personally, if you are recording digital i would stick with a digital mixer the yamaha O1V is a good choice if you can afford it retail is $1999 but you can pick one up for about $1499. i like this mixer because it has its own on board effects. most people record dry and then add FX but if that bogs your computer down the FX sections on the mixer will help you out plus you can get some really intersting stero sounds