I bought the Tascam Model 16 for live mixing while recording and studio recording. It is a joy to use.
Great clean sound from pre-amps. Compressor, EQ, and effects all sound great. It's also analog, aside from effects and recording, and has multitrack recording.
The layout is intuitive and makes mixing and recording a breeze.
The mixer can be used for DAWless recording with punch in/out, but it also integrates well with a DAW through USB and SD card.
I haven't had any issues so far.
Overall, it is a versatile and fun to use tool.