DJI MIC 2 Beginners Guide - Start Here

[@rustytaco8412]

You might get complaints for explaining things like we are 5 years old, but for the LOVE OF GOD, DO NOT STOP! This is how every video should be explaining gear and how to use them! Some of us have ADHD as adults, and we need this level of explanation to follow through. Please don't stop creating guides like this Jeven. It makes thing easily understandable for those of us with disabilities.

[@gozza683]

Was just thinking the same, there will always be something where someone who needs basic help.

[@ProtectiveDadPranks]

Totally AGREE Best video out there!!!

[@MIXCOMTV]

100% agree, this is the bests tutorials I never listened to. Thank you Jeven.

[@ATexCate]

I agree! only ADHD is NOT a disability. its our superpower my friend. its all about harnessing it.

[@piggybankaccountant]

no disability here but I still love every word coming out of this video

[@arthurpolin8194]

Don't bother listening to any other tutorials. This one is the BEST!

[@evolutionaryTom]

This is the best tutorial out there. You can always skip past things you already know, or you can just learn them again as a refresher. Great job, Jeven.

[@carrmedicalgroup4801]

Man, I’m a 63 yo physician and tech geek before there was even such a thing as a personal computer. My comment to you is, DON’t STOP! You’ve got the Right Stuff and will continue to grow exponentially Thank you for what you do! You’re a great teacher

[@sdrtyrtyrtyuty]

Incredible! You could NOT have been any more helpful to a beginner. Thank you! Also the ingenuity behind this mic is unlike anything. Everything just works. They packed all this stuff and the touch controls in such a tiny little device. I only hope the audio quality justifies the $350.

[@veronicatheDragon]

Thank you!!!! My husband just bought me this ( love tech but just starting making videos) and I opened it and was LOST. Watched a video and still was lost… watched this and feel much better!

[@johncmordan]

I was about to return mine until I saw this video. This is the best video on these devices I have seen.

[@cpbmix]

Best DJI MIC 2 tutorial on the internet. Thank you.

[@20two19]

Thanks for this great video, I used it to help decide on getting the DJI Mic 2, which I ordered and it arrived yesterday. My first wireless mic setup and came from a Zoom H1N. Now, I'm watching it again to refresh myself on its usage. A couple of things I noticed, which you may have covered in the video but are worth mentioning again. 1. The Safety Track only works when using the receiver, i.e. it is not recorded to the internal of the transmitter. 2. When using Bluetooth on the transmitter you can also NOT use Intelligent Noise Cancelling nor Internal Recording. 3. And lastly, when you start recording on a receiver connected Camera, internal transmitter recording does not start automatically, you have to manually start if you want both, in case of a signal drop from the transmitter. 4. I saw somewhere else that said 32-bit float was not recorded to the internal transmitter, but it does, in fact, record 32-bit float. 5. When using the transmitter in Bluetooth mode connected to an iPhone, you won't get DJI audio in when using the default Camera/Video app, you need a 3rd party where you can manually change the audio input, there is also a hack to use a screen recording to change the audio input to DJI and then record video with the default app. Please correct me if I am mistaken on any of the above. Again, thanks for a great video.

[@thelibrarian3734]

Wow I’m glad you mentioned those things as the noise cancelling and using it with my phone was the most important thing, back it goes.

[@dennysell]

Just got the DJI Mic 2 and this is such an awesome walk through. Very easy to follow and great information!!

[@madknac2978]

These companies need to be paying you for your amazing explanations, Jeven! Thank you!!

[@JevenDovey]

Thank You. DJI did sponsor my last couple that I put out so they are noticing and paying a little bit to have me make future ones.

[@madknac2978]

@@JevenDovey Good!! Should be more than "a little bit though. Just saying! Your videos have to take a lot of time, not just to shoot but in pre-pro and post, to layout in a way that will make it easy for viewers to digest. Thank you for all you do!

[@armando.visuals]

This is the BEST video. Always delivers and never waste time. Straight to the point. Thank you!

[@FCTHETRUTH]

He never misses!!! Great content everytime

[@jimcsnr]

I just had the dji mic 2 (single) delivered today, I didn't know how much you could do with it. I'm glad I came across your video, I wouldn't have a clue about the all the options that are available with this little mic. Thanks very much.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Just got mine today. Upgraded from the Ver1. Thanks for this video. Great explanation of all the setting and what these are capable of.

[@Rizzlyricist]

For some reason my RX and TX stopped pairing with each other after I've paired the transmitter to my camera. I am trying to have my Reciever connect to my Transmitter. Then I plan on attaching the receiver to the Action 4. But the RX and TX won't pair anymore. The transmitter automatically pairs to my A4, which is cool, but I want to control the gain with the receiver as well. I tried the pairing with the case method, still nothing. Edit: I actually got it, no lie, I dropped my reciever on accident and it connected after 🤦🏽‍♂️💀

[@ausdoug974]

Very helpful video. I learned quite a bit. Thanks so much.

[@Phuriscrane]

Thank you man. Just got these mics and this was mega helpful! Love the clear and structured way you speak.

[@andreamarcovaldi]

Hi Jeven, great video as always! i'm an happy owner of a DJI Osmo action 4 and i'm very interested to buy a dji mic 2, just one trasmitter to bind it to the OA4 via Bluetooth, how can i adjust the levels/gain on this configuration? thank you in advance, cheers from Roma Italy

[@AlwaysBeChanging]

Jeven, I always enjoy referring to your channel when I need a thorough review of a product. Super consistent and comprehensive every time. I have the same setup that you use here: DJI Mic 2 + A7Siii. And despite the fact that DJI has recommended those settings AND the fact that several other pro KZbinrs recommend the same settings, I can't even come close to getting them to work. With my transmitters at +0 gain, my receiver at +9, and my Sony at +1, the audio volume when I pull the footage into FCP is way, way too quiet even if I max the volume on it to +12. So I play with the camera levels, ensuring the -6 / -12 target and it's still crazy quiet in FCP. Combing that with the fact that Matt Johnson says the 32-bit float doesn't even work for the camera input (only the receiver's internal memory) and I honestly feel like throwing these things in the trash. I've been sitting here for hours, recording a hundred different ways (including pulling audio from the transmitter) and none of it, regardless of settings, is even remotely usable. 😩

[@justketh4298]

this video is so satisfying, my dji mic2 went from just a mic to a mic that i can make use however i want efficiently!

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

Just bought the DJI Mic 2 to pair with my DJI Action 4 and the obvious first place to come for a tutorial is Jeven Dovey.... calm, precise and complete beginner tutorial... thanks again,,, you are awesome... long time subscriber

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

Watched this 4 times and just received my mic, time to watch it again! Many Thanks, this is appreciated!

[@dopedoggofficial6208]

Great tutorial, thank you very much for this! By far the most comprehensive and best explained video. I just purchased the DJI Mic 2 complete set and this was super useful. One thing I was hoping you'd cover is what setting to use if you're using DJI Mic 2 with receiver going straight into an iPhone. Have had any experience doing that that you could share?

[@TheMattAndMonicaPodcast]

Incredibly in depth. Thank you sir! I bought this, some Mevo cans, and a DJI Mini pro. Podcasting and videography are my new endeavors...

[@peterlyonsphoto]

Incredibly helpful. I have no idea how you culled all of the from the printed manual, but this is everything I needed. I’m new to video and audio for video so it’s all pretty intimidating but you’ve helped tremendously. Thank you!

[@LoriGraceAz]

Dude, I've been looking for this kind of video since I bought the Mic2 and finally found this instead of the hype videos that all the other dudes do. Thank you! So perfect for what I needed!

[@photobeast]

Just wanted to say that these videos are the best my friend. I know they seem simple at times, but for people that have just pulled these things out of the box and the instructions are so small and they bought them second hand open box and there were no directions. These tutorials are a lifesaver. I wish you all the best and the most success with your KZbin channel. I know how hard and tedious it is to make videos as I've been out for 2 years and I watch people put no thought time or process into their videos and they get millions of views and you can spend hours and hours if not days and sometimes weeks just to make a video. I actually just did a video on never before seen pictures of Metallica from 1983 and I haven't even had a thousand views after a week! I just think it's insane sometimes and get to the point where I feel like throwing in the towel. Hopefully I'll get some views one day like you. I guess I just got to keep at it

[@tillycomedy2194]

I've never used a microphone device before, this tutorial is super helpful, thank you so much! esp the demos, it was great hearing the difference

[@LauraTryUK]

Hi Jeven, I'm hoping you see this comment and can answer my question. I am _loving_ this video by the way. How do you find the DJI Lavalier mic teamed with the DJI Mic 2? I just bought it all - straight into the transitter the audio sounds good. When I plug in the DJI lav mic, the audio is terrible. Have you found a difference between the 2? Many thanks for your great work 🙏🏼

[@Canadiancastaway]

Thanks for sharing. I just switch from my old Senheiser G3 as i’m not doing much tv shoot anymore and i would say that the dji mic2 are litterally game changer. So easy to use and when you’re a one man shooter doing camera and sound seriously it’s so fun to work with simple tools like this. One thing i’ll have to try i a jack 1/8 to an xlr so i can use it with an fs7.

[@JennGroverPhotography]

Thanks!

[@tasercs]

A superb tutorial, packed with everything we need and nothing we don't. At last a video titled 'Complete Beginner's Guide' is actually exactly that. So refreshing. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this.

[@GenuineArticle71]

Sweet! i held off buying the Creator combo pack for the Pocket 3 and now purchased it on its own so i could get these two mics separately (instead of 1 with the combo pack). Not getting the Combo pack means i won't have the battery handle but that is a moot point as i plan to charge from a power bank when needed. The handle business is not something i wanna fuss with. Thanks for the insightful video and detailed explanations. I'm still only halfway through watching and i'm sold!

[@DougYeager]

I was able to buy the battery handle separately and it really came in handy. One note, do. Ot store with the battery plugged in as it will keep trying to charge tHE p3 and discharge completely

[@finallyphat3050]

This is great! I wish all instruction videos out there in this world were like this. Thanks man, very helpful

[@robertgeorgeut]

I just bought the dji mic 2 setup and this video really helped me understand all of the features and methods I can use my new tool. Awesome video! Thanks for making this tutorial!

[@beatricewongchalermthan565]

This is the first video I came across that went into detail for every feature in a super clear and concise way. It definitely helped me because this is my first time working with any type of camera and audio recording work. Any information is helpful, even something as simple as how to upload the data to a computer or delete data directly on the receiver (no one else I saw wver mentioned these). I just want to make better videos, and all of the info can get really confusing or lost, but you organized it well. Thanks for all of the tips.

[@Mike_squarebeefarms]

This was outstanding! I recently upgraded to the DJI Mic 2 and was struggling with setup and just general understanding of how things worked. I can't thank you enough for putting this tutorial together. Your video was very clear and well done. Thank you! Take Care!

[@VirtualVillageStudio]

watched both long-form tutorials for mic 2 and dji pocket 3. excellent coverage and pacing Jeven!

[@ITzPake]

WOW! I usually don’t write comments since i‘m a silent viewer but this guide is out of this world. This is definitely the best and most detailed one I‘ve seen so far. Watched the full video and this is all I need. Can’t wait for mine to arrive tomorrow 🎉

[@SilverSteveDetecting]

I would love to see you do a guide on using this with a GoPro. Thanks for this guide. It was easy to follow and understand.

[@Nongho]

Thank you, I really like the way you explain, specially how to connect with bluetooth, very detail. I searched and found many video, but could not find. Only your video who explain about blue and green light when pairing with bluetooth.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great information Jeven. I just got the Mic 2 in yesterday and I will refer to information I learned from watching your guide. Thanks for sharing.

[@dinbali]

It's crazy how good this guide is, it's on another level. You have totally mastered these Jeven. What a perfectionist 😍

[@jolebole-yt]

DJI really knocked it out of the park again with this mic. So many nice and useful features added its definitely worth upgrading. Thanks for the nicely done presentation.

[@GoGreenAutos]

I'm considering buying a MIC 2 so this video has been really helpful, thanks.

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Thanks for sharing this guide buddy. Great for me because my Mic 2 is still in the box and i needed a video "manual". Awsome. Great content. Keep it up 👍

[@JevenDovey]

Any time!

[@kathleenhart707]

Every other si called "beginners" video on the mic 2 was doing my head in until I watched this one! Can't thank you enough! 🙌

[@DoItForMeSolutions]

Just got OP3 and DJI Mic 2 kits. Your videos have been super helpful. One obscure thing I just found - You cannot format the DJI Mic 2 from the Mic 2 RX receiver if internal auto-record is set to on. The storage menu just refuses to let you touch select TX1 or TX2 to get to the reformat swipe control. It took a while to figure this out because if you also have the record button on the DJI Mic 2 TX locked out, you have to dig through the menus and disable the auto-record and local record button lockout to enable the reformat touch controls on the Mic 2 RX. (Yes, you could use a computer or the OM3 to reformat, but I wanted to know why it wasn't working on the Mic 2 RX.)

[@YoungBlaze]

So in 32 bit float if you clip or distort at the lav mic, that will be captured in the recording? So in theory they should come out with a 32bit lav?

[@ryansourrealtor]

Watched 5 videos on this topic and didn’t get nearly a fraction of what I got from your video. Great video!

[@jampaPT]

Perfect video from a great KZbinr. Congratulations! I bought the DJI MIC2 Combo, was a bit lost...not anymore. Thank you for such a detailed explanation.

[@kalliopilyviaki]

Honestly, everything you might need, this was amazing!

[@JSTUPRODUCTIONS]

Dude this is SUCH a good tutorial. WOW!!!!

[@jerrydaugherty4657]

Jeven - Fantastically well produced!!!! Thank you!!! I just bought a DJI MIC 2 and was dismayed at the cryptic box-included instructions. Your video removed 100% of the confusion and gave me some great recommendations. I’m going to be using my mics with my GoPro camera for now - and am definitely more confident going into it than when first unboxing my DJI MIC 2. -- Oh - and also subscribed!

[@FOODWITHDREAD]

Wow!! Thank you so much, I just bought these mics for my food vlogging adventures, and you, sir, are a legend! Thank you!

[@BSRWeddingFilms]

What do I do when one of my transmitters doesn't show up on the receiver? Out of the box only 1 mic is working. Pretty annoying, i've updated the firmware but still nothing.

[@kavoossifilms]

Oh my god, I've been trying to figure out how to access each transmitter menu independently and i thought I'd tried everything. Swiping up on the left side or right side! Thank you!

[@danephron]

Thanks for this excellent guide to the DJI Mic 2. I just ordered it and I'll be using it for audio only, attached to my Android phone. Will it work with a standard voice recorder app? Or can you recommend a specific one?

[@BrandonBurk]

19:10 saving for later incase I need reference to this again. When you press the power button once to activate the intelligent noise cancelling the led light color turns from green to light green to indicate that it is activated.

[@AdamEgret]

Syper useful guide. Thanks for putting in all this work.

[@DirtyJakTheDustyBean]

Just got a set of these, hope it helps our sound as our sound hasn't been all that good. On the test runs they sound and work great (with go pro hero 12). Thanks for the guide with these and the drones!

[@coryhawkes5349]

Just purchased them for a short film and they were AMAZING!!! Quick question, if you have more than two actors in a scene can you add more of these mics to the transmitter?

[@owen47920]

This is so amazing and useful. I don’t think I’ve ever paid more attention in my life 💀 I also appreciate the amount of work you put into this video 👌👌💪💪

[@berhanarisoy]

Can I connect 3 microphones at the same time, along with the microphone from the Pocket3 I bought before?

[@JevenDovey]

You didnt watch my video…. No you can’t. Only 2 at one time

[@CAMTechChris]

You will just record to the internal storage on the 3rd transmitter and then sync in post.

[@PayDaProducer]

I subbed after 4 mins of listening. I love how you explained everything in this video. Definitely gonna get a pen and pad and check out your old videos. Thank you!

[@thechosenpod]

This was the best video I've ever watched and I waisted alot of time watching pointless videos thank you Jesus for this one. Great video

[@thechosenpod]

I'm looking to start my podcast. From your experience whats the best camera to start with?

[@seanb1081]

Freaking best tutorial for everything you could ever possibly want to know about the DJI Mic 2! Thank you for explaining it all to us "newbies" Well done mate! (I have subscribed) 👍

[@marieta.s]

I watched the entire video mostly out of curiosity because I don’t own a dji mic. However I learned a lot of things and I appreciate the function’s offered by dji. Now I understand why it costs so much compared to other microphones.

[@ASALWAY]

Name of the video should be "The Ultimate Guide for DJI Mic 2" words can't be enough to thank you for this well made and detailed video my man THANQ

[@mickiesadventures]

Wonderful video, I just got the DJI mic 2 and found you here, your explanation is thorough! Thank you so much. But, would it be too much to ask for the link of the magnetic lanyard? I couldn’t find one anywhere. I would prefer that over the one included, I tried it and it feels like it’s pulling down, I feel the lanyard would work best for me

[@mangouav1843]

Like all your videos, clear and concise. You don’t need to plug the “like and subscribe” thing of your videos. You’re an authority, that will happen organically. Thank you! This thing was a bit confusing to me after breaking it out of the box. You’ve completely demystified if for me in your usual no fluff, succinct style.

[@JevenDovey]

Thank You. Actually according to the data if I say "like and subscribe" there is a 2x increase in people that actually do

[@KianourKianmehr]

Hey there! Love your content! As a fellow videographer, audio monitoring is key for me. I've been trying to connect my DJI Pocket 3 or DJI Mic to my bone conduction headphones via Bluetooth while recording for wireless audio monitoring. I've asked around on KZbin and the DJI forum but no luck so far. Any chance you could share a wireless solution? Thanks a bunch!

[@buddyfx7026]

Long winded because you legit covered EVERYTHING! I just watched it at 1.5x and skipped around, it was perfect for catching up to speed and being dji mic 2 ready!

[@Mr__Fogg]

Excellent tutorial - thanks. Think I need to watch again to absorb some more!

[@romaindierckx]

Big thx for this video ! DJI instruction manual is not clear enough, now I can finally use my DJI mic2.

[@BrandonBurk]

Very informative. I agree, the magnet on the mic does not hold the mic well to a t-shirt. Thanks for the info Jeven.

[@jonmcgowan]

Will audio quality be worse over Bluetooth? Does everything like active noise cancellation work regardless of being connected to the receiver or a Bluetooth device?

[@make_malvina_up]

Such an amazing g video for beginners like myself😌 I just received mine❤ the issue I’m facing is that even I have set the gain to the receiver and transmitter at +12 still the sound is not that strong. I want to start creating asmr makeup videos and voice overs next. I have reduce the audio settings in the camera because when it was higher it was too noisy. Is anything I am doing wrong ?

[@adventuresofjandk]

Man your videos are always so good and detailed.

[@androidemulator6952]

Thank you for this tutorial - concise and easy to understand!. Am just about to purchase the DJI Action 5 camera for motorcycle vlogging/dashcam. Was wondering if i really needed the DJI Mic 2 Dual Kit.. im wondering no more! - great idea to have the Safety Track recording too!. :)

[@KateEdelstein]

Do you have a suggestion for a great over-the-head microphone? Specifically for singing?

[@SimonMordue]

I am about to film a friends band in an enclosed space. An art gallery. Do you recommend using the NOISE CANCELLING? I'm afraid that the device will mistake drums/Bass/Guitar for noise and I may end up with an inferior recording, with vocals front and center...and please, ignore the muppets out there. It's really helpful going over a new piece of equipment thoroughly, repetition is important as it makes sure the viewer fully understands, rather than skipping through the information, as many do on youtube. You are Golden Jeven! thank you!

[@philipgilligan_art]

Thanks Jeven, my charging case, 2nd mic and rx arrived today…… first mic2 came with the pocket 3 creator kit I was able to set up following along with this video here Sadly my fuji xh2 isnt listed, only the xh2s

[@roberthansen2498]

Thank you for a very good lesson. I got my DJI mic 2 yesterday.

[@Neurostreet]

This was very well done. Your level of detail is exceptional. Thank you.

[@mxquattro]

Epically good video, thank you for making it. Theres no way to get this great of information explained so well from anywhere, especially DJI. Thank you!

[@BadRadBR]

This is a brilliant video, and sold me on the Mic 2. I'm having a little problem with mine, though. I went to put it in my camera's cold shoe and it easily moves around and can slide off. For now I use a small piece of flat cardboard to keep it in. I've also tried it in two other cold shoes and I get the same results. Does yours fit perfectly or is mine possibly manufactured badly. Thanks for any help!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@miguelchera]

I just got mine, thank you for this video! I get really overwhelmed easily and this helped a lot!

[@JevenDovey]

Glad I could help!

[@terrencebibbphoto]

@jeven Dovey Bluetooth will be awesome to use with an ssd and blackmagic camera app. Can you pair both transmitters to bluetooth or only one? How is the sound quality compared to plugging in direct.

[@riderdieproductions]

I don’t ever hardly comment on videos, but this tutorial was so sound (haha get it) that I felt like I needed to.

[@dquangt]

How well do these work for recording ambient sounds and not just voice? Is like to record nature sound and things to enhance videos

[@TWOSU_NEWS]

I for the life of god could not figures out what the clip on the receiver was until I watch this and realized it fits perfectly on my Canon Rebel 7

[@jamiequinlan]

Great content, thanks! A little confusing when it comes to using two transmitters with Mono / Stereo though. As surely recording mono on each TX would give you an individual mono file for each TX - meaning you could easily mute one in parts without affecting the other. But is it actually the case then when you use both TX's, it merges both of them into the same file on your camera recording? I presume if you are using internal recording on each mic though, this would be a backup stereo recording? Is that right?! Thanks for the help! ... Oh and why doesnt Stereo have a + backup option with a quieter track?!

[@CaptKenneth]

So once the mic is connected to the osmo 5, when i turn on the camera and start recording, do i still need to press record on the mic? Or does it auto record audio as well? Also, what is the purpose of the receiver then? Do i have to bring it out once i have connected the mics to the camera? Thanks!

[@XeRreaction]

If I buy only the transmitter, how can I change the gain and 24/32-bit settings?

[@GetTheFamilyOutdoors]

This is the only tutorial you will need! Fantastic job & thank you!

[@CREATEEDUCATEINSPIRE]

On the CREATOR version, how can I enable recording lock? So it always keeps the internal recording. Currently the internal recording stops everytime the button is bumped, Missed a lot of audio sound bites, went back to the original DJI mic.

[@tminusnyc2915]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you. Much respect and support from NYC.

[@WillyMouna]

are you using the wireless pro or this one? i need of them for recording lectures 2 hour long using the camera. Do you have recomendation?