Using A Clip On Mike with MBP

I have an early 2008 macbook pro.
I have a sony clip on mike (for video cameras) - (like this not sure exactly: Sony ECM-CS10 Professional Microphone)
The mike has a mono end but i think the MBP audio in is stereo - right?
- when I plugged it in to the MBP - there was no sound (sound in settings were line in - but no signal on sys pref meter)
Anyway - I found a MONO to STEREO adapter at the store - but the guy said that camera lapel mikes in general don’t work in computers...
Q: Is the guy right? If I get the adapter - might it work - or is it more of an impedience or ohm thing?

thanks nerowolfe - i found the exact model here - but it doesn't talk about voltage - just... Output level (dB) -40.0
any ideas if this will work?
Also - silly me - but one would think that small electronics would generally use compatible specs for their compatible products ... wouldn't they... (no need to site 1 million examples how I'm wrong... haha)
ECM-C10 (ECMC10) : Technical Specifications : Accessories and headphones : Sony
Info: General Data
Usage
Clip & Stand Business Microphone
Electret condenser microphone
YES
Vocal dynamic microphone
NO
Omni-directional
YES
Uni-directional
NO
Stereo
NO
Mono
YES
Frequency (Hz)
50 - 15,000
Output level (dB)
-40.0
Cord type
OFC Cord
Cord length (m)
1.0
Plug
Gold-plated L-shaped monaural mini
AC power supply
NO
Battery power supply
NO
Number of batteries
0.0
Battery life (h)
0.0
Weight (g)
10.0
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/pam-clip---tie-pin/ecm-c10#pageType=TechnicalSpecs

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