Decided to get the AKG414 XLS since I have always wanted a pair of these. I am expecting to get these mics in mid October. Right now I am looking for the following advice:
Carrying the mics in bag - I have some leather cases that might work. Might end up getting a pelican case or something else.
X/Y, Blumlein, M/S setup - One of the reasons I want the AKGs is to run Blum and M/S. I have run Blum with my LSD2 and I loved the sound. I want to eventually try M/S but I need a bar to do any of these.
General mics setup and pattern - With so many options, what do people prefer? I plan to try out NOS Wide/Sub Cards at some point since I never had the option to run this.
Any other help would be great.