Mac mini microphone port

So I tried to use a labtec mic on my mac mini and it does not work. Then I look thru this forum and all I can find is I have to buy a USB mic.So what is the point of Apple putting the mic port on the mini if one can only use a USB mic???? Is it just for pro's
If a mic can be used on the rear port can any one please tell me what type/brand I have to buy. Cos I have got USB cables coming out the ying yang.
intel mac mini Mac OS X (10.4.8) newer tech 300GB external hard drive

You would probably be better off buying a USB mic if you have to buy one anyways, since the sound is switched from analog to digital outside of the computer, and therefore avoids all the interference inside the case.
You will get much better sound quality out of a USB mic vs similarly priced analog.

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Good night.
First, I apologize for my English.
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Terry Jackson1 wrote:
where did you get the:
James Press1 wrote:
I used a mini display port to VGA adapter ($13.47,
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