1. Tools to create audio files
Microphone (with stand and shield)
I use a AKG 3000 B microphone ($349
at Musician's Friend).
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/
USB audio interface and audio file manipulation software
I use Digidesign's MBox 2,
which comes with Pro
Tools LE ($449 at Musician's Friend).
http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?langid=1&itemid=4893
2. Web Tools (All of these tools come
bundled as Adobe's Creative Suite CS3 Web Premium, which
includes Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, and
other components. It's $495.95 for educators at the
Academic
Superstore.)
Adobe Flash
Web site creation software (Dreamweaver or other)
Drawing Program (Illustrator)
Photo manipulation software (Photoshop)