Sterling Audio UMS Utility Microphone Shield A great way to allow precision control and variability in your professional recordings is to isolate the microphones between a musicians voice and instrument from one another; Sterlings compact, light (UMS) is an excellent choice for just this task When using two microphones in proximity like this without proper separation, troublesome issues like cancellation and phasing can occur, leaving the recording thin and unnatural The UMS will ensure excellent proximity separation between these mics Podcast/Desktop IsolationSterlings Utility Microphone Shield does an excellent job of keeping unwanted vocal reflections to an absolute minimum When youre recording any podcast or YouTube speaking performance, you want to have the most discreet isolation from other room surfaces to ensure the highest clarity and annunciation transfer