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Home Recording: tips for getting started?

Hey everyone! I'm new to this site, although I've had an account here for a while. I don't know much about home recording but I was interested in getting started. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for getting started, for instance, what do I get first? What good books are out there on the topic? Thanks in advance! :)

the killers, vocal signal chain, what is it? anyone know?

I love the gain/compressed/flavor/color on the vocals on the whole album, mostly this song.

anyone have any inside info on this album? the breakup sounds like this mccurdy preamp that i have access to at my bigger facility I use, but every time I hear this song, I just love the grit they got.

My Analog/Digital Home Studio: Advice, Tips, and What Do I Need?

Hello everyone,
I am posting the particulars of my recording system, which includes both analog and digital elements. My end goal is to have the ability to route my analog recording console’s direct outputs to my computer in order to have automated mixing capability. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Here is the breakdown of my current recording process: