DJI Mic Mini: Ultimate Compact Audio for ALL Creators?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

$169 USD for this system is GREAT! $89 USD for the single TX system! Good job DJI for not over pricing this basic audio system! 👏 Going to make my comparison to the Hollyland Lark M2 a little more interesting...

[@johank.verhook2930]

yeah, I just got the M2 on sale for for 115$ the combo kit, and was wondering if should return and get this DJI Mic Mini. For what I've seen in YT, I like a bit more the noise reduction of the DJI Mini, but having to connect it with the phone to use that seems ridiculous. And, I dislike that I have to show DJI brand with the mic... while the M2 has its stickers to avoid that... So I think I'll keep the M2... but will look for your comparison ;) thanks for the vid

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@@johank.verhook2930 Yeah that price really makes it a difficult decision. But I will say that both systems are SO GOOD! It really comes down to how you are using it. I do like the two levels of denoise with the DJI but the Hollyland does have a couple of features that the DJI doesn't do as well in, the required use of the app being one of them. And that price for the Hollyland right now is just so hard to argue with! Thanks for watching, ill have that comparison out hopefully this weekend! 🙌

[@johank.verhook2930]

@@BenGleasonMedia Sweet! Thanks again, cheers!

[@ColetonDeWitt]

such good quality, gonna tell all my camera friends about this channel

[@saca.technology]

Such a great video man! Keep up with the good work, you're going to be huge on KZbin

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@@saca.technology Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words 😁

[@robertchamberlain6068]

Great review, thank you! I recently learned that you can connect the receiver to the Mimo app without physically plugging it in to your phone. Simply hold the power button down for 6 seconds and the light will flash blue indicating Bluetooth mode. You will then see an option to connect to the receiver wirelessly via the Mimo app.

[@WzrdArmon]

Is this facts???

[@JJ-rs3eo]

so, im interested to know how you made your audio sound good from the raw? Where do you edit or mix them? thanks so much. Just subscribed, love your content.

[@GaryJahman]

Thanks for sharing the raw audio dude. A lot of KZbinrs do a lot of tweaking with their audio. Where I think non pro creators will just use it direct straight from the device itself

[@BenGleasonMedia]

You bet! 👍 I have used this kit mostly for quick social media and live streaming and the raw audio has work great in those situations! Especially with that clipping control feature

[@ethancardona3389]

As someone using this for sports BTS content, knowing it goes the full length of a football field without issue is really good to know!

[@MovieExplainerMalayalam]

Hi bro, from india, I brought lark m2 but noise reduction was not good so i returned, now i confused to get dji or m2...can u help me

[@jennifergala]

Connecting the mics with the Osmo pocket 3 via the Bluetooth the quality is as good like connecting with the receiver?

[@nelsonngu]

Following on this as well.

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Yes! I personally think it sounds even better connected to the Osmo! and when I pulled the footage into my editing program, it says that the file is 32-bit rather than 24-bit. I'm testing this further, but the audio sounds fantastic!

[@ΓιάννηςΒαρούσης]

One of the major comparative advantages of the original dji mic was that it did a separate recording on the transmitter...big setback that omission.

[@StrayedExplorer]

The way it needs to be plugged into the phone like that to change settings is ridiculous 🤣 Glad i seen this video because i was thinking of getting one

[@TravelsByTrike]

I just got this system. I love the small form factor, and the sound is terrific, but...I actually use the record to the internal transmitter feature of the Mic 2. I will miss that, particularly when using Insta360 X4.

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Same! I wish they could have figured out a way to add that

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Great review, man!!

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Thank You!! 🙌 Love your channel btw!

[@Fleant]

Thanks for the videos you made about dji microphones ! I would like to buy wireless microphone to record car engine sound. Do you think the DJI Mic mini work weel for that ? Mic 2 can be better for this because of 32bits recording ? Thanks a lot for your help ! :)

[@Gadgetify]

do you have the link for the Lightning adapter? This seems like a good system for me. I was going to get a Godox one, which is also in this price range but why bother now :)

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Yes! I just added it to the video description! I think this system is a much better alternative to any godox system!

[@Gadgetify]

@@BenGleasonMedia Thanks. My audio is terrible. Has always been. I just didn't want to spend $200+ on DJI Mic 2 or that more expensive Rode one. Godox Cube was $50 for Blackfriday. That's why I considered it. This seems to be a good option and not a whole lot more expensive :) The new Rode is also interesting ...

[@ErikPelyukhno]

8:45 16kHz when connecting to the phone? That’s not good, I wish I could hear how that sounds but I imagine it would be muffled.

[@BenGleasonMedia]

I was going to do a test, but that’s only when you are connected with the TX via Bluetooth. When using the USB-C receiver attachment it is still 48kHz. But playing it back it isn’t a huge difference especially on a phone speaker

[@skycamvideo]

I just bought the mic mini as a stand alone mic for my phone and neo drone. I to wash upset to find i needed the receiver to alter settings on the mic and you can't do it by Bluetooth. Dji need to address this asap. Otherwise how can i update firmware etc.

[@booksagsm]

Earlier users faced issues with compatibility with samsung s23 ultra, wanted to confirm if it works with DJI MIC MINI. Also, whats your take on RODE GO II vs DJI MIC MINI (apart from recording feature),?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

I don’t have a Samsung S23 Ultra so I’m not sure about that. But comparing the Rode Wireless GO II and the DJI Mic Mini it’s basically apples and bananas! The biggest difference is size and internal recording

[@booksagsm]

@BenGleasonMedia yes so keeps me thinking if internal recording is not needed as of now, then we have a similar mic

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@@booksagsm That is correct!

[@booksagsm]

@@BenGleasonMedia ordered it hopefully it works with my s23 coz earlier for dji mic i saw some reviews with issues ..

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@booksagsm I would be surprised if it doesn’t 😁

[@sherintalkz]

Where do you live bro? That distance test area was just beautiful ❤️

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Thanks man! I'm in Utah next to the rocky mountains! 🙌

[@LA12Livestreams]

Great form factor but poor range compared to my go to the Godox movelink ii m2 - they work as for example a ref mic for Rugby League with zero issues. I bought the Mic Mini as a short range backup and they sound great.

[@thesgambifiu]

Great video. Just a question, to use with the Action 4, which one do you recommend between the mic 2 only transmitter and the mic mini receiver + transmitter? They are almost the same price. I would use mostly for some ambient sound for the video tour on my channel. Thanks 😊

[@BenGleasonMedia]

If you are only going to be using the Action 4, then I would get the Mic 2 transmitter! But if you plan to use it with any other camera then I would get the Mic Mini receiver + transmitter! 👍

[@Jrthegod69]

Hello! Just watched both reviews for the HollyLand Lark M2 and DJI Mic Mini. The most important question I have is do both mics get drop outs when not facing the receiver at close range? I noticed you pointed this out for the M2 video at 25 feet. But I was curious what the limit was for the DJI. Or is it typical for these sorts of mics to just have drop outs if you're turned around even if you're like 5 feet away from it?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

They both had small drop outs from closer ranges. Not from 5 feet away, but anything past 30 feet they both struggled. pretty typical for these smaller systems

[@r3x_291]

Does it record stereo when both transmitters are connected to the Osmo pocket 3 without a receiver?

[@simonaleman6946]

How do you use the mini with the phone? Third party app or mimo. Can you record video with mimo?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Its basically plug and play and works with any app that you want. I don't believe Mimo records video.

[@TakTang]

Thx for the review. I’m currently using the original DJI Mic to record athletes on the court (mic’d up sessions). Is there a way to monitor the audio with the Mini? The original DJI Mic, I can monitor the audio while recording. TIA.

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Yes, you can monitor the audio just like with the original DJI Mic using headphones while connected to the camera.

[@cyvidal10]

what system can you recommend if i need something that will not drop signal even when something is blocking the line of sight? thank you so much

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Sennheiser makes some great options as well as Lectrosonic! Just keep in mind that those systems will cost A LOT of money! If you aren't doing live audio then I would highly recommend getting a system that has internal recording. My personal pick would be the Rode Wireless Pros

[@asmeninisdg]

Hey, need some help, is it possible to connect dji mic mini and dji mic 2 to the osmo pocket 3 at the same time?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Yes! You can do that

[@IamRitaliciouzTV]

Can you use the mini with the mic 2 receiver??

[@BenGleasonMedia]

That is absolutely genius, but I just tried it and sadly they will not pair :/

[@Ry311GP]

Does the dji MI adapter work on the mini?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

It does not

[@FTYT1]

I own the mic 2 do you think it is worth dfing to the collection or similar outcome in smaller format?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Its really just a sizing factor! if you want the smaller transmitter then yeah it would be a good addition to the kit.

[@FTYT1]

@ thank you! To connect to the Osmo 3 do you need to buy the transmitter as well or the mic alone could work?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@FTYT1 the mic alone would work just fine! 👌

[@eridcreatemoveinspire307]

What is the cage are you using? looking to get one. thanks

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Its the Sony FX30 cage from Sirui!

[@grahamjones7070]

I have the Osmo pocket 3 with a DJI Mic 2...will i be able to get one of these and connect them both to the Pocket 3 via Bluetooth?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Yes! I just checked and you can have both of them connected at the same time!

[@grahamjones7070]

@BenGleasonMedia Nice one,thanks for that👍

[@jamilrajpervlogs]

can we connect in Insta Ace Pro camera ?

[@Jonasegway]

Yes. And using this with the AcePro2 has a trick up it's sleeve. In post editing via insta360 app while using these with the AcePro 2, you could adjust a slider between the AcePro2 's built in mics and this DJI mini allowing you to get very good audio overall.

[@babilonian]

so whats a better system than this in your openion?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Either the Rode Wireless Pro or the DJI Mic 2 in the affordable category

[@hamsaveni4272]

Can we connect this via Bluetooth to my insta 360 x3?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

I don't believe so

[@nelsonngu]

@@BenGleasonMedia what about attaching the USB-C receiver to insta360 X3?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

In that case, I’m sure you would be able to get a signal

[@Guoenyi]

1:38 bruh does that 3.5mm port not exist to you

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Well clearly you could see it just fine 😅

[@Guoenyi]

@ nah i had to back track ur vid cause u don’t say it

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@Guoenyi My bad bro! Just forgot to mention it while recording

[@Guoenyi]

@@BenGleasonMedia i know bro no biggie more care next time!

[@Tech-nm1sx]

Why would you upload videos at 24 fps??? Like, most people will watch this on 60hz devices that can't display this at all w/o micro stutter / frame pacing issues...

[@JaisakthiJai]

great

[@mohammadashraf5582]

How to connect with iPhone 13

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Use the lightning adapter which you will have to buy separately or connect the transmitter via Bluetooth

[@mohammadashraf5582]

@ please provide link

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@mohammadashraf5582 it’s in the description

[@mmsk2010]

No back up recording is a deal breaker with all these mini systems.

[@TransplantHelper]

DJI just smoked Rode’s new mic

[@BenGleasonMedia]

I might have to agree with you there!

[@꿈처럼]

1. “Can I still record high-quality video using the default camera if I plug a receiver into my iPhone?” 2. “And what about using it with the Osmo Mobile 6 without a receiver?

[@TravelsByTrike]

Yes, I used the receiver with the Iphone 15. Great sound.

[@꿈처럼]

@@TravelsByTrikeyou know that chemistry with osmo mobile 6 without receiver?

[@TravelsByTrike]

@ no, I don’t use Osmo 6

[@cezar_visual_artist]

Lark M2 is better

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Care to elaborate? I don’t disagree, just curious!

[@MichiMallu]

No way! Smaller is even worse! This stands no where, NO WHERE near RODE wireless!

[@BenGleasonMedia]

In my opinion the Rode Wireless Pro/Go is in a completely different category from this system. This system is for social media gurus that are mostly doing quick content on a phone, maybe a camera, and don’t prioritize quality!

[@MichiMallu]

@ I agree to your opinion, this is just a low quality Chinese made microphone that serves the purpose you mentioned, and nothing above and beyond!