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| "Which mic, how many,
and where do I put them?" |
| By Kent Margraves,
Sennheiser |
If you've had to mic up a choir in a worship sound reinforcement setting, you already know it's one of the
tougher challenges in live sound, particularly when other loud sound sources are sharing the stage. But there
are a number of good guidelines for the sound tech seeking successful choir reinforcement. Let's discuss them.
First:
- Use condensers.
- Use cardioids.
If the choir is on common risers or steps, try these placement tips:
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Use one mic for approximately every 12-18 choir members. Start approximately ½ to 2 feet higher than the back
row heads, and 2 to 2 ½ feet out from the front row, aiming the microphone axes at the mouths of the back row or
slightly lower.
Stop here if you simply need the microphone choice and placement suggestions above. for more detail on this application,
or see HOW Tip#3a - "Choir Miking for Worship – a Different Approach."
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