Using a microphone with a mandolin without monitors is not a good idea when playing with a guitarist who plugs in and uses an amp in my experience because the guitar will be much louder and have also more overtones within your range than a miked acoustic. Personally, I would invest in a decent acoustic amp for the mando. The fiddle can be played through your vocal mike and will not be a problem. That way, you will neither need a preamp nor a DI (both provided with an amp) and you will be able to use it as a monitor , too. Of course, if you can use a mike for the mandolin, great. But it is always good to have something to fall back on. Been there, did(nīt) do that...
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