Near-perfect polar response will allow placing the microphones closer to the choir (as
close as 3 feet or even closer). 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 pro-
vide greater isolation from
loudspeakers located behind
the microphone as well as
reduce pick-up of unwanted
sounds from the
audience.
Figure 2 Microphone head
positioned at an angle to the
floor
Figure 1 Microphone head
positioned 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.
Guidelines for Positioning FW730 FlexWands on Choir
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 understanding
of the pick-up characteristics of Earthworks cardioid microphones.
Figure 3
Incorrect - poor
isolation from
the orchestra
Figure 4
Correct - maximum
isolation from the
orchestra
Near-perfect polar response will allow placing the microphones closer to the choir (as
close as 3 feet or even closer). 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 pro-
vide greater isolation from
loudspeakers located behind
the microphone as well as
reduce pick-up of unwanted
sounds from the audience.
Figure 2 Microphone head
positioned at an angle to the
floor
Figure 1 Microphone head
positioned 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.
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 understand-
ing of the pick-up characteristics of Earthworks cardioid microphones.
Figure 3
Incorrect - poor
isolation from
the orchestra
Figure 4
Correct - maximum
isolation from the
orchestra
Guidelines for Positioning FW730 FlexWands on Choir
