Voice over - which mic?

I want to add a voice over track in Final Cut. I thought I'd be able to plug my Rode Stereo VideoMic straight into the audio in socket on my MacBook Pro. However when I tried doing that, the volume level is very very low. (I have turned volume to full in both system preferences and in the voice-over display in Final Cut).
What sort of mic do I need to do this? Is there a tech spec listed anywhere on the apple site? I notice on the UK apple store the mic's listed use XLR cables so these won't fit straight into a macs audio socket.I really don't want to buy a mixer for the occasional voice over.
any thoughts welcome
thanks
Steve

Hi Steve
I use Blue Microphone's "Snowball." It's an excellent USB Mic at a reasonable price -- about $100.00.
See here: http://www.bluemic.com/products/snowball
On one occasion, in the field, I needed to record a voiceover. I didn't have the right equipment with me, and I needed to get it done. I just used my video camera's built-in mic. I did the job.
But do check out Blue Microphones. They have other models that may better suit your needs.
Carl
PS I have no connection to Blue Microphones and will not receive any compensation for my suggestion.

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