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I frequently use an R88 on choirs in Blumlein and have no regrets. I also like using omnis far left and right for a touch of ambience and to knock open the boxy walls that you can get from a Blumlein. Blumlein makes a really solid image, but it sits in a box and the room doesn't always breathe. A touch of those DPAs will fix that problem beautifully.
I agree that the piano should need no micing. It won't hurt to spot it so you can add a presence if needed.
When mixing ensembles like this I usually dial in some delay to time-align the spot mics to the main. The science can't be precise because of multiple sources and angles -- so I trust my ear and hit the mono button now and then to find some good numbers.
What kind of preamp will you use for the ribbon?
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