Handheld recorders with small built-in microphones have a fairly high noise floor so [Matt] has a Rode NT1-A — a pricey ... noise so you probably need to mount them on tripods.

Its natural rival is the recently announced Rode Wireless Micro; however Rode's new wireless mic is only for smartphones, whereas the Mic Mini can be used with cameras too, via its 3.5mm jack ...

For reference, those specs are roughly similar to those of the Rode Wireless ME, a pricier wireless mic that also works with cameras. Rode's 'Intelligent GainAssist' tech automatically controls ...