[otisotis]

I need to do some voiceovers and would like to use GarageBand or Soundtrack. I can't get either program to recognize the audio (the levels don't move when I speak into the mic).

I'm using a Mac G5 os 10.3.2. I'm using a cardiod mic plugged into a mixer (wth amp) and then RCA jacks into a SPDIF/192 connection in my computer. I have confirmed the correct input is selected in the preferences menu. Is it possible to record directly into either of these programs with this setup, or do I need a separate program to convert the audio into a useable file?

I am able to record onto a DAT and then record the DAT into Soundtrack (but not Garageband).

Thanks.

[Jacke]

RCA does not connect to SPDIF, which is a digital connector (RCA is analog). You can either get a soundcard with RCA inputs or get an RCA-to-1/8" TRS and connect to the mic/line-in on your G5.

[analogika]

Originally Posted by Jacke 

get an RCA-to-1/8" TRS and connect to the mic/line-in on your G5.

This is the three-dollar solution, and it's effective.

the 1/8" TRS is also called "minijack".

A stereo RCA-to-minijack cable can be had on the cheap at any hardware store.