i made do with 8 for a long time, as long as you don't track everything at once
5-6 drums
1-2 bass
1-2 guitar
then everything else as you go
alternatively, you can do 4 for drums - kick, snare, then a stereo mix of the other drum mics for the next 2 via an outboard mixer. takes a lot more work up front but saves on channels.
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