Holy crap, Kimock was good last night! Just kidding, Kimock is just Bay Area Heroin Rock. Heh, heh.
No really, holy crap! -- split omnis.
After having Tim talk up the idea, I ran split omnis for Steve Kimock last night at the Fox in Boulder. We ran up at the front drink rail, FOB, about 18-20 feet back from the stage. First time using my new AKG ck62 caps. Exact source was: AKG 482 (split about 40")> Lunatec V3.
For those who don't know, the Fox has incredible sound, probably the best I've heard in a club anywhere I've been, save maybe the 9:30 Club in DC (very similar types of clubs, philosophies, etc, actually).
With a fairly sparse and respectful Kimock crowd and the ok to have 2 stands on the front rail, I thought I'd go for it.
Downside is that during the quiet parts, it is a bit chatty--not overly so, no worse than running in the typical section behind the board there, just not as good as it usually is in that regards up on the drink rail.
But the overall sound--wow! Just a huge, full presentation--very natural. Really very enjoyable soundstaging too (though doesn't compare to stage taping, but what are you going to do.)
I don't know how often we can pull off split omnis at the Fox on the drink rail (they typical don't go for a full on section there, though you can usually get away with a single low-pro stand), but when the opportunity arises and conditions are right, I'll definitely be doing some more of this pattern. Would love to get a chance to try it for Mule someday.