Mixer + Audio Interface Combination best for Logic?

I have struggled for the last year with a totally unreliable and unfixable Mackie Onyx 1220 with built in sound card ( which is completely dodgy and keeps disconnecting itself from my Mac. It is definitely not a Logic issue).
There was a thread about a mixerless set up here on the forum a while back which persuaded me to try an expensive MOTU interface but I didnt get on with it and sold it for this current package.
My question is: do any of you have a strong suggestion for make of mixer + audio interface.
I have a small studio for overdubs and need at least 4 mic inputs in the mixer and then a few channels for midi modules/keyboards etc
I was looking at the Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 +... what mixer?
Thanks for your input
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