MM3 STUDIOS

So I would recommend a basic setup at first… and then if you decide you enjoy this hobby to expand from there.

What you’ll need to get started:
- A computer
- Audio Interface
- Basic Recording Software (bundled with most Audio Interfaces)
- Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic

The Audio Interface is the front end to your Home Studio. For beginners I recommend starting with a USB Audio Interface such as this one:
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/PreSonus-AudioBox-USB?sku=243007&CJAID=10381297&CJPID=3838583

This gives you everything you need to get started with your recording including:
- phantom power supply (powers the condenser mic)
- microphone preamp (boosts the weak mic level signal)
- analog / digital converters (converts electrical mic signal to a digital form that computers can understand)
- basic recording software (for recording your tracks on the computer)

Moving on I’d go with a large diaphragm condenser mic for recording your vocals:
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/MXL-MXL-909-Vocal-Condenser-Microphone?sku=273100&CJAID=10381297&CJPID=3838583

In general for a mic — I’d recommend a large diaphragm condenser style because of its sensitivity to the human voice. A dynamic mic, for example, would still work but it would lose some of the nuances of your performance.

The Audio Interface listed above has bundled software that includes drum loops. It also has MIDI interface that can allow you to hook up a MIDI controller to use as a trigger or to record your keyboard with.

Check out to see sample studio setups that show how everything comes together
http://www.basic-home-recording-studio.com/setup-diagrams.html
References :
http://www.basic-home-recording-studio.com/