Just curious, I use SoundDeluxe Audiophile Card with jumper settings
for +4 or -10 db. While I have +4db out on my Yamaha mixer, I would
prefer to bypass the Yamaha electronics by using the preamp inserts.
However, the specs rate these as 0db. I haven't connected anything
yet, any ideas on the best configuration?

Path
AKG 1" condenser or MXL smaller condensers
No preamp
Yamaha mixer
SoundDeluxe Card
Athlon 2.4 1 GB RAM
Cubase VST

Thanks, I am an old "tape" guy looking for a little advice from the
techie world...take it easy on me!