I was thinking of using it the way you describe: for tracking and some overdubs prior to mixing and tweaking at the computer. I find that going directly into a computer for recording can be kind of annoying, so my hope was that this would be an easier way to get the sounds to 'tape' before working on them at the computer. It sounds like that is what you are using it for.

What do you mean when you say that you wouldn't use it as your only soundcard? That you would always want a separate audio interface for your computer? If so, why not? Because it's not sturdy enough or the preamps are underwhelming or something? Only reason I ask is because right now we have nothing other than a 57 and 58 and a tiny 4-channel mixer, so I want to make wise use of any money spent.