Lexicon's Alpha is the ideal solution for recording up to 2 channels of audio into your desktop or laptop computer. USB Powered, the Alpha offers both XLR and ¼" inputs with mic pre-amps so you can connect mics or guitars directly to your PC. There are separate mic and line level input controls which offer a huge advantage over trying to use software controls to adjust levels. The 1/8" headphone jack includes an amp for clarity while mixing.
In addition to the USB sound card, the Alpha studio includes Cubase LE so you can start recording right away. To make their bundle even more attractive (and useful for small studios), the Lexicon Pantheon VST reverb plug-in is included.