Questions about interfaces,monitors,keyboards,cables help please

I just bought a macbook pro 1.87ghz. w/ 1 gb I would like to record music primararly acoustic stuff (john mayer type stuff) I was wondering what types of
interfaces or keyboards, mics, monitors, cables ,should I buy to get the most professional sound with. I have a budget of about 1200.00 I want to spend any recommendations? Please Help I appreciate your time:)

What I would probably go with in this situation, using the limited information you have given:
Interface - Presonus Firebox $300
Keyboard - M-Audio Oxygen 8 v2 $150
Mics - Studio Projects B1 and C1 $300
Monitors - Event ALP5 $300
(really would depend on whatever small monitor sounds best to you)
Cables (firewire, usb, mic, stands, etc.) - $100
Now you will probably get as many different answers as you will responders but the best advice I can give is to read everything you can on recording and mixing. During this time, save up another $800 or so and treat your recording and mixing area.

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