line in on 6 month old G5 broken

[switchedanhappy]

i just tried to use a brand new mic with my g5's line (on the back) and the damn thing won't work. it doesn't receive any signal, it's like there is no mic. i tried a different mic and the same happened. any ideas? edit: I just tested it with my old pc and the mic worked.

[unc32]

I have an idea. Call Apple and have them fix it for free. That is why your computer has a warranty.

[switchedanhappy]

hey buddy. the nearest apple store is like an hour away and I don't have a car. Don't you think that it is a bit easier for me just to see if it is fixable on my own instead of dragging my 4,000 dollar, 40 pound computer across the state?:rolleyes:

[ratspg]

That sucks, but they pay for shipping I believe, just get insurance on it and let them fix it you have the warranty.

[Billicus]

Did it work at any point? This may sound like a stupid question, but does it make any difference that the PowerMac G5 has Optical digital audio in? (As it says here.) (http://www.apple.com/powermac/specs.html) :confused:

[Grimace]

A lot of non-computer mics require "phantom power" (48v) or a mic preamp. Make sure what you're plugging in is supposed to go into a computer.

[Rezet]

Originally posted by switchedanhappy
i just tried to use a brand new mic with my g5's line (on the back) and the damn thing won't work. it doesn't receive any signal, it's like there is no mic. i tried a different mic and the same happened. any ideas? edit: I just tested it with my old pc and the mic worked.

Relax. Nothing is wrong with your LINE-IN. Unlike PCs, Macs Input does not send any power to devices you plug into it. Which means, you're gonna have to find a way to power the mic itself. Easiest way to do is to plug it into a receiver, Stereo etc. Plug the wire from those devices to your input. (Yes, Apple can be a bitch).
You can also buy a microphone that plugs into your wall outlet. Or perhaps the most popolar way (other that iSight) is to simply get USB mic.

[switchedanhappy]

wow thank you you guys. you all saved me a world of pain with apple tech support:rolleyes: :D :D

[Reanne]

Relax. Nothing is wrong with your LINE-IN. Unlike PCs, Macs Input does not send any power to devices you plug into it. Which means, you're gonna have to find a way to power the mic itself. Easiest way to do is to plug it into a receiver, Stereo etc. Plug the wire from those devices to your input. (Yes, Apple can be a bitch).
You can also buy a microphone that plugs into your wall outlet. Or perhaps the most popolar way (other that iSight) is to simply get USB mic.

What about iParrot?? What is that?
:confused:

[kanker]

Damn. I thought he was gonna have to become switchedanpissed.;) BTW, if you're using the mic for recording, I'd seriously look into getting a USB or FireWire audio interface at some point. The Apple line in ain't the greatest AD converter in the world.