It is quite a compact size at 9.6 inches long by 2.6 inches and weighs just one and a half pounds. The Audio-Technica 2020 is built like a tank. No problems of that nature with this mic. But if it is on the road, it must be built for it. It might be in a nice comfortable studio with minimal risk. If you are going to design and build a microphone with various uses, it is best to make it tough.
