Re: More cast than mics, RF gain structure...
I've been fighting the same problems for the musicals they do at my school for the past couple years. I do not do anything with theater otherwise, music is a lot better IMO. anyway though, If you have the option to double patch 1 receiver, I'd recommend it. I sadly have to deal with using a presonus for what I do, and don't have the option to do, a bunch of teenagers who refuse to listen when I stress the fact of "Keeping their mic in the same position" every night, and a teacher who does not know enough to assign mics. (She tends to assign lavs and headsets to the same pack when it gets switched.) I normally just make as many notes on changes as possible, then deal with the variables on the spot. Pretty much just make the best out of what equipment you have. Don't know if you can digitally patch on the iLive or not, (Never used one) But i cant on the presonus. Reasons I keep trying to convince them to buy an Ls9, M7, x32, etc. Much better consoles, more capability and IMO easier to use. Anyway, you're probably never going to get every variable taken care of, but eliminate as many as possible, or start taking notes during rehearsals.
