I hoped the DJI mic was wonderful. Haje did too. His last impression was unimpressive. It disappointed a category that needs a mobile makeover. As someone who has done TV ads, films, and stage interviews for years, wireless lavalier/lapel mics appear to have stayed mostly the same.
DJI’s decade-long transition from drone producer to audio/video specialist (a surprise but reasonable move) has prepared it for the task. However, Haje considered the system insufficient in functionality and pricing.
Today, DJI isn’t alone in this growing specialty. Anker’s $250 M650, currently $180 on Amazon, undercut everyone, even Rode’s Wireless Go series, which had hardware concerns. I tried a set at CES last week, but COVID impeded my testing.
DJI Mic 2 is available today and offers sound and noise isolation/cancelation enhancements, which are crucial for large events like CES. The business claims the new technology would manage high sounds without peaking or distorting.
Run duration has increased from five to six hours due to battery capacity increases from 2,600 to 3,250 mAh. Like its predecessor, the Mic 2 supports one or two microphones. As a podcaster always looking to improve, I hoped DJI would introduce a third mic.
“As of now, the receiver can link with up to two transmitters,” the business says, leaving the potential open for a firmware upgrade. Meanwhile, you can get it with two mics, one receiver, and the charging case for $349 (not bad) or a single mic, receiver, and phone adaptor for $219. Which makes more sense based on the system’s intended use. A simple on-camera stand-up should work.
The firm sells accessories like a $39 wired lavalier mic. DJI’s website sells the Mic 2.
