Solo Recitals

ORTF or NOS should be narrow and close for most vocalists (30-70 degrees and at the front row or closer) aimed right at vocalist's head; not too high.

Ensembles may require a slightly wider angle and require the mics be back a bit further in the room and higher.

ORTF/NOS is the default for the average recital.

Mid-Side can also be a good fit, especially with a Neumann as the Mid mic and a Solaris (even better a Sputnik) as the figure 8 side mic.