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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 and 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 Vista or 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)
Macintosh
  • OS X 10.4 or higher
  • 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)
Manuals & DocumentationSizeType
MultiMix 8 FireWire - Product Overview
1 MBpdf
MultiMix 8 FireWire - QuickStart Guide
1 MBpdf
MultiMix 8 FireWire - Reference Manual
3 MBpdf
MultiMix 8 FireWire - FAQ
51 KBpdf
MultiMix Mixers - List of Internal Effects Programs
9 KBpdf
FireWire Installation Troubleshooting Guide
109 KBpdf
Alesis Control Panel Troubleshooting Instructions
80 KBpdf
Software & DriversSizeType
MultiMix FireWire Driver & Firmware Updates For Windows
Windows Driver v3.1.0.1210; Firmware v2.0
Updated by Alesis 03/17/2008
3 MBzip
MultiMix FireWire Driver & Firmware Updates For Mac
Mac Driver v3.0.81.1080; Firmware v2.0
Click here for Installation Support Notes
5 MBzip

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