I used a schoeps midside rig for most of my recordings, either mk21h or mk4 as center, and mk8 as side. I used the VMS02iB preamp, and an apogee AD500E AD converter generally, and a sony PCM-M1 or Tascam DA-P1 dat recorder.
I started with sony D6 and marantz PMD-430 cassette decks, and used a variety of mics early on, mostly borrowed.