I have the most basic ProTools set-up (just 2 inputs) and when i have borrowed good mics i can get quite good results. It was tricky to learn at first, but now it's second nature. It is an expensive program and not compatible with other hardware. Also, the plug-ins that come with the basic pack are not very high standard so i have ended up going to a studio with raw recordings and getting someone else to do the mixing/eq-ing.

i know it can be very expensive to get all the right bits and very obsessive/time consuming. it is less trouble and money to go to a studio, but not as satisfying as doing it yourself!!

good luck with it

Callie