About The Multimix 8 Firewire; All-In-One Mixer And Multichannel Computer Audio Interface - Alesis MultiMix8FireWire Reference Manual

Introduction

About the MultiMix 8 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 8 FireWire gives you just about everything you need
to create polished, professional-sounding recordings and live
mixes. When designing this unit, our goal was to give you as much
control over your recordings and mixes as possible without
requiring a wealth of extra equipment. That's why we added tools
like the digital effects processor and the mic preamps. And with a
multitude of ways in which to connect other equipment and
instruments, the MultiMix 8 FireWire offers endless possibilities.
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
BEFORE
CD drive you plug your MultiMix into your computer
for the first time.
See page 23 for details.
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