There are a number of recorders of OS X. Here is a of them If you don't want to read the list provided above, then here are some options.

How to Record Lossless Audio on Mac. Apowersoft Audio Recorder for Mac is dedicated to record all sorts of sound on your Mac. With this smart Mac OS audio recorder, you can record streaming audio, radio, local files, VoIP calls, music and other kinds of audio clips coming through your speakers and microphone.

Is my favorite (as far as freeware goes), but it is slow. It's benefits are that it is cross platform,and there are lots of plug-ins available. It even supports a limited form of NYQUIST plug-ins. If you have a text-editor you can write NYQUIST plug-ins. It can decode MP3s and many other audio formats. The only way it, and many other applications can encode into MP3 format is by using a encoder (More encoders. The reason for this cost, decoding the format is set, and free.

The primary encoders are all pricey, with licences starting at 30k (if I remember correctly). You can also find OrgVorb and other encoders that will plug into Audacity via the Library folder. Audacity is also opensource. Similar to Windows audio recorder is Simple and free.

Is a routing and recording program similar to. You can rip and record from streams, DVDs, speakers, jacks, and the microphone. Both are good programs, and the limited version of WireTap is free. Is not a recorder for you Mic, but it will record streams, and strip off the coding so that it is iTunes compatible.

Best headsets for mac. Lightweight Headset Comfort Headset Microphone Best-Selling Head-Set Quality OSX Dictation Headset Microphones Once you move out of the budget range of headsets, manufacturers strive to meet the discriminating needs of audiophile input quality and accurate and extended frequency response for speech recognition, audio recording, monitoring, music mixing and listening. In the mid to upper price range you'll find much better microphone sensitivity, wider frequency response range, and improved noise cancellation resulting in less background hiss and noise. The above featured Mac compatible high-quality headsets better meet the needs of Prosumers and Professional audio engineers - as well as for use dictating speech with Apple's Dictation software built into OSX. Wireless Headsets For Voice Recognition On A Mac RF Wireless Combo Wireless RF Wireless It's only recently we've begun listing Bluetooth headsets for voice dictation and speech recognition on a Mac. USB Mac Headsets For instant, driverless plug and play Apple compatibility, explore these USB connected headsets.

It is worth the 15 bucks, but off course this is only used to run quality control on your own streaming audio. If you have specific questions about any of the Mac audio apps, post them, and I am sure you will find at least one user. I work as an audio-monkey(enginer), using mostly PC and software. I will say that Pro-tools is not for everyone.