setting up a home studio

[Gaviao]

I posted this in the Digital recording section before I realized THIS might be the better section

So I am setting up a home studio with the idea that I might start to record demos for local bands, nothing crazy, and I need help figuring out all of the equipment that I would need to do so.

Here is the equipment that I have:

A dell laptop with XPS, USB 2.0, and Audacity. I am possibly getting a mac mini (with upgraded memory) that has firewire and hopefully ProTools.

I have 1 MXL 992 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, MXL 993 Condenser Microphones Stereo Pair, 2 Shure SM57 betas, 1 Shure SM58 beta, a couple of random dynamic mics, 4 mic stands, and a Behringer Eurorack UB1204FX - Pro (mixer).

I figured that I could use the mixer to record the drums if I get a interface with only 2 inputs.

Speaking of interfaces I know that I NEED one, but would you suggest USB or FireWire?

Also are they any other odds and ends that I am missing?

I have a budget of $300 to $400 but I would like to keep it around $200 to $300 if possible... not a lot I know.

Thanks

 

[Supercreep]

This section is more for buildouts than gear selection. Try the newbie forum.

I recommend firewire. The interface itself will eat your budget.

 

[RICK FITZPATRICK]

Also are they any other odds and ends that I am missing?

ummm, maybe just a teeny weenie one...the STUDIO part of..

I'm setting up a home studio....