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Griffin iMic / USB Audio Interface
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Griffin Technology
Color: WHITE
Display Size: 66.92913385826772 inches
EAN: 0685387090662
Hard Disk Size: 30000 GB
Item Dimensions: 18519720044
Label: Griffin Technology
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Griffin Technology
Model: 9066-IMIC2
MPN: 9066-IMIC2
Publisher: Griffin Technology
Studio: Griffin Technology
System Memory Size: 2.56E8 MB
System Memory Type: SODIMM
Variation Description: WHITE
Features:- Record Vinyl LP's and cassettes for digital use
- USB Powered
- Provides Line level output for connecting powered speakers
- Supports both Mic and Line level input
- Compatible with all Mac and PC systems with a USB port
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Editorial Review:
The Griffin Technology 9066-IMIC2 iMic/USB Audio Interface, the original USB audio adapter, lets you connect virtually any microphone or sound input device to any Mac or PC system with a USB port. iMic supports both mic and line level inputs via a selectable switch, and has a variable level output for connecting speakers or headphones.
The iMic really shines as the essential tool for converting your old LPs and tapes into MP3s and CDs. Griffin's audio recording software, Final Vinyl for Mac OS X (provided for free exclusively to iMic owners), makes recording old records and tapes very easy with its advanced features, including waveform-based cue editing and built-in 10-band EQ. You can use Final Vinyl to equalize LPs without having to connect a turntable to a pre-amp. iMic is also an ideal solution for your podcasting needs and for use with GarageBand, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro.
iMic was the original USB audio adapter that enabled Mac and PC users to add stereo input and output to their USB computers that, otherwise, lacked the necessary hardware support. iMic allows you to connect virtually any microphone or sound input device to your iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac or other Mac or PC systems with a USB port. iMic supports both mic and line level inputs via a selectable switch, as well as a variable level output for connecting speakers or headphones.iMic's audio is superior to most computers' built-in audio because it uses USB for the audio signal. USB isolates the audio signal from the noisy electronics in your computer, giving you higher quality sound when you record, and higher quality sound output for external speakers.iMic shines as the essential tool for converting your old LPs and tapes into MP3s and CDs. Griffin's audio recording software Final Vinyl for Mac OS X (provided for free exclusively to iMic owners) makes recording old records and tapes super easy, with several advanced features such as waveform-based cue editing and built-in 10-band EQ. Final Vinyl can also equalize LPs without having to connect a turntable to a pre-amp. Just hook the turntable directly to the iMic, and Final Vinyl will record your LPs perfectly.iMic, now updated for modern hardware, provides the perfect solution for almost any audio need.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - It worked well with my Apple G4
I used this because I had a cassette deck that still worked and an Apple G4 and wanted to preserve some cassette tapes in my iTunes and iPod. These were cassettes that were old enough to be ready to break. My first thought was some sort of USB cassette deck, but that seemed unnecessary since I had a cassette deck that worked. I also had Sound Studio on my Apple which has helped me when transferring vinyl, for which I've used my USB turntable, but that's another story.
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Rating: - Easy to use
Bought this as a present for my father, who wanted to transfer cassettes to his computer, and it has since provided him with hours of fun. The included Final Vinyl software worked very well too - better than Audacity.
Rating: - Works As Advertised
This device makes it very convenient to switch between a Mac's internal speaker's to an outside sound system. Rather than plugging and unplugging an audio-out connector, one simply selects the choice in the System Preferences menu. The audio-out connector on my Mac had a failure due to the numerous making and breaking of connections of the plug. The Apple Store Genius called to my attention this product which solved the problem affordably and was actually what I wanted in the first place.
Rating: - Does what it says it does and does it easily. I'd buy it again
Terrific product -- I use it to connect a cassette player to my iMac computer. I play the cassette and (after setting up in the Sound window of System Preferences) capture the incoming sound using Final Vinyl. I then tweak the piece with Audacity and save it in the format preferred (often merely MP3 since these are generally spoken word tapes).
Simple and to the point for translating cassettes to digital.
Rating: - Simple, easy, and quite useful.
Honestly, for simple recording/monitoring tasks, this interface works well. I would recommend it to any homebound composer, hobbyist, or anyone who just needs the extra ports on their Mac. Final Vinyl is a pretty neat little program too. Works about like Pyro, but better for LP copying. All in all, it's definitely worth the price.
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