> Our baptistery area is a ~4'x~12'x~10' high box with a big bathtub with
> steps at one end. It has a small (~4'x~4') opening on the long side of
> the "bathtub", with bottom edge around 3.5' off of the ground, facing
> out into the auditorium.
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> Micing sound in this little room has proven challenging.

When you describe it as a 'room' is it an alcove off the church?

> What I am looking for is a way to mic several individuals standing in 3
> feet of water, in close proximity, in a small room with lousy acoustics,
> and still get a nice full sound.

You haven't been specific about what the 'room' is actually lined with now.=
 If it is hard surfaces (as seems from your description) then I am sure som=
eone will come up with some funding to have a velvet drape curtain around t=
he wall. That will give you very good acoustics within that space.=20

I would also go along with Gordon's suggestion of shotgun mics - but they c=
an be highly directional, like you just about have to tie the persons head =
down as though they are on a medical carry-out stretcher with possible neck=
 damage, in some cases.=20

I would look for some 'super-cardoid' mics as a first hit, and do a trial t=
o see what sort of effect you get then. In view of the sort of organisation=
 you are, I am sure your local supplier will allow you to evaluate a couple=
 of samples over an evening or weekend. Feed the mixer output into a video =
camera so you can get a feel for how it sounds afterwards, with a picture t=
o see the effects of wandering around as you speak.

My experience with similar arrangements is all with the baptistery out in t=
he main chapel area, not set off in the side room.
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