Re: What would it take to give a LS9-16 the ability to record and have more input/out
Indeed. I know though from my perspective, a lot of times I am in a hurry and the recording can be an afterthought. I know I can have recording up and running reliably with the Presonus in next to no time and move on to other things. I could certainly set up something functionally similar with the Yamaha, but despite my strong software and recording background, I really don't see how I could easily match that speed of recording implementation on the LS9. There are a lot more steps in between and much greater potential for human error.
I don't want to sound like a Presonus fanboy, I like the product, but recognize what its intended use and limitations are and spec systems accordingly.
To the OP, again, sorry for the slight swerve of topic, though I think it's an important consideration.