I have great pain when attacking Mic 1 transmitter to the cold shoe. Glad they finally solved it!

Thanks for clarifying 32 bit is only in the transmitter at the start of the vid! Giving us the info we need right away.

Pretty stoked about 32bit float! Ordered mine yesterday.

Pro tip. Don't allow any natural light in when filming videos like i did in this one, exposure is a mess haha.

The Logo on the magnet is such a huge dissapointment for those of us who don't want Branding in our content. And here comes the Sharpie.

Excellent Comparison. Thank You for the Information. Keep it Vlogging... Kadeers!!!

Thanks for this video. I recently (week ago) bought DJI MIC 1 with 2 transmiters and I was a bit upset that new set just appeared but after seeing yout video I don't see that I am missing anything important for me so I will stay happily with my DJI MIC1. Especially thank you for the comparison tests at the end!

99.9K subs!! Literally on the cusp of that 100K Nice one Chris!

Great timing for this video as i was lookong for new mics

Hi Chris, on the Mic 2 there is a little slot under the clip you can pass the Lav cable through. So it can't pull out.

Thanks for the in-depth comparison. So helpful. Made my decision easier.

from your audio test , i actually prefer the older ones , has a bit more bass/deep sounding.

Glad I bought the individual transmitter to go with my Pocket 3 this morning, out of stock now

Hey Chris, I liked how you mentioned the locking/screw function of Rode, for that actually I found out that DJI has a "clip" or wire-holding mechanism in the transmitter's collar clip (I don't remember what you call the clip for shirts and stuff). So you can just slide the Lav/mic in there and that kinda helps keep the wire in place.

The most complete I've seen on the subject matter, thanks for this. One thing missing maybe, is about connecting Lav Mic... (I never use the transmitters as mics directly). I bought two SHURE MLV lab mics (60 euros each)... and they work perfectly with the DJI Mic 1... but apparently they DO NOT work with v2 ... What the hell? DJI made the Mic 2 incompatible with TRRS connectors and you'll need to get a TRRS to TRS connector... That is a real bummer.

I almost always use V1 with the dead cat on the mic pack and with the pack under their shirt and the magnet being the only thing people see. The LED are then against the persons skin or shirt. The new one will then potentially shine through the shirt since it shines out to the side. The pouch being way bigger is also a little bummer, but it may allow to keep your lav mics in with it. Bigger screen is great though The hotshoe clamp design I used to grip onto a cable sometimes a few inches away from the camera to extend the range. The old one locked in place, the new one doesn't lock? Honestly they may have improved it, but they also made it less functional IMHO. I like the auto on function, but not auto off I hate putting a lav on talent and then having them go to sleep before talent is actually ready to go. I like the Bluetooth to phone! Thats super cool!

I bought the DJI pocket 3 without the combo when it came out and I’m glad I waited for the stand alone Mic 2. It has extra features that the one that came in the combo didn’t have. I think that it’s the perfect companion for the pocket 3 cause now two people can have a mic and it’s more discreet while filming in public. Where I live people will kick you out of a place if you have a camera.

Really nice review As an audio engineer i think version 1 sounds a bit better specially in the high end.

What an awesomely thorough review! Love all the close up shots and the ASMR of the clicks and such 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thank for this review brother I recently bought the Dji mic 1 . Now I should have taught for the update

Thanks so much for this, by far the best comparison video I've seen on this.

that lock feature would'd ve been the game changer for me

well done, great walk through and close ups

Excellent video, thanks for this very thorough review

Great video bro! Gonna try them out

Thanks for doing this! Hard to decide i should upgrade or not... now I feel like i shouldn't upgrade yet😅

Essential upgrades for version 2 👌

Thanks for the info, answered all my questions

Good comprehensive look at the DJI system. Thanks

On the 2 the LAV has the 90 degree plug and the transmitters have a slot / groove under the back clip to hold the wire to help keep it from being accidentally unplugged.

Great review. Bummer that they didn't add a locking trs jack. That was one of the main complaints people had about version 1 and that gives the Rode Wireless Pro a really big advantage. I have the Wireless Pro and while this update is nice, I am still glad I chose the Rode Wireless Pro, it seems like the superior system.

Does it work with action 4 without the need for the receiver?

which one is better for live streaming... this new mic 2 from DJI or SHURE MV51?

So mine doesn't fit well on my wooden camera top handle for my komodo but all you have to do is cut a small square of gaff tape, put it on the bottom of the cold shoe (tx) and that should make it pretty secure. Not ideal but definitely a solution if anyone is concerned! all my other cold shoe options have no issues with these new versions.

Chris of helpful hiss! Thanks for your thorough comments on this new DJI Mic 2. To me, taking each point together makes a much more compelling whole, and your points are many. And liked the video ending - *clack!* Cheers.

For iPhone, will there be a phone upgrade to allow using the native Camera app instead of a third-party? Or, is that the limitation of how Apple iOS works?

The auto on and off is a very welcome update!

Chris, I also have the Sony fx3, but I have the DJI Mic version 1. Are the settings for the fx3 0 on the transmitters, 1 on the camera recording volume, and 9 on the receiver gain like the Sony a7siii? Please let me know mate 🤙🏽

I don't understand something. From what has been said it appears as if one can choose 32 bit over 24 bit. Where is the switch for that or how to do? Then what sort of audio goes into the camera if the receiver is connected to it by a jack cable? 24 bit or could be even 16 bit if the preamp of the camera is old? What matters is the final audio recorded with the video file.

I actually love the DJI Mics (I have 2 sets as well even though both of them have had the internal recording glitch), but for weddings these seem worse in most ways. The design of the transmitter is odd and for the really rare times you have to have it showing, I just wouldn't use it. The magnet design is a bit loud now so putting the magnet on the outside is not an option without tape or something to cover the logos. 32 bit is great but no locking screws is a big shame. The v1s rarely peak for me so I don't think it's a good upgrade, but it seems they're targeting content creators more than pros here. Maybe a Mic 2 pro with the locking connector?

How does the DJI Mic 2 compare to the Rode Wireless Pro? I was about to order the Rode Wireless Pro, but am unsure of which to get now after the release of the DJI Mic 2. I shoot mainly weddings and vlogs. Thanks!

Great info Chris, u got a new subscription 🤙

what? 1 ver sound better?

love the upgrade but sad that the cold shoe still doesn't fit well into camera cages. also would have loved a locking jack and data transfer through the case like the rodes do

Yes the locking mic jack is better, But the DJI has a mic cord grip and channel under the Clip just for securing the mic cord.

No reason to spend my money upgrading. Im very happy with the version 1 Thanks

I don't think you mentioned this but using the lightning connector you can now record in stereo / split track. For some unknown reason the original could not.

What do you recommend for iPhone 15 pro max? I’d like to record marching band from a bleacher.

So is the noise canceler bad ? Sounds bad. Will you say it ? Btw, you have a fire beginning in your back.

FYI: for the 3.5mm locking there is an extra channel runner underneath the rear clip (Right toward the hinge) that a lepel mic cable is supposed to run through to keep it from being pulled out. It seems they did that for faster attachment maybe? I'm not sure, but it's an alternative to the locking screw function of Rode. I don't see why they couldn't have added both on there, but at least it's something.

Sorry, no at 17:53 that is *not* the capsule, that is just the screen cover. It's quite possible they are using the same capsule in the mic 1 and mic 2. In fact, the published specs don't specify the capsule diameter, but the specs they *do* publish show only minor differences in the sound input; it's possible they could be using the same capsule with different processing.

Nice review, thanks :) been waiting for the release for weeks now. I have a question, if you dont mind - when you pair the transmitter via Bluetooth (with dji pocket 3 or some other device), and then try to pair back with the original receiver manually (by pressing the linking button) - does it remember the receiver or you have to manually link it via menu again? I want to use the same two mics with a camera and dji osmo 3 as well, and quickly switch between the two. Not sure if this is possible. Thanks :)

Thank you for this video. I want to buy a microphone. If I can't afford Dji 2, which one would you recommend between Rode go2 and Dji 1? Is the DGI 1 worth buying?

thank you very much for this !! finally stepping into buying a mic 😂

If I choose the sony preset for audio levels on the mic 2, what gain levels do I put on the camera?

Can you pair via Bluetooth to a Gopro Hero 12 Black?

Have you treid them on a room full of people and about 30 metters from the receiver? Does the audio drops like crazy like the old dji mic

Where do place the receiver if you are using the 3.5 cable?

Nice work, been waiting for this release! How are these with lav mics plugged in... any interference or noise?

Nice from DJI and pretty nice though. But do you also know that you can dim the light on the mic 1 in the settings so it doesn't have to be that bright? Well, am enjoying my Mic 1 STILL. Also I like the bag for the Mic 1 MUCH MORE than Mic 2. Space is all that's important. But the Mic 2 isn't bad though .

I just bought the single mic and receiver version for $219. Hoping I didn't make a mistake by not going for the full $349 combo, but I figured I can just charge everything up via USB-C, and didn't necessarily absolutely need the case or second mic. Thanks for the great review as always!

Why not 32bit float into the receiver though? Would make things easier.

Great video, thanks a lot!!

Great review

2 questions, Why did you buy a second DJI system? and secondly, if I buy a secondary DJI system can I use them simultaneously?

Can I use it as a standalone voice recorder?

do you have to keep taking the top shoe bit on and off in order to charge it? or can u just leave it on there and just need to charge the transmitters?

thxxx for this!

did you compare connection types? do bluetooth connection has lags? professional audio do not choose bluetooth connection because of more latency and more interference.

can you put the MIC 1 onto insta360 flow gimbal without it being attached to phone

Does anyone know if I can just buy the Mic 2 transmitter if I have DJI mic 1 receiver and transmitter?

Is DJI Mic 2 compatible with EOS R8. Have anyone tried such setup?

Hi, I would like to use the DJI Mic 2 for motovlogging, but I have a question. Do I just pair the transmitter (mic) with my Insta360 X4, and that's it, or do I also need to connect the DJI receiver to the X4? I read that you get worse audio quality without the receiver. Also, with the transmitter inside the helmet, would it be better to connect a lavalier mic to it? Thanks

Is the hot shoe still loose when using the receiver on a cage?

Great video! Is it possible or even useful to connect a shotgun mic to the DJI system?

Do you know if they fixed the issue with the recordings on the transmitters skipping a few seconds after recording for more than a few minutes at a time? I’ve been hosed by the gen 1 version whenever trying to use the backup recordings that are saved on the transmitter. DJI didn’t know what was causing this and they even replaced it, but still the same issue with the replacement.

As an Osmo Pocket 3 owner, I feel a little screwed that DJI doesn't sell the Mic 2 as a single mic kit with the charging case. If you buy the single mic bundle, they give you a stupid little pouch and charging cable. Also, I wonder how many of the Mic 2's can connect to the Osmo Pocket 3 internally via bluetooth. Great video and I'm definitely getting the 2 mic set and I guess I'll have 3 mics all together. Weird and unthoughtful by DJI, but it is what it its I guess...

Does the receiver have the settings for GoPros?

So close, only 300 more to go!

Hey does it have the CANON M50 (not mark ii) in the camera settings?

Does the audio output of the transmitter have power protection + 48v phantom power? When I applied power to the first version of dji Mic phantom, the receiver board burned out. Nobody is discussing this, and this is an important problem!

Would you recommend this mic over a rode wireless ii?

Did the video revert back to LOG at 1:31

I have the mic 1 set but I don't think it is worth replacing my current version, if it was say £279 I would be more inclined to upgrade. Most of the differences are mediocre at best.

Only down side is cant use with 360insta x3 you can see receiver

can you keep one paired to your pocket 3 and one paired to your receiver at the same time, so you can keep them both charged and use whichever one you need at the time? Will the Osmo pocket three receiver fit and/or charge in the charging case

lol it was weird to my ears when u switched to the mics. Is there a way to make the base more on these mics? Or make it sound deeper

I like the plain black and compact design of the DJI 1s better, they look so sleek ✨😂

Apparently a firmware update allows the status LEDs to be disabled on the V1. Is that correct?

nice explanation

Did they add locking screws for the transmitters?

I'm sad the case won't close with the deadcat attached. RODE still winning in my eyes.

This is really helpful to see you go through so much BUT i had a big isssue with the dji mic 1 that wasnt quite touched on in this video... I remember the iphone and android adapter had this issue where if i pressed it in TOO far, then it wouldn't pick up audio. Sometimes fumbling around with the receiver, it adapter would get pushed and not intake audio, curious to see if that is case now

I have the DJI V1 and is contemplating the upgrade to V2 specifically because I have the Pocket 3, which enables bluetooth X 2 on V2 only. However, during your comparison test, I actually feel the V1 sounds better (V2 sounds slightly higher pitched). Or is it just me? Anyone else? Cheers.

Can I charge DJI mic 2 in v1 case ?

great video

Which system would you recommend for 4 mics? Love these, but usually 4 of us golfing in our videos, so any thoughts/suggestions? I'll get these for general production but curious your thoughts for a 4 wireless mic system that matchess this ease and convenience, ideally

Did they make it so you can leave the dead cat on inside the case?

Good review. I understand that companies love to flaunt their logo, but seriously DJI…replacing the matte finish transmitter with a shiny finish and a bigger white logo is not helping discrete use of the transmitter. If they knew enough to relocate the lights, why not address the finish and logo, too? Epic design fail that serves the company instead of the end user. Break out the gaffer tape!

Who else noticed lol... 1:32