Anyone out there using iMic?

[sseaton]

Anyone using iMic with Metro 6 or Metro 6 SE? I would really like to use my iBook for simple on-the-road recordings. I downloaded the demo version of Metro 6, and I have no problem with MIDI tracks, but I will need to buy an interface for recording audio tracks. Please help! Obviously I would like to use iMic because it is cheap, but I am willing to buy whatever is needed... as long as it isn't too expensive.

Thanks!
Sean

[Jerm]

I have tested with an IMic and it works fine for recording and for playback however it does not work properly for software audio play-thru. This is due to the fact that they use the generic USB driver from apple which does not provide a unified callback. In other words, the audio input knows nothing about the audio output and visa versa. This results in software audio thru not working properly.

[fastlanephil]

Can someone contact Griffin Technologies and report the problem . I'd hate to toss my iMic if I want that option when I get a G4 Mac.

[fastlanephil]

Can someone contact Griffin Technologies and report the problem . I'd hate to toss my iMic if I want that option when I get a G4 Mac.

[Jerm]

To the best of my knowledge ALL of the new G4 machines come with audio in and out. So there is no need to buy an IMic.

[fastlanephil]

I thought Apple took out the audio inputs because the USB port was cleaner. I know the audio input jack is back. Have they improved the audio input or is there really not that much of a difference for the home user.

[sseaton]

Thanks for the info on iMic. Is there another way to get audio into the iBook?

[Jerm]

Thanks for the info on iMic. Is there another way to get audio into the iBook?

I know MOTU makes some (not inexpensive) firewire audio devices. There are also a bunch of USB audio devices.

[dannsh]

Try the Motu 828 - you can usually find a good price on the internet.
Compare Sweetwater.com or musiciansfriend.com, etc.

[A R Bastien]

I've tried iVoice: avoid it at all cost! And a little bit more expensive is the Edirol UA-1A, which is what I use now, mostly because I can use better cables with it. Works and sounds great at an affordable price.