I'm very happy with my (low-end) Sound Professional CMC2s, which are based around AT831 cardioid mics. They work very well recording high level bassy rock bands in small clubs, which accounts for 90% of my stealthing.
However, the upgrade bug is biting. I've read through this thread with interest, and have some questions:
Of the following:
Sound Pro SPCMC4s (based on AT853s). Standard or phantom?
Audia Technica 853s (not from Sound Professionals, RX model?) >MP2
Shoeps CCM (clips available??)
Core Sound stealthy cards
Forget budget right now - which would be best for me? I want a three box solution:
Mics > battery box or preamp > Nomad JB3
The Audix 1245s look too large for my normal use, which is clipped to my collar. The CCMs also look a little large for a non-hat application.
I would like to stay with Cards, or maybe hypers (so I'm eliminating DSMs, and 4060s), but am happy with the internal A>D of the JB3 for now. From reading this site the phantom AT853s are probably the ones to go for, but from where?