Voice Microphone, What to buy, how to use Options

[jodc]

I want to record voice and my piano playing at the same time.
I've figured out how to record music from my Yamaha P80 keyboard onto my iMac, using Cakewalk Metro.
But how do I go about recording voice. What microphone under $100 do you recommend ? What port does it plug into ? Can I record voice and piano at the same time ?
I appreciate all help !

[Synthetic]

well... a good mic for less than $100 in my opinion is the Samson condensor mic that sells for $69. The only drawback to that mic is that you need a mic preamp to make it work.

Unless you have an audio interface for your computer, you may as well just get any cheap computer mic with 1/8" plug to use however. It will do the job but not as well as if you use an interface and especially with a good mic preamp and condensor mic.

Another scenario... if you have an audio interface and no mic preamp... then you get a Sure SM58 that will work good for recording both piano and vocals.

I was using an SM57 (like the SM58 but unidirectional) and just got the Samson condensor mic and was amazed at the difference in quality of the sound. So if you can afford the preamp.... I would suggest getting a good condensor mic for best results.

Ohh... and if you are really strapped for cash.... you can even use the simple mic built in to your computer or the provided mic that sits on monitor to get ok results. You just have to experiment with placing the mic between your vocals and the piano to get the best sound.