For a studio it's better to invest in better soundcard with multiple in\outs.
I agree.
What do you think of this Motu Ultralite Mk III Hybrid?
It has 24bit/192kHz converters, FireWire and USB 2.0 connections, 2x mic/instrument inputs, 6x balanced inputs and 10 outputs (1/4" TRS). S/PDIF I/O, headphone output, internal DSP with lots of excellent effects. It's also suitable for use as a standalone mixer.
Sounds too good to be true...
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