Figure 8 recommendation for M/S recording

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TaperChuck

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I'm looking for an inexpensive, but good sounding microphone to experiment with M/S recording. I have a pair AKG C-480's with CK61 (cardioid), CK62 (omni) and CK63 (hyper-cardioid) capsules. My thought is to start with one of the inexpensive LD microphones (with variable patterns) that are popular now. I'd use the LD for the figure eight and use my C-480 with CK-61 as the mid microphone. I have a Grace Lunatec V3 for a pre-amp.

I'd really appreciate some help picking a microphone to get me started. My budget is <$200. I would also consider buying a used microphone.
 
I use a Studio Projects B1 (cardiod) and a Studio Projects B3 (Cardiod or figure 8), and an M-Audio Octane (with M/S encoder) for M/S mic'ing, and have had excellent results. The B3 can be had for around $160 if you look around.
 
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