But that device DOES work with a mac, despite the lack of mac support listed. As do most USB audio devices that conform to the generic audio spec.

That's good news, Greg. So would a device that works with a pre-Intel Mac automatically also work with a new Intel Mac? My Microcenter had an M-audio device similar to the one I linked, like this:

http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos...duct_id=219349

in a USB enclosure. But the sales person informed me that it wouldn't work with the newer dual-core Macs.

Or if you can afford it, the RME Fireface 400 is a very good one too. Nice mic pres.

Mentioning again, the new Echo Audiofire 4 is worth a look at ~$275 or so. 4 analog inputs - 2 XLR universal mic/line/instrument with phantom and 2 1/4 line level. 4 1/4 analog outs. Excellent specs.

Jim,

The scary thing about the Creative is the driver. The Spec sheet says Windows. You need a box that works with the Apple CORE drivers (shipped with the Mac) or comes with a driver compatible with Os X. I'd check into that before I plunked my money down. OTOH it's only $50.

Anything that worked with an pre-Intel Mac SHOULD work with an Intel Mac but there are always some bugs with a major change in architecture.

Well upon further review, I don't have the exact box you first linked. I have this one... (sorry, this picture was similar...)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

but it's even less expensive at $39.99. It does work with both my dual G5 power mac, and my 15" MBP. Just goes to show even the manufacturers don't know everything. Or maybe they know, but don't want to support OSX for some reason. I think anything that works on a PPC should work on Intel, but then again that's where this thread started...

I don't have a MacPro yet, so can't say if it works on that hardware...