Record voice using internal microphone - How?

Hi,
I have a voice tape recording which i want to record digitally to the computer so I can burn a CD. I tried quicktime but they want me to buy it and i have a vague memory of years ago using quicktime standard at the time and i could do it free. Any other suggestions as I rarely do this and dont really want to spend the bucks.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or assistance
cheers
Maxy

Well, you do have to use an application to record the input.
I believe you can use WireTap from Ambrosia Software for a 30-day trail period, fully enabled and free.
http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/wiretap/
Also, although it will be more complex to set up, since GarageBand can record your voice (for a song or podcast), you should be able to use it to record simple audio input.
Also, you mentioned "internal mike," but you would get much better results if you fed the input through the iMac's audio input port, using whatever adapters are needed to convert the tape player output to the mini-stereo jack on the back of the iMac.

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