Connecting preamp in stereo or mono?

[Sotonfan]

I've just purchased an Audiophile 2496, my first "real" soundcard. It has two input jacks, which can function as two mono, or one stereo input.

Here's my question: I have a single mic preamp (VTB1), which works in mono. Should I split its output and connect to both the inputs on the card? Or is there a reason to run just a mono signal?

Thanks for any advice,
Drew.

[Chris Fallen]

Use it in mono. Signals you'll be recording will be in mono unless you have a special stereo mic.