Reply to M-Audio Fast Track Pro vs NI Audio 4 DJ

Hi all,

I'm about to purchase a VCI-100 and convert it to 1.3FW and 2.2 TSI with overlay, but am also stuck between choosing a soundcard. I've done a bit of research and I'm looking at getting either a Fast Track Pro or an Audio 4 DJ. The main problem with the Audio 4 DJ is that it doesn't have a mic input, but the sound is crystal clear and loud (apparently).

I want to be able to have a mic input so an MC can get on the mic and do their thing, but I'm willing to sacrifice this - IF - the Audio 4 DJ is that much better. Can the Fast Track Pro's mic input be routed to the main output and if so, is it possible to record the output of the main mix (obviously with both music and mic) via Traktor Pro's audio recorder? And for those that have heard both the Fast Track Pro and the Audio 4 DJ, is there that much difference in the sound levels/quality? I want to be able to have headroom for the headphones volume when the main levels are cranking!

Cheers!