Griffin Technology GarageBand Guitar Cable 3101-GTR

Features

• Works with GarageBand software found in Apple iLife 2004 (sold separately)
• Plug one end into your Mac's input port and the other end to your guitar
• High quality, magnetically shielded cable eliminates the need for additional adapters
• GarageBand cable makes using a guitar with GarageBand a snap
• Cable uses both connection types and splits the mono guitar signal into the stereo mini-jack

Amazon.com Review

With the advent of Apple's GarageBand recording software, music fans can make beautiful music with nothing more than an iMac and a creative spirit. But it sounds much cooler when you can add a real guitar to the mix, and this GarageBand guitar cable from Griffin makes it happen. Unlike traditional guitar cords, which feature 1/4-inch terminations on both ends, the Griffin cable includes a 1/4-inch connector for the guitar and a 1/8-inch mini-plug that fits into a computer's input jack. Because of the cord, guitarists won't need to hassle with awkward adapters and multiple cords that might degrade the signal. In exchange, users receive an easy-to-use, magnetically shielded cord that delivers great sound for an affordable price.

Features and Performance
The GarageBand cord is as straightforward as can be--simply plug it in and play. Anyone whose computer doesn't include a 1/8-inch audio input will need a sound card such as Griffin's iMic, which requires Mac users to fiddle with the Sound and Speech Preference panels. But once it's up and running, the cord functions well, converting the mono signal into stereo sound for GarageBand and other recording applications. Because it's magnetically shielded, the cord won't interfere with your monitor's performance. In addition, the connections--while not as robust as those that come with professional cords--are certainly durable enough for the price. Our one quibble is with the cord's length. While 10 feet isn't short by any means, it's not terribly long either, especially for guitarists who wear shoulder straps and tend to wander between takes. Overall, though, the GarageBand cord is a great value, and is a perfect fit for amateur guitarists and home recording enthusiasts. --Rivers Janssen

Pros

• Connects guitar directly to computer for recording
• Plugs conveniently into 1/8-inch audio input jack
• Converts mono signal into stereo and requires no setup
• Magnetically shielded with solid connectors

Cons

• Computers without 1/8-inch audio inputs will need sound cards
• A little short for a guitar cord

What's in the Box
GarageBand cord.

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