What external microphone to use with imac

I want to add audio, there seems to be an in-line audio input ( 3.5mm) but i dont know exaclty.
I have a dual core 2.16ghz imac 20 inch screen.
or do i use usb microphone?
thanks

what king of quality are you wanting from the Mic, is it for podcast etc or narrating over iMovie or just talking over skype etc or other low quality apps. I use Shure SM57 its the best about, for preamp i use a line6 UX2 Toneport also i use this for guitar.
nice, i do have a shure SM58, i also have DPA 4022 condensor mics, i have a sonosax sx m2 pre amp for field recording, but i dont know if i can connect to the imac.
I generally just want quality audio to dub in or narrate parts of imovie. So basically i will be adding commentary to the imovie. I thought i could just have the imovie upu and going, then attach the mic and do voice overs and narrations?
but i dont know how to connect these things.
any advice

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