Hi there, a month ago I posted and got some terrific advice from Scott and
bought a pair of AT4051s to put in my club to get a good 3rd row sound.

As I knew would happen, I'm trying to make it sound better and better, and
now have the dilemma of putting mics on the bass and guitar amps, and the
kick for some more definition. (all signals into the recorder, not for
reinforcement). I'm trying to keep this all super bare bones,
ready-to-spill-beer-on-set-up-in-5-min-for-any-group-type situation, since
there are too many different bands and too many different instrument
combinations to deal with, and having a small area covered with mic stands
is a drag. Maximum of four mics on the floor at one time, with a stereo pair
out front. To save time I usually record 4-5 tracks only, and mix them all
down into 2 without any Eq, then work out a bit of compression if needed and
add eq and reverb to the 2 track.

I'm thinking of a pair of MD421s for the bass cabinet and kick, and/or
occasional other instruments, and a pair of sm57s for a guitar amp and the
extra instrument or vocalist.

Any other tried and true built for speed and simplicity suggestions?

Thanks!