| When recording choirs, I prefer to use 4 section mics. Soprano, Alto, Tenor Bass. My mic of preference would be Neuman U87's, MT Gefel UMT70s', or any other quality large diaphragm side address mic, that is fairly neutral. I pan them as I see them, use a low end filter on each mic with little or no other processing.
I would not choose a Rode and am not overly fond of AKG 414's in this instance.
That said, I also have used an ORTF pair 1 to 2 meters over the conductor's head. My favorite here is a pair of Schoeps w/ CK4 cardioid capsules.
I prefer using shock mounts. I keep my cable runs hidden from people's feet...looks neater and is much more secure.
Hope this helps.
Danny |