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[@CuteClaireCampbell]

The Bluetooth function of the DJI Mic 2 is indeed fantastic, a major advantage that sets it apart from other brands.

[@chrisbogart687]

It definitely passes the polar express test! 😁 I have been looking at upgrading my wireless mic setup for my iPhone rig. Yes, I do have one that allows both recording and mic using an USB hub on a Smallrig universal cage. I can also use a lighting USB adapter for my older iPhone 13 mini that works just fine with the BMC app for recording. Loving this new technology. The 32 bit recording on the TX is what sold me on this. Thanks for your review. BTW it was equally cold here in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. There is no escaping it.

[@paulgarner3364]

So having purchased the holder from you to record to a Samsung SSD for Apple log, I’m hoping you’ll do a video with some snazzy idea on how to connect the SSD plus the receiver for the DJI Mic 2 at the same time :-) so you get Apple Log video to the SSD and the fantastic audio from the mic without having to sync in post. Thanks man ! Great video as always

I use this mic every single day it’s def game changing and use it for reels on iPhone and on my red for high end content

[@trawild_]

Hi Bro! Good effort. DJI Mic 2, I am facing auto disconnection with iphone. The mic will work properly for the first time after connecting. If you stop video recording and start re-recording, the mic will be disconnected. Even if the video recording is turned off and on for a while, the same problem occurs. The DJI mic is switching to the iPhone mic. Is there any solution for this?

[@JarradShaw]

That is so dang cool you two moved and lived so close to each other. You two are amazing to watch, learn from and super enjoy just really like watching.

[@babisror]

Question: can you use both receivers at the same time (ex. A conversation between two people mic-ed up) in the Bluetooth mode and / or the receiver plugged into your iphone?

[@itsjessielim]

Does the audio sound different without the receiver? I'm thinking of just using the transmitter with the iPhone and synchronizing with on-camera audio with the ECM-M1. So basically treating the iPhone as the receiver. Thank you for the in-dept video!

[@hl236]

I saw in one review that recording quality for the dji mic 2 over Bluetooth is worse compared with a receiver.

[@michaelmarcano9200]

I agree, it sounds like DOO DOO when connected via bluetooth. I'm not expecting it to be amazing but maybe an update can make it sound just a little bit better. Thought I was crazy at first but your one of the few to mention the difference so thank you!

[@jp.audiovisual]

Hey there ! question, is it possible to connect 2 mics at the same time through the blackmagic app on the iphone 15 pro to set idk like an interview or a talking vlog with 2 people in it?? thanks !

[@ROVERMAN]

Please reply. Me to have same question. Can i connect 2 devices simultaneously with i phone??? Via Bluetooth.

[@jm_mulder]

Hey. How can you use iphone for ProRes LOG (external storage) and DJI MIC (plugged in) at the same time with the only usb c of the phone? With double USB-C port?

[@ryanwinchester3864]

Just internally record on the mic and add in post

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

Yes, make a comparison between both.

[@hl236]

I really want to buy this mic for my 15PRo to use over Bluetooth but geez, the audio quality over Bluetooth degrades the recording quality too much. I think I will just buy the lark m2.

[@SuperSinamatic]

I really hope Apple makes their own portable mic (iMic) that just works automatically and syncs easily using multiple iPhones & iMics together .. hate having to sync in post production or use timecode and all that stuff.. seriously

[@SotirisMoraitis92]

Can I use my normal camera app with my iPhone or do I need an other app to connect using Bluetooth?

[@ryanwinchester3864]

Unfortunately it has to be a 3rd party app from what I’ve seen

[@Jose_T131]

Pricey stuff but sounds amazing bro

[@DueceFlame]

Great video, but it wish creators would spend more time responding to comments because it’s a bunch of people that have questions.

[@MaximoJoshua]

I have heard you can't get internal recording + bluetooth, did you find you were able to?

[@initialfocus]

I have no problem connecting to the phone via Bluetooth and then also recording internally at the same time.

[@MaximoJoshua]

@@initialfocus On the DJI website, they say the following "When the DJI Mic 2 transmitter is connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, intelligent noise cancelling and internal recording cannot be used." That seems like a pretty big thing to address.

[@MaximoJoshua]

It's on the FAQ page, under the section for DJI Mic 2 Transmitter, the last question.

[@uldmedia]

@@initialfocus I have just tested it again - with both the old and the new firmware, a recording stops when pairing via Bluetooth as soon as you start an audio or video recording on the connected device (cell phone, tablet or Mac). This only works in conjunction with an Osmo Pocket 3 camera. I have not been able to test it with an iPhone 15 Pro, but you are the only one with whom it should work? Have you also checked the internal recording? In the first firmware version of the Tansmitter, the red recording indicator was still lit the whole time, but the recording was canceled as soon as the recording button on the connected device was pressed. I also checked whether it was due to the settings in the Osmo Pocket 3. But even with deactivated audio / video coupling it did not work. So i am very confused.

[@TheLinesEnd]

Or just order the Saramonic Blink500 ProX system with two transmitters, one receiver, 2 lavs, and a charging case plus the plug to hook it up to your phone.

[@droppingknowledgebombs]

Can you use this with a teleprompter app? Does Blackmagic camera app allow you to read a teleprompter on your iPhone screen? This is the only thing holding me back from buying. I use an onscreen teleprompter on my iPhone when I am recording.

[@richardweddle3408]

I'd like to hear how it sounds with a third-party lavalier, say a DPA or a Sanken or Countryman or a Sennheiser. So far DJI has avoided answering the question or supplying info on whether or not other lavaleirs are compatible.

[@initialfocus]

Well lucky for you they didn’t send me their Lav cable haha the cable i use at the end of the video is from the RODE wireless pro so I can say any 3.5mm cable should work 👍🏼

[@kirbyagudelo28]

can 32bit float be enabled without the receiver ? like if i buy a stand alone transmitter?

[@viewjam]

I'll be usng my single DJI Mic 2 wih my Insta360 x3 for vlogging on all socials

[@TheActualTal]

What about concerts quality wise? How much battery time using BT?

[@ShortStoryInspiration]

yeah compare it with the rode wireless pro

[@ThatsCrazyBro3752]

Phones need 2 usbc ports now 😢

[@Tyler_Kess]

do you think that a usb c splitter would work if i wanted to hook this up with a ssd card or is that too much lol?

[@jkittikun]

Are there any audio quality differences on pocket 3 when connecting the transmitter via bluetooth and via the receiver to usbc?

[@BillyMacSongs]

Michael - great content as usual. I'd like to see a Rode/DJI 2 comparison - but - should you do so, please include a latency comparison. I chose the RODE because at 6ms of latency, making it the better mic for music film production. thank you

[@TyroneLT]

I find it also works better with different with different external clip on lav mics.

Dude, the mic doesn’t record 32 bit float internally when connected to the phone directly via bluetooth, I made a video about it on my channel a couple of days ago that’s getting some traction right now - so how did you get it to record internally while connected via bluetooth when it’s even stated on the dji website (although a bit hidden out of sight) that with mobile phones internal recording *and* noise cancellation is not possible?

[@initialfocus]

I guess I need to retest this again….you’re the second person to mention this. When I connect via Bluetooth I have no problem then hitting record on the transmitter and seeing the red light. No indication 32bit float turns off. Granted my recordings have all turned out good so I’ve barely needed to grab the 32bit float off the mic but finally DJI approved this video ahead of time in terms of fact checking and that wasn’t mentioned to me as something I missed or got wrong. I’ll check out your video and see what’s up!

@@initialfocus I just did a check again, and if I set the mic to bluetooth mode (but make sure my phone has bluetooth off) the mic is then looking for something known to connect to, and blue light is blinking slowly (so no pair mode). Then, if you press the record button it starts recording internally (since it’s not *connected* via bluetooth, just in bluetooth connect mode) and it will record internally. As soon as I turn on bluetooth on my phone, and the tx connects to my phone AND I open the blackmagic camera app and choose the tx the internal recording shuts off, and if I then press record-button it blinka red once and bzz’es and don’t record internally - I have one example in the video on my channel, and have tested several times after that as well :) Of course, the final nail in the coffin is that dji also states this in the website, I’m guessing the employee who checked your video skipped through parts of it ;)

[@GirizdL]

@@initialfocusyes this feature is could be a certain gamechanger when I thinking about what to choose: DJI mic 2 or ZOOM F2 with 3rd party mic. Could you give an advice?

[@roblewisjr2]

@ You are correct. It does not work. This is a limitation imposed by DJI to ensure consumers do not simply purchase the least expensive component and not the more profitable/compatible entire kit. It is a very good business plan. Now you know why Apple refused for so long to switch to USB-C. European law forced Apple's hand. Otherwise, they would never have switched to USB-C willingly.

[@Yusaku_VCP]

this was josh's last year vid i guess.

[@KaioshinAemi]

I’m only interested to record via Bluetooth, but I believe the sound quality is not good. Unless you can do some testing samples to let us hear it.

[@initialfocus]

Towards the end of the video I show an example of the sound quality….

[@Reuel_Media]

Don’t bother if u only want to Bluetooth it, it sounds crap, only way around this is to record internal then sync in post

[@Kemstylebossy]

windy auto focus? lol

[@greggreenhaw]

If you plugin the audio into the phone then you dont get ssd, so annoying we need a DJI audio/ssd/battery case with NDs and lens mount ha

[@roryonabike5863]

Is that a mic or a pager? It makes you look like a dork :)

[@aranthos]

Whoa boomer alert

[@roryonabike5863]

@@aranthos Sorry you've been conned by Røde and DJI marketing. Pay enough in ads and "influencers" to make the rubes see it repeatedly, and they'll think it looks fine :) Not being rubes, people like Marques Brownlee and Peter Mathieson don't. Nor will Tobin after this "review".

[@pixelrancher]

You've reached 100 likes. Just sayin'.

[@stewartmoore]

RODE just sounds better - I'm just not convinced yet!

[@SamandSteve]

Agreed.

[@matthewrennie5163]

Hi Michael. Thanks for the hard work you do to bring us the interesting and useful content you do. I was wondering if you (or anyone else reading this) might be able to help with a question I have about both this DJI Mic 2 system as well as the Rode Wireless Pro. Can you transfer onboard 32-bit float files from the TX to an iPhone 15 Pro (which is equipped with a 10GBs USB-C port) by just connecting them directly by USB-C cable, and viewing the files on the TX just like any other external drive? Rode's support tell me no for their system (although one of their videos suggests otherwise) as the phone can't provide enough power. I asked if connecting both TX and phone to a usb-c hub with power would solve the issue, but was told that iOS devices still don't have the supported system to access the files. I would really appreciate it if someone with either the Rode or DJI system and a new iPhone 15/Pro/Max could test to double check. I don't really understand why it can be done with a PC but not the new iPhone 15 Pro's with their flexible new USB-C connection. The reason I ask, is I am in the process of building a video rig around the iPhone 15 Pro and will be doing all post-production on the phone too. Pushing that expensive phone as far as it will go!

[@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.And their sound via Bluetooth is subpar versus plugging in the receiver.

[@TacticalCactusMedia]

Why copy and paste this exact comment on every DJI Mic 2 video on YT? I’m starting to think we’ve got a Rode sleeper agent here.

[@PawFromTheBroons]

@@TacticalCactusMediaI think Rode does pretty well on its own, without having to create fake Profiles to comment on any competitors' products. Besides, the points mentioned are relevant.

[@ruisearts]

Having a photo on a monitor behind, your face is extremely distracting, just saying. Great review though.

[@shadowboxer2747]

Hehe i was gonna comment the same thing..