I wouldn't put too much emphasis on a clipping light on a pre. I know Chris posted elsewhere about why these generally aren't that useful, but I've been taping for years and have always relied on my levels on my recorders. After awhile, you get a feeling for each venue that you'll tape in and will know what settings to go in there with. I've had my MD levels show that I was clipping, but never had any distortion from that. I just don't run as hot anymore and don't have to worry. Experience and watching your levels are much more useful than a clip light, IMHO.
Sounds like you decided on mics, you'll be happy w/them.
VU indicators usually show LINE level signals, but do not indicate when first mic (preamp) stage is overdriven to clip distort. Good to remember the first mic stage is BEFORE the REC level adjustment that VU meter monitors, so (actually a gain) control of first stage 'level' is limited to 'mic attenuation' switch; mostly with only two (0dB/-20dB) choice on minidecks if available at all. In other words, first stage can be overdriven, and you will adjust REC level so VU reads "not clipping," but preamplifier overload-distorted sound is being recorded regardless.
Fast, short duration mic preamplifier clip distortions usually go unheard or unrecognized, but are clearly visible in the waveforms using editing programs like CEP/Adobe Audition.
I do not believe most tapers desire NOT to know when clip distortions happen or are likely, even if the clips were not easily heard.
Point is, accurate/well designed mic preamp clip (or near clip) LED indicator has proven most useful in keeping the first stage from overloads, whether audible or not.
Just because some or most preamps have poorly designed clip indicators does not downplay the need for such features.
Anyway, this is some of the design considerations of my own mini preamps, all with (very useful) -3 dB near clip LED.