Hi there.
I've been using Mac and logic for sometime now.
I would suggest getting an Imac, if money aint tight.
if not I'm sure you could do stuff with a laptop (I've done it) or perhaps
the mac mini.
You would need an interface, there are loads of them out there today, all depending on your cash.
If it was me I would set my budget amount, and get the the interface closest to the maximum amount of cash you chose to use (simple
)
One more thing it's quite easy getting tempted on buying an interface with loads of channels, I would go for one with 4 channels.
I've gone for the Apogee duet (only two channels, but I don|t record drums on it) and it floors most interfaces in the same pricerange.
Once you have selected the interface: You'll need microphones, notice I said 4 channels interface earlier so you only need 4 microphones.
Basically if you can't record a drumset with 4 mics, more wont help you.
So you need a pair of overheads, the mxl 603's are very ok for budget mics IMO
Shure sm57 for the snare drum, and a akg d112 for the kick.
add mic stands and cables and you are getting close.
Read up on the glynn johns or recorderman miking technique, place your mics accordingly.
Hook them cables up to your interface, set your levels, I suggest dont let either meter hit higher than -10 dbs when you set up for the first time.
after you've messed around for a while, I would suggest looking at studio monitors to hear the results of your recordings, headphones wont do.
If you still haven't call it quits
read up on accousticly treating your room, works wonders for your sound.
Best of luck.
