Near-perfect polar response will allow placing the microphones closer to the
choir (as close as 3 feet). The height of the microphone should be in line with
the head of the highest singer in the choir.
When miking choirs with
an orchestra or band in front
of the choir, the microphone
head should be perpendicu-
lar to the floor to provide the
greatest amount of isolation
from the orchestra or band.
Figure 3 shows the way “not
to” position the micro
-
phones.
Figure 4 shows the correct
way to position the micro
-
phones.
If you do not have an or
-
chestra or band, positioning
the microphones as shown
in Figure 4 will also provide
greater isolation from loud
-
speakers located behind the
microphone as well as reduce
pick-up of unwanted sounds
from the audience.
Figure 2 Microphone head posi-
tioned at an angle to the floor
Figure 1 Microphone head posi-
tioned perpendicular to the floor
Microphone Placement
Distance and Height
Place microphones as
close as 3 feet in front
of choir and no lower
than the heads of the
highest singers.
Figure 3
Incorrect - poor
isolation from the
orchestra
Figure 4
Correct - maximum
isolation from the
orchestra
Guidelines for Positioning ChoirMics
Earthworks near-perfect polar response may require some elements of your mike
placement to be done differently. Please read the manual to gain a full under-
standing of the pick-up characteristics of Earthworks cardioid microphones.
Near-perfect polar response will allow placing the microphones closer to the
choir (as close as 3 feet). The height of the microphone should be in line with
the head of the highest singer in the choir.
When miking choirs with
an orchestra or band in front
of the choir, the microphone
head should be perpendicu-
lar to the floor to provide the
greatest amount of isolation
from the orchestra or band.
Figure 3 shows the way “not
to” position the micro
-
phones.
Figure 4 shows the correct
way to position the micro
-
phones.
If you do not have an or
-
chestra or band, positioning
the microphones as shown
in Figure 4 will also provide
greater isolation from loud
-
speakers located behind the
microphone as well as reduce
pick-up of unwanted sounds
from the audience.
Figure 2 Microphone head posi-
tioned at an angle to the floor
Figure 1 Microphone head posi-
tioned perpendicular to the floor
Microphone Placement
Distance and Height
Place microphones as
close as 3 feet in front
of choir and no lower
than the heads of the
highest singers.
Figure 3
Incorrect - poor
isolation from the
orchestra
Figure 4
Correct - maximum
isolation from the
orchestra
Guidelines for Positioning ChoirMics
Earthworks near-perfect polar response may require some elements of your mike
placement to be done differently. Please read the manual to gain a full under-
standing of the pick-up characteristics of Earthworks cardioid microphones.
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