This is a clip from my podcast where I test if there is a difference between studio condensers, stage condenser microphones, and handheld dynamic mics to see which one does a better job at rejecting the room. This was not scientific and not exhaustive because I only compared 3 microphones but what I heard in terms of rejection was:

Large diaphragm studio condenser did the worst.
Handheld dynamic did the second best at rejecting the room.
Handheld condenser did the best at rejection.

I don’t believe this is an end all conclusion because it the polar pattern of the handheld condenser was different from the SM58 and the U87, but I was a bit surprised by the result and figured I’d share it with you.

Clip from BSP-389: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmMbLBv8EKE
Originally Aired: 19 MAY 2024