I have an 8 in/out sound card but the problem is I'm recording a 6 piece band... I looked at 2 channel units with optical in/out to bump my current card 10 channels, but they're all so expensive it doesn't make much sense when you can get 12 channels for the same price. I know, quality is different, but an (albeit nice) home setup, the difference between some boutique A/D and the echo is minimal compared to just recording a kick ass band playing together. I have a headphone amp and a little board as well for any routing, so we're good on that front. Oh well, I'll keep scouring used gear ads. I have a few weeks until the project starts.