Recording from Reel to Reel

I am trying to record from an old reel to reel machine to my MacBook. I have a Griffin iMic and have tried using GarageBand to record the audio.
There are 2 output connection on the Reel to Reel machine -- output to Amp and output to Speaker.
I have tried hooking the iMic to both outputs and don't see much difference at the MacBook (however, it seems the output to Speaker might give a bit more volume).
My primary problem is that the volumes in GarageBand are too low. I have every input slider on maximum (on the iMic input in Preferences and also in GarageBand), but the sound almost never reaches the 50% level in GarageBand. Is there a way to boost this output level ?
Also, is there a plug in to help with noise reduction (to reduce the popping/humming, etc...) ?
Thank you for any assistance that you can provide

mob25 wrote:
output to Amp and output to Speaker.
I have tried hooking the iMic to both outputs
don't use Speaker you may burn out the iMic.
My primary problem is that the volumes in GarageBand are too low.
try switching the iMic's switch between Line and Mic
Also, is there a plug in to help with noise reduction
you might be better off with an audio editor like Audacity, which does offer some noise reduction tools:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#audioeditors
(Let the page FULLY load. The link to your answer is at the top of your screen)

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