hello everyone, I am new here. I hate to impose on my first start out of the gate, but I am in the middle of a studio build and a couple of projects and I need a bit of help. I have a young friend who has 5 grand and wants to put together gear for recording with 8 ins. he has some sm 57's but needs a cheap condenser. other than that he has no equipment. He writes music for sale and doesnt need anything grandiose, but also needs the ability to record multiple ins. he plays keyboards so i suggested a DAW or a pc based recording package. The reason I am asking is that I deal more with physical construction and not putting together home studio packages. I use Pro Tools 10 native 16 in/out with Thunderbolt and a toft 24 track board, but thats out of his price range I'd really like to help him, but I just don't have the time. Would also be more than happy to share my experiences with this current build as it is for a college that is expanding its recording program. The suite will have two control rooms, a mastering suite, and a midi lab in an existing structure that is underground so its an interesting experience. thank you for your help. Be blessed.

David