Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB 16-channel Compact Mixer with USB

by Alesis

Product Features

• Integrated recording to iPod
• Eight high-gain mic/line preamped inputs (XLR and 1/4" balanced)
• 16-bit, 44.1 kHz recording to computer or iPod
• 100 onboard, 28-bit digital effects: reverb, chorus, flange, delay
• Steinberg Cubase LE 4 and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition recording software included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 19 x 3.2 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 22 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000SDQR1K
• Item model number: iMM16 USB
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,001 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Part of a new class of iPod mixers pioneered by Alesis, the compact Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB mixer features a Universal Dock for iPod that enables recording directly to any Apple iPod Classic, 5th generation (video) and 2nd or 3rd generation iPod nano. The mobile recording mixer has iPod transport controls and a control wheel built into the surface for complete control of the iPod while it is docked in the mixer.

The Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB.

Integrated 16-channel recording to iPod classic and iPod nano (see larger image).

Great for recording live recordings of any performance, home studios, stages, podcasts, and houses of worship, the iMultiMix 16 USB offers eight analog inputs, 100 digital, 28-bit effects, phantom power and two switchable mic/line/guitar inputs. Integrated USB audio output enables you to move your recordings to a Mac or PC without special drivers or complicated set-ups. Steinberg Cubase LE 4 and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition recording software are included so no additional programs are needed for professional recording.

The iMultiMix 16 USB can also playback music from the iPod, and mix your live performance instantly with the iPod. This makes the iMultiMix 16 USB perfect for using the iPod as a backing track for solo or band performances, while mixing sound sources all in one compact, convenient place.

Key Features

• Integrated recording to iPod (5th Generation, 6th and 7th Generation Classic) and iPod nano (2nd through 4th Generation)
• Eight high-gain mic/line preamped inputs (XLR and 1/4-inch balanced)
• 48V phantom power
• Limiter eliminates clipping on recordings
• 16-bit, 44.1 kHz recording to computer or iPod
• Two guitar mic/line inputs
• Aux sends and returns
• 100 onboard, 28-bit digital effects: reverb, chorus, flange, delay
• Three-band EQ on each channel with high/low shelving and midband pass/reject
• Steinberg Cubase LE 4 and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition recording software included

Specifications

• Mic In Sensitivity Range: -60dBu to -10dBu nominal, +5dBu maximum
• Line In Sensitivity Range: -40dBu to -+10dBu nominal, +25dBu maximum
• Mic/Line Gain Range: +10 to +60dB
• High-Pass Filter: 75Hz, 18dB/octave
• High Shelving: 12kHz, +/- 15dB
• Mid Bandpass/Band Reject: 2.5 kHz, +/- 15dB
• Low Shelving: 80Hz, +/- 15dB
• Aux Send A & B Gain Range: -∞ to +10dB
• Aux Return A Gain Range: -∞ to +15dB
• Effects Level/Aux Return B Gain Range: -∞ to +15dB
• Channel Level Gain Range: -∞ to +10dB
• Main Mix, Ctrl Room Gain Range: -∞ to +10dB
• 1/4-inch Inputs: Stereo Aux Return Level -- +4dBu nominal, +20dBu maximum
• RCA Inputs: Tape In Level -- -10dBV nominal, +5dBV maximum
• 1/4-inch Outputs: Main Mix, Ctrl Room, Aux 3/4, Ext Aux Send Level: +4dBu nominal, +20dBu maximum
• Headphone Output: 75 ohm output impedance >105mW into 75 ohms, >40mW into 600ohms
• RCA Outputs: Tape Out Level -10dBV nominal, +5dBV maximum
• iPod Recording:
  • iQuality: 44.1kHz, 16-bit stereo at 1411kbps
  • iRecording Time: 30 GB: 2 hours, 55 minutes; 60 GB: 4 hours, 30 minutes
• Dimensions: 13 x 19 x 3.25 inches (WxLxH)
• Weight: 15 pounds (with adapter); 12 pounds (without adapter)
• Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) or Vista (32-bit); Mac OS X

Product Description

iMultiMix 16 USB is a sturdy, compact mixer with built-in recording to its Universal Dock for iPod or to a USB-connected Mac or PC. It also features 100 studio-grade 28-bit digital effects, limiter, and control wheel transport controls for iPod. iMultiMix 16 USB is the first 16-channel mixer to fuse professional-quality mixing, three-band EQ per channel, guitar/line inputs, and iPod recording in a single, powerhouse package. For ultra-clean live recordings of any performance, home studios, stages, podcasts, and houses of worship, iMultiMix 16 USB is the perfect partner. Integrated USB audio output enables you to move your recordings to a Mac or PC without special drivers or complicated set-ups. Steinberg Cubase LE 4 and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition recording software are included so no additional programs are needed for professional recording with iMultiMix 16 USB. iMultiMix 16 USB also plays music from iPod so that it can be used as a source or backing track for live performance. iPod, iTunes, and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable Value! Great for quiet practice., April 1, 2008

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Bobby J Kissinger "TechDaddy" (Fort Wayne, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB 16-channel Compact Mixer with USB (Electronics)

I have had this set for about a year now and can't say enough good things about them. When I tell my friends how much they cost, they are in disbelief! What a bargain. There is a good variety of sounds and plenty of room to make your own kits. This set could easily sell for the double the price it currently goes for.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Value, November 7, 2008

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SportsLaw "Critic" (Geneva, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB 16-channel Compact Mixer with USB (Electronics)

I was a pretty decent drummer in my youth. Now a middle aged lawyer with 3 kids, I wanted something less annoying to my neighbors and wife than my Slingerland 13 piece "Neil Pert" dbl base drumset.

I looked at the Yamaha and the Roland Sets, and they were good. Very Good. The Roland set that caught my fancy would have set me back $3,100. After a brief meeting with my wife, that plan was scrapped and I was reduced to looking at sub-$1,200 electronic kits.

Anyone that says this kit is "crap" as some reviewers claim is either misinformed, or expecting $3,100+ performance for about $550 and feel disappointed. It is definitely not "crap" and I think it felt better than the mesh Roland snare, or the rubber pads available from Roland and Yamaha sub-$1,200. Here is what is good;

(1) I like real drum heads. Still, just so there is not disappointment, they do not feel like "real" drums - not unless all your drums are 8" and muffled. I've found that only acoustic drums sound like real drums. There is a rubber muffle pad directly under the Alesis drum heads that prevents it from proper-bounceback, but I still like it better than mesh, or rubber. Mesh under bounces, rubber over-bounces, the "real" head under bounces slightly. Change them immediately, the heads that are on the drums do not impact sound, but you will ding them up pretty good until you get some decent single ply replacements (I did not get a good "feel" with double-ply).

(2) The kit is sturdy. But, not Roland or Yamaha Quality namely because the clamps are plastic. Do not over-tighten! But, the kit is solid, and the rack is metal.

(3) The Alesis "Brain" is suitable for my needs where I rarely need anything other than the standard, jazz, rock or heavy-medal kits. My kids enjoy the crazy electro-kit sounds, but my needs are not much, so again, no need for me to drop more than $1,200 on a kit.

(4) Ease of construction. The kit is rather simple to put together - no more or less complicated than the Roland or Yamaha Kits.

(5) Relatively inexpensive, and plentiful replacement parts, additional drums and additional cymbals. I've added a 6th drum and a 2nd crash cymbal within a week for nominal expense.

Here is the "bad".

(1) Alesis "brain" freezes up once every 15-20 minutes and must be turned on/off/on. No problem for me slogging away at the kit in the privacy of the "music" room, but if you do gigs, this could be bad. I've read reviews of the drum and this is a well-reported problem.

(2) Attaching my double-bass pedal securely so it feels solid when I play speed metal and solos is nearly impossible. I'll figure something out, but for now, I hate how it feels coming off the pad - and the pad is so small that the second beater "floats" too close to the side.

(3) Plastic clamps - already mentioned.

(4) No ipod/MP3 input directly into the brain - but purchase an amp that has this - they are relatively inexpensive.

The feel of the DM5 is probably not any better or worse than the rubber pads of the competitive set under $1,200 - it is preference, but for about $300 less than the price of the other sets, spend $1,000, purchase an additional cymbal pad, purchase a decent drum amp like the SIMMONS 50W for $199 - and pocket the change.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars _____, April 9, 2008

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Robert B. Jennings "Flying Scot" (No. Va) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB 16-channel Compact Mixer with USB (Electronics)

The voices are great, the structure is more durable than it looks. I assumed I would have had to replace some little part by now but that's not the case. The triggers work as well, or better, than any electronic set up to $1500 and the pads yield a much more accurate acoustic feel. Great set!