Wow! Thanks guys, I got more info here in one setting than I did in days of reading posts & forums, on the internet.--I"m going to take you guys advice and not use the firewire port.No where has anybody said there would be a problem w/firewire and the connection on the computer ,same with the problem with usb, and vista.
Gary , thanks for clearing things up a bit, that sure helps. I think I"ll go with either the delta 1010lt or the 66 you suggested. If I understand it right the 1010lt has preamps in it, so you won"t have to buy a separate mic preamp is that correct?