[HANASHIR:6995] Re: choir miking

[Burton A. Zipser <zipmusic...>]

Rachelle:
        I will be happy to suggest some ideas, but I would first have 
to know the following:
        1.  How big is the choir?
        2.  How many rows are involved?
        3.  Are risers used? (I am assuming that the choir sits when 
not singing.)
        4.  Where is the accompanying instrument in relation to the 
choir? If electronic, where are the speakers placed? (The second part 
only applies if you are not using a piano.)
        5.  What is the place in which the choir performs in relation 
to the general setup of the sanctuary? (Behind or above the bima? On 
one side or the other off the bima? When they sing which way does the 
sound travel in a straight line?
        6.  Is any type of reflecting shell or reflecting panels in 
use in order to focus the choir's sound?
        7.  Since you have an opportunity to submit a proposal, what 
is the principal reason why the choir needs to be amplified?
        8.  Since I do not know what city you live in, are there any 
companies which deal in acoustics or sound environments in your city 
or region?

        After you can answer these questions (which any professional 
would ask you anyway if they were not available to see the sanctuary 
in person), I will be able to suggest some options.
                L'shana tovah,  Burton


>I would like to hear from anyone who has had success with miking 
>their choir.  I have just been notified of an opportunity for 
>funding but have to write up a budget in the next couple of weeks. 
>I realize that miking a choir can be tricky and would like to 
>make effective choices.
>
>Shana Tova,
>Rachelle
>
>

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