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Old 01-28-2019, 03:50 PM   #38
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Since FOH is taking signals, how many channels can you have that are independent at the source to theirs? For example, are your drum mics in addition to their drum mics? I'm guessing vocals will need to be split off from their voc mics (?) Extra set of mics/DI's on amps and keys aren't a problem, but once you need to tap some channels from the FOH it might be easiest (and still sound good) to take more than only the very minimum. If you can get good quality line signal from FOH for things that are not getting the benefit of you own mics or favorite gear, it would cut down on the amount of mic pres you need on your end. Even though mics signal splitters are ideal, getting a line level of their channels that you can't double mic or afford the splitters for isn't terrible. And has it been established that the venue will cooperate with your needs, such as getting a signal from them? Sorry if that's been covered : )

Like leighhunt says, if the venue has easy digital outs available that makes getting tracks easy if you have the right receiving format, such as Dante. But if they don't (or do and won't give it to you without big fee : ) then it's a different story.
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