But video isn’t much without audio. Handheld recorders with small built-in microphones have a fairly high noise floor so [Matt] has a Rode NT1-A — a pricey but very quiet microphone.

Some of the best condenser microphones include the RODE NT1 5th Generation, Neumann TLM 103, and Slate Digital VMS ML-1. More budget-friendly microphone options include the AKG P120 and Logitech ...

The condenser mic in the Rode NT USB has a cardioid polar pickup pattern and there are no other patterns on offer as with other USB mics like the AKG Lyra or the Blue Yeti X. This is definitely a ...