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Must be UK only... Sorry Gents! FYI it's 50 quid cheaper than I've normally seen it...

I'm going to be honest... I hate Country... As far as the recording goes; I don't actually think it's as bad as you make out. Could it be possible that you may be a little over-critical? My experience gigging was that vocal mics (generally an SM58) were provided and you'll have more to worry...

This is a great thread and I'm definitely stealing some ideas for my attic build... My budget is a lot less than yours and there's already a lot of stuff already done (badly) but there's useful info for me all the same... I have 3 sloping ceilings as opposed to your 2 and hatch&ladder access...

Bargain going at Amazon right now for anyone looking for their first large diaphragm condenser... £115! RODE NT1-A Condenser Microphone Bundle: Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments

And why SM-7b's in spit & sawdust studios across the world smell awful...

Have you checked out madamebutterface.com? I've found manuals there in the past.

I picked up a used M-Audio 'Producer' USB microphone a few months back (paid something like 18 quid I think) for the same task... Definitely an improvement on the iPads built in microphone (you'll need the Apple CCK/L2USB) but nowhere near as good as my traditionally cabled mics. MXL do a USB...

I've had a few mic-stands over the past 15 years and my current one by far has been the best... Hercules Microphone Stands

How do you find these? Keep seeing them very cheaply here in the UK...

When trying out monitors in store I found the HS-5's to be severely lacking in the low end... The KRK Rokit 5's sounded much better... The HS-7's were a different story and I walked out the store with them with no regrets. The only other experience I have with monitors are the Tannoy Reveals...

My SE2200 MkII also made in China... Much better than the Oktava 219 I had 10 years ago. Much better than the Rode NT1 & on par with NT2 I borrowed a few months back.

Appears they can...

iPad mini can run my M-Audio 'Producer' mic without the hub too now that I think on...

UCA has no phantom power... It's phono in, phono out, mini-jack (headphone) out, optical out... Lightning to usb.

I have to use a powered USB Hub to get the 2i2 to connect with my iPad mini... Tried it in order to make better quality beat-making videos... Unfortunately, my laptop didn't like being separated from the 2i2. So I got (Xmas gift from the wife) a little Behringer UCA222 for the iPad and run...

I think your best solution would be to find a more chilled out housemate. It sounds good 'because' it's cranked up with a mic on it... This is the best way to record electric guitars...

Consider a pair of small diaphragm condensers... Rode M3's go for around 60 quid. Great on acoustic guitar and percussion pretty good on vocals and has a pad so I see no reason why it wouldn't be good for guitar cabs or as drum overheads... I've borrowed a couple from work several times and...

Un-mastered usually sounds better than badly-mastered IMO.

Find a reputable UK stockist. Production Room (Leeds - fantastic showroom and staff) & DV247 (used via internet but quality customer service & turnaround) are my 2 favourites.

A lot of faffing around as the 2i2 only has 2 outs but probably the best way...