Iight, for under 200 u can get started wit an ill setup. cop a behringer mixer, preferably 10 track. then cop a mxl mic for 60 bucks, it comes wit stand and pop filter now. super deal at musicians friend. grab some headphones u have layin around and download a copy of cubase sx. and voila a professional soundin studio has begun. Make sure watever mixer u get, has preamps. and make sure to buy all the wires necessary to connect ur peripherals together.