For Audio interfaces, if your going cheap I would recommend M-Audio. They very good bang for buck.
M-Audio Fast Track Pro is a very good interface
I personally use a Presonus Firestudio Project and I got a Sterling Audio ST66 Mic and it works wonders for me.
example of what i've accompished
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