Hi folks
I'm looking a setting up some basic recording ability and the more I delve into the subject, the more confused I get and think its time to seek some advice and guidance from the forum.
I've been able to record my electric guitars, either directly into my PC or via an Amp into the PC, using either Audacity or Guitar Rig 5 but I'm now considering recording my acoustic and vocals (the latter being a BIG consideration!). What I don't want to do is record via video camera or phone but to establish a simple but effective set up for now.
My current equipment (excluding guitars) are :
Behringer GX110 Amp

Marshall Lead 12 Amp (a relic from the Stone Age)

Zoom GFX707 effects pedal

DAWs as above.
Basic objectives are as follow :
1 - Record Acoustic
2- Record Acoustic and Vocals
3 - Record Electric and Vocals
4 - Ensure Vocals are recordable (outside the scope of this post)

5 - Potentially play and sing (?) independent of PC or laptop - ie just amps (whoa scary!!).
If I understand things correctly and to keep things as simple as possible, I need the following :
Microphone
Pre-Amp / Audio Interface (assuming computer sound card is a weak link and the need to just use the amps).
Associated cables.
Pop filter ?
Is this the minimum set up to get me going?
Shoud I start with a Dynamic or Condenser Mic, as it will be just home recording to start with?
If its any help, I've been looking at these items from Thomann :
http://www.thomann.de/intl/behringer_xenyx_302_usb.htm
http://www.thomann.de/intl/behringer_xm8500.htm
I know that buy cheap buy twice is a well repeated saying in these parts but I'm really after a low cost entry for now as its going to be personal recording and inflicting more pain on the forum, especially if the singing lark gets going.
Thanks in advance of any response.
Cheers
Toby
