The Alesis Multimix8 USB 2.0 is a compact and handy mixing tool for a small home music studio or recording basement tracks. Its comes ready to record microphones, line-ins, and even guitar level inputs in one audio device. The USB MultiMix not functions as a recording device, its comes with integrate audio effects for mixing and editing purposes (100 onboard effects including delays, flange, reverb, chorus, and others). It functions independently as a digital mixing board, but may be integrate with various
recording software for Mac.
The MultiMix is a great starter board at a decent price. It lacks the individual level indicators and effects capabilities of some studio units, but the economical mixing unit does provide quality 24-bit, 96 Khz stereo digital audio via USB 2.0. The MultiMix 8 is an excellent mixer to use as a multichannel USB audio interface. Each channel features a 3 band parametric EQ with mid band pass/reject and high/low shelving.
Designed for low-latency and low-noise, the MultiMix8 delivers high quality audio for recording through USB 2.0. It is capable of fitting up to four XLR microphone cables (each with phantom power), but may suite additional quarter inch line-inputs for recording multiple tracks. Each of the XLR tracks features individual volume control, however 5/6 and 7/8 each share a control.
Its not perfect, the MultiMix8 is great for recording audio with Mac. Truthfully it lacks the power (inputs moreover) to power a full force Apple music studio. However, the MultiMix8 is an ideal USB mixer for solo recording, duets, podcast microphones, and as an introductory board. While it may be slightly lacking in inputs, the USB MultiMix is right at home in a home jam room or music recording studio.
Unlike some USB mixers for Mac (including the previous generation of USB MultiMix) the MultiMix8 USB 2.0 has the ability to record each track independently (a key feature for later music editing capabilities). This means each tracks volume may be later adjusted and enhanced to bring out the exact details of the performance. Without such multitrack recording features, the initial recording are immediately compressed to a stereo track (i.e. not as much editing is possible).
This is a
music accessory for Mac that will get used. The MultiMix 8 is a great companion to any home recording endeavor. It not only feature phantom power for studio condenser mics, it has dedicated channels for low impedance instrument cable so instruments may be plugged directly into the board and recorded without an amp.
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