DAT to new iMac

["JohnG <>" <>]

I need to download tapes from a DAT PCM-M1 to a new 17" flat 
screen iMac.  The iMac does not have an analog audio in-port, 
only firewire and USB ports.  Can any group members help me 
with: 

1. How do I transfer sound from the DAT  to the new iMac?  What 
ports do I use; what hardware do I need?

2. What software do I need (what is easy to use and affordable in Apple OSX 
format) for importing and editing?

3.  Can I import into an audio file on the iMac using iMovie, and if so, how?  

I would like to be able to use the imported sound in two ways: 

a. to edit the sound and then burn an audio CD; 

b. to edit and import on audio track of iMovie to serve as soundtrack.

Does anyone with same hardware know how to do this?

Your help is greatly appreciated; seems likely it will take me 
awhile to figure this one out.

Thanks

John Gamman



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