so i'm looking into what i need to record vocals/ instruments. but I really need some help because i don't know much about it.

this is what I found, but I really dont know what all this stuff does and what more i need:

headphones:

Sennheiser HD280 Pro Closed Circumaural Headphones with Collapsible Design
Sony MDR-7506 Closed Circumaural Headphones


audio pci card:

M-Audio Delta 66


mic recording stuff?:

M-Audio Fast Track Pro


microphone:

don't know any good one yet

I am also in the process of creating my recording setup. This is what im going for based on my research/recommendations.

Interface: Mackie Satelite, this baby has plenty of ins and outs. Also has the satelite option where you remove the inputs from the base and you can take it anywhere to record your band and then take it home plug it into the base again and you can mix and such on your computer.

Mics: Shure SM58 for Vocals and SM57 for amps. This is basically industry standard without the billion dollar pricetag. Most people will tell you not to mix with headphones because most come with some kind of frequency inbalance. However if you find a pair of headphoens with a fairly flat EQ it should be ok.

Well how would you want to record vocals without the music?

like aok said, use a shure sm58... try to get as much direct sound as possible (little early reflections / reverb as possible, unless your gunning for that.)

ok so I'm looking into some stuff, the shure sm58 looks good, but I also need other stuff and I have no idea of what I need.

M-Audio Fast Track Pro
M-Audio Delta 66

those are two different things? do I need both?
Appreciate the input so far guys!

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buy a studio mic instead of the stage one. you can get a fine one for the same amount of $
and i don't think u will need the M-Audio Delta 66 thing

Thats what I use and it suits me for every situation Ive needed it for thus far. Plus its cheap compared to many others with similar performance.