[jazzbutcher]

Ben -- Thanks for your suggestions. I guess I should have better explained the sound reinforcement situation. I was told that the band would be playing with only minimal mics - that is, one for the vocalist, one for the bass, piano, and then the two solo mics in front of the band.

I would like to try to record the band without individually micing each member of the group. I don't really have enough mics, stands or inputs handy to mic each player effectively. Also, I think I will not be allowed to put that many stands on stage!

So, with those limitations more clearly defined, any ideas?

I was definately planning on micing the piano, drums, and DI the bass.

Also, does anyone have any details on how big bands used to be recorded back in the 40's and 50's??? I'm just curious how it used to be done. Most of the photos I've seen seem to only show a few RCA 77's stuck in front of the band and one or two near the piano/bass/guitar. I assume there was more to it than that...


-dave