I have an old Quicksilver G4 that I want to use for recording (Guitar / microphone – using mic to record infront of guitar amp). The computer doesn't have mic-in or line-in at the back.
I'm wondering if there are USB / firewire audio interfaces / sound cards or something similar that can record with low latency into either Garage Band or ProTools, etc.

A quick search on eBay found this: Griffin iMic2

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Griffin-iMic2...QQcmdZViewItem

This crappy Hong Kong one – would that work fine?:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/USB-6-Channel...QQcmdZViewItem

What about this? http://www.core-sound.com/audiophile...ophile_usb.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=017

It'll probably go for loads more than my budget though. I'll keep an eye out.

Does anyone know if these are any good for my purposes? Perhaps I'd be better to find an old PCI sound input device – does anyone know of any semi-professional cards would be good for my uses, that would work fine in the G4?

I'll set a budget at $40 – 60 AUD. The cheaper, the better though. Second hand is fine (and preffered if it's cheaper).

Thanks!

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So are you in a crafty mood? Break out your soldering iron and choke down a tin of Altoids- MAKE Magazine has a nice little project for the audio geeks. In the forums and frequently in our IRC channel we often discuss Headphone amps. These amps typically sit in between your MP3 player and your headphones. The amp will drive more demanding headphones and can also enhances sound quality. Headphone amps can range from $9 to thousands of dollars.

Interestingly, the basic function of a headphone amp, amplifications, requires relatively few components so it’s even a great beginner project. Check out the video below, then head over to MAKE to download the schematics.

Question: I'm trying to make a Kobhens-style iCal icon set to replace the existing, default iCal icon(s).

I know where all the icons/blank icons are, but can't seem to to find where the actual month & date are stored - or even if it's possible to modify these.

Are they changeable?

Where are they located in the file system?

Thank you in advance :)

Oh yes, we did - Perfect for many electronics projects, this mint tin is branded with our Make motto, "If You Can't Open It, You Don't Own It".
We even took out those pesky mints! Get 'em while they last and send us your project photos!Not a moment too soon - I was starting to lose feeling in my tongue after that last mini-amp project - Make Project Tin

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I wondered into Maplins the other day and picked up some Energy Efficient Lightbulb's and a Electric Power Monitor
like this one -

thinking this would give me an idea on how much electric i'm wasting and where.

well 48 hours later i'm still turning light's off and trying my best to get the Watts down to 0 :D

some internet research has brought up some very shocking facts on the running cost's of thing's in my home.

for example:

Panasonic TH42PX8 - In-Use: 255W- Standby: 0.7W cost per year to run =£82.30 & £0.68 on standby
Mac Pro 2.66Ghz £76.64 and £7.97 a year in standby
another one :

my Macbook Pro cost me £26 per year to run and £1.53 in standby
my PS3 is a real hog! Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) - 60gb cost's £40.88 a year to run ! compare to my PSone(£1.08 a year to run) it a real hungry hog!

Take a look and see where your hard earned money is going !



and as a big shocker the Dell Latitude d420 12" Craptop only cost's £8.14 a year to run ?

now in my house i have gizmo's everywhere 2 x big screen tv's ps3/wii mac's all over the place - APE x 2 ,TC, 5 x External HDD's ,Setop boxes with HDD and DVD recorder, Amp, too many halogen light fittings , powershower , microwave , frezer, fridge, dishwasher ...... and so on

i'm going to try and slim back on devices - i've started with the light's replacing them with the new energy one's so instead of 100w/60w bulbs i've got the new 10-12w green one's


Any thought's?

inTone | Guitar 1.1.1inTone | Guitar is an audio application for live performance at home, on stage, or in the studio. It is featuring a broad range of built-in guitar effects controllable by MIDI pedals and together with the ability to host 3rd party effects and instruments, you get a complete solution for any guitarist.

Features:

• High quality, carefully modeled effects specially for guitar such as preamp, amp and speaker models, distortion, overdrive and many more
• Open Architecture: Any number of 3rd party effects and instruments can be opened inside inTone in an unlimited number of combinations
• Complex MIDI mapping with superior flexibility and fast control - one mouse click, one key shortcut, one MIDI controller touch, to switch to another, completely different setup
• Multichannel audio interfaces and allows flexible assignments of inputs and outputs
• Ability to process two independent sources at the same time - e.g. two guitars, guitar and voice, effected guitar and non-effected guitar for monitoring, etc.
• Works as a VST plugin and therefore can be used in DAW's to host built-in or 3rd party effects for live recording in the studio
• Recording and MP3 playback capability with time stretching and the ability to import iTunes playlists
• Large number of built-in presets providing plug-and-play interface, while offering inSpiration for making your own presets
• Sharing your presets online through our preset database
• Free utility for managing of your program banks
• Ability to work as ReWire host
• Low latency audio engine

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Knoll Systems introduces an affordable, energy-efficient multiroom controller/amp.