--- You wrote: But why? What about the simplicity of using the device, if it works well enough for the user? It's just that it isn't good enough for _my_ purposes, is all; could be fine for others. --- end of quote --- If you are plannng a recording studio, a good little mixer with mic inputs would be a very good idea. There are mixers that have usb outputs, but a simple mixer with line level analog outputs to the iMic would probably be ok too.
I'm not as up on current equipment as I'd like to be, but I know that there are lots of mics out there with different levels of output, dynamic and condenser, not to mention professional mics that require phantom power from the mixer. With a mic preamp, or better, a mixer that has mic inputs (which is essentially an adjustable mic preamp with lots of other features) you can adjust the mic output to the best level required by the analog digital converter, like the iMic. Trusting the mic preamp in a gadget like the iMic is a bit of a crapshoot, might be good, might not. Earlier Macs that had mic inputs (mono only) had mic preamps that were not of pro quality. I prefer not to trust onboard mic inputs unless there is no other choice. You might get lucky with a mic and the onboard mic preamp and have a match that works. But with an outboard preamp, especially a nice mixer, you are sure and have control. And yes, lots of audio programs have controls that will de-ess or correct booming or popping. These work but there is always a degredation in quality and it takes a lot of experience to use them well. It is far better not to record defects in the first place. Get your mic, mic placement and the rest of it in good shape first. Hope this helps, Rich -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
