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I'm not familar with the Mojave, but 414's can be rather good cello mics. It's hard to say what technique or placement you should use without hearing the particular instrument in the particular room, though it sounds like the room may be too live to use them as omni's. The newest model has a sub-cardioid pattern that might be worth a try, but it will probably still be too much room sound. I'm guessing the room will be overly bright, and have inadequate bass support due to its size.
On the 414's in my locker (so many versions, so many sounds!), the hyper-cardioid pattern is often my favorite on cello. Depending on the shape of the room, and whether rear-wall reflections sound better or worse than side-wall and ceiling reflections, figure-eight pattern is also worth considering. Yes, you sacrifice the uncolored low end of an omni, but then a dual-diaphragm omni never quite gets there anyway. The higher directivity patterns give you the chance to add the reverberance you want, rather than live with the reverberance you have. Listen carefully and decide "is this room helping or hurting?", and let that dictate your approach.
I wouldn't bother with a third mic in such a small room. A stereo pair six feet away will probably still sound quite close.
David L. Rick
Seventh String Recording
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