This is my first post ever (Aloha from HI) and this will also be my first condenser mic purchase ever. I am on a strict budget and am trying to do as much research as possible on my 6 day a week work schedule.

I saw these two mics all over EBAY:
CAD GXL2200/2400 & Nady SCM800

Ive heard that the us-122 isn't worth the money and to just get something better. I dont have much money so i might get it. any input?

I'm trying to do some simple, basic home recording. I'm running a mic and electric guitar though a Tascam Portastudio 424 mkIII that I'm using as a four track mixer. I want to connect this mixer to my computer, where I'm running Cubase SL to record the actual tracks.

i would like something like this just go get my ideas down on my lap top. so i dont have to mic up the amps and do it all that way.
i know someone who uses garage band for the same thing. and bc it has all the amp sims on there and such it dosnt sound bad. is there something as simple as this for pc?

So I'm about to complete my studio. I'm looking for an inexpensive studio desk/solution. I don't need a ton of horizontal desk space, so a BIG desk isn't needed. What is most important is elevating my computer monitors. What I'd like to do is get a desk that lifts the computer monitors and allows me to rack some of my gear beneth it. Here is an example...

HI!

Now i have done a recording in the same church in lulea, but
with 7,5m(24,6 feet) high stands, and space between the microphones
is 60 cm(1,9 feet). What's is your opinion..Is the stereo image to tight
or how should a explain..?
Can i have much more space between the microphones,
and how much?

Has anyone in here had any experience with PAiA kits? They have a tube mic preamp for very cheap. They also have an MS stereo mic kit. I was interested in both. Just wondering if anyone has had any dealings with that company and could let me know about the quality of sound, ease of build, etc. Thanks!

just curious to know if your located int the miami area?

I was intrigued by the "Mic Construction" post, and that there are people out there that build their own mics. I was just thinking the other day about learning how to build my own speakers. Does anyone know where I can find information on building my own near field speakers?

Im researching to compare and contrast old and new mixing desks, and am interested in finding out who has used the Mackie DXB to compare their sound with older recordings.
Thanks!