Line in for Garageband

[jalagl]

Hi Everyone.

Garageband is actually the software I've been waiting for - I can play the guitar an some piano, and I do write some music, but I'm right now at such amateur level that this is just the software I need.

The thing is I have a Ti Powerbook, which doesn't have a line in jack. I'm looking for a (preferably) inexpensive way of adding a line in to be able to connect my guitar and a Mic to the computer. So far I've only looked at the Griffin iMic (http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic/index.html), but I'd rather hear from someone that has used it, as well as other alternatives.

Any recomendations on this regard?

Thanks!!

[Horrortaxi]

iMic can be noisy (occasional clicks in recording) but overall it's okay.

[rock6079]

even though you plan on using GarageBand and not more professional software like ProTools, look into spending about 150$ and buying this new M-Audio product on the apple store which will cover all of your audio input and output needs. trust me its worth the monet....

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71006/wo/S21WlE8f1gio2odCehxUa6Ja2HJ/0.0.7.1.0.5.21.1.8.1.4.0.0.1.0

the digidesign m-box is virtually the same product and is bundled with pro tools le and costs roughly 500$.

thisM-Audio product is a good buy for what you are doing. its not even worth using GarageBand with the iMic, its not made for audio recording to that extent.

[therevolution]

I'm interested to know as well... any more recommendations? Any major disadvantages over using a USB device instead of a PCI card? In other words, is the sound quality that much different?

[bousozoku]

There is also the Griffin PowerWave audio in/out device, which uses USB. It's about $100.

[jalagl]

Is the iMic really that bad?
I want to spend the least amount of money, since this is something I won't be making money of... I think my budget can stretch as far as $100.
How about the other Griffin product, the PowerWave? (yes, I need to check out other companies' websites... just not sure where to start...)

Any other sub-$100 suggestions?

[~Shard~]

iMic is acceptable, but for something like recording into GarageBand, I think you'll want something with better quality. Don't worry about spending a bit more money - you'll get what you pay for. :cool:

[warcraftmaster]

:( but you guys did look at the best spot for things :rolleyes: :rolleyes: ,did you guys this what you need http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/72302/wo/Yl6VhPfQjwsO2x37eDPWXAzPncP/0.0.7.1.0.5.21.1.8.1.4.0.0.1.0
that is i have say
bye:rolleyes:

[therevolution]

Originally posted by warcraftmaster
:( but you guys did look at the best spot for things :rolleyes: :rolleyes: ,did you guys this what you need http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/72302/wo/Yl6VhPfQjwsO2x37eDPWXAzPncP/0.0.7.1.0.5.21.1.8.1.4.0.0.1.0
that is i have say
bye:rolleyes:

Thank you for being so eloquent.

[warcraftmaster]

Originally posted by therevolution
Thank you for being so eloquent.
thx i dont know if that is good or bad:D