Apple Macs & converting to MP3

[RetroRuss]

I currently record my radio shows onto a MiniDisc, then record from MiniDisc to PC (MP3). Then I convert the show into a data file & burn off a CD which is sent to the station for broadcast. I am about to get an Apple iBook (ostensibly for one of my sons), but recognising the recording flexibility of these products was wondering if I can plug my mixer into 'line in' of the Mac, record and then burn a CD that will be compatible with a PC. Given that Apples and PC have entirely different operating systems and use different formats I suspect I can't but....I am hoping someone here will tell me different!!
Thanks!

[Bernie]

Yes, you can plug an audio device into the line-in of your Mac (or use a high quality audio card) and then burn a CD that will work just about anywhere (Windows PC, home stereo...). I've been a Mac guy since 1996 and have been doing this for years with no problems and used to archive my old radio shows this way. Good luck.

[RetroRuss]

Thanks Bernie - I'll give it a go when I pick it up!!

[FunkyChris]

But please don't record the music as mp3 :). Record it as wav (44.1 kHz, 16 bit), which is audio cd quality.