Tascam US-1800 or Alesis MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 ??

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Friday0089

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Ok, so I am on the hunt for a new audio interface and I have somewhat of a budget I'm trying to stay within so I've come down to the Multimix 16 USB 2.0 and the TASCAM US-1800. Both look promising, however, I have read a few reviews about the Alesis and people have said over time it starts to crackle and the audio quality degrades substantially; so that worries me to shell out $600 if that is inevitable.

I have right now, one of the original USB Alesis mixers and it hasn't steered me wrong thus far. The only draw back I have noticed for the TASCAM is the lack of extra features, just pretty much gain knobs and I/O's is all it is. Which I'm not too worried about because I have a nice little rack setup for EQ, Comp, etc. So I need some advice on which to get. I would appreciate any and ALL comments. Thank you in advance!!
 
Cool another TASCAM vote. As far as TASCAM goes how have your units performed for you, any particular pros and/or cons?
 
One thing. I cant run the 1641 via a USB 3.0 port while running a USB external drive through the same set on my i7. Probably common sense but keep that in mind. A USB 2.0 interface likes to run on it's own USB port. A PCIe port dedicated to the interface is ideal. I purchased one for $16 for an older PC that worked perfectly.
 
Alesis will most likely give you a world of problems, due to their lack of driver/firmware updates and virtually no customer support. Used to own a FireWire Multimix16 and the pres aren't that great really IMO.

How many preamps/mic inputs did you want? You can get a kickass Presonus Audiobox with 2 preamps for roughly £120/$190? They're also advertising an 8-pre 1U unit on their website but I can't find it anywhere. Looks the bizznizz, so stick around for it to appear on the online market.
 
Well actually I just bought the TASCAM 1800. And I must say I am very, very happy. So far I've only recorded random drums and guitars just to get the feel of it, but, I'm about 99% sure I made the right choice. Thanks for the help everyone!
 
Friday0089 said:
Well actually I just bought the TASCAM 1800. And I must say I am very, very happy. So far I've only recorded random drums and guitars just to get the feel of it, but, I'm about 99% sure I made the right choice. Thanks for the help everyone!
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Of course you did. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy recording man!
 
Friday0089 said:
Well actually I just bought the TASCAM 1800. And I must say I am very, very happy. So far I've only recorded random drums and guitars just to get the feel of it, but, I'm about 99% sure I made the right choice. Thanks for the help everyone!
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Congratulations! Those interfaces are fantastic on the budget. Happy recording!
 
I bought the Tascam M164UF 16 channel mixer / audio interface. At the 20 month mark, the USB in the mixer died.
Got it repaired under warranty and was out for 3 months. Four and 1/2 months later it happens again. I'm totally SOL

Replaced it with Alesis MultiMix 16 USB 2.0. Alesis sounds a bit better. Operates very differently as a mixer and monitoring. 3 weeks later and still learning it.
 
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