Handheld? As in holding in your hand? Or is that just a marketing thing?

@@Schmuddel it is, and it isn't. There are two different types (typically) of dynamic microphone styles. Stage varieties and studio varieties. The stage, or "handheld" varieties typically include narrow body microphones like the Shure SM58 vocal microphone or it's contemporaries, such as the CAD D90 or Blue enCORE 100. Studio style dynamic microphone are mics like the Shure SM7B, ElectroVoice RE20/320, and the Heil PR40. These studio style dynamic microphone are not intended to be held in the hand, have a larger diameter body and are best suited for stationary applications. So, utilizing keywords like "handheld" in a product title or name helps to differentiate the smaller diameter shock mounts from their typically larger bodied studio condenser counterparts, while also accurately describing which styles of mics they're intended for. The Blue Ember is not a typical large body condenser microphone so it would be better suited to a shock mount intended for pencil condensers or handheld style dynamic stage microphones. Hope that helps.

@David I'm excited that you posted this! Thank you. Sadly, too many microphone manufacturers think too highly of their shockmounts. For example, Neumann has one for $375. But, knowing the diameter of your mic or it's thread can save you well over $350!

@@mageprostudios4334 thank you! It really is quite ghastly, the way these companies attempt to (from the feel of it) fleece customers for accessories, that cost them pennies to produce... Nigh shameful. In most cases there are workarounds, and I'm constantly attempting to find them so we can produce the audio we want, at the price we can afford. Cheers to you!

They look very much like cheaper shotgun/boom mic holders great tip for folks definitely

What kind of ev do you use? Mayby a re20?

Allan Sargeant Stay classy! 😁 (Just kidding...😆)

I get your video on new Vegas plus Mike's video in the same day 😉

great all arounder

Could listen to him talking about variances in dog food brands or the latest innovations in theme parks. It wouldn't matter, we're THERE!

This microphone sounds like super clean dynamic mic.

I bought one but imo it sounds a bit meaty. Maybe its because of my voice. I'd like a bit more clarity on it

@@sasaha8389 interesting descriptive

I dunno...at2020 is a legend, it earned its reputation. I am also deciding between at2020 and blue ember

@@sasaha8389 2020 is so tinny

Epic Cat Productions that's the mic I got! AT2035. I like it so far

Yeah but It looks like a dildo

For real though him and podcastage is amazing, they actually tell you the truth not like some of them out there just telling you to buy it because they want the kick back.

@@scoremoore4280 Yes 100% agreed

@@scoremoore4280 Also Audio Hotline. His reviews have been surprising me. They're amazing quality.

@@scoremoore4280 +1 for Bandrew and his Podcastage. Slightly different target audience though.

Matt been watching podcastage?

@@NightWLKR1 I watch anything these guys put out, despite the fact I already have way more microphones than I probably will ever need.

The NT1 is a fine mic, especially for the money. It works much better than it's brother, the NT1-A for VO. But, for podcasting... I guess it depends upon the sound/feel you want to present including your environment. I think the idea he was trying to get across was a mic design that would help cut down on reflections is a goal for podcasting. Dynamic mics, àlthough gain hungry, serve the purpose much better, but it's a trade off between amplifier noise (because you are forced to drive the circuit so hard), and it being in your face/way to your screen or controls. Microphone placement and technique is part of good sound. Not having it in your face is another consideration. So, what are options to combat those? Off hand, I can think of 2 options that possibly end up increasing your costs 10 fold! The first option would be to use a shotgun mic and mounting it from above... Out of camera and away from your hands (as long as you don't throw your hands up in victory). The other option would be a lavalier mic. They can be mounted on your clothing or you can get them to mount over your ear and come down by your mouth. The problem... Rustle. Clothes and hair/beard can make this choice a challenge, but not unsurmountable. (Some are straight Dynamic while others have a built-in preamp that may or may not use phantom power). The best (and oftentimes cheapest) solution is to treat your room first. It's surprising how good a cheap mic will sound in good conditions and how horrible an perfect and expensive mic will sound in bad conditions.

I also think that the decision to be side address adds to the streaming thing. letting you get your boom further out of the way.

Believe it or not, some guy did a video where he compared the sound blocking/absorbing qualities of a bunch of materials, and stacked bath towels worked better across the whole spectrum than anything else. Who'd of thought?

It has that great retro silver mic look too, so it looks cool on camera too