USB-P

...simple stereo/mono adapter is not the solution, but the wiring to do it correctly and inexpensively is: http://www.rane.com/pdf/ranenotes/Why_Not_Wye.pdf For laptops, the Peavey USB-P is a great box to have - it bypasses the potneitally noisy headphone output and acts as a USB audio output - no drivers needed. Also has a true mono merge built in....

The Peavey USB-P is one of the simplest units out there as it gives you stereo outs from your Mac (or for PC users) and has a true mono merge switch if they only have one input. This bypasses your headphone output and is generally the way to go.

Yayyy!! One of my concerns was just addressed and my assumption was correct,...use a DI box! I figured that buying an 8 channel DI box, the Behringer DI8000, was a wise decision for at minimum, to reduce noise within my system. My big concern, or rather question I've been searching now is if I can...