FireWire Audio/MIDI interface suggestions

Hi there,
I'm looking to purchase a firewire external audio and MIDI interface but am having trouble finding what I need.
I only need stereo audio in and out (much like the Apogee Duet), as well as a MIDI interface. The interfaces I've seen around seem to have 14+ channels. As I already have a mixing desk they would all go to waste.
Basically the Duet would be ideal, only it doesn't have a MIDI interface. Does anyone know of any piece of hardware like this?
The other option would of course be to get the Duet and a seperate MIDI interface- but I'd prefer to have them both in one box if possible.
Thanks for any suggestions

If that is your only problem get the Duet and buy yourself a two in two out Midi interface,
which should set you back 40 to 50 USD.
http://www.fullcompass.com/brand/EDI/USB.html
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?ID=usbmidiinterfaces&do=products.list
http://www.zzounds.com/item--EMUXMIDI2X2
Fr.BlayZay.

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Issueboy wrote:
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