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Originally Posted by Plush  To pull it off with verve and panache, you need three tall stands.
May I suggest the following:
Main pair of two Neumann 140's in an ORTF arrangement. This would be on one stand with a stereo bar. Be sure to really dial in to a correct ORTF spacing and angles. Use a protractor and measuring tape to help you. Good starting position is high and right behind the conductor.
The 4006's go on separate tall stands the width of the ensemble.
Do experimentation as to how far out from the ensemble you like the omni's.
The piano is miced in stereo with the AEA ribbon mic.
6 channels, group balances itself and move the piano around in the room until it is far enough away or to the side that it does not intrude.
Classic set-up, classic sound. |
Coming under the "IMHO", the Neumann's are not a good match for the DPA's. I also think that ORTF for a small ensemble isn't the best way to do it. I'd opt for X/Y (or Blumlein) in the middle and no mic on the piano, since it will probably be in or near the center of the choir. The small stick on the piano should be fine, provided it is near the choir. If the group is tightly assembled you won't need the extra piano mics and the sound will be more coherant.