It really depends on what you're going for, Crypto. For myself, i have a 16 track digitial Fostex VF160, which is excellent. i have your Rokit monitors. i have yet to record the band yet, but it is great for live acoustic things so far. It sounds like a record. Small studios or pro tools usually cost about 50-60ish range minimum. But with someone that knows what they're doing, it is well worth it. With Pro Tools and the right guy behind it, it's guaranteed to sound good.
Gear, try an analog pre-amp for the mics to offset a bit of the digital thing.. this is an excellent piece for the money.($140ish). It really warms things up beautifuly.
