hmmm... im confused as to why your getting an interface and a mixer.
i think the mixer isnt necessary, since you will have one with the software.
what i would focus on if i were you are these things...
first off are you doing vocals too?
if so... i would focus on
1.) interface
2.) vocal mic
3.) instrument mic
the interface should have 2 XLR inputs because that will open your options and make your guitar tracks a LOT better because you have the ability to record stereo (with 2 mics at once).
at your budget this is what i would get.
Lexicon Lambda (Interface) / Cubase LE (software that comes with it)
Shure SM57 (instrument mic)
and that large diaphram condenser looked ok to me.. no personal experience with it.
that will be about 350
if your not doing vocals then i would get two SM57's
HOW IT WORKS...
1.) Software goes on your computer... within the software you will have a digital mixer.. equalizer.. compressor... reverb.. delay.... a bunch of cool stuff to play with to make your track sound better... (but make sure you have the best possible track)
2.) the interface plugs in to your computer... with this particular interface it would be via USB 2.0 ... make sure you put it in a 2.0 and not a 1.0.. makes a big difference...
3.) microphones plug into the interface (or instrument) ..
simple as that.
with a large diaphragm condenser you might want a pop filter...
this is what i would do in your position.
if the computer your using uses Vista as the operating system.. then you will need cubase LE4
also i'd be careful if you were running vista... i've heard there can be problems with this interface on a 64 bit.
but obviously.. you should see the equivalents in that price range... but i would SURELY get 2 XLR inputs (mic inputs)
