Alesis Multimix, Phonic Helix.... Do you get each mic that is plugged into the board in as a seperate track for recording, or only a left and right track with instruments combined?
I own an Alesis Multimix 8 Firewire and it will record 8 "tracks" simultaneously.
I have had a continuing problem with the drivers though, they on occasion will disappear calling for a reinstall. It sounds good though. I would definitely look into the Phonic Helix.