> I just noticed the G4/667 doesn't have a mic-input jack in the rear: Yes, you will need a USB mic for this computer. Or you can use the 8500, which would probably be a bit easier. > Okay, so I digitize the music (via USB microphone) using SimpleSound, > say into a .wav file (uncompressed). Then, I drag it into a blank CD-R > & hit "Burn CD". I assume I select "Standard CD", & it will write an > audio track onto the CD..which will play in an anyold stereo CD player. Pretty much. Really old CD players might not work, but I have yet to see a player not play a CDR. I would look for an option called "Audio CD" rather than "Standard," but if that's the only thing the program has... > I assume Toast > can burn a .wav file onto the CD, right? Don't know if .wav is a preferred format for Toast, I usually use .aif. Good luck, Lavode