Lumin,
This is a good place to post this kind of question, also micing, tracking, mixing &
editing or small steps would have be fine.
I went to the Aardvark Q10 web page
http://www.aardvarkaudio.com/aasd-v1/products/q10-main.html
and I learned the Q10 has these ins and outs…

10 In/10 Out Computer Audio Interface
8 Discrete Transistor XLR Mic Preamps
8 ¼" Balanced Line Inputs
(+4dBu/-10dBv)
4 ¼" TRS
Inserts
48 Volt Phantom Power
Powered VU Meters
2 EFR™ Guitar Hi-Z Inputs
S/PDIF Digital
I/O
MIDI
I/O
Word Clock I/O
Multi-Client Driver
¼" Headphone Out w/ Level Knob
Stereo ¼" Monitor Out w/ Level Knob
Expandable up to 4 Units (40 In/40 Out)

You may use the line input or one of the 4 inserts to route the VTB 1 into your Q10. However the Q10 is supposed to have very good mic pre amps....

8 Discrete Microphone preamps:
The mic pre-amps in the Q10 are a hand crafted, discrete transistor
design that yield outstanding noise specs and pristine sound quality.
Most other manufacturers soundcards use standard
"mic-pre-on-a-chip" solutions, which are not discrete and can lack the
clarity and definition needed for professional use. The mic pre's in the
Q10 are shielded in the breakout box and combine with top of the line
converters to deliver professional audio quality from your mic's to
your computer.

4 Inserts for Outboard Effects: The Q10 is armed with 4
TRS ¼" inserts that work just like those of an analog
mixer. These connect directly to outboard signal
processing gear so you can 'insert' the processed analog
signal between the mic preamps and the A/D converter. This means
your classic analog signal processing gear such as EQs, compressors,
limiters, can be easily integrated with the Q10s crystal clear mic
preamps, allowing you to still use your favorite analog processors

I would say try both your VTB 1 and the Q10's pres and see witch you like best. You may find each is good for certain things. ……….. Fats
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It's my opinion, I'll play with it if I want to!
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thanks fats
i have read and am aware of the pres on the q10, but did not know if i should bypass them
i will be buying some cable today to try the inserts

thanks for the help though
peace

my predicament:
the q10 has inserts in the rear of the unit
i plug my TRS plug end into this insert and plug the y 1/4" end into the VTB
i get no signal into my soundcard or through my headphones
i look at the diagrams on the studioprojects website for the vtb but each cable used on the input of this unit is a TRS
i need help because i cannot understand how to plug this pre into the inserts of the q10
does anyone know a way?
thank you for your help

peace

each insert is assigned to to 2 inputs on the front of the q10

nevermind
God helped me figure it out :)
i think it was a lack of sleep that caused me to not understand what my problem was