Thanks, that helps clear me up on the differences between 24/48 and 24/96... But how bout the difference between using mics and plugging into the soundboard?
And sampling rate? If that's the question then the answer is the same. However, if you have the space and extra processing power, and you REALLY want to, then go for it. I don't think you'll tell much difference. If you were in a studio doing strings or acoustic guitar, then I'd say go for 96K since you might hear some differences there, but in general for what we are doing (with or without a soundboard) it isn't going to matter and you're better off saving your drive space.
Wayne