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Hi!

I'm just starting out. Don't even have my software yet (or a clue what in doing for that matter. :-P).

But, I've been singing for a long as I can remember and I'm ready to start recording videos and putting them out there. I'm here to learn as much as I can about recording to get my work as quality as possible, as quickly as possible.
 
Welcome!
There's a lot to learn and read here so enjoy!
 
OK, cool. What do you need to know?

Software - I'd go with Reaper. Its cheap, fully functional and has shit loads of good VSTs included.
 
Hi Justsing and welcome.
To save us ALL a &^%load of time, consider the following.

You WILL need an Audio Interface, a microphone with stand, cable and pop shield, a pair of closed back headphones. This is the VERY MINIMUM you can start with so don't bitch when I tell you it will cost around $200-300 US!

Expect to pay around $150 for an entry level AI and there is very little to choose between them at this level (all remarkably good and FAR from the weakest link. THAT would be you!) but I favour the Steinberg UR22 at this price level.

Microphones are legion and personal and much depends upon the type of singing you are doing.

Headphones, pay as much as you can but if you are really serious you will need to upgrade to monitor speakers and they would more than double that budget.

Just remember that a really good recording setup costs peanuts compared to prices in the 70s and that technical performance is waaay better than Abbey Road had for SP! 90% of recording problems are the room and the sound source. Treat the former, rehearse the latter.

Dave.
 
Following on from what ecc83 said. Focusrite are currently doing a bundle pack of an Audio Interface, Half Decent Headphones, Condenser Mic and cable for under £180 ~$250US

Here's a demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdeSbvVba-o

I think they even bundle in a limited basic DAW (software) and they give you access to a bunch of effects like reverb and compression (which you will need as a singer and you'll have to learn about them).
Although I would use Reaper as a DAW.

My singing is shit, but I've recently used this mic, headphone and interface to record an acoustic guitar with fairly good results. You can hear it in the mixing clinic. There's a little bit of noise on the recording but that was mainly wind and rain outside.
 
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