I own a pair of AT 853s, or in my specific case, the Sound Professionals CMC-8 bodies for the AT943s, with the mod for the U853 caps. While I used to have a "full-size" rig I found over time that it didn't get enough use to justify the extra space it took up, and now I usually run the 853s or DPA 4061s in a low-profile setup.
However, I do attend just enough shows where open taping with stands is widely accepted that I would like to have something I could use to get the mics higher above the crowd. I feel like I've seen some folks on here who run 853s on a stand, so it must not be a totally ludicrous idea.
Thing is, mine terminate in a 1/8" stereo miniplug and the cable isn't that long. I'm powering them off of a Sound Professionals battery box and running that into a R-09HR.
I realize an idea setup (well, ideal with these mics) would involve mini-XLRs, a preamp, and a bunch of other stuff I don't have or have much use for. What I am really thinking here is just a basic, good stand (at least 12'), a high-quality cable with M/F 1/8" (since the battery box and the R-09 are also 1/8" stereo) and an x/y bar. What is the best solution on this pricewise?