Recording audio from an external dj set up

I have an old G4 desktop which has a 24 bit soundcard installed so I was able to plug in RCA jacks straight from the PCI soundcard to an external dj set up and record to my hard drive. I now have A G4 Powerbook -15" and I need to know how I can record to the hard disk from my external dj set up since there is no pci slot soundcard. Is there an 1/8th " cable to RCA for this?
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Ralphie,
There is an 1/8" to RCA wire out there. It is available at Circut City, Good Guys, Guitar Center, Radio Shack, Wal Mart, Target, Car audio places, maybe even Sav-on's and Thrifty's or your local grocery store. It would be the wire used to connect an iPod or Discman to your DJ setup.
I am unsure which model PB you have but, I'm pretty sure all G4's have an Audio line in. You can use the wire to connect your DJ setup to your PB. But, you also need recording software...I'm pretty sure you already knew that. Most likely you can use the same software that you were using on your old Desktop. If not, you can use Pro tools, Pro tools free, Logic, or any other recording software. There are some availible for free at Apple.com and Versiontracker.com.
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