I just bought the following:
1 x Sharp IM-DR420 Portable NetMD recorder. ( IMDR420 )
1 x M-Audio MobilePre USB audio interface ( MOBILEPRE )
1 x Reactive Sounds Boostbox preamp ( BOOSTBOX )
1 x Audio Technica 822 Stereo Microphone ( AT822 )
From Outward Sound and was told I would be able to post out of my mini disc and mix througheither my Powerbook or G5 no problem. It all hinges on the M-Audio MoblePre USB Audio Interfacce.
Check it out.
I am a newbie too so I hope I don't get screwed.
I think all is well though. Outward Sound seemed like they understood the Mac.
Good Luck. I sure am glad I found this site. I hope to learn a lot more about Llve recording and stuff.