I would try all three and see what you end up liking most
I've been thinking about this too for Wakarusa since I picked up the 568s. I'm planning to try as many different configs. as possible to experiment, but I believe I'll end up liking a 3 mic with a card or omni up the middle best from what I've heard from similar 3 mic set-ups before. The split omni option sounds like it could have amazing potential, but is certaintly a trade off with respect to the extra work in set-up and guarding two stands. I like the idea of using an oversize stereo bar to run the guns at the stacks and a pair of omni outriggers. That ought to be a fun option for when I'm using my laptop.
Hey all.... Had Al Howard and On the One last night.
Did you record Dana?
Yep, JBanyon and I were there... I have not listened to much of it yet. Made the mistake of leaving the R4 on MonoX4 recording and Al Howard had over a 2 hour set so the left and right combined is > 2gig. I think Audition will do over the 2 gig limit, going to try to mix them tonight.
Also, The old guitar player from particle (charlie) was sitting in with on the one. They had a great set.
I really want to try the split omnis... The fest usually does not allow taping but are starting to this year. I think all tapers are going to be confined FOB in a taper only section. We may be able to set up without alot of interference from the masses. :-}