FireWire audio input devics are pro-level and accordingly expensive. The extra bandwidth isn't needed for stereo 16-bit 44Khz audio unless you're using a scanner or printer at the same time. Solution: Don't do that. Adapters from 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch are $5 at Radio Shack.
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There's another model, 896 I think, and that's higher end than the 828.