Audio Recording with my Mac Mini

March 10, 2005 12:28 PM

I'm need some direction with this: I've been a PC guy all my life but decided to "switch" to the Mac mini(with KVM)to see if I like it better. However, I'm about to convert all of my mom's old LP's to CD's and want to use the Mini for this. I know it doesn't have an audio in but was hoping that someone could suggest a specific USB Audio Interface and audio recording software for the mac and any any other kind of tips or tricks for this project.
posted by stevyb to Computers & Internet (5 answers total)

Best answer: Griffin's iMic is an inexpensive USB audio adapter that comes with Final Vinyl for free. FV includes features that make recordings of LPs easier and of higher quality.
posted by AlexReynolds at 12:40 PM on March 10, 2005

Response by poster: cool...Thank you!...what about Griffin's Powerwave...that has a builtin amplifier as well...??
posted by stevyb at 1:18 PM on March 10, 2005

I haven't used the Powerwave, I'm sorry. But its reviews imply the sound quality is better than the iMic. Both have line-in, if you're using the signal from your turntable.
posted by AlexReynolds at 1:26 PM on March 10, 2005

I've heard that the audio-out jack functions as audio-in as well - though I haven't tried it as yet.

I'm using iMic as well.
posted by DandyRandy at 3:18 PM on March 10, 2005

Yup, iMic works well for this, I've been using one for 3 years...
posted by raster at 6:54 AM on March 11, 2005