thanks guys, you all have been a great help so far!
i'm not really interested in stealth. simplicity and portability are big pluses though. it would be great to have a relatively small package that is easy to set up, and just requires someone to push "record" at the start of the show and push "stop" at the end.
i basically want to be able to document our live shows and be able to edit and post clips on the band website. as far as mics, i'll be able to put the mics in the sound booth at every show, so they will be in a good spot. i'm not planning on getting obsessed with this stuff, but just want to get a fairly accurate recording of the live "front of house" sound, and have a decent enough quality to post online.