Multiple Track recording without a firewire interface?

I have a unibody MacBook without firewire- I want to record two tracks in GarageBand simultaneously. I have a USB iMic, and would like to have one mic on the iMic and another on my built-in mic port to record both simultaneously for my podcast. Is it possible to do this? I have considered plugging two mics into a headphone splitter, however I would like the ability to manipulate each track individually, IE place effects on one and not the other. I have looked into the Alesis Multi-Mix 8 USB mixer and, however nice, is too expensive for my podcast budget- even used (~$200). Is there a plugin? Is there alternative software? Thanks. Scott

I have a USB iMic, and would like to have one mic on the iMic and another on my built-in mic port to record both simultaneously
create an aggregate device for them:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/Tutorials.html#allaboutaggregatedevices
however, note:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#micline
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