In the "old" days, I use to record myself using video camera, but using a Hi-fi stereo VCR deck as the actual recorder, rather than the camera. I had a mixer and ran the sound from the mixer directly into the deck. The sound was studio quality.
If you must buy mics, I would suggest Behringer. You can get three for around $50. total, maybe less, and they are quite good.
DonM


[This message has been edited by DonM (edited 05-21-2003).]