With the advent of the video era, more and more ordinary people have become self-media or video creators. If you want to make a profit or make achievements in the video industry, the quality of the video must be guaranteed. The quality mentioned here is not only the picture, but also the sound recording is also critical. There are a lot of wireless microphones on the market today, including popular products such as DJI Mic from DJI. Now the second-generation product DJI Mic 2 has arrived, and DJI defines it as a professional-sounding wireless microphone.
DJI Mic 2 is divided into four sets, including the DJI Mic 2 two-shot and one-receive set (including charging box), priced at 2,499 yuan; the DJI Mic 2 one-shot, one-receive set, priced at 1,499 yuan; DJI Mic 2 launcher The device (transparent black and pearl white) version is priced at 699 yuan. The DJI Lavalier Microphone accessories are priced at 199 yuan; if you purchase the DJI Mic 2 charging box separately, the price is 499 yuan.
DJI Mic 2 two-shot and one-catch (including charging box) set, transmitter (pearl white), and accessories lavalier microphone
The storage bag in the DJI Mic 2 two-shot and one-catch (including charging box) set
All items in the DJI Mic 2 two-shot and one-catch (including charging case) set and accessories lavalier microphone
- Storage bag for DJI Mic 2 transmitter (Pearl White)
- All items for DJI Mic 2 Transmitter (Pearl White)
What we got is the DJI Mic 2 two-transmit and one-receive (including charging box) set version, DJI Mic 2 transmitter (pearl white), and accessory lavalier microphone. In addition to accessories, the DJI Mic 2 two-transmit and one-receive (including charging box) package version includes a storage bag, a charging box (which includes a receiver and two transmitters), an audio cable, and a USB Type-C data cable, two windshields, instructions, and stickers, etc. The DJI Mic 2 transmitter (Pearl White) includes a pearl white transmitter end, a windshield, a USB Type-C data cable, and instructions.
Next, we will start the evaluation of the DJI Mic 2 professional sound quality wireless microphone. This review is divided into two aspects: usage experience and radio effect. DJI Mic 2 adds three core selling points, clearer radio capabilities, intelligent noise reduction, and Bluetooth direct connection, and is upgraded in three aspects. Overall, DJI Mic 2 is undoubtedly the best choice for self-media and video creators in terms of professional sound recording.
Usage experience
Let’s first take a look at the user experience of DJI Mic 2. Here we mainly introduce the changes in appearance and use, as well as upgrades.
Charging box
The DJI Mic 2 set we got is equipped with a charging box. Let’s first talk about the advantages of the charging box. If you have come into contact with DJI Mic, you will remember the convenience and practicality brought by the charging box. In addition to the changes in color and appearance, the charging box of DJI Mic 2 is also larger than the first generation, but it is still very convenient to carry, so don’t worry about that.
Comparison of the charging boxes of DJI Mic 2 (left) and DJI Mic (right)
The charging box of DJI Mic 2 has changed. Compared with the previous generation, in addition to being larger, it also has a lock design on the front panel. That is to say, when opening the DJI Mic 2 charging box, you need to press the lock to open it. This design increases safety, especially when it is placed in the bag, the charging box cover will not be opened by itself due to bumps, but if you want to use one hand, Opening the charging box of DJI Mic 2 also increases the difficulty.
With the charging box, we can store two transmitters and one receiver in one unit, making it safer to carry when going out and protecting the microphone itself. The charging box supports a ready-to-use design, that is, when we open the lid of the charging box, the two transmitters and one receiver will automatically turn on, and the user only needs to take them out to use. In the same way, after we install the microphone into the charging box, the charging box will automatically charge the microphone, and it will automatically shut down when the lid is closed.
- 2. The charging box supports 18 hours of battery life
- Mic 2 charging box
- The only USB Type-C port on the charging box
The charging box of DJI Mic 2 has been significantly upgraded compared to the first generation in terms of battery life. The battery life has been increased from 15 hours to 18 hours so that even if you are doing high-intensity radio work, it can easily last a whole day. In addition, the battery life of a single TX transmitter has been increased from 5.5 hours to 6 hours, and the radio work of one TX transmitter can also meet the needs of half a day. Paired with a charging box, Mic 2’s battery life can better meet users’ radio needs for reporting on some large-scale events, exhibitions, or recording travel Vlogs.
3. RX receiver touch and knob operation
Next, let’s talk about the RX receiver of Mic 2. The receiving end of the Mic 2 is longer than the first generation, and it has a pulsator design, making it easier to adjust. That is to say, when adjusting, in addition to touch operation, you can also use the pulsator for operation.
- DJI Mic 2 RX receiver
- The RX receiver can be connected to the USB Type-C or Lightning interface to connect the device
- The RX receiver can also be connected to the camera’s hot shoe
The RX receiver of DJI Mic 2 can be connected to USB Type-C or Lightning interface accessories to adapt to different devices for radio work, such as mobile phones, DJI Osmo Pocket 3, DJI Osmo Action 4, etc. Of course, it can also be directly connected to the hot shoe of the camera and used with professional recording equipment for recording.
- The RX receiver supports touch operation
- The RX receiver also supports pulsator operation
As mentioned above, the RX receiver has a pulsator design, so in addition to continuing to support touch operations, it can also be adjusted through the pulsator. In addition, the touchscreen size of the RX receiver has been upgraded to 1.1 inches, so it is clearer for use and viewing.
The receiving end can set the preset gain of different camera models.
The receiving end can be set to synchronize the camera on and off
By presetting the gain settings of the RX receiver, you can effectively solve the problem of poor sound pickup due to different gains of the built-in microphones in different cameras, and at the same time, make it easier for novice users to get started. In addition, you can also turn on the option to synchronize the camera on and off, so that we do not need to operate it separately.
The TX transmitter is very free to wear and connect
This time, the TX transmitter of DJI Mic 2 has undergone very obvious changes. I believe that friends who have read the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 review have seen the new appearance design of the Mic 2 transmitter in advance. The transparent black color scheme uses a transparent material case design, revealing a strong technological style.
- DJI Mic 2’s transmitter (transparent black)
- Mic 2 transmitter (Pearl White)
Pearl white is a brand-new color scheme. Although it is not designed with transparent material, it is still very fashionable and beautiful, and female users should like the pearl white color scheme very much.
- Mic 2 TX Transmitter
- The TX transmitter of Mic 2 is equipped with a windshield
- The back of the TX transmitter of Mic 2 (the small square is the magnet used for magnetic wearing)
After adopting a transparent design and a new color scheme, the appearance of the Mic 2 transmitter has been significantly improved. I believe that in the following various video programs, everyone will often see this highly recognizable radio equipment.
There are two main ways to wear the Mic 2 transmitter. One is to use the clip on the back to connect, and the other is to use the small square mentioned above for magnetic connection. We need to remind you that if the clothes or the place to be worn are thick, the magnetic wearing method is not safe and is not recommended. These two wearing methods are the same as the previous generation, so I won’t go into details here.
DJI Mic 2 transmitter supports Bluetooth direct connection
In terms of connection, in addition to the TX transmitter of Mic 2 being directly connected to the RX receiver, it can also be connected to mobile phones, DJI Osmo Action 4 and DJI Osmo Pocket 3. The operation of Bluetooth connection is very simple. The radio capability after connection is the same as that of connecting to the RX receiver. Please refer to the product manual for specific operations. After switching to Bluetooth mode, the indicator light of the TX transmitter will turn blue, when connected to the RX receiver it will be green, and when the intelligent noise reduction function is turned on, it will be yellow. Please be informed.
TX transmitter connected to Lavalier microphone
If you feel that the TX transmitter is not hidden enough, you can choose a Lavalier microphone. After the TX transmitter is directly connected to the Lavalier mic, you can place the transmitter in your clothes and then use the Lavalier mic to pick up the sound to better perform a hidden sound collection.
The TX transmitter can perform radio reception independently (stored as audio files)
In addition to being used with shooting equipment, the TX transmitter of Mic 2 can also be used for independent sound collection, that is, it can be used as a voice recorder. The TX transmitter has a built-in 8GB storage space, which can achieve 14 hours of internal recording and storage (48kHz 24bit uncompressed audio, cannot be internally recorded when directly connected to a mobile phone via Bluetooth). During use, you can also perform audio backup, which is simple to operate and does not require the installation of any software. At the same time, you can export internally recorded audio with one click. You can also connect to a computer to view audio files.
DJI Mic 2 supports 32bit floating point internal recording
DJI Mic 2 supports 32-bit floating point internal recording. What does this mean? Mic 2 can maximize fidelity, which means increasing the dynamic range of recording and obtaining a greater post-processing margin. This function is very useful for professional users to perform professional sound recording.
Radio effect: Many new capabilities have been added, and the application scenarios are wider.
Next, we will introduce the radio effect of Mic 2, mainly testing the product’s radio effect, noise reduction ability, and radio distance.
Sound recording effect
DJI Mic’s radio effect is obvious to all, otherwise it wouldn’t have become a hit. DJI Mic 2 has a new capability of “clear sound collection and pleasant timbre”, which means that when recording human voices, it will be brighter and better-sounding, closer to real human voices, so the listening performance will be better. Next, let’s take a look at the actual radio effect.
Through the video, we can learn about the actual radio effect of DJI Mic 2. When collecting the sound played by the sound box, the sound collection effect of DJI Mic 2 is almost the same as the audio sound we hear, whether it is a song or pure music. When recording vocals, we can hear that the sound recording effect of DJI Mic 2 is very clear and stable. When paired with low-cut, it can filter out a lot of noise, making the sound recording more pure and clear.
Overall, Mic 2 has indeed made great progress in terms of sound recording effects. Especially when recording human voices, the effect is more realistic and the sound is clear and nice. Therefore, it is suitable for self-media or video creators to shoot Vlogs and record interviews. For radio applications, it has better effects.
Newly added intelligent noise reduction
Among the new features of DJI Mic2, the most important one is intelligent noise reduction. With the assistance of intelligent noise reduction, we can make the ambient noise and background noise lower when we listen, and make the human voice more prominent. Next, let’s take a look at the performance of DJI Mic 2’s intelligent noise reduction.
Through the video, we can fully understand the effect of Mic 2 intelligent noise reduction. The way to turn on the noise reduction function is very simple. We have explained it in the test video above, so I won’t go into details here. When we do not turn on intelligent noise reduction, we can hear that although the human voice is still recorded clearly, the noise in the surrounding environment is also very clear, thus affecting the effect of listening to the human voice. After turning on the Mic 2 intelligent noise reduction, you can hear that the ambient noise is significantly filtered, so that the vocal effect is clearer. With intelligent noise reduction, DJI Mic 2’s radio scenes can be enriched, and human voices can be recorded more clearly in environments such as exhibitions, streets, and self-driving cars.
3. Radio distance: 250 meters stable wireless transmission
The radio range of DJI Mic 2 is the same as that of the previous generation. The factory default radio range is 160 meters. In an open and unobstructed environment, you can obtain a transmission distance of 250 meters through the DJI Mimo APP, and its anti-interference ability is enhanced. Next, let’s take a look at how DJI Mic 2’s radio range performs in actual measurements.
Through the video, we can clearly understand the radio range and anti-interference effect of DJI Mic 2. We tested the sound pickup distance of about 0-50 meters. The sound pickup stability of DJI Mic 2 is consistent, without any interruption or noise interference. The recorded sound is also consistently excellent in terms of clarity and sound effects. Therefore, even if you are outdoors and the photographer is far away from the subject, you can still get clear and stable sound pickup.
One of the best choices for self-media and video creators
At this point, our testing and introduction of DJI Mic 2 comes to an end. As a second-generation product, we are very satisfied with the performance of DJI Mic 2. Not only has the user experience been improved, allowing users to use it more easily and freely; but it has also been significantly improved in terms of sound reception, which can satisfy more users. needs and the application scenarios are also more extensive.
DJI Mic 2 has been significantly improved in terms of appearance and functional design, especially the upgrades in operation and functions. It can meet everyone’s needs, whether it is ordinary users or professional users. In terms of radio, DJI Mic 2 is better at recording human voices than the previous generation. With the addition of intelligent noise reduction functions and other upgrades, the product can have better radio capabilities and can be applied to richer usage scenarios.
For self-media and video creators, the user experience of DJI Mic 2 is better than that of the first generation, and the ability to collect sound is also better than that of the first generation. Whether it is purchased by new users or upgraded by old users, it is very worth it.
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