6 channel audio device for STP

I need to do a temp dub on a small film and am going to attempt using STP 5.1. Can anyone recommend a 6 channel audio output device that is not expensive, yet will suffice for a simple mix.
Thanks for help!

Hey Muzak, I think you misunderstood Tony. He wants a multitrack interface to be able to monitor a surround mix.
Tony, here is a range of reasonably-priced interfaces--some Firewire, some PCI (which may or may not work in your Mac) <a href="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/rec/navigation/computer-hardware-recording -cards-audio-interfaces?N=1000013048914294967032&page=1"
Multitrack Interfaces </a>
tim
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