Internal or External Soundcards? Which?

Presently I'm using a Eurorack MX 602A small 6 channel mixer. Which I run the output into the rear Mac mini jack audio input. The inputs on the mixer are mostly 1/4" (guitar, bass etc.) and I use a MIDISPORT 2 x 2 (USB)...I only have a DX7s connected.
I was thinking of getting a soundcard. Which would be better an external or internal? I was thinking about an internal, then thought that it might drain my MacPro's power supply (electric or CPU).
I'd like one with at least one midi-connection, perhaps 2~4 1/4" audio jacks, one mic jack, don't really need that much.
The reason is sometimes when I play the bass thru the mixer the volume is just too low. Can anyone suggest a reasonable soundcard (price & performance) for use with Logic Pro 8? Thanks

Focusrite Saffire LE (FireWire)
Line 6 Pod Studio UX2 (USB)
ESI U46XL (USB)
These three all fit your needs, and cost considerably less than the Duet (which is top quality, but has a to steep price to quality curve imo). The last two don't have MIDI, but since you already have a 2x2 MIDIsport, you don't really need it.
About the Bass: I assume you mean a bassguitar? You should plug that into the jack (unbalanced) input of channel one or two (I have a 602 too) and adjust the preamp gain (small black pot below the input) until the volume is satisfactory.
regards, Erik.

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