Basic voice recording question

Sorry for the basic question. I'm using a Plantronics headphone and an early Powerbook G4 laptop running 10.3.9. I just want to do some voice recording on Garageband 3.
My system preference for sound is audio line-in port (I don't see a microphone jack on this G4 laptop).
My system preference for Garageband only gives me the built-in audio option for audio input.
I don't seem to be able to figure out how to record my voice. Can anybody help with the settings or procedures. Thanks much!

Hi charles,
Not familiar with that version of the iBook, but if there is a headphone jack, the line-in would be the same size plug as that (i think it wil have to arrows pointing towards a dot).
Recording voice has alot of options. If we knew what you were trying to record (singing, podcast, voice over) we could be more specific. Budget is a huge factor as well.
Just a couple of quick suggestions,
Podcasting, can't go wrong with a USB mic (Sampson and Blue both make good ones) and you don't have to buy anything else to work with them.
Vocals (singing), you should get a digital interface, a good pre amp and a good mic. In this catagory, the more money you spend (usually) the better quality you will have.
lets start here and you can get back to us....
good luck Charles and welcome to the forum!
xs4is

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