EmergencyRecordingFilter: What are my options for a reasonably-priced, Cubase-friendly, fully multitrack-enabled control surface right now?



I've just invested in a Yamaha MW12c USB mixer, only to find that the darn thing doesn't allow for full-on, live multitrack recording and mixing (per the You must register in order to see the links).



I have a four-person radio interview to record this week, and each person needs to have a discrete channel for subsequent mixdown and post-production. What are my options for a reasonably-priced, fully Cubase-compatible, 100% multitrack-friendly control surface right now? The Firebox doesn't have enough XLR inputs. The Lexicon Omega gets crap reviews and also doesn't have enough XLR inputs. I'd prefer to have an actual mixing board to work with, as opposed to a fancy FireWire box and a virtual interface, but I'll take what I can get. Are the stand-alone Zoom HD8/HD16 CD multitrack units a worthwhile option?



And I know this is a common enough question, but I couldn't find any 2008-relevant answers to this in the archives, and I have to be up and running in three days. Eek!

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