Recording Podcast / Using Garageband on Macbook Air

Hi guys,
Quick computer question, I currently record my podcast on a Macbook Pro - 2010 model - 2.4Ghz intel core 2 duo processor, 8GB RAM, NVIDOA GeFore 320 256MB.
I've been offered a chance to upgrade to a current MacBook Air at work. I'd quite like an Air as I carry my computer around, etc. I record using Garageband and a USB microphone, but I've had some issues with the system crashing in the past.
Would a current MacBook Air be OK to record and edit podcasts on? If so, which current model would be best suited to this?
Sorry if this a really obvious question, I just want to make sure I make the right choice!

I've been offered a chance to upgrade to a current MacBook Air at work.
A new MacBookAir with Mavericks will come with the current GarageBand 10.0 version and not GarageBand '11. And unfortunately, GarageBand 10.0 does not support the podcast feature. So be aware, that you will need to find a way to install GarageBand '11 on the new MBA. If you have installer disks for iLife '11 or the system install disks with the bundled iLife applications, create disk images, while you still have a mac with an optical drive. The MBA has no longer a CD/DVD drive.

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