GarageBand w/ Griffin Imic+guitar cable

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GarageBand w/ Griffin Imic+guitar cable

Ok Hi all, first post but I've been skimming the forums for a few weeks. I just bought a 15" powerbook with the works. I'm trying to mess around with garageband so I picked up the griffin guitar cable and imic (re: college kid on a budget) and have everything setup and installed correctly.

I'm able to record myself playing, but the volume input isn't very high. If I'm picking/strumming, its tolerable, but not adequate. If I play fingerstyle, you can BARELY hear it. I'm not sure where my problem lay.

I have everything turned up to max, as far as I can tell. Is there any software that I can use to adjust my input volume further? All the software that appears to have come with Imic is junky and not what I need, unless I'm overlooking something.

Thanks in advance,
J

Posted on Aug 25, 2005 4:42 PM

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Answer 1

HangTime

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Aug 25, 2005 4:45 PM in response to MaineBoy

Try setting the little switch on the iMic away from the Mic Icon, let us know if that helps.

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MaineBoy Author

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Aug 26, 2005 3:52 PM in response to HangTime

This does not appear to make any difference.

One thing I noted though is that if I go to system preferences > sound, where is says Input, it's followed by audio line in port. However, I set it up per griffin, preferences > speech, it's set to Imic.

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HangTime

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Aug 26, 2005 4:35 PM in response to MaineBoy

This does not appear to make any difference.

That's not right, and that fact that you mention:

I set it up per griffin, preferences > speech, it's set to Imic.

Makes me wonder if we shouldn't get more basic. Have you selected the iMic in your GarageBand preferences? The Speech pref is completely irrelevant to GB.

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MaineBoy Author

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Aug 26, 2005 5:14 PM in response to HangTime

Problem solved. Applications > Utilities > Audio/MIDI setup. I know the first time I set it up (last night) I went in and did this. Go figure. I went in and it wasn't saved, so I did that and it works great. The input volume slider is also useful for switching between strumming (louder) and fingerstyle (more quiet).

Thanks for your help hangtime.

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Aug 26, 2005 6:36 PM in response to HangTime

Pardon me for stepping in but I have another problem with a similar setup, I sure would appreciate your thoughts on this. I have a 1GB Mac Mini hooked up to a Griffin iMic and the Griffin Guitar cable in order to connect to my electric guitar. I am able to record into Garageband, however, there is at least a half second delay between the time I pick a cord and it comes out of my speakers (monitor enabled). So, basically, it is impossible to play with this lag... I have the latest version of Garageband and all the updates to Tiger, what to do? Is it the iMic? Is it the Mac Mini? Is it a "magical" setting in Garageband? Is this even possible or am I facing a lost cause, really do I have to buy an iMac before the monitor lag goes away??? Sure would appreciate some advice, I'm sure I'm not the first one to experience this.

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Aug 27, 2005 6:34 PM in response to MaineBoy

Overall how are both of those tools. I Want to buy them both and beable to record my guitar work and drums. if u can explain exactly what your doing with the imic and cable thatd be kewl..

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Sep 1, 2005 2:46 PM in response to MaineBoy

I have the same problem i just expected to be able to record from my electric bass right into garageband but i cant hear it very well is there anything i have to adjust please help me

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