Reddit mentions of Focusrite SCARLETT Studio Pack w/CM25 Microphone, Headphones, 2i2, Code for Software Bundle Mic Cable, Boom Stand, and Pop Filter

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CLFWLHC/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1377329757&sr=8-6&pi=SL75

Plus another Mic will set you up nicely, with $100 to spare to upgrade anything else, like go towards some virtual instruments or keyboards or speakers or whatever. That also comes with a few effects like compression, reverb etc, plus Cubase 6 LE

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Good luck

I've got a really basic starter setup of a midi controller, FL Studio, low tier headphones, and a usb microphone. I was wondering if someone could recommend me the most important things to upgrade? I've got a budget of about 200 dollars; I've looked at the Focusrite Scarlett Solo, the MT40X Headphones but I have no clue what to look for in a microphone, as I'm planning to record vocals. Would appreciate a bit of help.
EDIT: Saw this and thought maybe it was a decent starter upgrade. I'm not looking for the best of the best, I'm looking to be able to record vocals. I have it understood with this interface I won't have latency issues and the mic will be an upgrade to mine.

Here. Everything you need to get started including software in one convenient little pack.

http://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-SCARLETT-Studio-Pack-Microphone/dp/B00CLFWLHC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450649804&sr=8-2&keywords=focusrite+scarlett+2i2

One stop shop! This was the first mic set up I bought. All you need for home recording! https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-SCARLETT-Studio-Pack-Microphone/dp/B00CLFWLHC/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1486366375&sr=1-4&keywords=scarlett+2i2

Focusrite has a complete set called "Scarlett Studio Pack" which got everything you need.

I mean, the sky is kinda the limit. For a basic introduction into this whole recording thing, you can get something like the Blue Yeti USB condenser mic. Being a usb mic, it's a little limiting because you can't plug other instruments or mics into it, but it does pretty well.

I know Julia Nunes has been using a Yeti lately for her youtube stuff, and it sounds pretty good to me.

If you guys want to get more in depth, you can get something like a Focusrite scarlett 2i2 which seems to be the big thing that's going around and is well liked, and they even have a two tiers of starter kit, the better of which comes with a mic, pop filter, mic stand, cords, a copy of cubase, and headphones.

http://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-SCARLETT-Studio-Pack-Microphone/dp/B00CLFWLHC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419961408&sr=8-4&keywords=scarlett+2i2 (Better than just a line-in for your computer).


Pirate a copy of Amplitube. This can be your micro terror and all the pedals you could ever want.


http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-JAC-2910237-LIST (Jackson Dinky with Floyd system)


All for appx. $600.

Get the Scarlet 2i2 Bundle

It's got everything you'll need to get started, including a DAW. And that's a very reasonable price, too, coming from a fellow college kid.

Kind of an alternate idea that might be useful. Cheap out on the mic... but add a decent pre-amp that doubles as a recording interface.

• Pyle Pro SM58 copy
  
• Focusrite Scarlett
  
  You don't have to plug the Scarlett into a computer to use it. You do have to plug it into USB for power. User a phone charger or a USB battery pack to power it.
  
  For practice, you get headphones. Hearing yourself clearly while you learn is way important. Later, if you trade up on microphones these little gizmos do phantom power. You can also use the line outs into any powered speaker. For practice a guitar amp will work -ok- but if you have the budget buy some decent powered PA speakers.
  
  Hell, they even have a kit. Just add phone charger and powered speakers.