How should I set up this live rig?

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I'm doing a live recording in a church in a couple weeks- I have/have borrowed some decent gear to use and although I'm a novice, I know enough to make the recording happen. I was wondering if you could help me with which mic to use where as I haven't tried them all out and usually only record one track at a time.

What I need to record:
3 vocal (1 lead, 2 bv)
1 Drum kit
1 Nord
1 Korg synth
2 electric guitar (one dubbed in later?)
1 acoustic
1 bass
1 violin

What I have:
16 mic pres/line (2 Focusrites chained. May need to use Behringer ADA8000 to extend and get 8 more inputs, should I use them for bass/keys di or drums?)
5x SM58
1x sm57
2x AKG C2000b
2x AKG C1000
1x AKG C414 XLII
1x Rode NT1
1x AKG D112
1x cheap studiospares clip on instrument mic (no go in terms of quality?)

Only other thing is, I'm recording in a place with quite a bit of ambient noise outside the building. I know this sucks but not a lot I can do about it. Any tips? Really appreciate your thoughts guys, also on general tips as I record them all at the same time. Cheers
Ed
 
With all these voices/instruments, they are not using a mixing board/PA system?
 
The Saffire pro software allows me to create as many monitor mixes as I want through the 10 outs so Ill just go thru there. 2 in ears, then prob 2 wedges
 
The Saffire pro software allows me to create as many monitor mixes as I want through the 10 outs so Ill just go thru there. 2 in ears, then prob 2 wedges

You're going to have to pay special attention to wedge and mic placement, plus mic choice (bringing us back to your original question).

Look up "inverse square law" as it relates to audio. Relative distance is a key tool at your disposal.

Look up the polar plots for each mic and be prepared to take as much advantage as possible against bleed from wedges, other instruments and the outside noise. Be as aware of what you're aiming away from as what you're aiming toward. The CS1000S has an adapter that goes on the capsule and converts it from cardioid to hypercardioid.

If you can get your hands on a headphone amp or two, some headphones and extensions it may make the recording better, but it will require more detailed monitor mixes.
 
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