I need some feedback on this mixer

[wan2no]

I am not to ofay with audio and its vanacular. So can someone tell me whether or not this mixer is any good for providing sound for small events. I have considered other mixers that were recommended before but I stumbled across this.
Alesis MULTIMIX-16FW

The mixer features 8-mono inputs and 4-stereo via balanced 1/4" TRS Phone inputs. ALT 3/4 outputs provide alternate signal routing to recorders, monitors etc. The Multimix-16FW features 8-microphone inputs with up to 50dB of preamp gain and Phantom Power (global switched). An Internal digital effects processor provides 100 preset effects and an easy to read display. Among the included effects are a variety of reverbs, delays, chorus effects and more.

Every channel features a 3-band EQ and 2 aux sends (switchable). PFL/Solo in place switches isolate signal on that channel with a single push of a button. Mute switches are featured on every input channel. The Mute switch disables the signal on a channel while simultaneously routing the signal to the ALT 3/4 output bus. Independent Main Mix and Alt 3/4 levels allow users to separately control the levels of the Multimix's two stereo buses.


Features
FireWire Connection
Integrated FireWire I/O allows direct digital integration with any Windows or Mac OS application.

• Steinberg Cubase LE Software
The Multimix 16FW includes Steinberg Cubase LE multi-track recording and sequencing software. Cubase LE features 24-bit 96kHz audio resolution and support for up to 48 playback tracks.

• Internal Effects Processor
The Multimix 16FW features an internal effects engine with over 100 preset effects. Among the included effects are reverbs, choruses, delays, phasers, flangers and distortion effects.

• Mono & Stereo Channels
The mixer features a total of 16 inputs with 8 mono channels and 4 stereo paired (L/R) inputs via 1/4" TRS Phone connections.

• ALT 3/4 Output
In addition to the stereo outputs, the ALT 3/4 output buses provide alternate output routing to recorders, signal processors, monitors etc.

• 3-Band EQ
Each channel features a musical 3-band EQ for signal contouring when mixing.

• Quality Mic Preamps
8 high quality 3-pin XLR microphone preamps provide quiet, transparent signal and up to 50dB of gain when necessary.

[npaulie2006]

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[wan2no]

i do not understand

[edDV]

I don't know the Alesis MULTIMIX-16FW and I don't see many reviews online.

It is a cost reduced copy (feature reduced?) of the industry standard Mackie mixers.

Mackie 1604-VLZ3 - analog interface
http://www.mackie.com/products/1604vlz3/

Onyx 1620 - IEEE-1394 interface
http://www.mackie.com/products/onyx1620/index.html
http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxfirewire/

These will cost you more but retain resale value and have a strong user forum following.

A more well known line of low cost Mackie style mixers is Behringer Eurorack
http://www.zzounds.com/prodsearch?form=prodsearch&cat=3814&cat2=3526
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHPMP3000

[wan2no]

oh ok. lol i see. That's why much people could not comment on it.

ok. I'm cool with that