Alesis 12 FireWire Manuel D’Utilisation

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Introduction
 
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About the MultiMix FireWire 
 
The MultiMix FireWire mixers are the latest in the large family of  
Alesis audio mixers and the second series that includes computer 
interfacing (following on the launch of  the MultiMix USB mixers 
in 2004).  
 
We’ve come a long way since introducing our first mixing console 
in 1989. Since that time audio technology has grown in leaps and 
bounds, pushing up quality and driving down prices. Only a few 
years ago, you wouldn’t have been able to buy a mixer with analog 
performance this powerful for such an affordable price, and the 
addition of  multichannel computer audio interfacing would have 
been a pipe dream. Just take a look at the key features listed below, 
and you’ll see that you have just made an incredible addition to 
your home studio or live setup.  
 
All-In-One Mixer and Multichannel 
Computer Audio Interface 
The MultiMix FireWire consoles give you just about everything 
you need to create polished, professional-sounding mixes both live 
and within a computer-based recording studio. When designing 
this unit, our goal was to give you as much control over your mixes 
as possible without requiring a wealth of  extra equipment. That’s 
why we added tools like the digital effects processor, the mic 
preamps, and the S/PDIF digital output (12- and 16-channel 
models only).   
 
The MultiMix FireWire is also a full-duplex, multichannel 
computer recording interface device.  Not only can you record 
every channel independently, but you can also record the MAIN 
mix channels.  To get you started with computer-based recording, 
we even include a well-specified Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) 
software program.  With a multitude of  ways in which to connect 
other equipment and instruments, the MultiMix FireWire offers 
endless possibilities. 
 
 
Important:  download the drivers from http://www.alesis.com onto a 
folder on your desktop or insert the software CD into your computer’s 
CD drive 
BEFORE
 you plug your MultiMix into your computer 
for the first time.  
 
See page 25 for details.
 
 
 
MultiMix FireWire Key Features 
 
Three Models:    
MultiMix 8 FireWire  (4 mic/line preamps, 2 stereo 
inputs)    
MultiMix 12 FireWire (4 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo 
inputs)    
MultiMix 16 FireWire (8 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo 
inputs)