Karaoke backtrack + Vocals recording to Mac

[Jay_V]

Karaoke back track + Vocals recording to Mac

Hello to all fellow members,

I am new to this world of recording and technology and was wondering if someone could help me with my simple requirement.

I have karaoke files (MP3/WAV files with background track minus the vocals) on my Mac. All I need to do is following...

• Sing along with the background track
• Hear the background track and my vocals together using a headphone whilst I am singing
• Record the backtrack and my vocals combined in to my Mac so that they form one audio file
• Edit the recorded track using some software on my Mac - Garageband?

All I am sure of is that I need a decent microphone (I have discounted USB microphone), but the rest is all too confusing in my head for now

So here are the questions...

• What more equipment do I need to buy?
• If it is mixer / audio Interface, which one is best suited for my needs? Some explanation around difference in these two would help.
• What should I look for in Mixer / Audio Interface?
• Anything specific that I should keep in mind while buying these devices i.e. Number of input/outputs?
• Assuming I have all the equipment you suggest, how do I go about achieving the above requirements? i.e. which software do I need?

I am on a budget of approx. £300 ($450).

Look forward to hear from you soon

Regards,
Jay