| I had to deal with this just 2 weeks ago.
I was recording a 5 piece acoustic folk/rock band. The instrumentation was Drum kit, El Bass, AC Gtr, Vox-2x, and Cello, with no pickup (as in, no DI).. The band was using wedges and I was really worried about feedback but didn't want to compromise on the recorded sound either. I normally try to avoid double miking, but this is one instance where it really made sense. I put up a Heil PR20 (Dynamic) for FOH and monitors, and a Soundelux U195 (LDC condenser) for recording only...I recorded both actually, just to be safe.
That took care of the feedback issue. Luckily, the band was pretty mellow and they didn't need their monitors too loud. The FOH/monitor guy was also a friend of mine, and as such was very accomodating, The bleed into the 195 from other instruments was manageable if not excellent, and the tone was pretty nice as well. It would probably have been even better with some of the other mics mentioned above, but its what I had available.
Best of luck,
-Doner
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