"It's another all in one box - but I am very satisfied w/ sound
quality, ease of use, flexibility of routing, software stability and
inter-platform exchange of audio. Check out the Akai DPS24. I've
been using it a year for small ensembles and live multitrack
recording. Check out the independent usergroup @
http://p206.ezboard.com/fdpsworldfrm3

Good luck, as always, YMMV.
Rob"

Here's a good read from a couple of members of the Akai board.

http://www.digitalprosound.com/artic...e.jsp?id=26335