Recording from "Built in" to MP3 in OSX

[fraidso]

hey guys- anyone know if you can record (preferably direct to MP3) from "built in" in OS X- ie anything the soundcard is playing. You used to be able to choose "built in" in OS 9 as a recording source and programmes like Sound Jam could encode MP3s as it recorded. I can't seem to find anything like this for OS X. Any ideas much appreciated!!!

[symphonix]

To record from the built-in microphone, use GarageBand or QuickTime Pro.

To record the current audio output from a particular program (ie: to record what the sound card is currently playing), you can use a program called "Audio Hijack". Hope this helps point you in the right direction.

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/16382

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/18611