Seeking help with beginner setup

[cbrrider]

Hey guys I am a complete newb when it comes to recording. I’ve done some research but I just want to make sure Im understanding everything completely. First off I am not looking to go into anything too pricey. I play guitar, mostly acoustic, and sing and I am just looking to record myself doing that. I know that obviously I’ll need a mic. I will probably go with a condenser mic. I am looking to do these recordings in a single take singing and playing at the same time, then maybe add a few backing vocals. I will be using my lap top so I will probly go with a usb interface. I am also not sure if I will need to buy a preamp or not. I am not trying to create a professional sound but would like decent quality. Also, once the music is recorded how will I edit it on my laptop? Will I need an extra program for that?
If I got the set up below, would I be able to easily upload my music to my laptop, edit the music, and add other tracks to the original? Any suggestions?

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount
http://www.amazon.com/MXL-Condenser-Microphone-Shock-Mount/dp/B0002GIRP2
Alesis MultiMix 4 USB w/ 2 microphone preamps
http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-MultiMix-USB-Four-Channel-Mixer/dp/B001T9O5VG

 

[Jim Lad]

"Yes" on the mic. There are soooo many to choose from.
"Not Really" on the interface.
Spend a hundred dollars more and get yourself a good one.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...Pro-Mobile-USB-AudioMIDI-Interface?sku=241710
M-Audio, Fast Track Pro.
It has things you'll be glad of later on. (Make sure it says "Pro")
You will also need a pencil mic at some point.
Then, if you get serious, monitors. But not right away.
You don't need an extra preamp at this point.
You will need a DAW to Record and edit your music in......
wait a cotton picking minute...... what research did you do exactly?
Go to Tweakheadz and read up.
http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm
Have some fun with it.