Alesis Multimix - is it worth it?

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I have had no experience with their 2.0 line, but have recorded extensively with their usb 1.0. I know there will be a difference, but unless the preamps aren't different I don't think I'd go for it. Yes you'd have a lot of channels, but its not going to sound great. On the plus though, I've had no reliability issues at all, but have heard that if something breaks, its the power chord. Now if this is just for live, and great sound quality isn't a huge issue I can see it working to record gigs and practices. Hope this helps.
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I cant find any information on what preamps are included in the mixer?
I'm going to be doing DIY recordings, recording bands in different spaces. I want quality, but obviously it wont be studio quality. Also, does the USB connection mean that it can be used as a controller? For example, say you turn the panning on one of your channels will it receive the information in your DAW?
 
Since I have the usb 1.0, I can't say for sure on all of the questions. However I know if you pan, or use the effects on the mixer they will be recognized and implemented by your DAW. I'm pretty sure you won't be satisfied with sound the sound if this is going to be your go to in terms of preamps. On electric it just sounds distant. Some of this could be attributed to technique, but I've tried a lot. If you're interested here is an overview on the mixer from HR: http://forum.recordingreview.com/f50/alesis-multimix-16-usb-2-0-reviews-7868/
In terms of alternatives I would suggest waiting until you can make a big step in quality. I know it will cost more, but if you want better sound and save money in the end (upgrading really hurts the wallet), I'd suggest to hold out. But its up to you. Best of luck, and whatever you decide, I hope it works out. Cheers!
-nocarsgo
 
hey me and my friend purchased the firewire version a few years ago, had lots of troubles with drivers and stuff. but alesis have fixed that now with their new downloadable drivers.

with usb mixers you can ony record one stereo track and not all tracks seperately into cubase, pro tool etc..

if i were you i would save another 100 and get a firewire mixer/interface

i recently just got the presonus firestudio project for 350 and have seen b stock go for around 280 on the net. well worth a look

good luck with it all
 
Tascam just released a USB 2.0 mixer, with FX (Tascam M-164UF)
http://www.tascam.com/products/m-164uf.html 16-channel mixer with effects and USB 2.0 interface

I saving up for one or the Zoom R16. Stand-alone Recorder (total 16, record 8 at once), 8 channel Audio Interface and DAW Control Surface, all-in-one
http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=2009

Also TASCAM has a new Rackmount USB interface US-2000
http://www.tascam.com/products/us-2000.html 16-in / 4-out USB 2.0 audio interface
 
The Tascam M-164 UF looks good. There isn't much on the internet about these things?? its not even on ebay...
 
I've had the MultiMix 12 Firewire unit for about 2 years now, never had a problem. It works as a standalone mixer, or an audio interface, but NOT a control surface. Twisting the knobs or moving the sliders will not have any effect in the DAW software, it is only a multi-channel path into your DAW. Having said that, the preamp gain and slider level will affect the strength of the signal going in, but that's about it.
 
Bennett said:
I've had the MultiMix 12 Firewire unit for about 2 years now, never had a problem. It works as a standalone mixer, or an audio interface, but NOT a control surface. Twisting the knobs or moving the sliders will not have any effect in the DAW software, it is only a multi-channel path into your DAW. Having said that, the preamp gain and slider level will affect the strength of the signal going in, but that's about it.
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I probably wasn't clear enough, my bad. I meant that how the effects you use from the mixer while recording will be recorded that way, not that they will show up in your DAW. The EQ and etc are standalones, in that they only work within the mixer. Once its done, its done.
-nocarsgo
 
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