Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 VS. Audiobox 1818VSL (plus DigiMax D8):
Looking to get initial studio rig/interface, either option of course will run with Studio One 3 Artist DAW; PC has plenty of memory, input options, etc. Primary function will be in-home studio recording ("analog signals" such as mic'd acoustic drums, guitars, vocals, etc--- done "live" and/or multi-track; although will also have a Yamaha YPG-235 Keyboard and Alesis Sample Pad Pro). However, the option to use the StudioLive as a live console is a nice feature, one that I would definitely use, eventually.
I need more than 8 mic inputs, which is the reason I would add the DigiMax D8 to the Audiobox. I believe 12 would be sufficient, which is what the StudioLive 16.0.2 offers. Pricing for either option is about the same.
My question really is this: When using the StudioLive for (home) recording, what affects may be less than desirable as far as the sound/signal that is sent to the DAW? Meaning, can any changes made on the "console" still be manipulated within StudioOne? (I know using the AudioBox, other than gain, the signal is pretty much raw signal sent to the DAW, and ALL changes to that signal are then made within the software. With the StudioLive, LOTS of changes to the signal can be made on the "console", but are those changes "locked-in" once it reaches the computer?) I hope this question makes sense, and clearly portrays what I'm asking.
Thanks a bunch y'all!
Robb