DJI Mic 2 Review vs. RODE Wireless PRO!

DJI Mic 2 Review vs. RODE Wireless PRO! | Curtis Judd

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In this episode we finally review the much-anticipated DJI Mic 2! This new generation of one of the most-loved consumer wireless systems on the market brings it up to date with the rest of the comparable market: 32-bit float capability, dual-channel recording, 250 meter range, and improved 18-hour total battery life. In this video we’ll listen to some sound samples and feature tests, take an in-depth look at everything new to this version, and compare it to the RODE Wireless PRO. Let’s take a closer look and listen!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- DJI Mic 2 All-In-One Wireless Microphone System - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/lFxLmP
- RODE Wireless PRO Compact Wireless Microphone System - RODE, B&H geni.us/wkPse
Some of my other gear used in this episode:
- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065
- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands - B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt
- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa
- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox - Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p
- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light - geni.us/uGkDX
- Amaran Spotlight SE - Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender - B&H geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera - B&H geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens - B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens - B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47
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Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
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Index
00:00 Intro
00:09 Sound samples
02:18 Kit contents
03:55 32-bit float recording
05:01 Transmit via Bluetooth
05:20 Charging & power
06:05 TX/RX controls
06:45 3.5 mm outputs
07:00 USB-C output
07:06 Distance tests
08:24 Safety track
09:05 Noise floor
09:46 Drift test
10:27 TX settings
10:45 Pricing
10:59 File transfer
11:18 Inbuilt batteries
12:05 Build quality
12:18 Latency
13:32 Gloss finish…
13:55 Standalone recording
14:09 External lav mic compatibility
14:38 Noise reduction
15:03 My take
17:20 Summary
17:30 Please buy my courses

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@landscapefilmmakeragnius 3 ай бұрын

I waited for your comparison as you are the only creator who I trust regarding sound. Thank you!

@PavanRChawla 3 ай бұрын

... and Video and lighting...

@amateurvisser 3 ай бұрын

Great review, again. Thanks for putting in the work. This channel is my go-to source for anything sound related.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@CichlidCharmer 3 ай бұрын

This is such a great review video. I can’t actually think of another review video as thorough and logically explained as this one. Absolutely brilliant ❤

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@danielruink5338 3 ай бұрын

Great review video ! comprehensive yet easy to follow, even for someone like me who is new to audio recording. Much appreciated, Curtis!

@CraigHollabaugh 3 ай бұрын

Comprehensive review with excellent comparitive audio samples. These wireless setups have come a long way. Thanks Curtis.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@morrisgetman9827 4 ай бұрын

Excellent review sir, as always, highly appreciated! Kudos!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@LocalGameGroup 4 ай бұрын

In advance: thank you for your work! You've helped me so much through my audio journey. 👏 *Much appreciated, Curtis.*

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@paulgero 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Curtis for your thoughtful and thorough review.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@leapnlarry 3 ай бұрын

Hey Curtis, thanks for a great review, i have watched 10 videos and yours was the best, information that the others didnt have. Larry

@danielgollner1390 3 ай бұрын

This is the Best Review video with some usefull Information beside all the Standard stuf i can read in the manual. Thx

@thetruemorg 4 ай бұрын

I always really appreciate your videos because you do go into that depth. That makes it much easier to know which one is going to be the better for your scenario. Genuinely having used 32-bit float in loud environments or really loud folk, it is such a nice feature to have. Just being able to save audio in a live event that you get one chance at and then Larry is yelling and there's this distorted audio sucks. I agree the noise reduction had something funny going on but I really liked that the -72 DB room tone. When you're editing a video and stuff just doesn't match up because weird little sounds. It just makes it so much more difficult. Even if they are using filtering a software of some sort, it's fantastic to not have to worry about that. I don't know if I'll get one yet, but knowing that they have this kind of feature filled in such a small usable package at such a reasonable price without having to jump to the pro audio price is nice. Every time one of these big companies makes such good bold moves You see stuff at the $100 range will try and make them as well. So you know that you're going to see some 32-bit float in other products rather than just rather niche which I think is super helpful once you get your mind around 32-bit float. Thanks again for great videos

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@frankkatzer 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your always professional reviews that help perfectly at buying decisions 🙏

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks and happy recording to you!

@real.samad_ 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this detailed video! We are considering purchasing either one of the two and your video has given me a perspective. Well done!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@paulfairchild8942 4 ай бұрын

Super helpful review Curtis!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul.

@geraldundone 4 ай бұрын

Terrific video, Curtis!

@curtisjudd 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Gerald!

@x1928 3 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd still the go to guy for quality audio reviews

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

@@x1928 🙏

@ccow11 Ай бұрын

Next Studio Tour @curtisjudd 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

@michaelpoczynek Ай бұрын

Awesome job, Curtis. You are the only one we need to give an opinion on audio. Thanks for the time and effort in making this video and the orange nail polish looks GREAT!!! 😀

@curtisjudd Ай бұрын

Haha! Thanks!

@JamesClark1991 4 ай бұрын

Great review as always!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks James.

@rpetty Ай бұрын

The one and only comparison and review I care about. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 29 күн бұрын

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@johnnylevi92 3 ай бұрын

Great video, Curtis! Your videos are always so helpful! Where do you get your white sound blankets from?

@jon112media 4 ай бұрын

gonna comment shortly rn thank you for this one! it really really helps me stay up to date with audio and lighting

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

You bet!

@spewter 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant as always. Thank you!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@TASEVISUALS 3 ай бұрын

Whenever there’s a new mainstream microphone release I always rely on your reviews… thanks for making such detailed one, really helps people decides which one to invest… more power!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@robert_may 4 ай бұрын

Oh I’ve been waiting for this 😀 Knew I could rely on you to address the drift issue - that’s why I got rid of my copy of the first version of the DJI mics. Thanks Curtis!

@curtisjudd 4 ай бұрын

👍 note that the camera contributes to drift as well.

@robert_may 3 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd On the first version I was getting drift in 5-10 minute takes, which was really frustrating (using a Panasonic S5). Didn't experience the same with the Rode Wireless Go II, but I had battery issues with those 😅 Feels like there's a missing mid-point between the non-user-replaceable battery consumer devices like these and things like the Deity Theos.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

@@robert_maywow. That’s fast drift!

@jrarsenault1937 3 ай бұрын

I originally had the Rode, but jumped to the DJI a couple years ago. Very happy overall, using Shure MVL lavs w/no problem. Having seen your AB test with the new V2, staying with original recommendation from you with earlier model. No significant jump in ability for me. Much appreciated!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@pickleydoo 4 ай бұрын

Looking forward to watching-I’ve been waiting for this comparison! Picked up the Rode when it was released and I love it. But I do know that some folks prefer the DJI’s interface.

@pickleydoo 4 ай бұрын

Great review and thank you for your time. I really appreciate the threaded inputs and I love the lavs that came with the Rode. Great to know there’s completion both there keeping these companies innovating!

@curtisjudd 4 ай бұрын

👍 happy recording!

@LeuyinTv 3 ай бұрын

The review everyone is waiting for!!!!!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Hope it was helpful!

@TheCvele1974 Ай бұрын

Best and most trusted audio tech reviews. Thank you Curtis.

@curtisjudd Ай бұрын

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@Thomas-eu6fj 3 ай бұрын

Great review

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@WesFX2000 3 ай бұрын

Great review as always. It seems we need new versions of each to address some of the larger drawbacks. The DJI is easier to use which is huge but the Rode has more pro features.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

RODE is also being sued over the more pro features so hopefully they get through that issue.

@JoeMustang99 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review. I've had such good results for several years from a Track E pocket recorder that I'm tempted to get a second one for backup to replace a DR-10L instead of a 32 bit wireless system. No problems with any drift with the Track E over an hour long recording session where I typically use footage/audio from the last 20 minutes. For shorter sessions, sure, these systems look great. I have to use an external lav mic all the time anyway, so the Track E still seems like the perfect 32 bit option for 70% of my use cases and I still have an original DJI Mic kit for more controlled indoor environments and shorter sessions in quiet environments, where 32 bit float isn't needed. Either of these two 32 bit recording/wireless systems look great for someone who doesn't already have one and who needs internal recording at the transmitter, which I think is a must in an outdoor solo application. I even still use a Tascam DR-10L as a backup to the Track E.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@TimothyDowd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, great info… I got one unit with my Pocket 3 combo and I’ve just ordered the single mic kit with one mic and the receiver. I’m moving from RØDE Wireless GO 2 for the more flexible connectivity. I have not seen the one hour cutoff effect on my iPhone 15 Pro I reported on your last video so maybe that was an anomaly. Great work again, Greetings from Tenerife

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Congrats and happy recording!

@HighPeakMultimedia Ай бұрын

This was so well tested and explained. A HUGE help for me personally as I've been using only wired mics due to lack of trust on wireless mics (at a low price point). I already have a DJI Drone and the RS3 Gimble - both of which are incredible products. The sound isn't perfect but definitely good enough for my needs. Thank you. 😁

@curtisjudd Ай бұрын

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@garypranzo9334 3 ай бұрын

Agree, Using it I found it better to turn off the Noise reduction and the low cut. If you Davinci resolve or Adobe suite that is a better place to do noise reduction

@andrewade7017 3 ай бұрын

Curtis AWESOME video as always....Thank you. Just like to note via a recent firmware update the DJI Osmo Action 4 can also connect to two Mic 2 transmitters similar to the Pocket 3. A very versatile kit.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@tqaproduction 3 ай бұрын

thank you for the review

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching!

@gioriv 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, you’re the best!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@colabus1 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Curtis, another helpful review. I used the DJI mic a lot and couldn’t decide whether to upgrade but the 32 bit float make the decision in the end. I agree, the branding is so annoying, I end up putting tape on them which doesn’t look great either.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@AnandaGarden 4 ай бұрын

Excellent review - Curtis delivers. I don't presently need wireless and will stick with a two- or three-recorder interview setup (Tascam DR-L10 Pro with the excellent supplied lav, iPhone with Shure MV88+, and iPad for backup).

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@creativegreatsvisuals 3 ай бұрын

How do you like your Panasonic s5ii when cutting with canon c70 ? When matching those 2 cameras do u record Vlog and clog ?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

We’re using a GH5 for b-roll and C70 for main cam. They’re good enough for KZfaq videos.

@przybylskipawel 3 ай бұрын

Golden as usual!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@Lukiboogie1 3 ай бұрын

do DJI mic2 works with rode lavalier go? DJI mic version 1 has some problem with it.

@Ahmad_Askar 2 ай бұрын

awesome, this video is awesome, crystal clear

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

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@corymayomedia 4 ай бұрын

Great review! I’m curious how to determine audio latency for some audio equipment I have. What was your process ?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Clap while recording. Take the clip into Adobe Audition and highlight the area between the visual and audio clap. Audition show's the time in ms for the highlighted area.

@HollywoodweddingfilmsGREECE 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your exceptional and thorough , as always , review ..... If i may ask , why is the Hollyland Lark M2 missing from the comparison ? I know it is NOT a 32bit float wireless mic .... but maybe it was a chance to show to the world that 24bit/32bit difference is literally and practically insignificant when audio levels are properly monitored. Especially when there is a brand new mic (1.5months old) in the market , at a fraction (less than half) of the pricing of the competition , which literally blows out of the water (according to multiple reviewers and far too many comparison tests , during the last month) the new wireless versions of DJI/RODE in terms of "good old authentic" AUDIO quality. Again , THANK you for your time and your effort.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

There are hundreds of options in 2024 so I had to limit the scope of the video.

@sebastianholm6499 3 ай бұрын

Great video, Curtis, as always. I think it's worth mentioning that you need to unscrew the lavalier mic every time you put the Rode mic down in the battery box.

@way2deep100 3 ай бұрын

And that DJI's solution to 'locking in' a lavalier mic is to loop the cord through a dedicated channel under the transmitter's clip. It's quicker than a screw thread and works perfectly well so that the only downside to the DJI not having a threaded input is, as mentioned in the video, the potential for incompatibility with some lavs with threaded jack collars.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for calling this out.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

I was actually speaking more to lack of RF shielding in the DJI transmitter as well as an unknown voltage supplied by the transmitter (my guess would be 2-3V max and many pro lavaliers require 5V).

@hamradioop5777 3 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd Under no load, using a short nice quality 1m TRS to TRS cable, I measured the Microphone (Transmitter) Voltage output as 2.80v DC between Tip and Sleeve on the DJI Mic 2 kit.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

@@hamradioop5777 Thanks for that!

@mochouinard 29 күн бұрын

Does the DJI Mic 2 stand alone mic have all the settings available via the mobile app ? I ordered one a few minute ago and I just cancelled. What can I not do without the receive ?

@georgetsikos 3 ай бұрын

Great comprehensive review as always. Thank you. Question regarding sound quality. A lot of reviewers and people commenting are saying how the Rode Wireless Pro sounds fuller and warmer compared to the DJI2. However, as one KZfaqr pointed out, the DJI2 has a Low Cut filter ON by default and most people are not aware of this. Did you turn the filter OFF for your review? Thanks :)

@trangskitchentable 3 ай бұрын

He did turn it off! He mentioned it in another comment :)

@RiffsRhythm Ай бұрын

Hi Curtis have you tried the Deity Pocket? I watched your review on the v-mic d4 but you used the DJI to make it a wireless setup. Would be interested to know how these compare to the pocket. Thanks

@curtisjudd Ай бұрын

I haven’t, unfortunately.

@GaryStockton 3 ай бұрын

What an excellent detailed review Curtis. I’ve been thinking about upgrading my wireless lav kit and wondering how the Rode and DJI compared. Threaded input would be the feature that tips the scale in RODE’s favor for me since I have lost audio due to unsecured lav cables in the past.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Yes, that’s an important one. 👍

@fieldrecordista 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video. Difference in sound quality is still big and pro TX and lav still winning.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@mbayat_ 3 ай бұрын

Very good video curtis , i want to ask , is this possible that dji release a frameware update to have a better sound quality like rode ? Is this possible ? I have bought dji mic to beacuase i like it , but rode pro has a better sound quality

@yonis8325 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Would love to have you check out the Hollyland Lark M2.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Me too

@robertquinonez_ 3 ай бұрын

Very professional video. Rode Wireless Pro now selling for $349.00. It’s like paying $149 for the set if you consider the Rode lav mics alone are almost $100 each. I decided on the Rode Wireless Pro! Love them!

@mathiassiebert1217 3 ай бұрын

I think only total Newbies in the Video-Market has got no lavalier. All others got theirs since years I suggest So, there is no benefit for most of all with the 2 lavaliers at the Rode system. And timecode? I must laugh. My sync menu in Davinci does it 20 times quicker in comparison when I start syncing the individual tracks based on the timecodes. There are many things at Rode that read well on paper and then turn out to be unsuitable or unnecessary in practice.

@juancarloszaks2148 2 ай бұрын

nice one! waiting for the lark max vs dji mic 2

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@samueldickes 3 ай бұрын

As always, your review nails it and is the best of all I’ve seen about the DJI Mic 2. 🙏🏻👍

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@barryobrien1890 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Curtis. Great review. Totally agree that both mics are great for what they are, and since i always adjust the sound in post, there is no real difference between them in my usecase. I learned about the issues with rf shielding and lavs a few years ago, with Comica setup. Audio engineers should really test thier setup for interference across all the bands as there is so much wireless gear and phones in many locations, and finding out your recording is distorted in editing is very frustrating. Whether you use dedicated or wireless recorders, any lav is susceptible to environmental inteference (TRS was never designed for shielding), so a backup mic and recorder is worthwhile insurance depending on location. The industry should really develop a new standard minature mic connector given the proliferation of wireless.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

The pro systems have all moved to other connectors. Sadly, they’re mostly different from each other as well.

@VanceReviews 3 ай бұрын

About the drift, I shoot interviews that often hit the 40-50 minute mark. Is the drift only present if you record to the camera or does it also show up on internal files for the transmitters too?

@VanceReviews 3 ай бұрын

Just for more clarification: if I slate and in post sync the transmitters files to my video, will the drift still occur?

@JOTC 3 ай бұрын

The drift will be in the internal recording

@MattiasBrannholm 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, as always. Would you by any chance know if the DPA lavalier microphone 4060 works with DNJ Mic 2?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

I don't know, unfortunately.

@J_HNP 3 ай бұрын

Great review, as always. I would recommend enhancing your noise floor tests, though. The process you follow leaves a lot of room for error, as you normalizing to -23lufs doesn’t help the fact that your voice can vary between mics. Perhaps sending a tone or brown noise through a speaker at a volume that matches your speaking volume, then matching both mic input levels based on that controlled level. Then you can turn off the tone and record a true sample of “matched” silence levels. This would reveal a more reliable noise floor comparison.

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@Ballistic23 Ай бұрын

Great video Curtis. Can I connect the transmitters to an external mixer (833) without any issues?

@curtisjudd 29 күн бұрын

Yes

@Ballistic23 25 күн бұрын

@@curtisjudd Many thanks.

@malz 4 ай бұрын

Curtis, did you find anything weird about sound from Rode Wireless Pro up to this point? I've got my kit and the sound from it is weird, like it's almost clipping really, really often and easily. Formally it is not clipping (I can easily tune the volume in any editing software), just sounds like it. It happens when I use the transmitter built-in mic and when I plug the lavalier or Rode VideoMic NTG via 3,5mm as well. It appears either in onboard recording on transmitter and when I record the sound via the receiver on my Sony A7S3. Connecting via USB-C to my PC sounds really similar, too. I'm pretty sure it occurs on both transmitters.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Not that I've noticed. Might be best to work with RODE Support. Best wishes!

@DroseMr 3 ай бұрын

Is there anyway to trigger the 32bit recording w camera shutter or record start/stop on any device?Thanks

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Not that we found

@dadsworkshopbykipplabrie7982 3 ай бұрын

Pro! thanks for sharing bud.

@joentell 3 ай бұрын

I compared my DJI Mic 2 go a calibrated microphone and found a significant high frequency drop-off after 8kHz. It's noticeable in the comparison with the Rode Mic. I made a custom EQ to bring some of the high frequencies back up. The low end also has a good amount of drop-off that can affect some lower vocal notes.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

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@t3hite 2 ай бұрын

In episodes about the MixPre MixAssist plugin and the Zoom F6 Automix you have showed how helpful those tools are for improving dialogue when a quick turn around is needed. When considering using one of these pro/sumer wireless system I'm curious if two speakers standing near each other (3 to 9 feet) would create an issue with crossover sound from the active speaker into the nearby listener's mic? That would seem to be another advantage for a true pro wireless system like the Diety--that you recently reviewed,--which could record each channel onto separate recorder inputs of a MixPre-MixAssist or Zoom F6/8-Automix. When turn around speed is not urgent, are there some plugins that could be used in the DAW stage to help mix the recorded backup files?

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

You can use a 3.5mm to dual XLR adapter to achieve the same thing. Or, on the MixPre, use the 3.5mm mic input. There’s WT Automixer and Auphonic.

@JungaVideoProductions 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for a thorough review. Quick question, if you were pairing the DJI mic 2 with the ride wireless pro to give you 4 channels of audio for streaming a panel discussion, would the latency difference between the two systems pose a problem?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Probably not, but I’ve found using 4 channels of any of these systems in the same space to be a good bit less reliable with more dropouts.

@JungaVideoProductions 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Curtis. Yes I hear you re dropouts. What I’ve found is that having the receivers 1.5-2m apart is more stable when it comes to this.

@user-vj4dv4ig1h 3 ай бұрын

Is the firmware posted on the dji site on January 31 different from the production firmware you are talking about?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Yes, they added the ability to lock the noise reduction button.

@user-cx6rg6mr7d 4 ай бұрын

can you connect more than 2 transimitter recorders to one receiver? or you have to get another receiver to connect to 3rd and 4th transmitters?

@curtisjudd 4 ай бұрын

Each receiver works with up to 2 transmitters so you’d need an additional receiver.

@user-cx6rg6mr7d 4 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you!!

@mattwruff 4 ай бұрын

I'm through with these 'creator' wireless mics. I have a couple, but I'm not getting any more. I want to use High-Quality Lav's (at least a COS11) put, preferably a Shure TL48 or one of my countrymen's. Excellent review as always Curtis!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt!

@jermainechambers6977 20 күн бұрын

Hey Curtis, excellent review but I do have a question. If I’m just recording with my iPhone (15 pro) would you recommend the DJI mic over the Rode simply because it’s much more compatible? Or are there ways to use the Rode mics with my phone without a large, clunky set up?

@curtisjudd 19 күн бұрын

They both work with iPhone. But if you want a smaller receiver and you like the sound of the DJI Mic, then DJI is probably a good choice for you. 👍

@jermainechambers6977 18 күн бұрын

⁠@@curtisjuddThank you! I think I’ll go with the Rode Wireless Pro then

3 ай бұрын

Awesome Video! i think i will switch to the dji mic2 from the rode wirelesspro, just because the dji mic was super hassle free for me. everything from the app, to the control on the unit, the size, the weird data storage, just bugs me about the rode. While i wish the dji mic had locking trs and i find it to be ultra weird that the white version has a silver cap i think that will be my go to system for vlogs, or everything where the theos is too big. And i have to add that i really like the thought behind dji products, the ease of use is just amazing!. you want the data from the transmitter, you simply plug it in, on the rode i took forever to find out that you have to put the transmitter back into the dockign station and then you can load off the data... maybe ... other systems have a similar problem when it comes to handling the looking through menus makes me super inpatient on set, or weird combinations of press this for 3 seconds, press these two buttons at the same time etc. that is fine if you use it all day but in my case. I sometimes have no Audiojob for weeks and only film stuff without audio. And then i have to get back to a system that simply needs to work. Sorry for the long comment

@way2deep100 3 ай бұрын

DJI's solution to 'locking' a lav mic is a dedicated channel under the transmitter clip through which to loop the cord. It does the job perfectly well and is actually quicker than a thread but, as mentioned, no thread means some lavs with screw collars won't plug in properly.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

If you switch, I hope it works well for you.

3 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd thanks a lot :) i hope so too ^^

@dennyfree1 12 күн бұрын

Now that the wireless adapter is available, what are your thoughts on the audio quality as opposed to the cable interface?

@curtisjudd 12 күн бұрын

Haven’t tried it yet, but hopefully it is better.

@jdmitchell6995 3 ай бұрын

No test with the Rode lav mic?

@raescdo 2 ай бұрын

Hey! Which one would you choose to use as a mic for an online and live teacher?

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

Shure MoveMic: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNuCe9V6rNysiIk.htmlfeature=shared

@RobinGuiton 3 ай бұрын

Curtis, could you give me a brief opinion on the DJI Lavs? The cheap price-point (~$30) gives me great pause, but you obviously have some experience with it in testing. Brilliant review as always BTW

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

They improve the sound quality SLIGHTLY.

@RobinGuiton 3 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you for your input - perhaps i'll try my own lavs with them first before paying the little bit extra!

@WhataPlant 3 ай бұрын

Hi, just bought dji mic 2, it doesn't sound so great like the voice isn't coming crisp and loud and clear but voice is getting suppress under bass, can u tell me does dji mic 2 sounds like this only or mine seems faulty and what audio level would u recommend with iphone 15 pro? Thank you!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

This entire video was recorded with DJI Mic 2 so if you’re sounds much different, probably best to contact DJI support.

@cameronfontana 2 ай бұрын

Incredible review! What lavalier would you recommend with the DJI 2 that doesn’t compromise the audio quality?

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

The DJI Lavalier. The inputs don’t provide enough voltage for high end lavaliers.

@StringerBell 2 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd Does the inputs of Rode Wireless Pro provide enough voltage for high end lav mics?

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

@@StringerBell I don't know. Best to contact RODE support. Their specification sheet doesn't say.

@LuxLadyStudio 3 ай бұрын

Hi Curtis can you record directly via Bluetooth to iPhone native camera app? I have heard that you need to record to third party app over Bluetooth

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

We used the Blackmagic Camera app here. Not sure about the native app.

@LuxLadyStudio 3 ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd ok thanks for finding the time to answer

@mdlsh 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Do you know how many hours of 32bit recording do you get? The 14 hours is at 24bit, right?

@mauriceschoenen 2 ай бұрын

@richardweddle3408 3 ай бұрын

Organized and concise! You've got reviewing nailed. I can't decide between the DJI MIC 2 and the RODE WIRELESS PRO. Which one better serves actor's voices?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Audio quality wise, most people prefer the sound of the RODE Wireless PRO.

@richardweddle3408 3 ай бұрын

That's a big help. Many thanks. @@curtisjudd

@SagunManandhar 3 ай бұрын

Just curious, why didn't you say the iphone wireless/bluetooth was not usable .

@AINEET Ай бұрын

Great review. Would you recommend this over the lark max? I'm not sure they are 100 usd better than the lark unless you're heavily invested in the dji ecosystem

@curtisjudd Ай бұрын

I would not recommend the DJI over the Lark Max on the basis of audio quality, if that’s your main question?

@AINEET Ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd It was! Great, thanks. I take it that the criteria to choose the dji mic 2 over the lark max would be prioritizing 32 bit float, Bluetooth and lower latency?

@curtisjudd Ай бұрын

@@AINEET yes.

@georgethegypsy9547 3 ай бұрын

Can I buy a transmitter only first and then buy the single transmitter one and work like 2 person mic will that work?

@defylifeadventure 3 ай бұрын

I did that. Not recommended as you have no control over any settings. Default is 24bit so you've got no 32 bit float. You can't change the gain, or low cut filter.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Agreed, no, I would NOT recommend it.

@Makingdifference100 Ай бұрын

Curtis, can you tell me the difference between the DJI MIC 1 and the DJI MIC 2? Do you find the audio quality better on the new DJI MIC? Does the DJI Mic also have the 32-bit float technology embedded in the DJI Mic internal sensors? Thanks a lot!

@curtisjudd Ай бұрын

The DJI Mic 2 sounds a little better to me. The original DJI Mic does NOT have 32-bit float recording.

@Makingdifference100 Ай бұрын

@@curtisjudd thanks Curtis. I rally appreciated your input. I just order one

@trevdrummer12 2 ай бұрын

Does the DJI mic offer starting/stopping internal recording from the receiver?

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

Yes

@stevehill3782 3 ай бұрын

Great video Curtis but.................are you going to review the new Zoom H Essential series soon? Can't wait for your take on them.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

I have an H4n Essential on preorder. 👍

@BeauHannamGuitars 4 ай бұрын

If you record with the noise cancellation on, can you remove it in post?

@chennyye28 4 ай бұрын

no, it is baked in.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Agreed, no. Once it is on, it is on in there internal recording or to the camera or phone.

@ivoliYT 3 ай бұрын

How thick are walls in your house and is it hollow wood house american style, or proper concrete house?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Wood frame, with concrete stem walls in the basement where I started the test.

@amenono 3 ай бұрын

Curtis, what do you know about Instamic Pro Plus? Thank you!

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Nothing 🙁

@t3hite 2 ай бұрын

Would a stand alone recorder like a Zoom F2BT or Tascam DR-10L Pro capture better sound than these wireless combo units? I've aways kept away from wireless due to a fear of loosing audio. This seems like a hybrid RAW+JPEG solution where you can have both fast turn around and high quality when it's needed.

@curtisjudd 2 ай бұрын

Not necessarily and that’s the idea - best of both worlds.

@xray111xxx 3 ай бұрын

Way cool. I use the Rode Wireless Go II for my meetings at work. So easy, and so compact. I am sold on the ease this new technology offers. I may leverage these new tech as a business and get out of IT. I am AV guy, not an IT guy. By the way I bought a used Sound Devices 702. Wow, I am very pleased with this recorder. I use it so far as my music recorder on the go, or in my listening room. I see why Sound Devices is so popular with the pros. Gets done very well. I am patiently waiting for a 6xx series one too. Or another 7xx used for my bedroom HT and music system. Sound Devices has won me over.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

👍

@milkandhenny 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, can always trust your page.

@garystupz 3 ай бұрын

Great contents as usually, but not to sure red nail varnish is best for you🤣

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

😉

@DrivenDossier 8 күн бұрын

Which would you recommend for a podcast?

@curtisjudd 8 күн бұрын

Probably RODE Witeless Pro

@DougYeager 3 ай бұрын

Would you recommend the mic 2 as an instrument mic for live production? Why?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

No, but that’s mainly because i don’t mic instruments very often and never with a mic like this.

@VanceReviews 3 ай бұрын

What software are you using to edit the audio files?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Here’s what we usually do for audio, but on audio gear reviews we don’t process as much, especially the raw samples. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idmCmNugx53KkYE.htmlfeature=shared

@NicleT 3 ай бұрын

@@curtisjuddso, --it is Izotope RX we see here at --4:28-- ?-- Ok, it's Adobe Audition.

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

@@NicleT Yes.

@uncle-english 4 ай бұрын

Almost all wireless microphones with built-in recording functionality face this issue. Due to patent restrictions, products sold in the United States cannot simultaneously record and wirelessly transmit. However, in some countries, this limitation does not apply.

@curtisjudd 4 ай бұрын

It works if you transmit to the receiver, just not when transmitting directly to phone with Bluetooth.