thanks, lost of vocals was a concideration. the large diaphram are EH-C2, i may want to run side by side if i had another pre, but seeing as i don't, the gefells are the safer bet probably. i also imagine if the band is using monitors, vs ear pieces, you'd get more voices, basically off the monitors.
first run will probably be tim reynolds, although i may run for a local bluegrass band, and should to hear how it comes out.