| If they're literally "around a table" it seems to me that a "stereo" view with its 2-dimensional L/R image might not be possible, or, for that matter, realistic... sounds like a good situation for a surround setup.
That said, what about a pair of boundary mics (perhaps DPA4061s in their boundary rigs, or Crown PZMs) at 180 degrees, on or close to the table? Might not ever produce a "stereo" image (can there even be one from an inward-facing 360 of players?) but it would give every instrument a "clear" shot into a transducer.
Better, what about getting the circle to become a semi-circle with a nice pair of cards out in the room a wee bit, merrily rejecting most of the chatter? Might mess with "the vibe" (or be totally un-doable, given that it seems to be tight, "available" space in a bar) but it will provide a genuine L/R tableau.
It does sound like fun, though. I'd be tempted to just stand up my Edirol R09HD on a nice bit of foam in the center of the table and let 'er run. |