Here's another thought about this microphone thing. Why would apple put out a machine that doesn't allow you to just plug in an available microphone and have it work., in other words some sort of built in pre amp? or option for same? Seems weird that you can't just plug in a microphone you would use on a windows pc and just have it work, digital convergence and all that schtick. seems like I will have to get a Griffin iMic, to run that while I am doing other things with my usb ports I will also have to get a small hub. So instead of being able to just get a microphone I need to buy two additional items. Or am I missing something in this equation? cheers, tim tim.molnar Digital Tao http://www.digitaltao.ca 306.585.3666 tam at em.ca