There are times when to catch the action you need to get shoots from all angles, sometimes using your phone, of DSLR and need to capture audio with matching audio... the MicRig: Universal Video Grip Handle with Built-in Stereo Mic made this easy and fun for me in an a number of productions. It is plastic (that makes it light weight) but strong. the microphone works well, and the Furry Windscreen worked well out doors ( near the beach with high winds.. clean audio) for the price you can't go wrong