I just ran accross this new board that is really both a live sound and recording board, with the added DAW controll with automated faders. It is a pretty decent size board but does also act as a 32x32 Interface right into Pro Tools (so no need for interfacing the board into an I/O unit)... kinda nice for less then 3K.. Ive heard people say 2500 though... Has Midas preamps too since Berhinger just bought them they now own all there technology.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...FQSg4Aod4iIAWQ
Read the spects too as this control features for mixing are limited to the right 8 faders (not all 24 faders)..... but for the money... hmmmmmm....