Hi all Toolman here need some help / advice
A bit of background to my dilemma
On 13th January 2012 I need to both video (with multi camera) and record audio for a local band I record for. The video is not a problem I have been taping the band for months I just need to get better audio for them. To achieve this i have ordered a sony pcm-m10 and church audio 9100 pre amp and ca-14 cards (with 10 foot custom made cables) - both of these wont be arriving until possible the first week in January at the earliest. Now that does not give me much time to get accustomed to taping with the gear (i will be trying to get into local pubs that week to tape some bands to get use to the gear. I'll be using the line on the m-10 at vol 3-4 and using the 9100 preamp to control the volume (maxing out at -12db) recording in 24bit also.
In the photo (external link due to image dimension size) you can see the venue that i will be taping in. Along with rough dimensions etc
http://bandltimmons.x10.mx/st_marys_tapers_section_diagramme.jpg
I don't know if the venue will be packed on the night so if its not maybe i might be able to setup on the ground floor 35 ft back or so
alternatively maybe setting up on the balcony or over it (don't know if anyone will be there 80% sure no one will be there)
I'm wondering where the best place to tape will be and what setup would be best (din @ 17cm) (din @ 20 cm) etc
I'm also wondering if i am hanging the mic over the balcony should i make sure that the mics clear the bottom of the balcony so as to stop and bounce back off the balcony wall
Anyway thanks in advance for your help. - If you need any further informations please ask.