Steenamaroo
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That may be true in any particular instance, but the basic concept of going out to a processor (tape machine) and back in isn't rocket science and has been around close to forever.
That's great.
Recommending that the OP use two separate audio interfaces more likely to lead to issues than sticking to one interface.
Particularly if your advice with regard to setting it up is "How the hell would I know?".