So, my set-up needs to be as un-noticable as possible. This is why I had hoped for a simple mic that just juts out a bit from the MD body(I have a new RH-10) I've been reading a bit about the use of a battery with a microphone. Are there any good mikes in the $75 or so range that will give me nice quality WITHOUT using one? Or very compelling reasons I should look into it. I must admit I don't even know where one plugs the battery in relation to the Mic and player. Also, in such a "close" environment, I can't use headphones to establish correct levels, are there very general setting guidelines that will give me a little margin for error so I can take a quick peak and forget it. All very naive questions I know, but my head just swims when I just to piece together all the various posts. Thanks for the direct download from your brains!