An iMic connects the minidisc recorder to the computer via a USB plug. Yes. And it sounds better than just connecting the recorder to the computer through the line in sound jack, if you have one. Yes.
When I said Soundboard > Minidisc, I was referring to plugging my minidisc recorder directly into the P.A. system that the sound engineer is mixing the music through at a live music venue. It's the actual console the soundman uses. I plug my minidisc into back of the soundboard and record whatever's going through the microphones on stage. That's a "soundboard" recording. For an "audience" recording, or just recording someone playing in your living room, you'd just record with a microphone to your minidisc, then transfer that analog recording to your Mac with an iMic... Kristin In a message dated 6/5/04 11:38:35 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: <<Setting aside the type of recording device, I'm trying to understand these interfaces - iMic and Hi-Fi Link. Apparently they allow you to translate from analogue to digital; upload from a recording device to a Mac through a USB plug without drivers. In addition, they process sound better than the sound card in the Mac. Am I correct on all these points? Hi-Fi Link says it works with PCs. Does it also work with Macs. I dont' understand the difference between the Hi-Fi Link and the MD-Port I/O. These devices apparently do not include a professional Mic jack. In simple terms what does a soundboard do? Can you get a small one without many controls? I assume these do have a profession Mic jack. Thanks to all, lily>> -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
