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Having read this thread, and having owned or used all the mics discussed, i think your best choice is the Schoeps CMC6/MK21.
They combine the best of omnis (better lowend, smoother upper-mids, less shock-prone than cardioids) with what you want in a cardioid (more direectional, with clearer imaging in stereo pairs).
They will work in ORTF but also try NOS (90 degrees with 12 inches between capsules). In a really reverberant setting you can also space them (18-36 inches, but avoid the "hole in the middle"). And don't waste your money on the "X" version of the CMC6. Jerry Bruck suggests a wider angle with MK21-- 120 degrees. Close headphone listening will help you refine your angle in various situations.
For shockmounts get the Shure A53 (at half the cost of the Schoeps mount and much more durable). In my experience these are better at attenuating the garbage you will battle on wooden floors and other location gremlins.
These are mics you will never want to sell. Just try to find MK21s on eBay and you will see what I mean. Unlike the Earthworks or KM184 you can add capsules to your arsenal as your needs evolve.
Rich
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