Griffin XLR Cable Help Needed

I'm trying to record in GB using a new 20" iMac, a dynamic Audix OM5 microphone, and the Griffin XLR to 1/8" cable. GB will not let me switch between built-in and line-in on the preferences. What do I need to do?
Also, do I need a preamp?

My opinion is that the FireBox would be a great choice (I use the FirePod, also by Presonus, and love it. And a couple of others here use the FireBox and are pleased with it).
Of course that dreaded "Budget" word can certainly kill "great choice".
An alternate solution you might consider is a small mixing console that would plug into your iMac's Line In. I've seen a small Behringer mixer for $50 on zzounds.com.
It may not be the perfect choice, but it's more affordable, and I think it's a decent choice ... and it'll let you get to work sooner rather than waiting to be able to buy the FireBox.
Just a thought.

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It sounds like your mic has USB B, while the standard is USB A.
THe camera connection kit comes with a USB to 30 pin, but it's regular USB, which is A, not USB B. So maybe a USB B female to USB A male converter? Plug your mic into the converter then the converter into the apple connector.
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If you try to use the lightning connection, which is the newer one, may be even more problimatic simply because iOS 7.0.4 activated software that looks for signed chips in plugins and those signed chips are only authorized to companies that have gotten apple's permission to make the connector.....which adds another element of 'might not work' to the whole thing.

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I'm looking to hook up my early model Powerbook 12 (the one with the the 867mhz processor) to my Sony Bravia hdtv.
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eawilson wrote:
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HangTime: My new SM57 Shure mic, new XLR cable, FireBox preamp & GB2

Hangtime
In case you missed my post, everything seems to be working fine. The problem with not getting any real volume into GB2 via my new mic was apparently the simplest of things. After spending about five hours of investigating everything...following numerous back-and-forths to Apple discussions.....looked at the mic, found that the mic itself was not screwed together tightly, tightened it, and everything worked.
Question, I am so impressed with the new Shure mic that I'm considering getting another one. Although they will be few and far between, there are situations when two of us would be recording simultaneously via external mic. Problems is, how do we monitor what we would be playing via headphones. FireBox has on jack for headphones. Could another work going into the computer mic jack? Would seem unlikely since while recording, inputs/outputs are set to FireBox.
And, as always, many thanks to you for all of your help.

Linus wrote:
I had a Shure SM57 with GRIFFIN GarageBand Microphone Cable (3105-XLR) and plug into the Audio line-in port on the back of my G5. Well, didn't ring the bell. I've checked all the settings and they were correct. Only had a very small input level when I tap the mic. I am sure that the mic is fine, brand new.
But when I played my Ovation guitar with GRIFFIN guitar cable and plug directly into the audio line-in port, it sounds great. Is it because the preamp on the guitar?
Do I really need a preamp for Shure mic? Any suggestion? Please.
Thank you , thank you, thank you.
The mic signal is weaker than the guitar signal (as you're finding out!), and needs some amplification to enter GB with a strong enough signal. Generally, microphones require amplification to make their signals hot enough to properly record.
Since you're dealing with at least guitar and voice, you might want to consider a modest audio interface from a company like M-Audio or Presonus that would sort out your different types of signals, properly amplify your microphone with an onboard mic preamp, and also sound better than plugging directly into the Mac.
While many professional recordings that use the SM57 actually send it through preamps costing thousands of dollars, a modest audio interface that would do the trick wouldn't cost much more than the mic.
your welcome your welcome your welcome

Griffin GuitarConnect Cable works with garageband?

hi,
is the Griffin GuitarConnect Cable work's with the garageband app or only with the ishred live app?
thanks!

dooki wrote:
I assume that we will just a need a keyboard and a USB cable and then garageband will record her keyboard music, no?
So I guess I need help with two questions.
1. is it that easy to incorporate her piano (keyboard) music into Garageband?
Yes.
dooki wrote:
2. There are couple of Yamaha boards on sale on Amazon. Would these work with GB?
Yamaha YPT-220 61
Yamaha YPT-320 61
I believe they will. One benefit of those keyboards is that they are also independent. You can turn them on and play without connecting them to the computer.
A keyboard controller, on the other hand, has no sounds of its own, and so is solely designed to work with a computer (i.e. an application like Garageband). Examples of keyboard controllers are:
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?ID=USBkeyboardcontrollers&do=products.family
A friend of mine actually had one of those Yamahas, didn't use it much, then moved on to one of the keyboard controllers in the link.
Stepping back a bit, it's hard for anyone to evaluate what's best for your daughter without knowing the circumstances, from her interest to your resources.
If someone gave me either one of those keyboards at age 12, I'd have a lot of fun with it for maybe... 10 minutes. The physical keyboards on those models are flimsy and not very satisfying to play. They feel and sound like toys to me - they're not all that substantial. However, I was pretty interested in music growing up, so having an instrument I could sink my teeth into mattered.
On the other hand, those Yamahas are more than enough for many adults, let alone kids. So maybe it's a good "starter" keyboard.

GB and Griffin Guitar Cable

Please correct me if I'm wrong but after reading these forums I've come to the conclusion that the Griffin Guitar cable is falsely advertised. It is NOT the only thing you need to connect your guitar to GB. I've tried it and there is no signal in the sys prefs --> audio --> input dialog.
What's the consensus on getting it connected? I've read about preamps, pedals, amps, iMics, etc. It would be nice to find something for less than $100 but without degrading the sound.
TIA for your help.
PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

I've used the various cables & adapters. They all appear to work, but you won't really get the best sound until you buy an audio interface which amplifies the signal from the guitar. The signal the guitar generates is somewhat quiet and when you boost it inside the computer, you add a lot of noise which effects the quality of the amp models. To get that real 'amp' feel, you need a bit of gear to prime the output of your guitar as it goes into the computer.
I recommend the Presonus Inspire 1394. This firewire audio I/O device was designed specifically for what you are doing. It sounds great and its the least expensive FW i/o you can buy at about $199.
http://www.presonus.com/inspire1394.html
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At the moment I have a long Griffin charging cable. Unfortunately now that I have the Smart Case this won't fit through the available hole. Is there any other make that will fit that has the none lightening fitting that I want.

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I gave you some answers in your original post. I wish you didn't start a new one. Here is what I posted.
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01-21-2010 08:24 AM
Unfortunately this is very difficult because the top half of your post, your really the only one that can answer what the setup should be. The adjustments are made based on the acoustics of your room and how everything sounds noone can really give you info on it because every house, and room has different acoustics. The walls, insulation, carpet or bare floors, basement or main floor are just some examples of what can make a difference in sound reproduction.   By the way NHT (Now Hear This) are excellent speakers. For bass and treble, the music I listen too requires a high treble content so I usually have it at 7 out of 10 but my bass is at 4 out of 10.   The sub base should be fine where it is.
Did your receiver come with an Audessy mic for calibration. I would use that for a basic setup and go from there I am not sure if on your unit it will do frequecy but I think it did.
Your volume settings look fine again personal preference there is right or wrong.
For you listening mode Preset you should have an auto setting I am at work so it may take a coule of hours for me to get back to you as I have to go through your manual and see what you would set it up with so please bare with me. I will list the info as I read it so it may not be in the order you have it.
I will have to make a second post since I can't go back and edit this one.

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From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Help needed with Elements 5.0
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