can I get good recording with CEP and a 16 channel...

[cyur]

If i use cool edit pro with a 16 channel mixer and the full-duplex sound card which came with my computer...will i be able to do good recordings or do i need more crap?

[dobro]

Cool Edit Pro plus 16-channel mixer = good.

Soundcard that came with your computer = bad, most likely. You'll probably have to buy a soundcard dedicated to audio recording. Soundblaster make some decent cards apparently, for not so much money.

After that, just add good mics, good cables, good technique and good luck.