What would be the ideal setup for a direct setup to minimize distortion with all the outputs in inputs I have avail between all this equipment?

1. Behringer V-amp
2. Mobile PreUSB
3. iBook G4
4. Boss Pedal Board

Hello,

This is my first post here... I'm trying to slowly build up a recording system that I can move around with me so we can record some hand drum, string, and vocal. At present I'm trying to get just one mic to work properly with my laptop or desktop.

hello, i am currently working with a friend and recording her a piano EP. i am using logic pro 7 but even after using a load of gates, there is still unwanted background noise. eg: noise from the sustain pedal, and also a small amount of hiss: which really bothers me.