Recording live has it's advantages as well as it's disadvantages. While you may get the energy of recording live, you will, in most cases capture some bleed. If the engineer and the facility are on the ball, bleed will be minimal. If your budget allows, re-track as much as possible. Vocals and guitars would be your first priority in most cases. When you isolate things such as guitar, vocals, bass, it will allow for greater frequency control.
Recording in a controlled or isolated environment has it's advantages and disadvantages as well. However, in my opinion, the advantages far exceed the disadvantages. For me it's punch-ins, Drum punch-ins to be more accurate. It's much easier and seemless to punch-in drums when there is no other room noise. Also, you can focus on one instrument at a time. Yes, some will argue that this process takes longer and cost's more? I would have to agree! However, you will spend less time editing during production and final mixing. Basically, you would have spent the same amount of money to get to the same point. The disadvantage would be the live environment. Most bands want to record live to capture the energy of the moment. I can't disagree with that at all. However, if your going to record live allow for re-tracking. The final mix and master will be your reward.
Chris
Digital Street Recording Studio
http://www.digitalstreetstudio.com/
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