IMac 24 line-ine a lot of noise and no audio...

Hi guys!
I've a problem...i've tryed LineIn..and other utility but no luck. If i plug my xbox360 outpu or a mp3 output into the iMac linein's i obtain a terrible noise and a really really low sound....but for 2 times the audio worked fine...and at a certain point when i've streached the wires the noise was gone...but no is totally only noise...HELP

Hello Eidan
Welcome to Discussions
To prevent damage to your iMac's or xbox's audio system that cord should no longer be used if you find it has a short or the wrong end???
The Mac needs to have a Mini Stereo plug for input to it's jack, look at the one in the link below to compare the plug end with the one you have.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=usb&ModuleNo=11425&doy=sear ch&C=SEO&U=Strat15
Note: Mini Stereo plug is segmented into three parts "Right/Left/common"
Dennis
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