Say i go to a show, and am allowed to patch through the board, if i have to pick between only recording through mic's or only recording through the soundboard, what would you pick?
I guess it would be smart to ask if all of the instruments are mic'ed, because it seems like if they are not, then it would be best to just record through my own mics instead of the board.
I don't know if i am ready or at the skill level yet to buy a mixer and mix a board recording and mic recording on the spot, but i thought that i might as well get the cables and adapters so if i have the chance to get a board patch, then i can.
Also, if i get a patch recording, and there is someone else who is getting a recording through mics, is it possible to sync them up later in post, or is it really hard to get them to line up? I know these questions have probably been answered, but i searched and couldnt really find exactly what i was asking.
-Josh