When I use the auto setup with my 990 I use a tripod and point the microphone forward. Looking at the design of the microphone it looks like it could be placed on a horizontal flat surface which would have the mic pointing up. I found a lot of threads about auto setup but don't see anything about the microphone orientation.

I apologize if this issue is covered somewhere and I missed it but I couldn't find anything.

Should the mic be oriented forward, like the listener's head or up?

Thanks again for all your help.