[LAU] USB Interface/Mixer

Here's my setup which needs improving :) 1. Playing midi files in a laptop and routing the audio to a mixer, then to PA 2. Have 2 mics plugged into the mixer. I'm thinking that using a USB audio device will make the audio (much?) better ... but I really need to haul yes-another-piece-of-gear around like I need more free gigs. So, is there a usb device which will let me connect to the laptop for the midi output, let me plug in a couple of mics and route the entire mix to a PA? Or PCMCIA? I'm not interested in spending a small fortune on all this. I've got decent enough gear here in the office/studio and if I get a paying gig I don't mind hauling. But, when we go to a seniors home or farmers market for an hour or so, the motivation lags. Thanks. -- **** Listen to my CD at http://www.mellowood.ca/music/cedars **** Bob van der Poel ** Wynndel, British Columbia, CANADA ** EMAIL: bob(a)mellowood.ca WWW: http://www.mellowood.ca