ALESIS MultiMix 12 FireWire - Manual (Page 8)

Introduction
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About the MultiMix 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 FireWire consoles give you just about everything
you need to create polished, professional-sounding mixes both live
and within a computer-based recording studio. When designing
this unit, our goal was to give you as much control over your mixes
as possible without requiring a wealth of extra equipment. That’s
why we added tools like the digital effects processor, the mic
preamps, and the S/PDIF digital output (12- and 16-channel
models only).
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
CD drive BEFORE you plug your MultiMix into your computer
for the first time.
See page 25 for details.
MultiMix FireWire Key Features
y Three Models:
MultiMix 8 FireWire (4 mic/line preamps, 2 stereo
inputs)
MultiMix 12 FireWire (4 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo
inputs)
MultiMix 16 FireWire (8 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo
inputs)