Connecting a microphone to Garageband

I have a good stereo Rhode microphone for my Nikon DSLR which I would like to use on my MacAir so I can input voice and sound effects into GarageBand.
I'm sure it is possible via some sort of mini mic jack to USB connector but feel that there may be compatibility problems.
Anyone have any good thoughts to share ?
(Questioned also posted on the MacAir forum)

A mini mic jack to USB connector does not work. The Mic signal is an analog audio signal and USB is a digital data signal. You need a proper interface, a so called audio interface, that converts the analog audio signal into a digital signal that OSX will "understand".
Make sure the audio interface has the proper jack to connect the mic to and works with OSX (Core Audio) so you don't need to install any additional driver.
In GarageBand, you then just select that audio interface as the audio source and you can record from your mic onto an Audio Track.
Hope that helps
Edgar Rothermich
http://DingDingMusic.com/Manuals/
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