Analog audio input to portable PC?

[zeppy]

Hi everybody,

I'd like to use my portable computer to record analog music input (mics connected to my portable mixing board). However, my portable doesn't have a Line Input connection.

I understand I can get a USB input adapter for this. On eBay, I see a bunch of inexpensive devices with various names:

"USB Audio Apadpter External Sound Card"
"USB 2.0 to Audio Sound Adapter for PC/Laptop"
"USB Audio Microphone Adapter Virtual 5.1 Sound Card"

Is that what I'm looking for? Thanks for your advice.

[Mike Anderson]

I think so, but I've never used those products. Just make sure they have the kind of input you need (e.g. 1/4" inputs or whatever), or you'll have to get an adapter.

[noddin0ff]

Another one I use
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic/
I haven't used it for input just output.