New iMac, Why "Audio Input" is missing?
Excited about the new iMac. But I don't understand why Apple has removed the "AUDIO INPUT" from the design. Cause I use it for recording and editing. Is there any other way to have an Audio Input?
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Excited about the new iMac. But I don't understand why Apple has removed the "AUDIO INPUT" from the design. Cause I use it for recording and editing. Is there any other way to have an Audio Input?
iMac
You will need to confirm this, but I believe Apple uses a dual port meaning it does either input or output. If that's not the case there are numerous USB devices that will provide the ability to input sound.
You will need to confirm this, but I believe Apple uses a dual port meaning it does either input or output. If that's not the case there are numerous USB devices that will provide the ability to input sound.
From the tech specs (http://www.apple.com/imac/specs/), they have definitely removed the audio input capability. This is disappointing, but I guess they assume most users use digital audio instead of analog audio these days.
Yes Kappy, as u see the specs on the website, the iMac clearly doesn't have the Audio-in port. Well maybe as you said an external board is what would be needed. But really don't know Why they insist on removing one port. Its not gonna take much space though.
Anyways thanks!!!
Yep, they have.... Thanks for the backup!!!
If you must buy the new iMac (or any of the other models currently shipping without audio in facilities), the Griffin iMic has long been a useful addition for this purpose.
http://store.griffintechnology.com/desktop/imic
It still grates that one should have to rely on third-party hardware for premium priced computers, though.
Not that I should care, really. My 2009 iMac 24" will see me to the grave.
@noondaywitch : Yes... that is wat really bugs me... To have a seperate hard ware
Ya I Have a 2008 iMac too.. But I am looking for a second one...
Thanks for your help...
As a Film and Radio teacher/producer, I also am disappointed in Apple’s decision to discontinue the “AUDIO IN” port. This was a great way to (easily and quickly) hook up a Digital/Analogue audio mixer to our Mac’s to run guitars, phantom powered mics and so on with no latency problems. It amazes me how companies constantly whittle down cool options that we all love and expect us to keep buying the product.
I was going to buy 5 new imac desktops for class, but this issue, and the loss of a fire-wire port, audio in and DVD/CD burner drive bugged me so much I have since decided to not purchase them. Also, I was truly amazed at myself for getting so angry over it!
After cooling off over the weekend, I found that Apple still has this (audio in) port and the faster fire-wire port in the (imac-Mini) Not sure I want to the buy the mini’s, but I am still thinking about it, or I probably will just stay with my 2011 models (with) the audio in port, firewire port and DVD/CD burner drive. Please note I am also familiar with USB mixers and computer interface devices, but I really do not want to spend more money that I don’t have on new outboard USB mixers when I have the tools to do the job now.
If your current models are 2011 and they do what's required I can't see any need to even be thinking of "upgrading".
Thanks for your reply, and your right, I don't want to upgrade, but I am in need of more computers for my class, I was going to buy new ones, but I don't like the missing features.
Thanks Steve
Gotcha. Best of luck finding enough of the right models. 😎
Check out the refurbs from Apple (warning: inventory changes by the minute....):
That's what I'm desperately hoping. I was forwarned about the absence of the SuperDrive (I've burned out 3 on previous models, so no big deal). But the absence of an audio input is devastating--it was perfect for inputing LPs, cassettes, and patching with the headphone out for recording computer sound.
I know about the numerous USB devices--Onkyo, Behringer, Griffin--but it's more clutter on crowded desktops. I always did better with a line-direct from my Onkyo regular receiver (not USB) to the audio in port on my previous Mac. It was perfect for recording vinyl, cassettes, and my own audio files. Moreover, a simple patch betwen the headphone and "In" audio port enabled sure and unfailing recording of any audio from the computer (the $90 Roxio Toast program kept failing on me for this purposes.)
Yep. it's a costly, unforgivable move on Apple's part. I feel betrayed!
There are lots of USB audio interfaces, some no more expensive and rated higher than the Griffin. But my previous iMac worked perfectly with running a straight audio cable from my regular Onkyo (no USB) to that audio input. And a patch cord between that port and the headphones out assured capture of any audio from the computer.
this is a step backwards. More expense in terms of burns, interfaces, and more clutter--and Apple advertiises all of the space that's saved!
New iMac, Why "Audio Input" is missing?