i also forget to mention monitors, i would probably be getting the krk rockets

Need more info such as:
1. Purpose
2. Budget

Also, try searching these forums, I think you'll find what you're looking for.

budget: 3000$

purpose: to record my 6 piece epic instrumental band

and i have searched quite a bit of stuff but i just need to know all of the soundcard/how you get mics on there independent channels, i havent seen a definitive anwswer on that really

I got the M-audio Delta 1010LT soundcard that has 10 inputs (2 mic preamps that double as line ins, as well as 6 rca line inputs, and I think two channels in spdi/f). You'd just need a mic preamp for each mic (and something that has spdi/f outputs) and it will record 10 tracks at a time. It works great with cubase (I'm using SX3). i haven't been able to record more than two tracks at a time (mainly because I only have two mics), so I can't really speak of how well it handles 10 tracks at once.

Anyways, thats one option, but there are plenty more. That is just the cheapest if you have preamps, and its easily upgradable because you can upgrade pre's and not be stuck with built in pre's. It also has a built in mixer with 8 or 10 rca outputs, which makes it very versatile)

This is topic most likely should be in the budget gear section.

There are many, many ways to achieve what you want to do. Perhaps a few more years of reading might help. Nonetheless, here's a beginners set up that I would recommend.

Apple Intel iMac 17' 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. $1000
http://

Get an external firewire hard drive or two down the road.

Add 1 GB of Ram from OWC for around $140
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac_Core_2_Duo/DDR2

Presonus Firepod $500
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Firepod/

That leaves you well over a grand for for mics. Your mic choices seem sound to me.

Apples OSx is a great operating system. The hardware is topnotch. You will not have to worry about your computer getting in the way of your art. It also comes with Garageband. It is an excellent beginner level multitrack recording tool with many features. You can buy Garageband for Dummies or other learning tools if you need to. It's easy to use, and allows you to start recording right away. As you start recording you will gain a better understanding of what you need as far as recording software goes and be able to start trying out some of them.

The Presonus Firepod (amongst many other choices) is what you use to hook your microphones up to your computer. It uses the firewire protocol to transfer data, and is an excellent value for it's price.

It sounds like you may not have a very good grasp of what you need to do. Before you go and drop $3000, you should take some trips to local music stores, tell them what you want to do, and what options they have to do that. Get a demonstration. Keep in mind that they will be trying to sell you stuff, and may not always give you the best advice. Thats why you go to multiple shops. Also, don't walk in there pretending that you are cool and know what you are talking about. Just be honest with them, and hopefully you will gain a little more insight as to your options.

There are a lot of them.

Good luck.

I think we need to know what kind of computer he has now, because he might be able to use it as it is or with some upgrades. I don't think he even is looking to buy a new computer. He wanted to know what mics, software, and interface to buy....

I think we need to know what kind of computer he has now, because he might be able to use it as it is or with some upgrades. I don't think he even is looking to buy a new computer. He wanted to know what mics, software, and interface to buy....

ahhh thanks for your help guys! that clarified some stuff for me, as for my computer i just have a ...gosh idk an 800$ standard computer you get for those dell computer deals it has windows xp and a pentium 4, as for soundcards and sound devices, i'm sure its bottom of the line (the only mic input it has is a pitiful little 1/8" input)