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Keith,
I have been using Zoom's H6 and H4n and their stereo mics for some field recordings as well as some small jazz combo live performances. As H6 has 4 additional XLR inputs (H4n only 2), I used to also have direct inputs from some of the instruments that I thought might be a bit off-balance in the final mix (two channels from the Rhodes, one channel from the bass, and an extra mic in front of the drums). So, I would technically use the stereo recording but support any missing instrument with the external mic line.
I have yet to use the additional channels in the final mixes, as these gears can record at some amazing quality resolution and separation. I can easily use some of the recordings in a professionally released live performance album. The key is just in the placing. You gotta find a sweet spot in front of the band where everything is balanced. The rest is taken care of by the gear!
Cheers,
Alper
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