Here's what I would usehttp://www.trueaudio.com/.
It's great software, it will definitly give you a better idea of whats going on in your own environment. You will also need a good microphone. here


You will also need a preamp that supplies 48 volt phantom power to power the microphone. Musicians Friend also carries several of these, made by M-Audio and others. The M-Audio preamps feature USB connections that can go right into your computer:

This software will help anyone reveal any problems. I use this software all the time. The good thing is that it's under $100.00. Don't use a laptop microphone, the noise from the laptop will interfere with the capture.

Tom

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