In light of my recent issues with my USB interface, I am thinking of purchasing a delta 1010 card. I want to have the ability to track more than two tracks at a time. I don't need more than about 4 to 6 tracks . The questions are as follows:

1. If I have a delta 1010 I could track thru the inserts on the 4 mono channels of my Yamaha MG 12/4 mixer. Would it be a disadvantage to record this way pre fader?

2. Pros and cons with USB/ FireWire vs old fashioned PCI interfaces

Any and all thoughts welcomed

Lenovo Win 10 16 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2022, Realband, Harrison Mixbus 32c version 9.1324, Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app, Komplete 49 key controller.