See my post about the new Protools for small studios.

You can use many types of mics for recording. You'll have to be more specific on your budget and what you're trying to record.

Audacity is a nice little program, but only works with stereo files (2 tracks). You'll need a multi-track system that can record and play back more than 2 tracks.



[This message has been edited by Lwilliam (edited 12-04-2006).]