I've had a home project studio for years but always recorded drum sessions
at local 'pro' studios. I have an opportunity to do a batch of drum tracks
here and am pretty familiar with miking techniques. We will only be able to
input 6 tracks at a time so will have to limit our options.
Here's the basic question in terms of signal paths:

Available mics:
6 SM 57's
2 AT4051
1 Shure SM7B
1 Rode NT1
1 Rode NTK
1 Beyer M88
2 Beyer M69
1 Audix D2

PreAmps:
Yamaha OV1 (8 channels)
FMR RNP (2 channels)

Compressor:
RNC (stereo 2 channels)

1. Where would be the best use of the RNP and RNC? Should I use them on the
overheads? Kick and Snare?
2. I'm planning on the 4051's as the overheads. Other better usage?
3. I'm planning on kick, snare, 2 OH, and mix toms to stereo? Better usage?
4. Is a stereo compressor a good idea on overheads or are the signals too
different and best left alone?
5. I could also do a couple of room mics (its a nice sounding fairly dead
loft) to a DAT for later fly-in.

Thanks for any input. We track next Th/F and I'd like to limit my testing
time for different mics and pre-amps so we can spend more time tracking.

Your suggestions are appreciated.
BB