DJI Mic 2 Specs, Price And Overview

DJI took every single feature of their cherished “DJI Mic” system and made significant improvements with the brand-new “DJI Mic 2.” It boasts an entirely new noise canceling capability, is smaller, has a longer battery life, 32-bit float recording, and direct Bluetooth connectivity to some devices, like your smartphone. We had all been waiting for this microphone.

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The transmitters, which were previously only offered in grey with a translucent design, now come in white as well. They are slightly smaller, but they still have the 3.5mm mic input, magnetic mount, and clip that you are accustomed to. The power and connect buttons have been moved to the same round side, while the record button and USB-C input on the other side have been redesigned. These are notable modifications.

DJI has made a much-needed change by moving the power-on LED to the sides instead of the front, where it would have interfered with photos. The DJI branding is still there on the front, though, and many users will have to tape it over.

Significant modifications have been made to the receiver, which now features a larger 1.1-inch display and a redesigned thumbwheel for better adjustments. The USB-C and Lightning adapters have made it easier to connect your transmitter directly to your phone, but you can still use Bluetooth to connect your transmitter straight to a phone without a receiver.

One of the Mic 2’s most striking features is its charging case, which comes with the two-transmitter kit and can now sustain up to 18 hours of use on a single charge—a significant improvement over the previous 15 hours. Additionally, the transmitters have been updated from 5.5 to 6 hours.

The main feature of the Mic 2 is its support for direct Bluetooth connections, which eliminates the need for a receiver and enables easy pairing with a smartphone or DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 and Action Cam 4. Because of this, producers on a tight budget can buy a transmitter mic separately for $99 or add DJI’s Lavalier Mic for an additional $35.

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It is simple to link the phone; you just need to hold down the record button for three seconds to turn on Bluetooth, and then press and hold the link button for two seconds. The performance is good overall, despite a few limitations like the AI noise reduction feature not working while linked to a smartphone and the option to utilize only one transmitter at a time. When we receive our equipment, we look forward to testing any other shortcomings like audio delays.

With its numerous audio quality enhancements, the Mic 2 promises brighter, more realistic-sounding voices for stand-up comedy and interviews. Higher 32-bit float quality is now supported by the internal recording, enabling users to maximum gain without worrying about distortion. Another notable improvement is AI noise canceling, which successfully lowers background noise in busy and noisy environments. Once more, we can’t wait to verify these assertions after receiving our unit.

Important characteristics from the previous model are still there, like the ability to use a safety track, an 820-foot range when using a transmitter and receiver combo, magnetic attachments, and muff accessories. The DJI Mic 2 costs $349 for a set of two transmitters that includes a receiver and charging case; separate transmitters cost $99; and transmitter and receiver packages cost $219.

The only two features absent from this system that are included in Rode’s are timecode and lockable lav mic connections. However, timecode is much trickier to use than I had anticipated, and I think the current US patent on timecode is the reason Rode’s newest microphone isn’t available for purchase.