DJI MIC 2 - Do we have a Problem?

[@JustinPulitzerTrades]

I just tested mine & the Mic 2 doesn't have the "dark" sounding issue on either mic. I think that gentleman had a defective mic. He should do an exchange. I do however hear the Mic1 sounding better than the Mic2 in a few reviews. I think the gain for the Mic 2 may require a bit more than on the Mic1. I'm still in my testing phase though. But I can confirm, like you, both Mics sound the same to my ear... At least so far.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

I’ve got some great success EQing the Mic 2 with a little bit of bass and some treble added. Little slow on pushing out videos cause it’s Monday but I’ll share my setting/info soon.

[@KaitoMori456]

After listening to a bunch of comparisons between the DJI Mic and the DJI Mic 2, I'm convinced that I prefer the sound of the DJI Mic 2.

[@euge6548]

Good quality music with lots of trebles should be used for better comparison. The difference between the mics in my kit was sooo obvious, that I sent it back for a replacement right away.

[@limagepicture9023]

Same 😡

[@Fredo.heavyy]

I might have waited for a firmware update, did the issue affect your ability to EQ?

[@euge6548]

Don't forget about the 15-day return window. What EQ are you talking about? Post-production? If it's a factory defect, it makes no sense to do any EQ in pp.@@Fredo.heavyy

[@Fredo.heavyy]

@@euge6548 you’re saying that your unit had “bad” components? It’s possible.

[@marlinwoodruff2292]

We’re can I get that lav mic sounds amazing

[@Fredo.heavyy]

The lav was discontinued long time ago, couldn’t find a link for purchase anywhere so I didn’t want to list it

[@JesusChristSaves.]

​@@Fredo.heavyyWhich one is it though out of curiosity?

[@cristianrivero4467]

Wich lavalier are you using ?

[@AndreSjoberg]

Btw: you *do* know that the 32 bit float recording is only saved as a recording on the transmitter/mic units right? It doesn’t do 32 bit float to the receiver, so it’s not saved on the device the receiver is connected to in 32 bit float. Just wanted to check since it seemed like you showed the receiver to show it was recorded in 32 bit float (on the receiver end), just wanted to clear it up to avoid confusion :) Also, is the low cut filter on or off? your voice sounds like it’s on, or is it post processing eq you’ve added?

[@nelsondecarvalhoplus]

What frames are you waring? love them. great vid!

[@MT_20_24]

Good video 👍 can i ask what camera are you using?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Sony FX30 w/ Samyang 12mm f2

[@CR1988]

Does 32bit float still work when lavalier mic is plugged in? 7:21

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Yes the 32bit internal recording works with Lav or anything you plug it into

[@AndreSjoberg]

32 bit float recording requires using the DJI Receiver (or connected to a DJI Device (pocket/action) for internal backup recording - it doesn not transmit 32 bit float audio) - If connected with bluetooth to an iPhone (haven’t tested android) you loose backup recording feature and «intelligent» noise cancellation. *I made a video about it on my channel*, watch it for more details :) There is also the use case of just buying a mic (no receiver) and use it with bluetooth to connect, you then loose any way of turning *on* 32 bit float (can only be done through receiver) as well as turn off low cut filter and adjust gain on the mic.

[@leapnlarry]

hey Fredo, you keep looking at your little flippy screen instead of the lens, NBD but it’s distracting that you are not looking me in the eye, Larry

[@MainJet158]

When using the DJI Mic 2 with DJI cameras such as the Action 4 or Pocket 3 in a field use situation I think they sound really good. I just did a motocross test with my Mic 2 and in that harsh environment of wind and loud bikes it sounded great. The studio tests in pristine environments are not always helpful.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Make sure you deactivate the “low pass filter” on your mics This setting might be on by default and is what I think is causing the muffled sound people are upset about. After I did that I had no problem with the sound quality in either environment.

[@MainJet158]

@@Fredo.heavyy I'll give it a try, thank you.

[@GrenlandUnderVann]

The DJI Mic2 only supplies 2.5 volts to the external mic, pro mics might need 5+ volts or more. Or you will get low level sounds.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Wasn’t my experience check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqupYWCGpaiFnbcsi=uTItmZr6_UU3y_wY

[@diegoviecili8888]

I got an issue with mine. It like a double cheeseburger of my voice very low on the background with a humming, I can’t explain it well Like a dark sound of my voice on a very low level I just updated and gonna check if it’s fixed

[@MichaelTJohnson]

The 2 transmitters sound different. Red has more high end. You can hear it even without headphones on. It would be a non-issue for me. They both sound pretty good.

[@theentertainmentdistrict]

How to you like the sound compared to the Lark Max

[@Fredo.heavyy]

The lark max has a great sound and the form factor isn’t bad. I’m sure they’re gonna drop a version with 32 bit float eventually but it might be too late.

[@theentertainmentdistrict]

@@Fredo.heavyy thanks bro. I’m recording a podcast to a rodecaster and want a wirless setup. Just stuck between choosing the DJI mic 2 vs the lark max

[@yipsiuhay]

Thanks for the review. I'm a professional violinist and I did hear some difference between the mics. 4:15 - 4:20. The "red" mic does sound brighter to my ears.

[@fazmanicg]

It sounds like the noise cacelling feature was on @ 4:20. That is the only thing I could hear. No difference in tone ... to me.

[@ReyDawid]

Your the 3rd KZbinr that talks about this, But Will a Bug Fix update, Wil fix it and also fix the noise hiss?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Haven’t experienced a noise hiss issue in my copy. Did you hear it in my recording? If so it might be environmental. NYC apartment are imposible to get quiet recording environments. Everyone’s got too many electronics plugged in, a fan running, the TV, etc

[@ReyDawid]

@@Fredo.heavyy kzbin.info/www/bejne/boWbaKJrr7ulb80si=GwLA6jap-1Y15ubF Mine has a low noise, but maybe that’s normal. I’m not a tech person. I love electronics though ha ha

[@Q8Webmaster]

I also agree with you. Both units sounded the same. Mine too! I tested them. My conclusion after many self reviews and watching others reviews that DJI Mic 2 is a great mic when you hold it with your hand in a direction that it picks the most of your voice. Otherwise when placing it down on a shirt, then it’s kind of muffed. Dji mic 2 LAV is adding a better tone and crisp to the audio. I love it. I unfortunately didn’t get one to test. I ordered the Røde wireless Pro for testing. I hate the square form factor so much and If i chose it over DJI, then I will end up using it with LAV only.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

You made a good choice! Come back and let me know which you stick with

[@pureheartvisuals]

The Red one is a little brighter but slightly, not even for me to create a fuss. Hopefully DJI will fix this and even make this sound slightly less bright without muffle (nasally) with some body to it as the Rode does sound better. I’m on the the fence because DJI is killing it with features, tested the Mic 2 with different Camera manufacturers but somehow opted to not group test this against Rode or even DJI Mic 1 before release. With these updates Rode is in trouble.

[@MarS-dc2qx]

I just got the mic and 1 of them don’t show on the receiver I think I got a faulty one 😅. Not sure if I pressed a button to disconnect it from the receiver but tried to connect it and still won’t show on the receiver, do you know anything about a mic not connecting to the receiver after putting in the box a few times 😢

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Make sure that your units are running on the most up to date firmware, the factory reset them and try to sync

[@ronontech]

C'mon now!! I just bought mine!!

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Its more likely that some reviewers got some lemons and a firmware update form DJI is imminent with some DSP (digital sound processing) to appease everyone Still recommend DJI Mic 2

[@marklholloway]

Is there a low pass filter setting on the unit? Any factory settings on the second one that are different?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Your comment made me re check my setting and it seems like when did a factory reset the low pass filter did engage and has been like that for a lot of my testing. I’m gonna have to a video correcting my “mistake” Good news is the mic sounds better than I thought even with that setting (low pass) enabled

[@normanlang1]

Is your audio coming directly from the mic SSD 32 bit float or wireless connection on the Sony?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

I record internal at 32bit float and sync in post using adobe premier

[@normanlang1]

Thanks Fredo@@Fredo.heavyy I am so disappointed. The DJI 2 looked so promising. Great feature set with nice upgrades from the DJI 1 (which I own). I almost always use a boom mic with a Zoom F8 to capture audio for my indie narrative work. The lavs and/or DJI mics are used sometimes as back up, or if I am shooting very wide and don't want the boom in the shot. I thought the DJI 2 mics would be at least as good as theDJI 1's, so with the additional options of 32bit float and Noise reduction, it seemed worth it to upgrade. But no! The sound is muddy and inferior to the DJI 1 mics. There is just no way they can be used for narrative work. Maybe they were never meant to be used that way, but I can't even see using them for interviews, or even KZbin. So it's back to B&H with the DJI 2. I will keep the original DJI 1 which can be used in a pinch. In the mean time the quest continues for an elegant wireless mic/lav solution. Thanks to you and others for your earnest work in keeping us informed.

[@walkwithyan]

comparison benefits the consumers by giving us what the products can and cant do. as a result, we will have better information and option when choosing. between the two mic 2s, the red and the other one, there was a difference. i like the red one more. between the mic 1 and mic 2, mic 1 sounded better. but when you added the lavalier, mic 2 seemed to be better. thanks for these tests. 😊

[@zack.fitness]

I'm with you here. Mine sound great, thoroughly tested yesterday after all the concerns that were raised. Compared to my old Rode Wireless Go 2's and I thought the DJI Mic 2 sounded wayyy better. At least for my ears and my voice. Mine also seemed more or less perfectly matched. People do tend to be hyper critical, which is good for holding companies accountable, but for many of us it's irrelevant for our use cases. Not to mention there is the chance some of those videos were actual lemon units. I really dislike Rode's form factor after owning them for a while and am very happy with the new DJI Mic 2 case and form factor of the mic's.

[@scottgibson6022]

This is a good video, but don't be blinded by your particular use case. I don't own either of these mics, but the other videos are talking about specific circumstances where there was a percieved issue. Some of these were real life circumstances, not just talking close to your mouth in your apartment. One youtuber posted that the DJI Mic 2 interfacing with her iPhone gave her poor audio. Another compared the 'brightness' or 'darkness' of the pair of mics you get with the charging case option. Another youtuber who posts very technical breakdowns of audio equipment showed a clip of a spoken segment that sounded unacceptably muddy. Several videos compared the audio from the Mic 1 to the Mic 2. In the comments, virtually every commenter said the Mic 1 sounded better. The Mic 2 has a lot to recommend it, but I don't think folks are noting these things to sabotage the product release.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

You’re correct! Those are the exact video I watched and eluded to in this video. I believe the “muddy” one is just a lemon of a unit. My test do extend to vlogging in NYC with it clipped + handheld and it performed well. I wish I had one that sounds brighter or darker mines seems to be mid BUT I’ve managed to EQ them and I’m happy with the sound. I’ll continue to test and post updates as they come, thanks for your comment

[@evilarhan1]

@@Fredo.heavyy fstoppers put out a video showing very broken audio coming out of the receiver. I think there might be some QC issues and a lot of variance between units. Maybe a good opportunity for some collab videos with other creators?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

@@evilarhan1 honestly the idea crossed my mind! We could do some kind of round table work shopping the issue. I’m in communication with DJI about firmware updates and solutions, so I’ll keep you guys updated on my end.

[@SuT4G4Racing]

Very good video, what is wrong with the DJI Mic 2 is that in Bluetooth mode, it does not leave the option to do internal recording (red light). If it could be recorded internally while using Bluetooth mode it would be a win win I think. I hope they fix that soon. What brand and model of lavalier is it? I ask this more than anything because I would still be interested in putting it inside a motorcycle helmet. Keep it up.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Yea the sounds quality while in Bluetooth mode is MID I understand the use case and if you’re doing basic video you can get away with it

[@74mili]

Your two transmitters sound similar but i noticed the mic i got with my pocket 3 did sound muffled or darker similar to Wayne's not sure if i got a faulty one or what but I have 3 set of studio monitors and the audio i got out of my mic 2 sounded like the high end had been rolled off and not present at all making it sounds quite terrible.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Make sure that you don’t have “low pass” filter enabled! I made that mistake when testing my unit Watch this video: DJI MIC 2 - EQ settings for BETTER audio kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqHXkoWCr5l9nrc

[@Inspironi]

Please make a comparison between Boya OMIC versus Rode Wireless Me

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Do you own either of those units or are you trying to decide which to buy?

[@The_Guth]

Yeah seems like DJI is shipping two different capsules in the kit I believe? Each microphone sound completely different. For the regular consumer they won’t know if they’re doing quick turn around work, but for professional work it could be issues with EQing it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Fredo.heavyy]

It could be an issue BUT personally my experience goes up to EQ voice for myself and podcast environments of multiple guest. For 90% of people that actually do video they’ll have already made and saved a custom EQ for themselves that is easy to apply. That’s what I did and I’m happy with the DJI Mic 2

[@Shuttterbugg]

I love my hollyland, im.nevwr gonna go with dji or anything else

[@BassManStrikes]

The problem is the noise reduction is over aggressive and actually still enabled even when off.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Don’t use the noise reduction, do it in post!

[@vladimirtalijan]

@@Fredo.heavyy "Even when off". Mine sound different too.

[@Slipsch]

Among all the Wireless Mic at this price range, the DJI sounded the worst. It's not even a subjective thing about sound quality, it just sounded lower quality than others at the similar price range. The mic while never marketed as match, they are not consistent, one sounded darker and another can sound brighter. What's worst is that, these DJI mic are way too bright and thin which is less suitable for spoken words application which is what this mic is used for. I like everything about this mic except the sound quality. Rode wireless pro sounded the best but I don't like the form factor and their case seemed "forced" but if I had to choose. I'll still go with the wireless pro in a heartbeat. Did I mentioned that these DJI Mics are not shielded? Or poorly shielded? They are not a mic company so I understand that, but these are basic.

[@professionaI_yapper]

The mic 2 sounds nasally and narrow out of box is how I would describe it. But I remember liking your eq v2 on both of the DJI mics in your short. I'll wait for you to drop that video! I also noticed how the mic 1 gets hit with plosives more often than the mic 2. I wonder if DJI pre baked a subtle eq on the mic for things like plosives. Since they are going with the firmware fix route.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

When it comes to plosive the DJI Mic 2 offers more “protection” with its updated design I believe. The DJI MIC 1 has more exposed microphones capsule because of the old style wind screen.

[@OliverKozakGo]

Didn't sound that good. It is useable, but I would expect better sound... let's wait for the firmware update.

[@joshuafcenters]

How do you get rid of the noise on the mic 2, on silent parts it sounds super like static on my mic 2

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Make sure you have the gain set appropriately and record and 32bit float. I haven’t experienced any noise or static in my recordings, it honestly provides some of the cleanest audio for me.

[@dannyoslo]

Several people are inquiring about the name of the mic and I am interested to know as well. I’ve seen you respond to the comments but ignoring the part where they ask for the name of the mic. Is there a reason you don’t want us to know the name even if we can’t get one?

[@Fredo.heavyy]

The mic or the Lav I’m using? I’ll share either with you, which do you want?

[@deepakv3508]

you are doing too good, just 1 suggestion, look at the lens of the camera and not at the screen of the camera. good luck.

[@ThouShaltNotBlink]

Giveaway for subscribers in worldwide

[@DailyRiot]

You can see how much getting free gear influences these youtubers. The dude said in so many words this thing sucks but just can't come out and say that it sucks. Do honest reviews bro. BTW, comparison maybe the biggest destructor of happiness because it reveals the truth, If you have an inferior product, you'd never know and thus be ignorantly happy producing shitty audio content.

[@Fredo.heavyy]

I feel like a kindergarten teacher. Trying using your words and time to express productive opinions, you’ll actually make friends. What wireless lav system are YOU using? BTW comparison is the biggest destructor of happiness cause you’re always chasing the “greener grass” and never enjoying what you got. My channel exist so I test things out and honestly recommend to creative SO they don’t make the mistake I made. Watch the entire video again, I tell people to choose system BEST for them w/ not affiliate links to boot

[@DailyRiot]

@@Fredo.heavyy I use Deity Theos, and I was excited about the DJI Mic 2 but after seeing all the complaints and your complaint, I realized something is very wrong. BTW, you think it sucks too man, your video and language about it says it all. You're just trying to use verbal gymnastics to say it. I believe my comment is productive to people who will buy this thing only to end up regretting it. Telling people not to compare it to other mics because they will literally be unhappy with the results lmao, bro... lol

[@DailyRiot]

And btw, I like your videos, so my comment is not a judgement on your videos.@@Fredo.heavyy

[@CMedia87]

there is a difference

[@walkwithyan]

i agree. mic 2 (red) sounds better than the other mic 2. the other test: mic 1 sounds better than the mic 2.

[@Visionaryzaman]

Isit me or your talking to yourself instead of us...as your looking elsewhere and not us on your video