Hiss...Problem & Solution (for me)

I was trying unsuccessfully to eliminate hiss from audio recording, unsure if it was mic, mixer, cables, sound card, software-related or what. I have been using both line-input and USB input devices. My old mixer died and I took my laptop to the music shop and tried a bunch of options. The USB-connected M-Audio external sound card created just the same hiss. The line-input mixers produced NO hiss (at least not the Compact 4 that I got). Beware USB input for audio.

I'm using the sound card in my 12" PowerBook and, with the Compact 4, it gives me very good sound. I noted hiss when using the USB Griffin i-Mic as well. The USB issue may well be a function of the laptop...however, I have seen other posts on the web remarking about USB-related hiss. For what it's worth, I wanted to share my experience so that others may not have to bang their heads against the wall trying to figure everything out as I did. I do not claim that my posts are the final answer...just my answer.
Thanks for your responses.
Regards,
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