Professional microphones for sound and music recording typically have a 3-pin XLR connector designed to work with most pro music gear.

And musical instruments typically use a large 1/4" connector. But computers commonly feature 1/8" (3.5 mm) audio-in connectors.

XLR microphones and musical instruments have previously required a combination of awkward adapters and cables that can introduce line noise and other audio problems.

Griffin GarageBand Cables are designed to let you do away with awkward adapters, and make a single, smooth connection from your musical instrument or preamp to your computer.

For computers that lack audio-in ports, Griffin GarageBand Cables are ideal for use with the Griffin iMic USB Audio Interface and its built-in preamp. Griffin GarageBand Cables and iMic interface, together, make an effective and inexpensive way to connect a microphone or a musical instrument to a computer for hassle-free recording.

Griffin GarageBand Microphone Cables also work great with Griffin iTalk Pro recording module for iPod. Griffin iTalk Pro turns any compatible iPod into a convenient handheld portable recording station. Now even low impedance professional XLR microphones can connect directly to iTalk for CD-quality (44.1 kHz sample rate) stereo recording on the fly.