Help with setting up new equipment in signal chain

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Building new studio. Help with signal chain?
I've been recording for over 10 years, but am lacking in the appropriate knowledge.
I have spent a lot of time reading this past week, so I'm not completely oblivious.
Thanks ahead of time for your help!

My equipment right now consists of:

Mics: Rode K2 & Shure SMB7 (Haven't used the SMB7 yet, but plan on selling one of these when I figure out which one sounds better)
Pre: GAP 73 (It was either this or the RNP)
Compressor: RNC (Not sure if I'm gonna use this yet)
Interface: ?
Monitors: KRK Rokit 5
High End PC: Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit), Quad Core i7 2.80GHz, 8GB Ram, AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series (1GB), 2TB Hard Drive
Sequencer: I've always used Adobe Audition, but will also be trying Pro Tools and Ableton Live
Also... Midi: MPC 1000 + Looking into a Midi Keyboard (will worry about this later)

My 2 focuses right now are learning how to hook up the signal chain and possibly building a vocal booth (seperate thread)...

Signal Chain:

Mics --[XLR]--> GAP 73 --[XLR or TRS?]--> RNC --[TRS?] --> INTERFACE? --> Audition/Pro Tools/Ableton Live
 
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I decided to go with USB audio interface, but since I don't need the preamps can I just get a cheap one? Any suggestions?
 
Mic to GAP's MIC input, GAP's LINE output to interfaces LINE input. Whatever those connectors may be.

I'd leave the compressor out for the time being - You can always use it during mixing (assuming you have enough I/O on the interface to loop it back).
 
(ALWAYS get more i/o than you think you'll need.)

Especially if you want to add outboard gear like compressors and outboard preamps.

The small extra you'll pay to go up to 6 or 8 or more channels will dwarf your having to sell and buy newer more capable stuff later....
 
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