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If you can get hold of a Soundfield microphone it will assist you greatly in this process. I have an AMS ST250, which is like a Soundfield. I usually set it to figure 8 pattern with about 7.5 width and bass roll off. I pace it, depending on the room, usually where the conductor is positioned (3-4 metres back depending on the room and size of the choir). Using a Soundfield will save you a lot of time placing mics around a room. The biggest problem I have encountered with recording choirs, especially mediocre choirs, is when there is a singer that is constantly off key or when parts are sharp or flat. The conductor should have the cans on so he can detect these things. Otherwise, you will have to be alert and get them to re-do parts/the whole thing. There is no magical cure with autotune in this instances.
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