Garageband Usb Interface

Audio Interface or USB mic?

I am looking to spend under $200 on something to record my acoustic guitar and vocals, preferably simultaneously. I have a cable and a Shure SM 57 mic at home, but no way to plug either one of them into my Macbook ( I use Garageband). I like the M-Audio Fast Track's but they are a little pricey. Someone told me some of the USB condenser/dynamics will pick up both singing and guitar simultaneously, although I would love to just plug in and go.

Here are some USB Mics designed for recording:

Apex181

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=312

Nady USB-1C

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=573

If you're considering an audio interface, you may want to look at:

Behringer UCG102

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=328

Behringer XENYX1204

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=113

Phonic Firefly 302

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=368

Phonic Helix Board 12

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=369

Behringer XENYX 1204FX

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=144

M-Audio Firewire Solo

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=73

M-Audio Black Box

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=400

M-Audio Fast Track Pro

http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=486

Hope this helps!

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