The Alesis MultiMix 8 FireWire mixer features the best of both the analog and digital worlds. Delivering multi–channel audio recording to your Mac or PC through the integrated FireWire audio interface, the MultiMix 8 FireWire mixer represents the cutting edge of recording technology. Intuitive analog mixing capability and ultimate computer connectivity highlight that this mixer is an essential part of any studio or mobile recording project.
- 8–channel mixer featuring next–generation DICE II FireWire technology, low–noise analog electronics, 100 studio–grade 28–bit digital effects, and rock–solid construction
- Compact, affordable 8–channel analog mixer and multi–channel FireWire audio computer interface
- 10 direct outputs for recording and 2 return inputs for monitoring
- 4 high–gain mic/line (XLR and 1/4” balanced) inputs with phantom power, 2 stereo balanced 1/4” line inputs, aux send (can send to onboard or external effects), stereo aux return
- Switchable 75Hz high pass filters
- 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 band pass/reject
- Separate 1/4” balanced main and monitor outs, headphone out
- 24–bit, 44.1/48 kHz operation with high–end A/D and D/A conversion through integrated FireWire audio interface using next–generation Dice II FireWire chip
- Mac OS X, Windows XP or Vista compatible
- Steinberg Cubase LE software included
| Inputs: | Mic In Sensitivity Range: | -60dBu to –10dBu nominal, +5dBu maximum |
| Line In Sensitivity Range: | -40dBu to -+10dBu nominal, +25dBu maximum | |
| Mic/Line Gain Range: | +10 to +60dB | |
| Tape In Level (RCA): | -10dBV nominal, +5dBV maximum | |
| Outputs: | Main Mix, Ctrl Room, Ext Aux Send Level: | +4dBu nominal, +20dBu maximum |
| Headphone Output: | 75 ohm output impedance >105mW into 75 ohms >40mW into 600ohms | |
| Tape Out Level: | -10dBV nominal, +5dBV maximum | |
| Equalization: | High-Pass Filter: | 75Hz, 18dB/octave |
| High Shelving: | 12kHz, ± 15dB | |
| Mid Bandpass/Band Reject: | 2.5 kHz, ± 15dB | |
| Low Shelving: | 80Hz, ± 15dB | |
| Aux Send & Return: | Aux Send A & B Gain Range: | Inf. to +10dB |
| Aux Return A Gain Range: | Inf. to +15dB | |
| Effects Level/Aux Return B Gain Range: | Inf. to +15dB | |
| Stereo Aux Return Level: | +4dBu nominal, +20dBu maximum | |
| Channel Levels: | Channel Level Gain Range: | Inf. to +10dB |
| Master Levels: | Main Mix & Ctrl Room Gain Range: | Inf. to +10dB |
| Other: | Frequency Response: | 20Hz - 22kHz ±5dB |
| Dynamic Range: | >100dB | |
| Distortion: | <0.01% THD+N (mic/line to L/R master out) | |
| Power Supply: | 18.5VAC @ 700mA | |
| Dimensions: | 9.25" x 3.5"x 10.25" (W x D x H) 234mm x 89mm x 261mm | |
| Weight: | 5.4 Lbs./2.5 Kg. (excluding power supply) |
Minimum System Requirements:
Windows
- Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit)
- Windows Vista SP1 (, 32 bit or 64 bit)
- 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)
- OS X 10.4.11 - 10.8.2
- PPC G4 or higher processor (PowerPC or Intel CPU compatible)
- 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)
| Live Documents | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Overview | html |
| Manuals & Documentation | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|
| MultiMix 8 FireWire - Product Overview |
1 MB | |
| MultiMix 8 FireWire - QuickStart Guide |
1 MB | |
| MultiMix 8 FireWire - Reference Manual |
3 MB | |
| MultiMix 8 FireWire - FAQ |
51 KB | |
| MultiMix Mixers - List of Internal Effects Programs |
9 KB | |
| Cubase LE - Setup Guide [RevB] A step-by-step walkthrough for registering and setting up Cubase LE with a variety of Alesis products. |
664 KB | |
| MultiMix FireWire & Samplitude Tutorial A step-by-step tutorial on setting up the Alesis MultiMix FireWire series mixers and Samplitude |
2 MB | |
| FireWire Installation Troubleshooting Guide |
109 KB | |
| Software & Drivers | Size | Type |
| MultiMix FireWire - Macintosh Drivers [v3.5.6] Adds Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion Support. Updated by Alesis 08/19/2011. |
2 MB | zip |
| MultiMix FireWire - Windows 7 Drivers [v3.5.3.8671] These drivers add support for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Updated by Alesis 06/16/2010. |
2 MB | zip |
| MultiMix FireWire - Macintosh Drivers [v3.5.3.8671] Adds support for Mac OS 10.6.3 Snow Leopard. Updated by Alesis 06/16/2010. |
2 MB | zip |
| MultiMix FireWire - Macintosh Drivers [v3.4.2.6300] Adds support for Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard. Updated by Alesis 09/14/2009. |
2 MB | zip |
| MultiMix FireWire - Windows XP and Vista Drivers [v3.4.2.6300] Windows XP and Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit). Updated by Alesis 09/14/2009. |
2 MB | zip |
| MultiMix FireWire - Driver & Firmware Updates For Windows Windows Driver v3.1.0.1210; Firmware v2.0 Originally posted: 03/17/2008. |
3 MB | zip |
| MultiMix FireWire - Driver & Firmware Updates For Mac Mac Driver v3.0.81.1080; Firmware v2.0. Click here for Installation Support Notes. Originally posted: 01/20/2008. |
5 MB | zip |

















