Initially bought one of these for recording acoustic guitar. So she put so many feelings into words. Still, most nights I put my wallet or pocket-knife in front of it to block it out completely. Sprich mal ist der rechte, mal der linke Kanal lauter oder leiser. The material (in black at least), doesnt look cheap. Scholls you name it. My mom and grandma passed away and dad is in a nursing home so I have a lot to go through. It seems to know exactly when the warranty expires and they die right after a year. You can clamp the bike in many places. If you have another person it might be easier