Multipattern Mic

what do you consider "the bank'?

200-300 $

when you're looking at multipatterns the low end is very difficult to really find.

Personally if I were in the market for a multipattern mic, I'd want the Shure KSM-44.  but that's $1k.  there are only a couple I can even think of available in the price range (loosely) that you mention.  I can think of the Sterling Audio ST59 at $300 and the Audix CX212 at $400.  there may be others, but that's the only ones which come to mind.

for just a figure 8 the market opens up a lot.  there are several ribbon mics available in that price range such as the MXL R144 (for about $100), the MXL R77 at $400, the Avantone Audio CR-14 (which I've used and really like!) for $259.  but remember for ribbon mics you need more preamp boost than you do for condensors.  I have a P-solo that can drive enough gain for a riboon, as can the grace m-101's, but ribbons typically need 60-65dB of gain and not all pres will deliver that much.

Audio Technica 4050 - Decent condenser, has all the patterns. You can pick them up on ebay for around $400 used. Also a used Groove Tubes GT69 (I just picked one up for $199 or the Sterling ST79 can be had for $200).

You might want to check out a CADM179 multi-pattern mic. I don't own one, but they get a lot of good buzz on different discussion boards and you can find them for under $200.00.