I think Mario may be saying the same thing, but I view it more in terms of where the band would play acoustically. If the soloist is to the left and plays from there, then I would keep the sound there. If the soloist steps up to the middle to play (and then becomes the focus of attention), I would change the panning to the center for that solo, and then when the player stepped back to the left, pan that instrument back to the left.

That to me is what sounds most natural, and those closer to the stage (at least for acoustic instruments) would hear it that way whether mic'd or not.


John

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