As Dave Marks and I discussed in our recent interview, the future of music recording is always changing with the new technologies that arise.
If your band is interested in the latest in computer based mixers, have a look at this table-top unit from Alesis.
(you can now fit on the kitchen table what used to take up an entire room)
The Alesis MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 Mixer provides USB 2.0 technology for ultra-fast, low-latency, 24–bit/44.1-96kHz (with high-end A/D and D/A conversion) multi-channel audio recording straight to your computer.
Designed with low–noise analog electronics, the MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 mixer lets users take advantage of 100 studio grade 28–bit digital effects. Whether used for mobile or studio recording, the MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 mixer makes recording high quality audio to your computer fast and easy.
The MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 mixer is also bundled with award winning Cubase LE software for instant creativity right out of the box.
FEATURES
· 10 direct outputs to your computer for recording and 2 return inputs for
monitoring
· High-gain mic/line (XLR and 1/4” balanced) inputs with phantom power,
2 stereo balanced 1/4”
· Line inputs, aux send (to onboard or external effects), stereo aux return
· Switchable 75Hz high pass filters
· 100 onboard 28-bit preset effects including reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging,
pitch and multi–effects
· 3-band EQ per channel with high/low shelving and mid band pass/reject
· Separate 1/4” balanced main and monitor outs, headphone out
· 24–bit, 44.1 to 96 kHz operation with high-end A/D and D/A conversion
through an integrated USB 2.0 Audio interface
· Steinberg Cubase LE included
Also Includes
· USB Cable
· Software CD
· User Manual
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Macintosh
· Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher
· USB 2.0 Port
Windows
· Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) , Vista (SP1; 32 bit or 64 bit), or XP (SP2)
· USB 2.0 Port
I'm curious to know how TR members feel about modern advances in music recording? I'm sure a lot of us went through this discussion when CDs replaced tapes.
Even though the music is still made with instruments, does the way it's recorded change your view of how it ultimately sounds?
...oh, and by the way, the MultiMix goes for about $250.00.
Visit the Alesis site for more info on their products
http://www.alesis.com/multimix8usb20