Voice over recordings

I am new to Garageband. I have the tracks I want but I want to add voice over it. Is that possible with Garageband? If so, how do I do that and what do I need as far as a mic? I am using my G5.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Once I have the mix I then need to convert it to a .wav file. Is that possible with Garage band?

I have the tracks I want but
I want to add voice over it. Is that possible with
Garageband?
Sure, GB is multi-track recording mixing software, that's just what it's used for.
If so, how do I do that
You create another track and record on it.
and what do I need as far as a mic?
Though I've never used it, a USB mic that's been mentioned in these forums a few times with very positive comments is the Blue Snowball USB Microphone
Once I have the mix I then need to convert it to a
.wav file. Is that possible with Garage band?
You do that with iTunes.
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