[eoinmossy]

hey..

depending on price keep it simple and clean signal path.

if its there first recording together then perhaps record live to master CDR.

i have often recorded choirs using 2*184's(neumann) in x/y position about 10feet from centre (if you listen as there rehearsing you can usually find a sweet spot)

the 2 xlrs into a clean desk with phantom (eg makie)

output into a RNC (really nice compressor on supernice mode - very transparent for those soprano peaks)

into HHB830 - closed headphones on - hit the red button..

you can of course change any of the above but this system works. write down all takes/tracks as you go (you wont remember what happened even if you think you will). If there is somthing you hear not right then say it.. be the first there and last to leave..dont be in a rush..if there are solos in the music pieces then perhaps put up a u87 or the like and when rehearsing ride the fader. try to listen to similar music before yo do it to get an idea. if yr recording in a church bring a sweater there always colder then yo think. ask that anybody not recording leave if at all possible. have RECORDING IN PROGRESS sheets printed and put up on main doors etc.. and MOBILE PHONES OFF.

i use a minidisc for backing up always running..you could use a harddisc recorder etc..

hope this helps.. try to enjoy it..all good music is good

after the first main take..make sure you ask the directer to listen back ..better to be safe then sorry. he/she will most likely be pleasently surprised.

Eoin