On the subject of miking up a flute or whistle, Sarah, you didn't point out what isn't obvious to some - the mic must go on the mouthpiece, or as near to it as is practical. That is where the sound comes out, hence the need for a windshield.

On my flute I wrap an elastic band around the 'stop-end' so that the tie-mic can 'look across' the mouthpiece. With a whistle or recorder this is not possible, so a good compromise is alongside the mouthpiece - not pointing into the airstream directly, but parallel to it.

Don't forget they will hear you speaking unless you rig a switch! The switch should 'short out' the microphone pair, but leave the ground screen alone. PM me if you need more info.

Clarinets, oboes and saxophones (which don't need miking at sessions!!) are miked from the 'bell' end.