"S-TypeR" wrote ...
Thank you for the info. The bottom line is, I am no techie and am
wanting the simplest set up possible. My space is limited to my home
office so I am not wanting a lot of hook ups and bulky equipment
because this may only be a one-time deal for me.

I would be willing to pay $200 max for whatever could produce a decent
quality voice recording. I realize that's a tight budget but can I get
something good enough to produce a marketable voice recording?

So to clarify Richard, spending money on a good PREAMP and getting a
average mic is my best bet? Do you have any specific brand name
advice? I am open to suggestions for this.

On a $200 budget, I'd consider M-Audio MobilePre USB
($150) which leaves you $50 budget for a real mic (even if
a low-end one). Haven't really seen enough detail to know
what kind of mic to suggest.