MDD mic port

I was reading some of the threads regarding the mic port on the MDDs (because I can't seem to get mine to work with the mics I have). Turns out the old Apple talk mic isn't compatible (no prob). Used 2 other newer mics, doesn't work (but they work on my...ahem...PC). Then I read something about "mic preamps" that you connect your mic to, to boost the voltage going into the port. But these are expensive, and completely pointless for day to day use.
No ordinary mic will work in the in-line port. Why is it like that with these MDDs. My older G4 never needed anything like that? I plugin any mic, and boom, it works.
I also read about iMic. But that connects via USB. So what's the point of having that line in port if you can't use it. Unless, of course, your willing to dish out some cash for preamps. All I want to do is talk with friends on-line via webcam, and use voice recog apps.
Anyone have a simpler alternative to get a mic working on this system? Perhaps a mic that's built specifically for the MDD.
Thanks.
G4 MDD Dual 1GB, 1.5GB ram, LG DVD-RW + Superdrive Mac OS X (10.4.8) 80GB, 120GB, 2x 250GB HDs, Radeon 9000 128MB

Well, after some searching for these "mics with their own power supply", I have found out there is no such thing. The closest answer I've gotten is plugging a mixer (using a 3.5mm jack to RCA audio input jacks) to the available input port. And then plugging any old mic to that mixer/audio board.
That or the iMic. I don't like speaking ill will of Apple, and rarely do. But boo to them for this. Something as simple as using any mic (as you could with previous G4s), now becomes an expensive (not to mention unnecessary) venture.
Just wondering why Apple did this, and only for the Quicksilver and MDD models? Other than the obvious "cash cow".
Looks like I'll have to get a USB mic. The question now, is will ANY USB mic (not headset with mic) work on the MDD?

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