All user reviews of 5/5 for the Alesis MultiMix 16 FireWire

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I bought it used at 250 €, I use home studio and on stage with my band since May 2014 (so 6 months at the time of this writing). This is not my first mixing desk so point of comparison, but I guess at that price converters must not be the best in the market. However, I am particularly pleased and opportunities offered through the firewire interface.

I discovered this table via a musician friend who has the same USB-2 release. on the other hand with hers has a problem: after one to two hours of operation PC "loses" the table have to disconnect and reconnect the USB-to make it working again. So when I saw on Leboncoin the same FW version, I jumped on it!

From my side I had a little problem with the firewire because my PC only see partially the table detected by windows (like when you plug a USB device), but invisible in the audio and impossible Device Manager to load the driver ASIO Alesis Cubase. After 3 weeks of mail exchange with the service Alesis UK they determined that it was a problem of incompatibility between the driver of my firewire PCI VIA chipset and driver ASIO Alesis. I bought a FW card with Texas Instruments chipset and the problem was solved.

What I like about this table it is mostly the sound card hand that can record simultaneously 16 independent tracks in Cubase. I do not know of any other model in other brands that allow less than 950 € (Presonus for example).

And the icing on the cake can be enjoyed on stage of Cubase insert effects, especially valuable for voice in order to have a balanced sound (Noisegate, Compressor, EQ, Vocal Rider, doubling the track with supercharging and light distortion, reverb, delay, etc ...), in short all the processing is usually done during a mix. To do so, simply snap on each slice of "Mute Alt 3/4" button at the fader "main mix" to press the "2TK to mix" button, and Cubase enable the monitoring of tracks to be returned to the table to stand in sound system.
In the end the table faders are used to manage the entry level, the Cubase mixer channel manages the mix that is sent over the sound system.

Small problem, however, for the management of stage monitors: if one branch returns like me on the output "send to", it comes out that the gross sound without Cubase treatment, no way not to use the effects of the table to the despair of singer singer who want to get along with reverb. I have found no other solution than to insert a small external effect rack so that they have the compression and reverb on their voices in their returns.

For integrated effects in the table: I only used them once (before I solve my problem incompatible firewire card).
There are 99 presets in total (Hall reverb 10x - 10x reverb Room - 10x Plate Reverb - Reverb Chamber 10x - 10x Chorus - Flanger 10x - 10x delay - 10x pitch - etc). Of course we can not only select a single, common to all tracks. I admit I have not really made the difference between the different reverb that sounded all more or less the same, which are anyway not editable.
I use Cubase rVerb or TrueVerb (home Waves) where everything is customizable, it's another planet, nothing to do with the integrated effects at the table! But hey, when no PC side, it's better than nothing.

Conclusion: Alesis Multimix ceased production of 8-12-16 there a few years ago, I mean those that multitrack recording. Instead they have released since the series "FX" that only allow recording of the mix in stereo, one wonders why. I think it was to reposition itself from the competition that is bcp more in multitrack recording.
Anyway for a low price opportunity is great stuff in terms of sound quality and possibilities with the couple Cubase PC-shuttered it.

Not rack

8 mic preamp, 8 stereo voice, 1 stereo main output, 1 stereo for voice transfer, the two outputs, headphone jack.

1 equalizer voice 3 settings.

UTILIZATION

Simple "use, not need the manual for the current one can know for a minimum use a mixer.

SOUNDS

The mic pre amp work very well, no breath, no parasites, accurate gain settings, ditto for the inserts.

No adjustment gains for stereo voice.

Potentiometer good.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for 1 year (almost) home studio, but also benefits.

I chose this table because it transfer to a pc or mac via firewire cable digital tracks each independently of the other, which I use for recording.

I have two that I put in series, which allows me to save and restore 32 separate tracks that happiness.

Choice I do it again without a doubt, this is an excellent value for money, shame Alesis no longer offers this model.

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!

Hi, I'm posting the first review (I feel much anticipated ...)!
Yes, this table is rack (optional)
16 tracks is a table (wow the scoop!), But up to 18 using the 2trck in, two assistants (one used with the built-in effects).
For connections, the 8 mono tracks offer XLR and jack, stereos are only jack.
The equalizer is not parametric.
The integrated effect section is interesting for the effects of supplements.

UTILIZATION

The general config? table is a mix of what ... As always the manual is in English ...

SOUNDS

At the sound, I'm sorry, but we will have to wait a little, I just to make the acquisition, and I is not had time to really save ... From what I saw, it seems fairly clear, pre-amps seem well made, and the equalizer too. Subject to subsequent review.

OVERALL OPINION

I just have it as I have said so ....
What I have to say on this table is that the pilots did not seem very stable (absolutely necessary to keep the juice on the Alesis website), the knobs seem fragile, but good we will not make a football with! and I noticed the problem directly is that the phantom power supply are not activated in increments, it's all or nothing! Need to know to anticipate at the wiring ..
Otherwise everything else seems to do, I have not identified any noise or interference (except alummage of the beast or it cracks, it's horrible!)!
In short, to end, I think value for money, there's not even competition in the market! Until then I am happy with my purchase and would do it gladly choice!

Chet I have this card this week, I did some tests but I would do the most pousss ending for (record group)

- Is the rack?
Yes it is but it is optional Rackable

- What is the type of connectors (RCA, Jack, XLR ...)?

8 inputs pramplifis (XLR), 4 inputs + STREO line (ie 16 inputs) + a 2 Track I / O RCA jack to two outputs at 6.35 and output ALT3 -4 (assign to MUTE) to 6.35. A headphone jack, a jack in the mix out and CTRL Jack in Room

- The qualiseur paramtrique is it?
Equalizer not paramtrique: HI-12 Khz, MID-2.5kHz, 80Hz-LO. The sound of the equalizer seems pretty good.

- The effects section is it intgre? ...
Yes an effects section including reverb, chorus, flanger, pitch

As for being asked to do (namely to connect at least eight microphones without adding pramps) it has done its rle. The outputs are simple and can be small sound system with no problem.

UTILIZATION

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?

Hopefully Mac, download the latest drivers and firmware on the last site ALESIS, installation and trs day fast, it is immediately recognized as Digital Performer and 18 between works without problem me! Bliss.

- The usual functions are they easily accessible?

We have everything at hand, it is compact architecture that is exactly what I wanted for my home studio!

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Manual in English ... Trs well explained but some stand-alone, some Firewire for recording. There is also a small startup guide in French.

SOUNDS

- The console is transparent?

I need to test a bit more to realize but the first tests with an SM57 and a guitar plugged directly into the table (and strain into Amplitube) are quite enthousiasement.

- Introduced she breath?

A low volume (may record level) is nikel, electric guitar line was blowing a little gain because the silent way too hard. Again ncessite more testing ...

- The qualiseur is it effective? ...

EQ seems quite effective, especially in the extreme (treble and bass). The equalizer mdium look a little less efficient (the frquence may be chosen is not appropriate)

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

I reu this week, I have to save a group in two weeks, I think I corrected by l.

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The possibility to record 16 tracks simultaneously via FireWire is the price absolueent enjoyable l. And being able to use it in a small sound system adds great interest to the price (699)

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

Lexicon Omega Desktop J4avais a Studio that possdait pramplis than 2, but a silent trs carbon card. I just need eplus of.

- How do you report qualitprix?

A Dtd 16 tracks with 8 to 699 pramplis is happiness!

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

We'll see if I had the exprience

All t adj said.

Against by any midi interface and no line out physical track.

The effects are IDAL rpter but you have to prciser that registers every post EQ and no effects except for the hand.

Otherwise the registers 16 tracks in 44 or 48 kHz.

That said connections and the possibilities of this table is more than enough to see an amateur home studio even semi-professional life.

UTILIZATION

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?

is a real mixer so we found there plutt easily.

For some info:

Tlcharger and install the latest drivers with no problem.
The update firmware is very simple.
Rglage asio interface is simple and effective.
- The usual functions are they easily accessible?

Yes no problem even if the knob seems a bit fragile

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

The manual is in French, things plutt rare on this type of product is clear and fawn gnral prcis.

SOUNDS

- The console is transparent?

Yes, that price was amazing l.

- Introduced she breath?

Yes if we let the slices 0 db and if you push the hand from -20 db a real breath starts appear that said everything is a matter of rglage and recording I have no breath

- The qualiseur is it effective?

It seems to me that the same effective gains but I lack of experience this.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

2 months

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

For me it's the table IDAL, many, connect, easy to use, and quality of pramplis Possibility of recording 16 tracks over the hand at the same time, RVer can not be better .... and if there are more effects ...

But in seeking it can find some less like the lack of a MIDI interface as well as line out for each. Likewise the impossibility to choose if the sound recording or EQ prpost effets.Peut be a little after the default ds squenceur pert link to the table especially in PERIOD inactivation and it is then necessary squenceur dye and dye and light the table rtable the link.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

I watched a lot of opinions on the internet because it is difficult to find such a MODEL for sale in store.

- How do you report qualitprix?

Excellent, hard to beat surout that I bought used 450.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?

No hsitation.

Features seen previously, no XLR out no parametric equalizer medium ..

UTILIZATION

General config c a simple mixer, manual in french!

SOUNDS

Preamp of good quality for the price much better than all consoles Beri, phonic, c t.mix test until today to wonder how they do?

found not breathing, but not as effective equalizer mackie (try again down a bit on the serious mackie live and you will see bassist respond right away)

OVERALL OPINION

Over the past year,

most: 8 mono tracks simultaneous firewire, look, price, good headroom preamp
the least: the stability of drivers, no insert per track and record post fader book with Cubase LE (4 simultaneous tracks at a time max)

Value for money? incomparable (you can press a 510 euros)
compared to a Phonic Helix Board it is better in my opinion. helix but the board can go up to 16 tracks simultaneously registered.

With the experience and how I would do the same this choice, otherwise I would turn into a 16 track firewire (Mackie)

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!

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).

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.

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)

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 &amp; 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.