Using a mixer board.........

What is the need for a mixer board, like the ones you see in big studios, if they all use high end programs like Logic and Pro tools? I've been to studios that didn't a DAW and instead used ADAT where a mixerboard contraols everything. But why is one needed if a studio is based of Pro Tools. Is there a way to control all the volume sliders and eq's of each track on your computer using a mixer board? In other words, is it possible to adjust the volume of a track on logic, by moving a volume slider on a mixer board, so as if the mixer board and the program are linked together?

There are a couple of advantages:
1. When mixing, you have all channels in front of you. Faders and knobs you can adjust at will without looking at a computer screen.
2. High-end consoles like NEVE, SSL, etc... have great pre-amps/compressors and EQs, so the sound is really warm, a whole different experience to the only software world.
3. Another great advantage is being able to set your automation to latch, and start tweaking the mix at will, without limitations (like depending on a mouse channel by channel).
P.S. There are a lot of reasons, but to me these are the most notable.

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