewire interface on Mac OS 10.8 Snow Leopard
  
  - Multitrack recording (separate tracks) 16 tracks = 2 18pistes!
  
  - Bargain price
  
  - Integrated multi-effects
  
  - Ease of use
  
  - Much cheaper than a sound card with 16 inputs!
  
  - Can serve as home studio sound (with some limitations though)
  
  
  
  Summary of disadvantages:
  
  - No insert (can be a problem for the sound system)
  
  - No parametric midrange EQ (useful for certain instruments to sound live)
  
  - Effects not definable, but fortunately the 100 presets provide a good variety of different reverbs (which I use most in PA)
  
  - In only 2 (1 for the internal multi-effect one another (for example to connect a return)
  
  - No graphic EQ on the master (very useful in sound)
  
  - It has 8 mic inputs with preamps and 4 stereo input jack (ie 8 input jack mono ).... I would have preferred more input and less stereo microphones ... but what is done in this price range.
  
  
  
  REVIEW: excellent value for money, with some limitations for the sound (only if you want to make large rooms)
  
  Run buy it! FireWire version is no longer marketed, replaced by the USB2.0 version. You can find the firewire version very cheaply used, jump at the chance!
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• 02/19/11

  velvetcalling's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Very happy with my purchase"

  Characteristics

  For every feature has already been said ... I had already

  Utilization

  mutimix 8 USB 1, so I had an idea of what to expect. But I think the handling is pretty easy, I have not had to use the manual. Fortunately, as it is in English and the fact there is not French. I find it it not very cool ... :-(
  
  Since I started in the field, I still find it difficult to know what are some buttons (ALT 3 / 4) but ... I'm doing.
  
  
  
  For connection to PC, things get complicated ... In short, without going into details, you must first install the drivers and immediately update the firmware for the upgrade to version 2.
  
  After it works with the version of Cubase LE comes. Except that I feel that we can not put the 18 tracks.
  
  I tried Audacity, but I failed. I

  Sounds

  relatively little experience with tables in general. I hear a slight hiss when all Knob snt thoroughly, but it's very manageable.

  Overall Opinion

  I am very happy with this table. I will use it with my band to record some rehearsal and concert. With this table I can finally record my drums:)
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• 11/02/10

  jetlag's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  everything has been said about its description. Despite its fragile appearance, she holding up, surprisingly.
  
  In the jungle of these products, it is well placed.

  Utilization

  Once taken in hand, the ultimate in home studio recording and live amateur.

  Sounds

  Sounds correct; little breath unless you type in the gain. Arpe is not high-end preamp nNo more.

  Overall Opinion

  Used for two and a half years in a home studio, I had more than once wanted to throw in the trash because of the instability of drivers. And then I passed Windows 7 and there is no problem.
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• 12/16/09

  serelion's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  characteristics have already been addressed I will not dwell on the possibilities of the beast.
  
  
  
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  The effects section is nice if you do mumuse seen but I've never used live or in recording ...
  
  
  
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  Good equalizer (along I have not tested either of mass)
  
  
  
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  For use in a large home studio no problem but for live it misses 1 or 2 insert ... at least for compressors and esser good but it is not really designed for live
  
  
  
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  Utilization

  Ultra easy to use. I did not even read the manual (at the same time ... I had not bought second hand ^ ^)
  
  Everything is very affordable! same time are not 10milles functions too!
  
  Regarding the connection with the PC when the drivers are installed it lighter and is recognized instantly in cubase ... Royal!

  Sounds

  I do not have a lot of elements of comparison but I found no problem of sound, no breath sounds or I use it with micro base Beringher of SM58, a Kit7 samson battery, an electroacoustic ibanez , various pedals live (zoom G7.1ut Pod XT Live), a synth and a bass DI and absolutely no problem! Whether live or in recording
  
  
  
  The firewire interface is very convenient WHEN IT DOES I had problems with my laptop for a while and have to go on a fixed ... not coool!
  
  
  
  I only use a maximum of 8-track recording (16 track is much too ^ ^) and it's very nice to have separate tracks in Cubase I leave the EQ flat, and I do not use that plugins to achieve my goals. Sound really clean enough models for a cd I think

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for over a year and I do not regret my investment (bought for € 310 ocaz) the model of my group (pop / rock) was recorded with and I recorded two other groups (one metal band and an acoustic duo) no problems to report so I find it very flexible.
  
  She also ene October 1 this year to live and also no problem even if it is limited to our level of fans is more than enough.
  
  
  
  In short I am satisfied with this table mix even if it is no longer for sale if you think of ocaz go ahead if you fold on the USB version ^ ^
  
  
  
  (-1 For problems Firewire)
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• 09/24/09

  kingofbongo's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Basically:
  
  8 tracks XLR / line pramplifies
  
  Stereo 4-track lines
  
  a 3-band EQ per track
  
  2 outputs: 1 Stereo "control room" and a stro "alternative"
  
  If not for the rest, see other opinions ...
  
  
  
  I put 7 as the price has as much rglages than its competitors.

  Utilization

  The use is bone simple! Premire is my console, I test other a bit more complicated (such as Mackie and Yamaha ...)
  
  sr with many a bit of logic from the user and a short course manual (to understand the internal routing table)
  
  The manual is clear, even if I just traveled.
  
  The usual functions are obvious, it is again in a serious problem not to find them!
  
  
  
  I put 9 because in my case I have taken over in one week, I APRS sonorisenregistr a jazz sextet, and despite my lack of experience I almost russi do everything well!

  Sounds

  It is the only adchante! (Normal, this award, too)
  
  The console is transparent but the poor quality pramplis as it introduces a lot of blows on the 8 amplified input! This is corrected by using a good prampli but there will always rsiduel noise which can be low when the RULES good.
  
  The equalizer is a little lightweight as it only has three bands (Low, Med and High) and the pots are not hyper prcis.
  
  
  
  I put 7 for that price because I have never heard better but it has its default (pramp limits and EQ)
  
  that can be corrected by investing in the gear supplmentaire or treating by computer records.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it since March 2009, the date when I started home amateur sound engineering (oh yeah, you have to start one day)
  
  I tried a mackie and yamaha one in the same price range (slightly more expensive the mackie: double the price in fact, yamaha silent analogue not the same but comparable in "sound")
  
  
  
  What I like most is: the 16 tracks recorded simultaneously (with the possibility to record the main mix, too)! Ideal for live recording budget (in my case, for an example check out my space ( http://www.myspace.com/jamendubrecords ) ) I also like the output digital and RCA input / output because you can put an iPod the white road for the concert!
  
  
  
  I put qualitprix 10/10 report, I have to pay in a perfect state OCCAZ 360 euros, THE FIRST competitor (Mackie) is 1000 euros new! The choice is quickly made because I'm dj Students then I eat pasta all week, I would not invest in something monstrous!
  
  With the exprience and in the same situation (no money) I referrer the same choice as I have recorded with her dj:
  
  - A live music of the fte Bordeaux (jazz sextet) in 2:30!
  
  - A friend who makes electro
  
  - Amricains two friends that make the country
  
  
  
  and I have planned:
  
  - The sound environment of a short mtrage
  
  - The ralisations a model for a springboard Students
  
  
  
  which proves the versatility to use more I forgot to mention it can also sound to rev much!
  
  I love this table, I swear! What is important however is to take if you have the Firewire connector at the computer because the speed is suprieure USB, which mean less latency!
  
  
  
  Oh one last dtail mentioned in other reviews: the driver is provided with a stew, updates downloads the update site ALESIS it works great! And also think the rgler with your software (I use Logic -> Mac requires) and it took me rtrcir buffer size for latency falls below 10 ms in order not to have effect of cho when making a re!
  
  Voila, hsitez not invest if you want to start. By dj cons if you have the mtier, perhaps it will be a bit frustrating because you can feel the limits of what hardware!
  
  
  
  I put 9 because I am satisfied with TRS. Say no more
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• 03/31/09

  Seb Rasher's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " While useful, but not ultimate."

  Characteristics

  8 XLR microphone inputs (or row) + 4 Stereo line inputs.
  
  3-band EQ for each.
  
  Intgre effects section, but not taken into account in multitrack recording.
  
  Sampling supposed to go up in 24-bit 48000Hz, but for now I do not go russi del 44100Hz 16 bit recording with squenceur provided.
  
  Included an installation CD with drivers (Windows and Mac OS) and Cubase LE.

  Utilization

  Premire is my mixer, and before I had ever come close to trs prs.
  
  I use it for multitrack recording in Cubase.
  
  The grip is quite simple, just look at it with a semblance of logic.
  
  Everything is accessible.
  
  The manual is in English, just a quick start guide in French that it is always advisable to read but is trs brief (5 pages small, not really saturated info).

  Sounds

  Same happens when the console a bit of breath when you start bringing the gain and volume limit, but it is rare to get this, especially when there has been a battery or a guitar amp properly pushed.
  
  The equalizer is okay, but not amazing either. Let's say that a can be used.

  Overall Opinion

  I bought it in December 2006 but I REALLY use since June 2007.
  
  What I like most:
  
  - The number of tracks available
  
  - The simplicity of use
  
  What I like least:
  
  - Drivers trs unstable backgrounds, and some updates, I fix on the December 2006 drivers who pose no problem at the squenceur hachurent but the sound when I try to use it in soundcard, especially when I play a video.
  
  - Cubase LE 1.0.8, which, despite being supplied with a table 16 tracks, only to record that ... 4 tracks simultaneously. A call of foutage of mouth. Especially when one knows that other models from home with only Alesis Stereo main mix output comes with a version of Cubase LE, which has no limit of number track simultaneous recording.
  
  The ratio quality price is right, even if it is prvoir possibly buying a license Cubase worthy of the name.
  
  With exprience, I'm happy with the hardware. Less happy, however, part of the drivers / software that lets frankly DSIR.
  
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  edit on 2 June 2010: I have been in pass pro 64-bit Windows 7. Did not find drivers for Windows 7, I use the drivers for XP / Vista September 14, 2009 (v.3.4.2.6300). This works well plutt, except when I sometimes cuts and my Multimix "disparate" suddenly. I do not know if this is the instability of the drivers (it would be surprising is
  
  Right?) Or the quality of my new firewire cable. Software level, I rcemment lch Cubase and its policy of "all restricted except for those who can afford" to adopt REAPER, more lightweight, stable, and above 12 times cheaper. With a few clicks novices, my Multimix is ​​recognized and I can record without problem in 24 bit 48000Hz (except that now it is my hard drive is too slow, but, that's another story).
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• 05/16/08

  Ramses28's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See below, not the courage to rcrire.
  
  
  
  I put 8 / 10 because no insert, even if it's not super important given that its purpose is to save as cubase or other of the 16 tracks. Cubase and there are enough insert! It's just a shame for live.
  
  
  
  Another important point from which t said before, the drivers are unstable if you use the table as a sound card for windows. We must therefore continue to use the internal sound card for sound and use the windaube multimix your squenceur. It would be nice if the problem is corrected in the next few drivers.
  
  APRS these rglages is stable trs.

  Utilization

  - The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
  
  I found a simple arch.
  
  
  
  - The usual functions are they easily accessible?
  
  Well yes as all the tables.
  
  
  
  - The manual is clear and sufficient?
  
  For those who speak English yes. Even when there is a quick start guide in French;)

  Sounds

  - The console is transparent?
  
  - Introduced she breath?
  
  - The qualiseur is it effective? ...
  
  
  
  So yes overall a fine, but then for people who like to see the red LEDs lighted, will not do it, is the breath! If it is wise, kind in the -3 db, no breath. Must not ask too much, it's not the mackie, yamaha, or ssl digidesign! For that price, it was not a complaint. In terms of equa I rlement test but not seen is nose ^ ^

  Overall Opinion

  I have been using ... only yesterday.
  
  What struck me about this table is to be able to record channels in a sparment squenceur.
  
  I have not tried other models, and if j'tais rich, I took a n12 from Yamaha or a Mackie Onyx 1620 with firewire card. But for that price, I went around, there's no better.
  
  The report quality and unbeatable prices I think, bought 398 in toto. I liked when testing the same phonic helixboard.
  
  
  
  - With the exprience, you do again this choice? Yes no hsiter with the same budget, not with a less restricted budget.
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• 04/19/08

  pagamini's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  For the technique, cf. which prcdemment t crit.
  
  
  
  The more general connection: firewire. 8 microphone inputs and 8 input lines simultaneously!
  
  The effects are honntes (not too strange metal), but do not go into firewire recording.
  
  
  
  The default OS drivers xgnrent trsdsagrables cracking. APRS updating the firmware and driver, everything is nickel.
  
  Test multitrack recording with garageband in rel time, everything works flawless fawn, and without perceptible lag. Trs, trs enjoyable to use.

  Utilization

  Table trs simple to use. I ttonne sometimes a few hours before to understand how everything works, but if Submitted, it took me 15 minutes before the timer Fully understand. Sure, there is no slice ... To see for those who really need it!
  
  Manuel succinct, but there is not much to say, so ...

  Sounds

  The sound is clean trs, trs and equilibrated, but as said prcdemment, probably lack of heat. For a table that can be found today between 350 and 400 on the net, trs is correct!

  Overall Opinion

  Test tascam dj, behringer, etc ... As tables mid-range. The high-end tables I've ever heard were in the studio. Difficult to table a comparison so (all string, microphones to speakers, silent ultra high-end).
  
  Nanmoins, from a table type analog behringer, the sound is cleaner, prcis more balance. Table gre saturation much better than analog MODELS, the volume of CONTRL is thereby facilitated.
  
  Is the quality of the passage of pramplis or direct numrique?
  
  
  
  The report qualitprix is ​​trs, trs good. This is the first price firewire, yet the sound is a neat surprise!
  
  I wonder what would be a m-audio or a yamaha (two to three times Chres comparable functionality).
  
  I guess the diffrence is with the pramplis, in which case I do not see the intrt to take the plunge. Buy as much real good pramplis lamps.
  
  
  
  Attention to other tables that come in USB or FireWire, in many cases, the output is not in installments, but only for the stro overall mix. Sometimes even for onreux MODELS.
  
  I also mfie the usb, which possde latency more levs (I possde sound card m-audio USB I / O Stereo).
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• 10/19/07

  gocatgo's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  CHARACTERISTICS views prcdemment ..

  Utilization

  Simple and super-intuitive
  
  The nickel-firewire works, oddly enough the updates of drivers seem a bit unstable compared to the original driver, but it's really nothing if the latency is RULES.
  
  Full-Manuel trs little guide in English and in french

  Sounds

  Console trs transparent, which, as said prcdemment is incredible for the price, no breath observation equalizer somewhat rudimentary but effective.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a month and I'm really happy, she is pretty and functional complte it on default it has some small (only one knob for output and headphone monitoring, etc.. ... -> see the reviews previous ones) but nothing mchant, at least they are circumvented.
  
  
  
  -How do you report qualitprix?
  
  incredible
  
  
  
  - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  Yep!
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