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Hi.....already had good advice from here on this project. Anyone see
likely pitfalls with this scenario:

x4 soloists (pro trainee's) in line almost with conductor....small
orchestra (32) spread longer than deep.....130 person choir (strong
voices - pro groups mixed with competent teens and teachers), 3 level
riser.

ORTF -MC930 - good spot flown just behind conductor (source angle 120
deg)
ORTF -C414XLS cardioid - almost above first row of choir (source angle
nearly 180 deg) I am negotiating some rigging to move them back a
bit.....hoping angles and cardiod pattern will minimise getting too
much of orchestra.

**Is ORTF best configure for choir - is there an issue delaying
different recording angle of choir pair to conductor pair....or am i
being too fussy?**

Literature says spot mics with ORTF is problematic...i want to spot
mic the basses that will be at the extreme right of the orchestra and
right on edge of proposed acceptance angle of mics...worth a try?

A D&B tech is running seperate lines/mics to give some FOH
reinforcement but also foldback to monitors flown above the choir. He
also sends a 100% wet reverb to multi speakers fixed down the hall.
The hall is a great sports hall!

I confess to having read more theory (not always understood) than
having actual experience....but as Manuel says..... "i learn Mr
fawlty.i learn"

cheers