On Wed, 11 Feb 2004 21:35:21 -0000, "steve"
wrote:

My only concern would be whether the mikes would be sensitive enough when
placed, say, 40 feet from the centre of the choir and orchestra. Might it
help to make the mikes more directional if I place some kind of cones around
them?? Or an umbrella behind??


40ft back may be a sensible recording position if the stage is 40ft
wide. If not, get closer. Rather like speaker placement in a
listening room. Putting them in the right place is almost more
important than what they are :-) Especially if you're after any sort
of stereo experience.