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Griffin iMic USB Audio Recording and Playback Interface for Mac or PC


The original USB audio adapter! iMic lets Mac and PC users add stereo input and output to USB computers even if they lack audio-in or -out ports.

iMic allows you to connect microphones and other input devices to your iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac or other Mac or PC systems. All you need is a USB port. iMic supports both mic and line level inputs via a selectable switch, and provides a line-level output for connecting powered speakers or headphones.

iMic shines as the essential tool for converting your vinyl LP and tape collection into MP3s and CDs. Recording records and tapes through iMic directly from your turntable or tape deck is super easy. Use your own favorite recording software, or use our software for free. For Mac users, we provide Final Vinyl as a free download. Final Vinyl is designed specifically for converting your vinyl collection to digital. It comes with advanced features such as waveform-based cue editing, and 10-band EQ, and even includes a special RIAA filter that properly equalizes LPs without having to connect your turntable to a pre-amp. For PC users, we suggest the popular open-source, full-featured recording application, Audacity. (Mac and Linux/Unix versions are also available.)

Use iMic to make your own recordings, too. It's great for home studio recording and podcasting. Plug microphones and musical instruments directly into iMic. iMic is compatible with modern hardware to provide the perfect solution for sound recording in almost any audio application, including GarageBand, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro.

Technical Specifications

Audio input: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo line/mic-level
Audio output: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo line-level
Computer interface: Type A USB
Hardware control: Slider switch for mic/line level
Height: 0.5 in. (1.27 cm)
Diameter: 2 in. (5.08 cm)
Weight: 2 oz. (56.7 g)
Cable length: 18 in. (45.7 cm)

What is the iMic? Is it a microphone? (Mac)
iMic is not a microphone, but rather an Input/Output device using a 3.5mm jack, that lets you connect standard audio products such as microphones, headphones, home stereo equipment, VCRs, musical instruments and virtually any other line-level or mic-level audio device. It's basically a "sound card on a cable" that allows you to record and play digital audio using your USB-equipped computer. Some computers (like the Macintosh iBook, G4 Cube, Titanium PowerBook, and numerous PC laptops) rely on USB for complete audio support; others have limited or no audio hardware. For these computers, iMic can be used for audio input and output.

When launching Final Vinyl, it just bounces in the dock.
If you are unable to open Final Vinyl successfully, it usually indicates you are missing a Java or QuickTime update on your computer. Go to System Preferences, click on Software Update, and run all the available updates, even those that you think you don't need. Restart your computer and try to launch Final Vinyl one more time.

Is the iMic a digital input? Is it 24-bit, 48KHz? (Mac)
The iMic is an A/D (analog to digital) converter, and a very good one for the price. It will convert your analog input signal to digital, and vice versa on output. The iMic itself does all internal processing at 24bit resolution but the Mac OS currently has a more narrow range of options, topping out at 16bit/48KHz. Third party USB ASIO drivers will allow the iMic to support up to 24-bit resolution.

My iMic will not work in Vista!
The iMic hardware is not compatible with the Microsoft Vista operating system.

Product Compatibility:
Mac OS X 10.4 and up, Windows 7 and Windows XP SP3. Type A USB port required.



Manufacturer Part #: GC16035 


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