phase issues???

[mikgag]

This is all hypothetical so bear with me.

Let's say I get a compact mixer with 4 mono XLRs with mic pres and 2 stereo channels....say something like this: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MG10-2/

So I'm thinking this would be the setup -

Channel 1 XLR w/mic pre - Vocals direct
Channel 2 XLR w/mic pre - Guitar #1 cabinet (sm57)
Channel 3 XLR w/mic pre - Kick drum mic (CAD KMB412)
Channel 4 XLR w/mic pre - PZM on the wall behind the drummer
Channel 5 stereo left mono - Bass direct out
Channel 6 stereo left mono - Guitar #2 direct out

Would I run into any phase issues with the PZM possibly pickup up everything in the room, or will mixing the levels on the board keep everything in check. Would I be better off using a different single mic for doing the drums as an overhead? The jam room is treated and sounds amazing so is all this overkill for just reference recording and therefore should I just use a couple of PZMs instead?

 

[cpl_crud]

IF you're using the PZM as a pseudo-overhead, then you should be fine. The relative level of the drums vs the other signals will mean that you won't be "hearing" much of the other signals that you're recording, and hence any phase cancellation will be minimal.