Want to do some mid-side recording of  my acoustic guitar, and wondering what is a good multipattern mic for that, that won't break the bank.
 
Thanks

what do you consider "the bank'?

The cool thing about M-S recording is the two microphones involved do not have to be identical as per many other stereo recording techniques. 

The other great thing about MS is that the Mid microphone is pointing directly at the source, something that does not occur in other stereo mic techniques. Because of that you get a very nice direct on axis sound. 

It is a very under rated technique and of course the ability to manipulate the stereo image after is very cool. Matched microphones are also a good thing even for MS. The M microphone can be cardioid but can also be Omni for a nice room effect. 

MS is also easy to decode in Sonar as well without the hassle of duplicating S tracks and panning and phase reversing one of the S tracks. 3 Tracks in total.

Mono compatibility is also very good with MS.

200-300 $

MY guess is from the lack of response ,that people are not over laughing on the price range I posted as a goal for a figure-8 / or maultipattern mic! What real price should I be lookibg at?

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.

Hey thanks Beagle - this gets me going on what to start shopping for!!!

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).

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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.