Hi,
I want to record instruments like an amplified electric guitar, bass, a
keyboard and then transfer it to a computer to edit, mix several tracks on a
computer. I also want to record all kinds of different sounds , etc, outside
or wherever, with a portable recorder and transfer those tracks to a
computer and edit and mix them with pre-recorded tracks of other
instruments, effects, sounds.

My main concern is to get high quality professional sound.
I want to get a portable recorder which will give me professional high
quality sound and something durable in all weather conditions and not too
cumbersome to carry.
I want to be able to transfer those on a computer without losing any
quality.

I'm willing to invest several thousand dollars if I really have too to get
professional high quality sound. But if I don't really need to I'd like to
keep the cost down as much as possible by buying used equipment or high
quality inexpensive equipment (around a $1000-$1500).

I've done some research on this and have come up with the following from
other people's recommendations :

Sound card: M-audioaudiophile 24/96
Microphone: Oktava MC012
Pre-amp (to boost signal to microphone):
M-Audio audio buddy dual preamp
Portable Recorder: Tascam Dap 1
Steinberg Cubase


I'm new to this so I'd really appreciate some advise on home computer
recording and field recording.

Thanks in advance,
Mark