You need 24 inputs at what sample rate? At 48K(where 98% of my work happens), you would have 8 analog ins and 16 ADAT ins for 24(plus the talkback mic). If you need to track at higher sample rates, then I doubt Carbon is your best bet. The analog inputs allow for 8 total(any combination of mic, line or front panel instrument inputs). I also wish that the DB25 inputs were separate from the mic/line inputs, but sadly, Avid didn't allow that(and maybe they have a logical reason
). Its not unlike the OMNI that has 14 actual inputs, but can only route 8 into PT.