Audio Line in on a MacBook pro with FCP

[Rafael Amador]

Open the “System profiler” and you will see what you have in your Mac. Look in “Audio Built In”.
As long as I know all the Mac have Line-in, Line-out. If you want to plug a mic through the line-in, you need to convert the impedance first.
Cheers,
Rafael

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[rafalaos] “you need to convert the impedance first. “

Impedance is not the issue.
Its LEVEL.

Mic level is much lower than line, so you need a “direct box,” a mixer or a pre-amp to boost the level.

[Gary Alan]

I know it’s a line level and not a mic level. The system pref says squat. I need to know if it is mono or stereo before I plug anything into it. I also know it doubles as a digital input. I need to plug a mono guitar line level in.

I somehow feel that it is mono,,, need to confirm. Can’t believe the pdf doesn’t say more on the issue.

Gary

[Rafael Amador]

Is Stereo as long as allows Left and Right input toguether.
Rafael

[Gary Alan]

thanx. so i need a mini stereo jack that Y’s out for left and right.

Gary

[Rafael Amador]

Gary, I’m not much aware but I think you got also some solutions to plug your guitarr through USB.
rafael

[Gary Alan]

I am aware of that. Lightsnake makes nice USB cables for guitar and mics. I just want to use the line in for now. Thanx.

Gary