You folks are being so helpfull - thanks! I agree that it looks more like I'd be dollars ahead as well as acoustically better off to spring for a mic - I have looked at the SM57 before and, knowing little about mics, that looks like a good option for me. Is it worth a little more for the AKG C1000S mentioned or something else like that? I'm recording on a Fostex 4 track, nothing fancy, and just trying to do vocals and guitar....

Thanks, once again... much appreciated! Lane