M-Audio Firewire 410 (2) XLR preamp/AD converter $250
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-FireWi.../dp/B0000TP588

M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 $270
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-MicroT...9591562&sr=1-1

Samsung 8 GB compact flash card $100
http://www.flash-memory-store.com/sa...flash-8gb.html

So a decent high resolution digital taping rig (not counting mics and cables) can be had for about $620 brand new. Or I think you can find the better Tascam HD-P2 for about $900 new. I didn't search very hard, there may be even better deals out there. Ebay would be worth checking out for all this stuff. Plus there are payment plans at different websites.