When your tracking, throw the 1176 {or two for stereo or the 78 :-},,,,} across the room mics and move them around until you like what you hear. Then, print them without the 1176. {you could monitor the mics by assigning to a stereo buss that's not going to tape too.} This way, you have some idea about what will happen come mix time but you don't have to commit to the compression.
Another thing to look at is pointing the cardioid condensers away from the kit. The off axis response will be less bright and you can get a different reverb sound this way..
Just some thoughts. Hope it helps.