Griffin iMic USB Audio Interface
Connect a microphone or sound input device to the USB port of your Mac for high-quality recording. iMic supports both mic and line-level inputs via a switch and provides line-level output for connecting speakers or headphones.
- Mic and line-level inputs via selectable switch
- Plug mics and instruments into your Mac
- Converts vinyl LP and tapes to MP3 or CD
- Final Vinyl recording software download free
Overview
iMic is the solution for almost any audio need, including home studio recording, podcasting or converting old analog music files to digital. It lets you connect nearly any microphone, musical instrument or sound input device to the USB port of your Mac.
Transfer older music to digital format
This is 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 (a free download) makes it super-easy to record old records and tapes, with features such as waveform-based cue editing and built-in 10-band EQ. It can equalize LPs without having to connect a turntable to a pre-amp. Just hook the turntable directly to the iMic.
Make your own recordings
iMic is great for home studio recording and podcasting. Plug microphones and musical instruments directly into iMic. It's the perfect solution for sound recording in almost any audio application, including GarageBand, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro.
Features
- Mic and line-level inputs via selectable switch
- Plug mics and instruments into your Mac
- Converts vinyl LP and tapes to MP3 or CD
- Final Vinyl recording software download free
Did you notice?
Free Final Vinyl software download includes editing and equalizer functions, as well as a filter that lets you connect your turntable to iMic without a preamp.
Apple Recommends for...
Easily connecting a mic, musical instrument or turntable to your Mac, so you can make recordings or podcasts or convert LPs and tapes to MP3 files.
System requirements
- Mac OS X v10.3 or later; or Windows XP
- USB port
Technical specifications
- Audio input: 1/8 in./3.5mm stereo line/mic-level minijack
- Audio output: 1/8 in./3.5mm stereo line/mic-level minijack
- Computer interface: Type A USB
- Hardware control: Slide switch for mic/line level
- Cable length: 18 in./45.7 cm
- Dimensions (HxW): 0.5 x 2.0 in./1.3 x 5.1 cm
- Weight: 2.0 oz./56.7 g
What's in the box?
- iMic USB audio interface
Warranty
One-year limited (For details, visit www.griffintechnology.com/warranty/index.html.)
Mfr. Part No.: GC16031
Most Useful Reviews
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Griffin iMic USB Audio Interface
Real Waste of Time and Money....
Written by BC from Clarksville
Oct 24, 2009
So, I bought the iMic, and I wanted to use it for recording my acoustic and electric guitar tracks in GarageBand. I began to record some, and every time I plugged my guitar (either one) into the iMic, it gave this bad bass interference each time I strummed even a little hard. Also, I put my headphones into the output of the iMic, and the latency (the delay between when you play a note and when you hear it) was so bad that I couldn't play the song because what I was hearing at one moment wasn't what I was playing at that moment. …More
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Griffin iMic USB Audio Interface
Does it's job
Written by DP from Atlanta
Nov 5, 2009
I've owned an iMic for about 6 months now and I have to say it's not as bad as the previous review claims. I'm a musician and I agree that this is not ideal for recording. But this product shines in other areas.
Podcasting is made really easy with the iMic. Also, because there are children in the house, I'm constantly switching from a speaker system to headphones- then back again. Having the line out plug more accessable is a huge plus.
I've never noticed a latency in sound, though if I was recording music, I might. Point being, if you're recording music, there are better options. For everything else, this works just fine. …More9 of 11 people found this useful
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Griffin iMic USB Audio Interface
Tips about some of the previous posts
Written by SM from Mountain View
Dec 5, 2009
This item is not supposed to be a guitar interface. Yes i am aware it says "Plug microphones and musical instruments directly into iMic" but it doesnt specify what instruments. As with any regular line input, guitars will sound distorted. If you don't have the money for an audio interface which supports guitars, you can try hooking your guitar up to your guitar amp and take the headphone out from the amp and then (using low volume- adjust as needed) connect it back into your audio input on your iMic. I have done this many times to help a friend record some guitar solos in garageband it sounds pretty good. it is not pro, but for the money its your best bet.
This item also says nothing about its output being designed for headphone use. I believe it is designed to send a signal to an electronic device in which case the signal is much lower than what would be required for headphones. Hence the specifications under "Audio output" it says "line/mic" The computers headphone jack works fine. But if you need two outputs, you can use the iMic to send signals to your amplifier/ mixer etc. and use the computers output for your headphone. They also sell other audio interfaces online for around the same price as this one which have a built in headphone output and RCA out.
As for the latency... I haven't picked one up yet but I definitely plan on getting it soon and i post about it then. …More6 of 7 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Griffin iMic USB Audio Interface
Tips about some of the previous posts
Written by SM from Mountain View
Dec 5, 2009
This item is not supposed to be a guitar interface. Yes i am aware it says "Plug microphones and musical instruments directly into iMic" but it doesnt specify what instruments. As with any regular line input, guitars will sound distorted. If you don't have the money for an audio interface which supports guitars, you can try hooking your guitar up to your guitar amp and take the headphone out from the amp and then (using low volume- adjust as needed) connect it back into your audio input on your iMic. I have done this many times to help a friend record some guitar solos in garageband it sounds pretty good. it is not pro, but for the money its your best bet.
This item also says nothing about its output being designed for headphone use. I believe it is designed to send a signal to an electronic device in which case the signal is much lower than what would be required for headphones. Hence the specifications under "Audio output" it says "line/mic" The computers headphone jack works fine. But if you need two outputs, you can use the iMic to send signals to your amplifier/ mixer etc. and use the computers output for your headphone. They also sell other audio interfaces online for around the same price as this one which have a built in headphone output and RCA out.
As for the latency... I haven't picked one up yet but I definitely plan on getting it soon and i post about it then. …More6 of 7 people found this useful
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Griffin iMic USB Audio Interface
Very poor sound
Written by SS from Williamsport
Nov 13, 2009
I bought an iMic from Apple. A month later, it ships. I use Audio Hijack Pro to amplify and enhance my audio. With the built in audio out of my 24" iMac and 13" MacBook Pro, the audio is crystal-clear and will get very loud without distortion. I bought this iMic because my 13" MacBook Pro only has one audio in/out jack. I thought by buying this it would not only give me both audio jacks back for my MacBook, but because it is USB powered and external it would give me BETTER quality, but I was wrong! I plug the same set of headphones into the iMic, change the output to the iMic and start Audio Hijack pro. WOAH! The audio crackles like crazy at anything above minimum to normal volume. After tinkering with the levels, the crackling and distortion can be reduced, but is still present and audio output is weak. The iMic at max volume is like half volume compared to the MBP's headphone jack. And again, all audio will be distorted if you turn it up to “normal volume” or so. Using the iMic by itself is ok. But if you use any programs like Audio Hijack to tweak your sound, this device will mess it up. Its not like I’m trying to send 200% amplified audio though this thing, I’m just trying to play normal volume music that sounds good and not distorted. Because of this problem, I will be sending the iMic back. And, looks like i’ll be forced to pay the shipping back and a 10% restocking fee! So, if you want distorted sound or very low output, this is for you. Everyone else, don’t even bother. …More
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Griffin iMic USB Audio Interface
Does it's job
Written by DP from Atlanta
Nov 5, 2009
I've owned an iMic for about 6 months now and I have to say it's not as bad as the previous review claims. I'm a musician and I agree that this is not ideal for recording. But this product shines in other areas.
Podcasting is made really easy with the iMic. Also, because there are children in the house, I'm constantly switching from a speaker system to headphones- then back again. Having the line out plug more accessable is a huge plus.
I've never noticed a latency in sound, though if I was recording music, I might. Point being, if you're recording music, there are better options. For everything else, this works just fine. …More9 of 11 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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can i plug my electric guitar into my mac and use the mac as an amp
- Asked by WP from Kildare
- Oct 6, 2009
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can I use the Griffin to route audio OUT of my MAC as well?
- Asked by EA
- Oct 16, 2009
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can i plug my turntable directly into my imac (with snow leopard) and listen through the imac speakers
- Asked by DG from New York
- Oct 25, 2009
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can i plug my turntable directly into my imac (with snow leopard) and listen through the imac speakers
- Asked by DG from New York
- Oct 25, 2009
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can I use the Griffin to route audio OUT of my MAC as well?
- Asked by EA
- Oct 16, 2009
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can i plug my electric guitar into my mac and use the mac as an amp
- Asked by WP from Kildare
- Oct 6, 2009
