Microphone Connection and Use

I'm relatively to Mac; just got one three weeks ago. Am quite impressed with its setup, operation and overall stability. However, I'm rather perplexed at the on-board audio connections. It appears that I cannot connect a "normal" microphone to the audio input connection and expect it to produce any viable audio. What must I do or what do I need to use in order to have a functional microphone for use with things like chat sessions, Skype or Gizmo?
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Hi wally_mac, and a Warm Welcome to the Power Mac G5 Forum!
There is some discussion and a link that may help here
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