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riccostar:
Okay here goes, first off I would definitely recommend getting an interface.  Without one you won't be able to make any progress far past using a built in laptop mic so if you plan on doing any real recording in the future a usb audio interface is pretty much required in my opinion.  For recording acoustic stringed instruments, usually professionals use small diaphragm condenser microphones.  For around your budget I've heard pretty good things about the marshall MXL 603S. In terms of a more all around condenser mic that would probably be better suited for your vocal recording I might look into Audio-Technica's AT2020.  Having said all this, the shure sm57 is legendary.  Having been used for absolutely everything since the 60's, it's a cheap, all purpose dynamic mic.  With a little searching, you could probably easily get one for about 70 USD.

Zingoleb:
Okay, so, I appreciate that y'all are trying to save me from the perils of buying cheap, but buying cheap is literally the only option I have. I don't have an income, and someone's offering to buy a mic for me, so I'm taking this chance while I have it. I understand it's not going to be professional recording quality, and I'm okay with it being okay quality - I'm not looking to record cleanly polished albums, I'm looking to get my ideas down. This is more 'demo track' recording I'm looking for, not 'final track'.

idontunderstand:
Don't worry, you can get a good sound with hilariously shitty equipment. I used to do demos with a karaoke mic which I got for something like 8 dollars at a department store. Though honestly, I think you'd regret not getting an interface. At least over here used ones are sold fairly often.

Melodic:
I agree -- you're going to regret not getting an audio interface immediately, not down the road somewhere. It's kind of a package deal -- one without the other and you're still not going to get anything recorded.

I'm going to mirror everyone else's suggestions here: a cheap audio interface, and a Shure SM-57 or a cheap condenser are the essential building blocks of home recording.

Patrick:
I employ a Shure SM58 for vocals and an SM57 for instruments. Both of those are about $90 each, but buying used can slash those prices. Just make sure you get to test drive it first.

When recording electric guitar for our album, Matt and I generally close-miced with the SM57 and then we use his MXL condenser (he got it in a matched pair with the same MXL pencil mic riccostar posted) several feet off as a room mic. I'm not sure what the package deal of those MXLs is priced at, but I can find out.

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