What to buy to record on garageband?

What to buy to record on garageband?
Do I need something by M-Audio to record vocals or guitar on garageband?
Maybe not NEED but would be good to have?
I haven't received my first Mac yet, but it'll be here in a few days. It's a G5 off ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT Bottom of page.
I want to be ready to use GB.
What would you recommend that I have externally?
Thanks...seriously...thanks.
JG

That's kind of a big question. It depends on what you're recording and what kind of results you want and what your budget is.
While M-Audio is a respected brand you certainly don't need any one particular brand. In some cases you can plug directly into the Mac's line-in. Of course you get better results and more flexibility with an interface, particularly if you use a microphone.
Check zzSounds, Sweetwater, MusiciansFriend, for Audio Interfaces. You want to consider USB vs. Firewire, how many inputs, do you need phantom power for a condenser mic, etc.
Check out the PreSonus Firebox and the Inspire, or the M-Audio Firewire Solo, or their USB FastTrack. (Firewire is generally more reliable overall but a bit pricier.)
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/Interfaces.html

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