responses are what i expected, and what i have rolling around in my head. i'm most likely passing on the nak/omni option - size factor, as i'm really enjoying the smooth rolling low end of the 8040's. that, and their compactness.
as i said, though, i almost never tape anything where i know it's being captured about a million times already. yes, this is an upcoming Furthur show and as it is only 10 minutes away i'd be a fool not to drop in. yeah, phil, i want to hear what the 8040's will do for you.
more specific to that location is the need to keep it low, at or below head level, to avoid the shut down. not so much the band / sound guys as misinformed venue security usherettes. i'm not fool enough to hoist them to 10 feet, which i would damn sure like to at that spot. yow.
so, thanks for the feedback. keep it coming.