External microphone using guitar port

I am trying to record a voiceover on a movie on iMovie '11. I am using Line 6's Guitar Port and it is a recognized external mic, however iMovie is not picking up the signal. Garage Band hears it however. What am I doing wrong? Please help.

Hi,
I belive so,
If you install it, you probably can choose guitar port in
audio(menu)>audio hardware & drivers, click on driver,
from built-in audio to the Line6.
If you can't, just route it thru the Line6 audio outs.
cheers,
Jorge

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