Dumb question - G4 mic input jack

excuse my ignorance here, but i've got an (old-ish)Powermac G4, which has a Mic-in jack with a symbol of a microphone next to it. Is this the same as the line-in jack i've seen on other models?
G4 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

No. Line in levels and mic levels are two different things, but it shouldn't hurt to plug it in and give it a try. Just don't be disappointed if it doesn't work

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Hope that helps a bit.
Taurus
Message Edited by taurusthecat on 08-13-200710:34 AM

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