The best of both worlds for you would be to consider the Tascam DP-32. They are rock solid, record 8 simultaneous inputs -XLR or 1/4", one DI, midi in/out, CD recorder, Mixer, 32 tracks + 8 inputs gives a 40 track final mixdown, virtual tracks and bouncing provide nearly an unlimited track count. The software is built in, has more than decent effects, dynamics and amp modules, etc. Plus USB capability for further transfer and processing. Excellent preamps. phantom power, portability, two aux sends/returns. Because of USB, it works seamlessly with BIAB/RB.

No driver or OS issues - I purchased the DP-24 when they were introduced (Mechanically and virtually the same as the DP-32 other than track count) and have never suffered a software crash. Nor did I have any issue with the 2488 unit before that which I had for years.

Setup - You can be recording as quickly as you can get it out of the box, plug it in, insert an SD card, mic and instrument. Very easy and intuitive to use right out of the box. You can be ready before the lead guitarist has tuned up and connected to his pedals.

BIAB 2025:RB 2025, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.