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.

The Rode NT1 5th Generation is cardioid only, but it supports both USB and XLR inputs, has multiple DSP options, produces up to 192kHz/32-bit float audio, and includes a pop filter and shock mount ...