Need to mix several audio sources including mics, line-level and guitar-level instruments, then recorder it wil stereo CD-quality resolution? Check out the Alesis MultiMix 4 USB mixer. The compact USB mixer is perfect for computer recording setups, video editing and production studios, podcasting setups. The Alesis MultiMux 4 outputs not only line-level analogue audio, but also stereo 16-bit 44.1 kHz digital audio over USB.

The Alesis MultiMix 4 USB is an excellent tool for recording podcasts, sketching song ideas, tracking movie voiceovers. It's not only is it a 4-channel desktop analogue mixer, the MultiMix 4 USB is also a stereo USB audio interface. Via 4-input channels, you can record 16-bit/44.1kHz audio into your computer. The Alesis MultiMix 4 USB has two phantom-power switchable microphone / line channels with gain, equalization, pan, and level controls. The MultiMix 4 USB's third and fourth channels are a stereo line pair. For monitoring, you can use the MultiMix 4 USB's stereo outputs or headphone output.

Alesis loaded the MultiMix 4 USB with the right complement of inputs and outputs to handle most small-format recording tasks. On channels one and two, there are two XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power plus gain, pan, level controls, and a 2-band EQ. Both the first and second channels feature a 1/4-inch line input as well, and the first channel's 1/4-inch input can be switched to Hi-Z instrument level, so you can record your guitar or bass guitar directly. The MultiMix 4 USB's Channel 3/4 features stereo line inputs, with a joint pan and level control. And, monitoring on the mixer comes either via its 1/4-inch Left/Right outputs or its stereo 1/4-inch headphone output. The headphone output has its own level control.

ALESIS MULTIMIX 4 USB MIXER / AUDIO INTERFACE FEATURES

4-channel Desktop Mixer and 16-bit/44.1kHz USB audio interface.
Record and playback directly from built-in USB interface.
4 1/4-inch Line Inputs, 1 switchable to instrument Hi-Z level guitar input.
2 XLR Inputs with selectable 48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
Switchable highpass filter at 75Hz on channels one and two.
High- and low-shelving equalizer on channels one and two.
2-channel 5-stage multicolor LED meter for 2 main 1/4-inch output levels.
Main and 1/4-inch headphone output with independent level control.
Compact design fits desktop workstations.

ALESIS MULTIMIX 4 USB 4-CHANNEL MIXER SPECIFICATIONS

INPUTS: Line CH 1, 2: 10 KOHM input impedance, 5.5 mV ~ 4.9 V RMS sensitivity for max output. Mic CH 1, 2: 600 ohm input impedance balanced, 700 mV RMS sensitivity for max output. Line CH 3, 4: 700 mV RMS sensitivity for max output.
HPF CH 1, 2: 200 Hz -1 dB, 80 Hz -3 dB, 20 Hz -24 dB.
OUTPUTS: Line: 7 V RMS max. Headphone: 0.5 W into 47 ohm.
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: Line: > 92 dB max output; JIS A-weighted. Mic: > 62 dB.
DISTORTION: < 0.02%.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: Line: 20 Hz - 20 kHz 0.5 dB, Mic: 20 Hz - 15 kHz 0.5 dB.
CHANNEL EQUALIZER: Bass: 14 dB @ 80 Hz, Treble: 14 dB @ 12 kHz.
CHANNEL FADER KILL: > 90 dB @ 1 kHz.
CROSSTALK: > 85 dB @ 1 kHz.
INTERFACE: USB1.1 or higher stereo in and stereo out.
POWER ADAPTER: 10 V AC, 500 mA.
Weight: 1.5lb.
Dimensions: 7 3/4 L x 6 W x 2"H.

ALESIS MULTIMIX 4 USB 4-CHANEL MIXER MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Mac: OS 9 or OS X.
Windows: Windows XP or Vista.
USB Port.

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