 I just received this box, the NT-USB Mini, let's open it up and see how it stacks up against my current microphone which is the Blue AT. Inside the box is a quick instruction guide, a USB 3.0 cable, a base that connects to the microphone magnetically and finally the microphone itself. It looks very tiny compared to the Blue AT but it is heavy at the same time. So let me connect this and see how it sounds. I've connected the device and now I am recording using the Rode NT-USB Mini. I still can't get over the fact how tiny this device is compared to the Blue AT. At present I would say it's around 10 inches away from my face and that's because of the stand that is supplied which is very low. If I want to bring it closer to my face somewhere like this where it is 3 to 4 inches away from my face, I'll have to find a way to either place it on top of something or use a stand. Looks like I found exactly the right thing required to lift the microphone. I found this microphone stand in my garage, it is 7 inches in height so this should do the job perfectly. Let me connect it and try it out. Now the microphone is at the same distance as I normally keep the Blue AT. And if I go even closer you should get the proximity effect of the mic. I'm really amazed at the size of this device, it should be great for travelling. Just pack it in your suitcase and you have a high quality studio microphone in your bag.