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I have a nice Dell PC with 4GB or ram an a Dual Core CPU (so thats a good start)
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Cool. Your computer is a monster powerhouse and should have no trouble handling rap vocals.
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What I am looking help with is determining which microphone, soundcard, preamp, and monitors to purchase on my budget. Here is what I am thinking:
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You seam to be big on the Rode microphones. I've heard both good and bad things about the various Rode mics, but I have never used any Rode mics myself.
If I were you, I'd pick up a used Audio Technica AT4050 for $300. At least, that's what I paid for mine. If the budget grew, I'd also pick up a Shure SM7. With a Shure SM7 and an AT4050 you have a very wide pallete of sounds for about $600.
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SoundCard/ Preamp
- PreSonus Firebox 6x10 FireWire Recording Interface
- Focusrite SAFFIRE LE 6 in/8 out Firewire Interface
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The only problem with both of these is the "6". Do you really need 6 inputs to record a single rap vocal? If you will be recording drums or live rock bands, go input crazy. If not, only get what you need (or think you will need anytime soon). You could probably save some cash by getting a sound card that does what you need it to and nothing more.
At this budget, you really don't have any room for high end preamps. That's okay. You should start with preamps included in the sound card anyway and work yourself up. People seam to really like the RNP preamp if on a budget (but these aren't exactly cheap, either).
For monitors, it's always a crapshoot. You never really know. I started with Mackie HR824s. I've never loved them, but they do okay now that I've drastically improved my room. Looking back, I would have gotten something cheaper. It's taken me so long to adapt to the sound of these speakers in the room that I could have done the same with a cheaper studo monitor.
With the rap stuff, I guess I would want plenty of low end. So you may want to look for something with a sub.
Brandon