Hi I use the 1882 it is just like the 84 but a few less channels. I have loved mine you could still use your mixer on the big stuff. It is simple and motorized and that is why I love it so good. You can use your markers and I guess scrubbing. I have never scrubbed so I do not know. But it will jump to 0. db at the touch of a button. It is great for automation and clean. I also use it with the EQ, mute, solo, and pan. There is allot I could do more with but I do not know how and do not have time to learn. I have never had problem with the midi ports or any thing else. What more can I say it rocks. ----- Original Message ----- From: Omar Binno To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 4:56 PM Subject: [ddots-l] some opinions Hello, I'm considering purchasing a tascam fw1884. Currently, my setup is like this: I'm using a Mackie 16-channel mixer with an edirol fa66 soundcard. Could somebody possibly give me some pros and cons to both types of setups? I know that with the tascam, everything is in one unit, which is one pro. Would you guys mind sharing your opinions before I make the purchase? Thanks. Omar Binno www.omarbinno.com