Nick's Picks, very nice idea, and I'm glad to see fundamental research being conducted right here on this board, in an open and public fashion.
So my question is, what would happen if someone bumped hard into the mike stand? I think you'd need a little parachute for the microphone as a backup. Or better yet, trained birds of prey to swoop down and catch the cable in their beaks or talons any time they hear the words, "Oops! I'm so sorry!"
--best regards