If you are looking for a mixer with USB I/O, the Yamaha MW 10 may be worth looking into. This model looks to be very similar to the MG 10 which is included in two of my recommended systems here at Podcastrigs. 44.1/48 kHz 16 bit USB audio [ver.1.1], inserts for external processors and Cubase LE included. MSRP $199 US. Check out the cool pdf.
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Any feedback on this mixer from anybody out there?
Anyone know if you can do simultaneous multi-track recording in garageband with this mixer?
This is possible with a supported I/O device, or more specifically a USB or Firewire Audio Interface.
http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/features/recording.html
There are a few mixers out there as well that offer similar functionality, like the Mackie Onyx 1220 with the firewire bus option installed. However, in this case the individual tracks are pre insert, pre eq and pre-fader. This Yamaha mixer only provides the main mix via USB, not individual tracks or channels.
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