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Tony Northrup review's the best microphone for creators, youtubers, vloggers, or just about anyone who needs to record one or two people on camera: The DJI Mic 2. This system supports up to two wireless mics which can be clipped directly to your shirt or held with a magnet through your clothing. You can also attach a separate lapel microphone so the mics themselves aren't as visible on camera.
Tony compares them to the original DJI Mics. The new mics offer noticeably improved audio quality with greater dynamic range and better cancellation of background noise. The new DJI Mic 2 also supports 32-bit float audio with internal recording, which is great if you need to recover talent who shouts. The new receiver also has a nice dial, and the transmitters/mics can connect directly to the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 or smartphones & computers via Bluetooth.
Tony also compares the DJI Mic 2 to the Rode Wireless Pro mics. Compared to the DJI Mic 2, the Rode Wireless Pro mics are significantly larger. The user interface is clumsier, without a front- or rear-facing screen nor a touchscreen. The Rode mics have good bassy sound, however.
0:00 Introduction
1:57 DJI Mic 2 Case & Receiver Design
5:19 DJI Mic 1 Case & Receiver Design
6:24 Rode Wireless Pro Case & Receiver Design
8:36 Transmitter / Microphone Design
10:26 Using DJI Mic 2 with Pocket 3
10:36 DJI Mic 2 User Interface
11:36 Recording Two People At Once
11:55 Using a Safety Channel to Avoid Clipping
13:23 Range/Distance Test
13:54 Audio Quality Test
16:43 Lavalier Mic vs Internal Mic Audio Test
16:56 Summary
17:40 Tony's Wishlist for DJI Mic 3