Re: More cast than mics, RF gain structure...
I can definitely double patch inputs on the iLive.
You could use a Y cable on your Presonus, if you have enough free channels... I'd take the LS9 off the list of consoles you want them to buy, you can get so much more for the same or less money, but that's for another thread. For my money I'd get a GLD, unless scene fades are important. I recommend it a lot because I like it, no affiliation etc. I'm happy with the iLive for this, I use a GLD regularly and the iLive works the same way, with some more features. The only issue with it is that it can't do scene fades.
I'm not going to get a soundcheck at the individual actor level, so I'll get one person sounding like that person, then copy it to the rest of the channels and make changes to the individual channels as I hear the need to.
Chris
