Economics may have been involved. However, at 17:07, the placement of the mics are disclosed and it appears
to me that the mics are positioned as they intended.
I personally enjoy the placement in this particular case, probably due to the few instruments being used. This
does allow one to check how well their system reproduces the echos created by the room.
Of course the enjoyment of the recording is a personal matter.
I have noticed that whenever Fanya is involved, it seems that minimalist recording techniques are used, which I personally appreciate.
Cheers to all.
steve