Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal
Or any other 24 channel Firewire mixer. The important thing is to have 24 separate outputs to a computer. That's the difference from a normal mixer. (Cost: ~$1000)
Shure SM-58
We need a bunch of them for singers. This specific microphone is the standard for durability and quality, and it's pretty affordable. (Cost: $100)
Alesis 3630 Dual-Channel Compressor/Limiter with Gate
Used to prevent low/high volume peaks & even out the volume coming out of the system. (Cost: $150)
Shure SM57
Not top priority. Used to amplify acoustic instruments such as a Cello, Flute, Violin e.t.c in a live setting. (Cost: $100)
Mackie Thump TH-15A Active Speaker
Or any equivalent affordable active speaker. Used for live settings / conferences. (Around $500)
Gutiar Strings
Always a need. We need acoustic .013 strings (not the thin ones). (Cost: $15)
Cables
The specific needs vary but cables are always a blessing! (Around $2 per 1 foot)
BOSS SD-2 Dual OverDrive
Around $60
Sound Editing Software
Costs around $500. Enables us to edit and mix audio on a computer.