^ It is cheaper in the long run to be very judicious about what you buy to start with instead of buying this and that, selling and trading up several times.
On the other hand, it's hard to pick stuff without having actually having used it. you are wise to ask questions before spending your money.
One thing I appreciate about TS is the ingenuity of the members in finding various combinations of gear to record with in compact packages.
This.
For that reason, though, I'd say -- get an inexpensive deck like the Tascam DR-60D (4 channels, funny looking, but works and cheap and has phantom power). Go with those C4s -- they're not bad, they're cheap, and the resale is OK.
That way, if you want to upgrade, the rest of your rig (including the cables, mounts, etc.) is solid, so you're only taking a loss on the mics. I normally say "buy nice or buy twice" but in this case, I don't think I'd tell someone who has never taped at all to just run out and buy Schoeps. I'd say, roughly, buy this rig, and if you like taping after a year or two, then buy Schoeps
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