All user reviews for the Alesis MultiMix 16 FireWire

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!

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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 ^ ^

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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.

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).

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)

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

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.

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.