Track goes silent when recorded with external mic

Hello,
I have a Rode Stereo Videomic plugged into a griffin Imic which is plugged into the line in port on the back of my Imac.
it sounds fantastic.
only problem is. when I record a track. I can see that it recorded, but when I try to play it I can't hear it.
in order to hear it I have to quit and re open garage band... EVERY TIME. very frustrating.
on top of that. I have to unplug and replug the Imic into my computer every time I open garage band in order to detect it.
any suggestions?
thank you!

AndrewGthethird wrote:
 when I record a track. I can see that it recorded, but when I try to play it I can't hear it.
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#usecomputersspeakers
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AndrewGthethird wrote:
 I have to unplug and replug the Imic into my computer every time I open garage band in order to detect it.
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#selectinterface
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