i have a behringer xenyx 2222 mixer and i basically use it for instrument level setting (ie drums) and mic input going into a usb audio interface. i was wondering if there was a way for me to control the mix while it was being played back using the mixer. is it possible?...or do i need to invest in a usb/firewire DAW controller or interface? (and what are some cheap ones)

thanks
-lee

Not really unless the mixer has the option. I'm not familiar with your mixer, but you can adjust things using your recording software.
To do what it sounds like you want you'll need a multi output audio card, then route the outs to your mixer inputs, usualy this is used during mixdown/mastering with the output of the mixer going to a DAT recorder. Most small time home recorders don't do this due to the cost/time, and you can do a good job without this process.
Hope this helps.

damn that's what i thought :(

i want a DAW controller! would make mixing my band's tracks a lot easier