What should i get for $250 for my setup

[apoczen211]

I am going to be attending SAE in a week and for my birthday which is the same day as my start date, Im getting $250. I am going to have an Ibook, mbox 2, and protools. I also have the trigger finger for my midi controller. I really want to do just record my band and struff like that, not really to worried about midi type noises and stuff. So my question really is what should I get with the money to help me record, if there is anything worth getting. Im getting mics in a month so thats not a concern.

[TimOBrien]

21 Ways to assemble a recording rig:
http://www.tweakheadz.com/rigs.htm

And immediately get a good beginner recording book (spend $20 before spending hundred$/thousand$) that shows you what you need to get started and how to hook everything up in your studio:
Home Recording for Musicians by Jeff Strong - $15
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764516345/102-9059220-3248917?v=glance&n=283155&amp%3Bn=507846&amp%3Bs=books&v=glance
(Wish I'd had that when I started; would have saved me lots of money and time and grief)