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So it's mostly shotguns.....
Ok, cool...
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Yes, most stages in Los Angeles use shotguns. Personally I've drifted away from using them as my primary. I prefer the diffuse sound of condensers for most stuff. That said, I usually keep a shotgun up for really quiet stuff or things I really want in your face. For a mid priced condenser check out the Neumann TLM103. I haven't used it, but it seems to be a popular choice. You might want to look into companies like Blue Microphones, Red Microphones, Violet Designs, or Rode. Each of these companies make low noise condensers that will work for Foley. For a ultra low budget mic I recommend the Rode NT1A. For $200 it's extremely quiet, sounds decent, and is light weight so it can be moved around easily on the stage.
Boussanim, these are some suggestions to get you started. From there have fun and experiment with different mic techniques.