you know if I hadn't already had my materials from earlier (MUCH earlier) days I would have opted for the BEHRINGER PODCASTUDIO bundle. This retails for 149 but i have seen it as cheap as 99 dollar US. This has Mic, mixer, headphones and software and all plugs into the usb. Behringer is a good name and for the the cost, you can not beat it.

Paul
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