DJI Mic 2 vs DJI Mic 1 - 8 Reasons to Upgrade

8 things to know about the NEW DJI Mic 2 wireless microphone system, and why you should (and shouldn't) upgrade from the original DJI Mic 1.
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CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Price and Buying Options
1:56 - Basic Features
2:54 - Feature #1 - Bluetooth
4:08 - Feature #2 - Battery Life
5:00 - Feature #3 - Protective Case
5:53- Transmitter Redesign
7:00 - Transmitter Audio Test
7:52 - Feature #4 - Noise Cancelling
8:48: Feature #5 - Transmitter = Remote Control
9:21 - Feature #6 - 32 Bit Float
10:05 - Feature #7 - Receiver Redesign
10:42 - Feature #8 - Recommended Camera Settings
11:06 - Is it worth upgrading to DJI Mic 2 from DJI Mic?
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[@carbonboy]

Thanks for the comprehensive review. I have the Mic 1 (love it) and just ordered the Mic 2 2TX (unfortunately before I found your link).

[@kunirkun]

Great content! Is there any option to enable that "haptic feedback" notification on Dji Mic 2 that we got from Pocket 3 Creator Combo? Because I dont remember that my unit has one.

[@Gemini_Connect]

It should be on by default, but if you need to double check, on the Pocket 3 swipe down, hit the gear icon in the lower left corner, go to Wireless Mic (make sure it's connected) and scroll down to Vibration and make sure it is enabled.

[@kunirkun]

​@@Gemini_ConnectFound it, it works like wonder. Thanks!

[@catalin.]

Mic1 sounds more "warm" and nice, Mic2 sound a bit strange like some of the frequencies being cut, is it just me?

[@mmmihir]

agreed

[@nicjerseytv]

Love your channel. Really helped me in the last weeks 🎉

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great overview of the features of the new DJI Mic 2. I will consider upgrading when this is available. Thanks for sharing.

[@cityofbricks]

FYI your video was the first I searched for when wanting to learn about this new Mic!

[@stevensonrf]

Hi Susie, thanks for this very helpful video. I ordered my DJI Mic 2 set up last week.😬

[@rsbff4521]

Helpful review, thanks!

[@Glen.Danielsen]

I like your thoroughness and clarity, Gemini sister. Xièxiè!

[@stephensears7483]

Thank you for the intro! Bluetooth connectivity is key for me. I am very eager to lose the wires and the open camera doors. Also I am hoping the cold shoe tab has been improved and better fits my gear than the slightly-too-small tab on the mic 1 system.

[@MarkGrago]

I'm not a fan of DJI mics; however, I may give this one a try. The mics look and remind me of a transistor radio. That Bluetooth option is something I never thought of; it is definitely a HUGE upgrade and a bit of a game changer considering some of its limited options. Thanxs, Suzi, for another awesome video! As always, I go to you guys FIRST with the newest equipment/ accessories. Blessings from Pittsburgh! Stay warm; it is 6 degrees this morning in my city. 🥶🥶

[@scottgibson6022]

Other youtubers have noticed that the Mic 2 sounds muffled vs the Mic 1. WayneRecs noticed that if you purchase the two transmitter option, his mics sounded different from one another. Curtis Judd noticed some sound problems. Have you looked into this? I felt your voice being recorded directly from the Pocket 3 sounded crisper than from the Mic 2. What can we actually expect in terms of quality? Shouldn't that be the ultimate buying consideration?

[@BrandonNop]

I’m actually most excited about the wired lav mic announcement. I just got the version 1 of this mic recently and have been trying to figure out a decent lav set up.

[@sidzhottake]

I liked how you had both mics clipped on and were using them in the video for comparison sake. Very helpful!

[@theetravelingwriter]

Great video! Is there a way to connect two mics for an interview and record it internally? Would I need the receiver? I just planned on getting two mics because I already have the Pocket 3, but wasn't sure if I could record internally (without a laptop, camera, or phone), and use two mics when I do.

[@joseluisruiz3789]

Thanks for making the video. I ended up going a slightly cheaper route for my basic Pocket 3 and bought 2 DJI Mic 2 Transmitters and the New Lavalier mic for the Mic2 from B&H photo as they were the only ones who had it available to buy (now). I tried ordering from DJI direct and the mics sold out before i got to enter my credit card info, lol 😅 thumbs up! 👍😁

[@IanTed]

I have the Mic 1 kit so I just bought the standalone Mic 2, still use both but the Bluetooth feature of the Mic 2 so good for phones and for moto vlogging with no receiver fitted to my DJI Action 4.

[@DiamondFlame45]

For someone starting out video creation using their iPhone 14 Pro, would you recommend this or a gimbal?

[@rjrgjr]

Great vid!

[@mattjamil]

Thanks for the infomative video! I think the mics sound fine, but it seems like your video audio levels overall is a little too soft compared to the rest of KZbin and not pushing the mics' potential to the fullest...

[@digitalkiteaerial]

Well done. Thanks

[@NR-rv8rz]

I noticed your end screen (which looks very nice) with the clickable videos and channel icons to see more on your channel or your other channel, is set to just a few seconds. Is there any analytics reason for this. Would having it up for longer, such as the whole maximum of 20 seconds or so be detrimental to engagement?

[@warrior15r]

Can the receiver be plugged to a desktop/laptop via a cable? Or does the receiver have to be connected directly via the little usb-c connector? I’m afraid of the usb-c connector breaking over time when attached directly rather than by a cable like the hollyland. I’d like to be able to connect the receiver to my computer via usb-c cable if possible for Zoom calls.

[@scb2scb2]

Given you have the mic2's and the bluetooth remote for action 4 can you test if they can both connect at the same time. The remote seems to be near impossible to get and i wonder if dji just refuse to ship them because they knew the mic2 would be a issue. I have the Mic2 kit on order but would love to know.

[@AraAvvali]

For iPhone, will there be a phone upgrade to allow using the native Camera app instead of a third-party? Or, is that the limitation of how Apple iOS works?

[@andrecrawford5118]

I have neither the mk1 or mk2. Which version should I buy?

[@muhammadshakirin2969]

Can DJI Mic 2 transmitter connect with older receiver? Please have a test 🙏🙏

[@filip.pasieka]

Great review/comparison 🙌 I’ve got Dji 1 without the charging case. I can’t seem to find a charging case for my set up. Does the case for mk 2 work with mk 1? Thank you

[@blutey]

I'm confused. I have the DJI Pocket 3 Standard version. Which Mic should I get? Do I just need the DJI Mic 2 transmitter for £$89?

[@ChowDownDetroit]

the only review I trust before I buy

[@DSGQR]

Do you find that the lav mic cable is long enough?

[@BrandonWhite-tg8nl]

I might of missed it but can you record a micro shotgun plugged directly into pocket with usb adapter for one channel and use dji mic 2 for wirelessly for other channel? Im guessing its either or but just wondering. Thanks and love the channel

[@LunchinSports]

How well does the mic sound while using bluetooth on a mobile phone without the receiver inserted into the phone?

[@oscarcerna4782]

Very bad!

[@mollyfilms]

Is there no way to receive what you are recording for confidence? Only the meters? That only says you have a signal but no idea what that sounds like.

[@ivo_huth]

Is the internal recording still so low on volume like the original DJI mic?

[@djxcel23]

The hollyland lark m2 combo set for the win... small and compact.

[@Clint694]

No 32bit, no internal recording, no 3.5 mic lav input… you decide. I’m also in the process of choosing. Tell me what you think my friend.

[@djxcel23]

@@Clint694 I record within obs and an external record. And i don’t need the other features. You still can get good audio all you have to do is watch your levels

[@KaioshinAemi]

Hollyland lark m2 is not a professional device. It’s for people who use for smartphones. The audio is clear but only one channel. The sound quality is still not at professional level. It’s sound good, but I’m still going for DJi for future firmware updates.

[@stevensonrf]

Will you be doing a review of the new DJI mini pro four?

[@SkullyOfficial475]

One question I have the DJI mic 1 if I buy a single transmitter can I charge it in the case I already have and connect to the RX from DJI 1?

[@bjwilson669]

Thank you for asking this. I was wondering the same thing.

[@SkullyOfficial475]

@@bjwilson669 yeah ofc I want to try one of the new ones since it’s not too expensive

[@PipCritten]

Another great review. Mmmm do I but it?

[@NR-rv8rz]

Great review as always. Lol, look at the video at the 2:07 mark then look at the left photo of you on the shelf in the background. It's the same pose :)

[@Sh4dow682]

How do you have this already if its only just been announced today..

[@kandjlumber]

I bought Osmo action 4 Vlog Bundle (Camera + DJI Mic 1 with 1tx & 2rx) we film very noisy sawmill action sequences, haven't even opened the boxes yet to test, Should I return the DJI MIC 1 for the DJI MIC 2? or is the MIC 1 better?

[@Gemini_Connect]

If you want to use the mic wirelessly with the OA4 without plugging in the receiver, the Mic 2 is better for the Bluetooth connection alone.

[@billwdwc]

Main question here is have they fixed the buzzing if you put the receiver any where near the Sony A7S3 ?

[@bensabee]

Is that actually a known problem? I’m planing on using with the a7iii

[@bensabee]

I was planning on using with the a7iii

[@lhan516]

Please include in your next review, the compatibility with action cams, especially Insta360 x3. Thank you

[@Gemini_Connect]

If using the receiver, you can plug into any action camera that has a 3.5mm mic jack. In the case of the Insta X3 and GoPro, you’ll need to add on their custom 3.5mm mic jack adapters. Via wireless Bluetooth, this mic system is officially only compatible with the DJI Osmo Action 4, but it does work with Insta360 Ace Pro too.

[@estudiaphd]

DJI 1 dont have built-in noise cancelling or noise reduction ? I cant find a vidoe on how to setup

[@YarmouthMark]

I watch your vids all the time. Don't know why I wasn't subscribed. Am now..... :-)

[@AjaySingh-228]

Nice Mam🙂

[@playpm]

The only feature I'm interested is bluetooth connectivity, but sadly almost no one demo the audio quality in these 'review' videos. Potato did, it sounds bad.

[@bangkokandmore]

Is the transmitter working via Bluetooth with your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra using the original camera app? I am struggling to find a way... 😢

[@MustangGT715]

I would think the standalone Mic2 could connect to the S23 Ultra Bluetooth like any other device. I'm I terested how it sounds since I have a S22 Ultra.

[@Pedro.Diazzz]

does the lav mic work for the first set of mics?

[@janoroh]

Yes, it's just a regular 3.5 mm jack. The website lists it for both the mic and mic 2.

[@bahamaslive]

Can you use this with the GoPro 12 ?

[@Gemini_Connect]

If you connect the receiver to the camera, yes. But currently, it does not connect to GoPro via Bluetooth.

[@psapapii]

thaks for this comparison! Just got the 2 from the DJI 1

[@winesaiyy9700]

Hi, I bought the mic 1 less than a month ago. I can still send them back and therefore take the mic 2. Do you advise me to do it?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Personally, I’d exchange it for the new Mic 2 if possible.

[@winesaiyy9700]

@Gemini_Connect OK great thanks for the answer, I thought the same thing 👍

[@image-i-nation-photography]

Is this the same one that comes with pocket 3 combo?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes, it's the same mic, so the same features. Main difference is now you can buy a second mic transmitter and charging case to add on to the Pocket 3 Creator Combo, or buy an entire wireless microphone kit with the receiver.

[@aaronmelson2887]

I have the original and love it but I am happy dji upgraded.

[@CMedia87]

Pocket 3 itself sounds amazing mic 2 sounds a bit muddy and weird to me

[@mjklein]

Noise cancellation is not available in Bluetooth mode (per the user manual). Apparently the noise cancellation happens in the receiver module so it only works on WiFi mode. Edit: Wow, this is a bit confusing, but further research revealed that when using the Pocket 3, noise reduction is available, but that's apparently because it's built into the Pocket 3 itself. If you use a Mic 2 in Bluetooth mode with something else, the noise reduction is not available. The User Manual is not very clear about that.

[@kinocchio]

Why is it that only the Dji mic 2 offers Bluetooth connectivity and nobody else?

[@janoroh]

The Bluetooth protocol doesn't allow for high quality audio, so a BT connection will always sound worse than a wired or direct connection. Otherwise, Sennheiser, Rode etc. would have long come out with BT mics. It's a nice feature to have, but basically unusable if you want to get the best out of the mic.

[@greggh]

The audio quality from the original DJI mic transmitter sounds significantly better than the mic 2 transmitter. That kind of sucks because it puts me in the position of almost being forced to use the lav with the mic 2.

[@Abdelrahman76674]

It's the same in the two, you should turn off the low thing in the options of the mic

[@Abdelrahman76674]

And you can actually hear that they have the same sound

[@daleboettcherphoto]

I hate the clear design. I want matte and unnoticeable, not shiny. With that being said, there are a lot of cool new features but I think I’d rather save $100 for the original ones which worked great. I tried the Rode 2 Wireless and they were SO BAD! Much more enjoyable experience with the DJI

[@adonhd7]

I’m not falling this time I’m going to stick with my dji mic 1 I don’t need 32 bit Flo that’s something you work out on post

[@marekhlina74]

Bought dji mic 1 (2+1) for 130euro just now... Paying extra 220e for gen. 2 is no for me...

[@erychist]

where have u bough tit for such price?

[@marekhlina74]

@@erychist second hand 3 months old...this is the way I am shopping electronics

[@erychist]

@@marekhlina74 haha true

[@TechTokOffical]

My question is, did they send u a free demo pair? If yes, then I already know your answer...u will say it is worth the upgrade. If u paid for them I might trust ur answer

[@mmmihir]

Is it just me or does the DJI Mic 1 sound better in the video?

[@Abdelrahman76674]

Dji mic 2 sounds better

[@michaelmarcano9200]

I don't know if it's me but I swear the Mic 1's sound better than the mic 2's. Especially in bluetooth mode. Like it'll sound good with the pocket 3 in bluetooth mode, but on a Samsung, or an IPhone, or my laptop the bluetooth audio is noticeably bad. Did you feel that way yourself @GeminiConnect ?

[@d.rankin9836]

8 reason why you should upgrade, 2 months later 8 reason why you shouldn't buy the dji mic 2. 😂

[@Gemini_Connect]

The main reason not to buy it is if you already have the original DJI Mic or another wireless mic system that you're happy with and don't need the extra bells and whistles that come with the Mic 2.

[@freelyroaming]

That's right. There are always pros AND cons to every product. You figured it out, congrats!

[@redesignedlife777]

then 8 reasons why i switched to another mic system.

[@d.rankin9836]

@@redesignedlife777 😂

[@d.rankin9836]

@@redesignedlife777 ,😂

[@SpringVinMoto]

Wow, mic 1 sounds way better to me. Clear and warm. Mic 2 is thin and has bad sibilance

[@2cats1guy]

The 2 sounds like a step backwards. Super tinny and zero depth.

[@DK-CN]

No

[@Lizestechreviews]

Why does DJI mic one sound way better than DJI 2?

[@zinozing3433]

like wayyyy better

[@edittide9842]

Great review (as ever!). A little underwhelmed with this. Is the product so mature already that DJI only saw fit for this evolutionary step? 32 bit float is great if your workflow needs it. The noise cancellation is a nice touch but I could hardly notice the difference. Preset receiver gain is a neat touch but again…. There is no doubt it is lovely looking and no doubt very well built. However as wireless mics stands today I prefer the Rode range for usability and audio quality and the Hollyland for value.

[@thewanderingjake]

Thanks so much for making this video! I have the first version and got it for when i need to vlog with my iPhone. My only gripe with it is the lightning and usb-c phone attachment is so hard to take off from the transmitter. I actually lost the lightning attachment when i was taking it off as I had to use a bit of force to take it out and it just flung into air 😂

[@themrgumbatron]

Thanks for sharing. I agree its probably not worth upgrading from the mark I. I appreciate the small details like moving the LED light and also the wind screen mounting method.

[@reneguitart]

It looks like a beautiful product but considering the stiff competition out there with these types of systems I think it’s not priced properly. $249 for the full kit plus two lavs would be competitive lMHO.

[@GrenlandUnderVann]

I was suprised by the weight, size and stiffness of the 3.5 mm connection cable when I unboxed the DJI Mic2 system. I much prefer the slimmer memory cable included with the Røde units.

[@LanaOkeaness]

08:40 was it just me, or did the noise cancelation feature just muffle your voice, while the plane was just as loud in the background? 🥲