The iMic is a good choice if you already have a quality mic with a 1/8th inch connection. Many Macs also have this same connection, although I have not plugged a microphone directly into a Mac in years. <div><br></div><div>
There are a couple of options if you don't have a 1/8th inch microphone. </div><div><br></div><div>1. If you happen to own a professional microphone (XLR connection), virtually any sound board will allow you connect it to your Mac, provided that you get the right adapter cables (often 2 quarter inch mono (left/right) to a single stereo 1/8th inch). In this case, the board provides a preamp (which the iMic also has) and Phantom power (if necessary). </div>
<div><br></div><div>2. If you don't own a quality microphone, pick up a good midrange USB microphone. This is by far the simplest solution, as the only thing you need to do to make it work is plug it in and select it in your sound editor. </div>
<div>Thanks</div><div>Arne<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 10:55 PM, Ray Bowler <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:rbowler@mchsi.com">rbowler@mchsi.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
I used a Griffin iMic that has a port for a mic. It plugs into a USB port. Audacity recognized it and used it for recording.<br>
<div><div></div><div class="h5">On Nov 27, 2010, at Nov 27, 20103:29 PM, D Reger wrote:<br>
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> Yes, I've been looking at Youtube vids and it's looking easier. I'm just<br>
> fighting my own ignorance. I have a talent for making the simple seem<br>
> complex. For instance, where the manual said "Control+whatever", I<br>
> failed to translate to Command+whatever. I'm ever thankful this<br>
> machinery isn't dangerous. Also, I need to plug in a mic. Thanks again<br>
> for input.<br>
><br>
> Darlene ("the learning curve ain't steep but it's rocky") Reger<br>
><br>
> On 11/27/10 2:50 PM, Ray Bowler wrote:<br>
>> I have used Audacity and the manual worked for me on the Mac. For your<br>
>> use I would think that the learning curve would not be steep.<br>
>> Basically plug the mid in, hit record and go. Editing is also very easy.<br>
>><br>
>> Ray<br>
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