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How much crap can I plug into a 2 input Audio Interface?

Hey all! First post on here, so I hope it's not an overly dumb one.

I've got an EMU 404 USB audio interface, and it's got 2 audio inputs on it. I'm looking in to Micing my drum set to do some recording, and I was wondering if I could use a multi-channel mixer BEFORE the audio interface so I could run more mics.

All Focusrite Saffire line Audio interface users- A question for you.

All Focusrite Saffire audio interfaces come with a plugin VST package that includes reverb compression, EQ, etc. I am curious to hear from any users as to whether they are respectable in use, and how well they stand up against other such VST plugins, particularly the reverb.

Interface for SM7b

I have recently acquired an SM7b and find that it requires a lot of gain to get it to pick up. I am running it to an Edirol FA 101 and am getting a gross amount of hiss in my recordings with this mic. I have never experienced this with any of my other mics on the Edirol (AT 3035, AT 4050) though I don't need much gain with them. so. I am thinking I need a converter that offers cleaner gain.

Is there a way to listen to sound on your PC through your Audio Interface?

I recently purchased an E-MU 0404, and when I have it plugged in, I can listen to files as long as I have Reaper opened and have put the file ON Reaper. Otherwise, I repeatedly have to unplug my headphones from the E-MU, and into my PC if I want to hear music, and back into my E-MU whenever I want to record. Is there a way to listen to the sound on my PC through the Audio Interface?

Which Audio Interface should I buy on a budget?

Hi,
My budget is about $500 for an Audio Interface. I've been looking through tons of audio interfaces and I'm not sure which one I should get. Which one produces the highest sound quality?

Here are the one's that stand out to me
1. Native instruments kontrol 1
2. M-Audio Fast Track Ultra
3. Focusrite Saffire 6 USB Interface