I have a question regarding using a Group as a sub mix and how FX are affected when you mute the group.
Example: Drum set with 7 mics. Kick on 1 channel assigned to LR and the other 6 mics assigned to a group which is assigned to LR. Say I add reverb through FX2 in various amounts to the different channels (set as returns to LR), and then use the mute button on the group master strip, will the 6 channels still be sending signals to FX2 and returning the reverb to the house? If the drummer bumps his snare while someone is speaking, and even though the group is muted, will the bump’s reverb still come through the house (or LR recording)? Would it be better to use a DCA on the 6 mics so muting it will mute the mics, thus blocking signal to the FX? I want there to be just 2 faders on the custom layer for the drums, 1 for the kick and 1 for the rest of the drums, with the ability to mute at those fader strips.
Hope you understand what I’m getting at. Thanks.