The Alesis MultiMix FireWire 8 Mixer is part of the new line of MultiMix mixers featuring FireWire data connectivity. The MultiMix FireWire Series includes 3 different tabletop mixers, all featuring exclusive DICE II FireWire technology. Allowing for transfer of multiple audio data streams from mixer to PC using a standard IEEE-1394 interface, these mixers provide lightening fast connectivity to a wide range of PC-based audio production applications.

The MultiMix FireWire mixers are compact mixers featuring low noise analog electronics, 100 studio-grade 28 bit digital effects, and rock-solid construction. The mixer features high-gain mic/line preamps, phantom power, auxiliary send/returns, and on-board effects engine including reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, 3-band EQ per channel with high/low shelving and mid band pass/reject.

Additional features of the MultiMix FireWire series include separate 1/4 in. balanced main and monitor outs, headphone out, integrated FireWire port to transfer audio directly between the mixer and your computer, and 24-bit stereo simultaneous input/output over a FireWire 1394 connection. Plug and play operation is available under Windows XP and Mac OSX. The FireWire mixers also come bundled with Cubase LE recording software. With the MultiMix FireWire Series Alesis has made multi-track recording to PC a viable and affordable possibility for the modern artist/producer.

Features

• Compact, affordable 8 channel analog mixer and Multi-channel FireWire audio computer interface
• 4 high-gain mic/line (XLR and 1/4" balanced) inputs with phantom power,
• 2 stereo balanced 1/4" line inputs, aux send (can sent to onboard or external effects), stereo aux return.
• 100 28-bit onboard preset effects including reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, pitch, and multi-effects
• 3-band EQ per channel with high/low shelving and mid bandpass/reject
• Separate 1/4" balanced main and monitor outs, headphone out
• Integrated FireWire audio interface using next-generation Dice II FireWire chip
• Record every individual channel plus the MAIN outputs
• Chain multiple MultiMix FireWire mixers together for expanded computer inputs
• 24-bit, 44.1/48 kHz Firewire audio path with high-end A/D and D/A conversion throughout
• Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP
• Steinberg Cubase LE included
• Easy to attach rackmount available

Specifications

• Dimensions & Weight
  • 9.8" x 9.1" x 3.2" (W x H x D)
  • 249mm x 231mm x 80mm
  • 5.4 Lbs./2.5 Kg.(excluding power supply)

Minimum System Requirements

• PC
  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Windows Installer 3.1 component from .NET required)
  • 1 GHz Pentium processor or higher
  • 256 MB RAM (512 or higher preferred)
  • 4,200 RPM hard drive for basic recording (5,400 or higher preferred for multi-track recording and playback)
• Mac
  • OS X 10.4 or higher
  • G4 or higher processor (PowerPC or Intel CPU)
  • 256 MB RAM (512 or higher preferred)
  • 4,200 RPM hard drive for basic recording (5,400 or higher preferred for multi-track recording and playback)

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