DJI is expanding its product line with a new audio product. The DJI Mic is a dual wireless microphone system for recording audio from a maximum line of sight range of 250 meters or 820 feet.
DJI states the battery life is up to 5.5-hours, with a total of 15 hours with the charging case.
What’s Included
- Transmitter ×2
- Receiver ×1
- Charging Case ×1 (Weight: 242g; LWH: 103×61×41 cm)
- Camera Cable (3.5mm TRS) ×1
- Smartphone Connector (Type-C) ×1
- Smartphone Connector (Lightning) ×1Charging Cable ×1
- Windscreen ×2
- Magnetic Plate ×2
- Carrying Bag ×1
The system consists of two microphone transmitters with built-in microphones, a receiver, and an ultra-compact charging case. It’s compatible with smartphones by using the included adapter, cameras, DJI OM 5, and DJI Action 2 and can be used with any camera or recorder by using the TRS 3.5mm output on the receiver. The transmitter has a 3.5mm input if you want to use a lav microphone.
DJI Mic Key features
- Easy Setup: An extra ultra-portable charging case stores the transmitters and receiver and fast-pairs the system just by opening it.
- Intuitive Design: The transmitters attach via a back-clip or magnetic plate. The receiver’s built-in touchscreen gives easy access to channel selection, input/output settings, and other essential operations.
- Portability: Weighing just 30 grams, the transmitter easily clips onto a shirt collar.
- 250m Max Wireless Transmission Range: Using DJI’s latest encryption technology, DJI Mic is capable of recording crisp audio at distances of up to 250 meters (tested in unobstructed environments in direct line of sight).
- Dual-Channel Recording: DJI Mic comes with two transmitters with built-in microphones, capable of simultaneously recording the sound from two audio sources. Each transmitter has a built-in storage of up to 14 hours (8GB) and supports backup recording, ensuring that your audio files are safe and easy to access. Files can be transferred via the USB Type-C Cable and appear as a drive when connected to your PC or Mac. Files are 48,000 Hz, 24-bit mono WAV format.
- Compatibility: The DJI Mic receiver supports USB-C, Lightning, and 3.5mm TRS interface output, making it compatible with most smartphone, camera, and laptop models.
- Battery Life: The transmitters and receiver both boast a 5.5-hour battery life and 15 hours with the compact charging case.
- Variable gain control: DJI Mic has flexible variable gain control from two independent audio sources.
- Safety Track: A secondary audio track is recorded as a backup with a lower volume of -6 dB (different from the main audio track), which helps to safeguard your audio in case of unforeseen issues.
- Multi-level Control: Adjust input and output sensitivity between -12dB ~ 12dB and find the perfect setting for your surroundings.
- Microphone Furry Windscreen: Effectively suppresses wind and noisy environments while still recording clear sound.
Recording
Each transmitter has a built-in storage of up to 14 hours (8GB) and supports backup recording. The files can be transferred via the USB Type-C Cable and appear as a drive when connected to your PC or Mac. Files are 48,000 Hz, 24-bit mono WAV format.
Recordings can be made separately via each channel, or the two channels can be combined for flexibility in post-production.
A safety track can be recorded as a backup with a lower volume of -6 dB (different from the main audio track), which helps to safeguard your audio in case of unforeseen issues.
It’s interesting to see so many compact 2.4 GHz audio systems hit the market in the last few years. You have many options from Rode, Deity, Hollyland, Saramonic, and more. The safety track feature is a good one, and if you’re in the market for these affordable small systems, I would look for this feature as 2.4 GHz systems are prone to interference in high traffic areas.
Pricing & Availability
The DJI Mic retails for $329 USD and is available for preorder today direct from the DJI Store and authorized retailers.
