Suggestions for external microphone amp

I have a Rode Stereo Video Mic (Stereo, super cardioid)
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=rodestereovideomic&hl=en&safe=off&cid=1030514664041040548&os=tech-specs
which I would like to connect to my iMac (intel flatscreen - mid 2007 - 7,1).
If I do that now, I don't get the signal.
Do you have any suggestions for the amplifier?
Thank you very much.

Electro-Harmonix Black Finger, or if you're feeling flush, the Arpeggio Duet.

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