Cool, the Tascam DR60 has phantom power and runs on 4 AA batteries? What's the amount of recording time with the DR60?
I run the DR-60D with a USB battery (12,000 mah). I got 15 hours running phantom power (2 channels)on the first test and shut it down with power left to spare.
I never tested running AAs. The CA-14s might be fine on Plug In Power, but in many cases they will not be. I've done a few amplified shows running on PIP from Sony D50 or Tascam DR-07, but the shows were not very loud. I don't think the PIP voltage for the DR-60D is published by Tascam. The DR-60D built-in pres sound great IMO and would definitely be a good option
if when you decide on P48 phantom powered mics later.
It took me almost six years to move on from Church-Audio gear as my primary rig. That gear is still the best bang for the buck around. I'll likely always have my CA-14 omnis and CA-9200.
I've picked up AKG SE300Bs (w/CK91 cardioid caps) and Berliner CM-33s in the Yard Sale for $300 or under.
The Avantone CK-1s sound really nice for the price as well and gives you a few capsule options.