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MOTU 828 mk2 USB

Hi, I just purchased the MOTU on a whim because I got it for 250 bucks from a friend in need. I use mostly sonar5 but I have used just about everything in the way of software. I really like the features of this card over firepods i currently use. I was going to buy RME but if the MOTU works out then ill probably go that route.
My question is.

laptop audio/midi interface (PMCIA or USB?)

i am triggering theater sound effects and musical interludes during live performances and I would like to bring my laptop into the picture. I want to trigger the fx via midi keyboard and have a better quality audio OUT than the stock sound card

would you use a PMCIA card type interface or a USB type?
the smaller the device the better.

thanks
dave

Latency issue with my USB interface

I am new to the home-recording game. I have immediately run into a latency issue with my Tascam 122 USB interface - when I overdub on an imported beat or the rhythm track, the latency factor seems to be around 120 ms. Actually, it seems to be early / faster by 120 ms so I have to increase the time location on that track. I have two questions: