same.
now, I dont know if it will do the trick, but perhaps one of the ZOOM recorders, or the upcoming Sony PCM-D50 would be the total solution for you.
read up.
have fun!
zoom h4
zoom h2
sony pcm-d50
but if you're going condensers, you need phantom power in the preamp/recorder you will be using.
A lot more than you want to spend, but an Edirol R4 coupled with a pair of SP C4 condensers, and you'd be "future proof", for your endeavors.
you might be able to put that together for a grand