C.C., >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hello. I am just getting started with Voice Recognition and needed some advice (or suggestions for a website for beginners.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In our Links/Articles section read, "Key Steps to High Speech Recognition Accuracy for Mac Computers." See it at: http://www.emicrophones.com/docDetails.asp?DocumentID=39 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I'd appreciate recommendations for mics to use with the built-in audio input port on this computer, which I assume is pretty good - OR... Is it advisable to forego the built-in audio input jack and use a USB mic? If I went with a USB mic, do I still need to get the Griffin iMic for built-in USB. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A great microphone/USB sound pod for the Mac is the VXI TalkPro Xpress and the Andrea USB sound pod. You will not need the iMic. This combination has worked well for most Mac users. See them at: http://www.emicrophones.com/microphones/prod_details.asp?prodID=047 http://www.emicrophones.com/microphones/prod_details.asp?prodID=003 Martin Markoe, eMicrophones, Inc.