How do I connect my Alesis MultiMix 8 to my computer?
Setting up the MultiMix USB is very easy—all you have to do is power up the mixer, then connect the USB cable from the mixer to the PC. Upon power up, your computer will automatically install the drivers needed for the MultiMix USB to be an audio choice. No software installation is necessary under Windows XP.
Can you use a USB mixer without a computer?
Most standard industry mixers do not actually have a way of connecting directly to a computer through USB. Therefore, older mixers have to be plugged in to an aggregate (like an audio interface) to then be able to talk to a computer while recording.
Are Alesis mixers any good?
This mixer does exactly what I figured it would do. Alesis makes very good products from what I’ve dealt with in past experiences, so it’s no surprise this mixer is no different. If you’re a home producer like me, then you won’t be disappointed. I also use it for voice over recording and podcasting.
How do I use a USB with a mixer?
PC USB Mixer Set Up Configuration
- Plug your USB mixer USB cable into the USB port in your PC computer.
- Windows should automatically recognize your device as “USB Audio Device” or as “USB Audio CODEC” – and it should automatically install any necessary drivers.
Can I use a USB mixer as an audio interface?
As I mentioned at the beginning, a lot of mixers now have USB outputs, meaning the mixer can double as an audio interface and send audio via USB into your computer. For some people, having that flexibility to work at or away from the computer is ideal.
What does the EXT USB to Main mean?
Just looked into the “EXT/ USB to Main” button. Alesis sure is cryptic about it. They say it allows the audio coming into the mixer to either go to the master and headphone outputs or not.
Can you plug a USB mic into a mixer?
You can’t connect a USB mic to an audio interface or mixer, as there are currently none on the market with USB audio inputs. Also, USB mics strictly use digital inputs and outputs. There are XLR/USB mics out there, which, when using the XLR jack, can be connected to a mixer that’s connected to the computer.
What makes the Alesis Multimix 8 USB FX so good?
In addition to its improved signal-to-noise ratio, the new mixer consumes 36% less power than its predecessor. MultiMix 8 USB FX comes with high-quality Alesis DSP effects that include spacious reverbs, delays, phasers and much more.
What can I do with a multimix 6 USB?
A stereo, 1/4″ headphone output has its own level control. With flexible inputs for mic, line, and guitar-level sources, and a built-in USB computer recording interface, the MultiMix 6 USB is the compact choice for full-fledged mixing and recording.
What are the channels on the multimix 8 USB FX?
Channels 1 – 4 offer switchable high-pass filtering at 80Hz to reduce low-frequency rumble, handling, and wind noise. For convenient stereo mixing and recording, channels 5/6 and 7/8 are configured as a stereo pairs at the EQ, level and pan controls. The MultiMix 8 USB FX contains a complete USB recording interface.
What can I do with Alesis internal effects processor?
For lush mixes, the internal effects processors enables you to add extra depth to live sound–like a long delay on the vocalist’s channel–or beef up dry recordings with some extra ambiance. Now you can use professional audio effects with your mixer whether you’re out mixing the live gig or at home recording at your desktop.