Apple GarageBand 2.0 - Manual (Page 75)

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Connecting Music Equipment To
Your Computer
If you sing or play a musical instrument, you can connect
a musical instrument or a microphone to your computer
and record your performances in your GarageBand
songs.
Each recording appears as a region in a track in the timeline. You can add effects to the
track, and edit the region in the editor.
Connecting a Musical Instrument or Microphone
You can connect an electric musical instrument or microphone to your computer and
record it in a Real Instrument track.
You can connect a microphone to your computer using the computer’s audio in port, if
your computer has one. You can also connect an audio interface to your computer,
then connect instruments and microphones to the audio interface for recording. Audio
interfaces are available in a variety of compatible formats, including USB, FireWire, PCI,
and PC card formats. You can also connect an audio mixer or console to your computer,
and record microphones or instruments through the mixer.
If you use an audio interface to connect musical instruments, check the manufacturer’s
specifications to make sure the interface is compatible with Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later.
Also make sure the audio interface uses a format supported by your computer. Follow
the manufacturer’s instructions, which may include installing the correct driver on your
computer.
If you connect an instrument or microphone to your computer’s audio in port, open
System Preferences, click the button for Sound preferences, click the Input tab in the
Sound pane, select Line In in the sound input list, then drag the Input volume slider to
set the input level.