Check into the SP-CMC-4 set from that SoundProfessionals site. I don't know if that Sony model has a microphone in or not, but you WILL NOT use it in any case. Grab a battery box with gain controll and bass rolloff, you'll need it to bring your signal up to line level, and also to set your recording levels, as many of the Sony MDs are not able to adjust the gain when you're recording, you have to pause it first. The gooseneck T-bar to hold your mics up and a simple mic stand should be all you need to get started. My first "rig" was the SP-CMC-4s, batt. box w/ rolloff, a Sharp MDSR-60 deck, the gooseneck T-bar and an On-Stage brand 8' mic stand from Guitar Center. I think the whole setup cost me somthing like $400, top to bottom. I still use that setup to stealth when I don't want to burn a DAT for a local show.