Among the sacrifices Apple had to make to fit the Pro hardware into a 13″ unibody case was the loss of the Line-In port. All MacBook models aside the 13″ MacBook Pro have two ports–one dedicated to sound input and one for sound output. With the new MacBook Pro 13″ model, Apple combined these ports into one single “audio” port which performs both functions, albeit one at a time.
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No Nonsense: Connecting guitar to Mac for less than $5 (usually)
I’ve written once before about connecting an electric guitar to your computer for recording tracks, and although it’s been popular I think it was entirely too lengthy and complicated for the simple process of plugging in to your Mac.
Home Studio Guide: Get studio monitor speakers
No, studio monitor speakers don’t attach to your computer’s monitor. If you’re new to the studio/audio-recording world you may be unsure what studio monitor speakers are for. This article will teach you about studio monitors, how they’re different from regular computer speakers, and provide a suggestion for some affordable, decent quality ones.