The DJI Mic 2 released to plenty of hype especially with the massive boom of content creators on multiple platforms. More and more people are making content with the need for a mic and DJI jumped right in to take advantage. 

Previously only reserved for a handful of production specialists, all kinds of microphones have sprung up. And it’s not just DJI. Brands who have been offering production equipment all now offer their own lav mic. So, what edge does DJI have over the rest of the pack? And is it the right mic for you? That’s what we’ll attempt to answer here. 

Design and inclusions 

Inside the packaging, you’ll get a carrying case housing the DJI Mic 2 package. Inside you’ll find a charging case,two transmitters, one receiver, an audio cable, phone adapters for USB-C/Lightning, two windscreens, two clip magnets, and a charging cable. 

It looks daunting at first with these many inclusions. But if you sit down and make sense of it all, it’s easy to figure out which one goes where and when to use what. 

The grooves on the receiver will easily let you know where the phone adapters fit. And the two transmitters are fairly straightforward to use both on their own or with the transmitter.

All that aside, the DJI Mic 2 is bulkier than other options out on the market. But if you’re the type who likes to show-off the mic they’re using (which we’re learning are a lot of people), then this shouldn’t be an issue at all. 

Ease-of-use is top-notch. The DJI Mic 2 is literally plug and play. When using it with a camera just plug the right holes and you’ll be ready to go in no time. When using it with a smartphone you have the option to use the receiver or connect the transmitter directly to the smartphone via bluetooth. 

Additionally, the transmitter can record audio all on its own. That’s great for quick, unexpected, soundbite/interview opportunities. You can literally run and gun with the DJI Mic 2. 

Sound quality 

DJI said the Mic 2 will feature clearer audio capturing. It can now capture audio at 48kHz 24-bit audio and 32-bit float quality. It also supports a higher acoustic overload point at up to 120dB. We can confidently say it absolutely delivers. 

Just take for instance this mini-rant I recorded while we were scenario photos of the mic. We were inside a fairly noisy cafe and I was talking in my inside voice in an attempt to not be a nuisance. 

@rodneil

Like mic.

♬ original sound – Rodneil – Rodneil

Despite me close to just whispering and not projecting my voice at all, the mic still picked up my voice really clearly. The noise cancellation also kicked in as you can barely hear the background chatter inside the cafe. 

If you’re not convinced, here’s a follow-up recording with pretty much the exact same conditions. 

@rodneil

I promise to talk about something else next mic test

♬ original sound – Rodneil – Rodneil

These two quickfire examples alone should give you confidence in the DJI Mic 2’s capabilities. We’ve used our fair share of rather cheap but wired lav microphones before but they were never near this level of quality. 

If much of your content involves filming and talking (discreetly) in public, often noisy, spaces, then the DJI Mic 2 would be a dream gadget to have. 

More formal recordings

Naturally, we used the DJI Mic 2 in more formal recordings for actual content that we published on our platforms. 

Here, I used it for a voice over recording. Other than the quality of the mic, I was most pleased with how easy it was to set-up and how I could record practically wherever I wanted to. Prior to this, I would always use my desktop mic wired to my laptop. 

While that’s fine in most cases, my desk isn’t exactly the least cluttered space in the world. So much so that I often end up opting to work elsewhere. But that’s on me. 

Here’s the video: 

@gadgetmatch

Huawei Pura 70 Pro: The photography king is better than ever #Huawei #HUAWEIPura70Series #HUAWEIPura70Pro @HUAWEI Philippines

♬ Chill and gentle lo-fi/10 minutes(1455687) – nightbird_bgm

The best thing? We didn’t have to tweak anything. In both examples shared above, it was literally plug and play… errr… plug and record in this instance, I guess. 

Other things of note

A few other features we didn’t get to directly test are its promised longevity. The DJI MIc 2 sports an 18-hour battery. Each transmitter and receiver will last six hours apiece.

We only used the mic in spot instances and never in prolonged recording sessions. That said, interviews we were part of during the review period only lasted an hour and a half at most. That’s well under the promised battery life. 

Aside from that, the DJI Mic 2 charges relatively quickly too. Each time we use it, we would charge the thing at the end of the day with a 65W GaN charger and it would juice up long before you finish a standard length TV/Streaming show.

There are more settings that you should take note of. For instance, the LED indicators on the transmitter will let you know if it’s recording on its own or if it’s connected to the transmitter. It can also tell you whether or not noise cancellation is active or otherwise.

These are things you will learn as you use the DJI Mic 2 more, but it pays to read the user manual which is also available online.

Is the DJI Mic 2 your GadgetMatch?

It’s easy to look at all the DJI Mic 2’s benefits and say it’s literally for each and every content creator. Features-wise, that may be true. However, you have to factor in its US$349/ PhP 19,000 price tag. 

This will depend a lot on  the kind of content you put out and where you are in your content creator journey. 

As mentioned earlier, if your content requires a lot of speaking, you’ll likely squeeze out great value on the DJI Mic 2. Your viewers/followers will appreciate the improved audio quality and you’ll have more flexibility on where and how you record. 

Regarding your creator journey, when it comes to buying new equipment, it’s best to consider the price. Is the DJI Mic 2 something you can buy two of without batting an eyelash? If yes, then by all means, it’s a worthy investment. But if buying just one will have you wiping beads of sweat, perhaps it’s best to wait and save up a little more. 

Ultimately, the DJI Mic 2 is a great piece of equipment and one that’s worth its asking price. You just have to make sure you’re making the most of it.