Save up and get a (used?) Yamaha LS9 16 or 32 Digital mixing console.
It has a usb port you can use to plug in a usb-stick to record the masters on (stereo).
Furthermore, you'll have all the EQ's and effects built-in, no extra costs and no extra weight to carry.
It IS an investment, but you'll be good for at least the next decade
The LS9 is really worth it's price, the LS9-16 (16 moterised faders and 16 inputs, but expandable I/O- runs for around $5000, if you get the right deal.
It might seem alot of money, but it is a REALLY versatile mixer, you can let people rent it from you and earn part of the investment back, ...
A local club here bought one recently, got a real good deal on the LS9-32, they got it brand new, including flightcase for less then €5000. ($7500).
I already had the chance to work with it (they use it as a monitor mixing desk), and for the price, you can't get anything better.
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