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I am a huge fan of my Metric Halo 2882 DSP. It is so flexible. Multiple mixes for headphones and monitoring. the plugins for the dsp continue to develop. They have a beta program out that will have an all in one multi traker and mixing console.
I think the sytek is a great start too and had considered this myself, but I decided to be patient and go for the mp2nv and a UA 2108. that gives me four channels that are incredibly solid for every thing. For my purposes I only use four mics on drums. And if I am doing more for somebody else...I just borrow a Midas board from a friend.
I also went with a otari 5050 for drums too. that cost me about $800 to get it up and running and has been well worth the money for me as a novice. I find learning the difference between digital and analog is great training for my ears.
I went with a 414, but I hear amazing things about the ADK tube mics.
I also second the beyerdynamics.
The sound room matched pairs of oktavas are crazy too mk012s.
Finally, you may already have DAW figured out, but I love Digital Performer...and now it comes with Beat Detect...if you think your cuz might ever want that....
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