Alesis Multimix as firewire interface

[safeashouses]

i'm in the market for a firewire interface to dump recordings for my analog 8-track into 8 discrete tracks on the computer. i was thinking about picking up a multimix 16 firewire for this purpose, since i could also use it as a mixer and also record straight onto the computer if i felt like it. is this a bad idea? should i just buy a motu interface or something instead?

[knugen]

That depends. Do you need the ability to mix? If you have no need for a mixer, then you'll probablt be able to get something that will give a bit better preamps and stuff for the same money without mixing abilities.

On the other hand, if you want a mixer, the multimix series are great. I have the Alesis Multmix 8 Firewire myself and I love it. I use it a lot and I'm very satisfied with the sound quality I get from it.

[safeashouses]

well, the multimix costs about the same or less than most quality firewire interfaces that i saw out there. i figured it would be smart to go with one of those, since i'll get the interface, firewire mixer, and an analog mixer all in one package.

[knugen]

Like I said, I'm very happy with mine. As long as your not looking for the audiophile sound quality I think you'll have a lot of fun with it.

[IdentitySeven]

Originally Posted by safeashouses

well, the multimix costs about the same or less than most quality firewire interfaces that i saw out there. i figured it would be smart to go with one of those, since i'll get the interface, firewire mixer, and an analog mixer all in one package.

And you can use it live too!

[Lennu]

Anybody using it with an intel mac? How does it work with it?

[orksnork]

should work fine