Effective Microphone Strategies For Church Choirs What mics work
well for the choir? Where should the mics go, and how many are
needed in each situation? Suggestions that point you in the
right direction  May 11, 2011, by Bruce Bartlett  choir mic  In
house-of-worship sound system installations, one of the biggest
challenges is miking the choir.  We want to achieve a good
balance, a natural sound, and high gain before feedback.
Another goal is to make sure that the microphones are invisible!
It’s a tough assignment.  What mics work well for the choir?
Where should the mics go, and how many are needed in each
situation? The suggestions that follow should point you in the
right direction..  The most popular type of choir mic is a small
hanging mic. A few of these tiny microphones can be hung over
the choir from the ceiling, from rafters, or on stands. They’re
almost invisible when viewed from the congregation.  Choir mics
are condenser types with a cardioid or supercardioid polar
pattern. These patterns reject