hey gb!
i've seen that test being done on youtube actually. haven't had a chance to try it out yet though, my room's really small and cluttered so there isn't much space to move around. i'd like to try it at the venue though, would really help my decisions in mic placement. problem is that i'm rarely allowed into the venues before the performers arrive
i can imagine it looks really odd though, but then again they'd probably figure that out when i whip out my furry jecklin!
usually i setup in the hall in the midst of the soundcheck and commit one of the most basic mistakes... i judge the sound of the ensemble from where i am setting up (eg. in one of the corners of the hall) and see how realistic it is. now i feel i should walk around and locate the sound that i wish to capture before i place my mics
i'm never happy with the sound i capture though, i always feel it is missing a little something... clarity, tone, maybe a little magic dust. i'll have to figure something out in the next recording session i have, but its probably more to do with my technique than anything. gear would definitely make a difference, but as brian has pointed out to me, it'd be more beneficial for me to maximize the potential of what i have before an upgrade in gear would make any sense. i'm sure i can get good results with what i have, i just haven't found out how yet!
excuse the rant, got a little carried away
i got the choir walk track here:
https://www.yousendit.com/download/ZW9EYkJtcWZubVZjR0E9PQbasically what they did was they started with a solo soprano in the middle of the stage, joined later on by another soprano as the rest of the choir walked in from the back of the room in 2 files, turning towards the audience in the chairs as they sang.
apologies though, i was messing around with my T+ UA-5, as i accidentally turned the left channel down. started recording a little late, and raised the height of the mics for the actual performance. personally i felt the rehearsal placement was better, but thats life isn't it?
cheers,
guo