My converter and i/o is the Mbox Pro (3rd generation in case it matters)

It uses the preamp if it's switched to Mic. It does not apply the preamp section with line inputs.

Hello and thanks for your insights.

Hi, first timer here, I play in a small jazz band and am always trying to think of low cost ways to produce a nice recordings.

For piano bass and drums I use a couple of cheap mp3 players with stereo line input for piano and bass, and a zoom h2 for drums. Mixed down this sounds real nice.

Hi,

I know this is a pretty simple and basic question that I should know, but I don't, so here I am.

I own a Focusrite ISA428 which I have been using for a couple of years now. I am just in the midst of setting up a new patchbayand I am starting to run a little thin on available connection points.