Low impedance mic with iMic = low volume?

Hi there
I just read HangTime's GB FAQ and I just wanted to clarify a point. I am using an XLR to 3.5mm jack adapter to connect a Shure SM57 to the iMic. From HangTime's FAQ, it would seem that I have an impedance mismatch which explains the low input volume in GB. Therefore I need to get an audio interface that has XLR inputs?
As a side question, even though the input volume in GB is minimal, the Sound Preferences Pane shows that the input volume falls about halfway along the meter. I thought that would give a reasonable input volume in GB.
Thank you for your time.
p53

I take it not all XLR - 3.5mm adapters are
transformers?
Right, an adaptor is just that.
BTW I was previously using a karaoke mic which uses
6.3mm. The input volume in GB was minimal. I assumed
this was because it was a low quality mic. But now I
wonder does using a 3.5mm to 6.5mm adapter result in
a significant impedance mismatch?
I'm not sure what a 6.3mm plug is. Would that perhaps be what I might call a 1/4" plug? If so, that should have been a problem as it was likely a high impedance Mic, so I'm not sure what the issue was there

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