Re: Instrument mics
The bottom line on this is that it is incredibly dependent upon the room. in larger, open, non-reflective stages it can work well. Up against a hard wall behind you in a small, noisy venue and you could be in big trouble. It always pays to have a 'plan B' ready if you do use the single-mic approach. Another issue is that pro-bands will have an engineer on the desk constantly checking levels and working to reduce the risk of feedback. Without that, you might struggle in some venues. Monitoring can be a real problem with the single-mic method: generally, use IEM's (in-ear monitors). Be aware that these cost from around $1,000 per musician as a minimum. Certainly adding in a good feedback suppressor is sensible insurance too, though even the best have limits and in some venues, close-miking the instruments is likely to be the best option.
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