Just to defend Eddie a tiny bit I have to say this. What he wants to do with the analog mixer is not unusual. I used to do it, my friend does it and many others who want to run their signal through an analog desk for the effect. So let's stop bugging him about this.
I also said that this is going to be a complex system and it is however the biggest problem with the setup is the operator.He can not except the fact that even though he's an IT tech he doesn't know everything.Computers and audio have been and still are sort of a black art. If you have a temper and let little things bother you you are going to lose this fight with your computer. Trust me I've been doing this a long time.So have others.

John
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