The Alesis MultiMix 12R is a high-quality, rack-mountable 12-input, stereo output audio mixer. It is designed to handle eight microphones, two stereo line inputs, and to route signals to and from external effect processing devices. As a basic, easy-to-understand mixer, it can be used in a wide variety of applications from sound reinforcement to multitrack recording. It may also be used as an accessory or submixer to a larger console.