DJI vs Rode Wireless Mic: Which Mic Will Change Your Audio Game Forever?

In this video, we're comparing the Rode Wireless Go II mic against the DJI Mic. We'll compare sound quality, features, and more in this ultimate mic showdown.
It's time to find the perfect mic for your KZbin channel! In this video, we're comparing the Rode Wireless Go II mic against the DJI Mic. We'll compare sound quality, features, and more in this ultimate mic shootout.
Which mic is better for your videos? Let us know in the comments below!
Rode Wireless Go II vs DJI Mic in a NOISY environment: • Which wireless mic is ...
Full review of the DJI mic: • DJI Mic Review: Is it ...
00:00 Rode Wireless Go II vs DJI Mic
00:55 Rode Wireless Go II overview and what's included
04:28 Downsides of the Rode Wireless Go II wireless system
05:00 DJI Mic overview and what's included
07:11 Firmware updates for both systems
08:11 Using lavalier mics with both systems
08:50 Recap
Equipment covered in this video (affiliate links):
🔴 Rode Wireless GO II Dual Channel: amzn.to/3JHFcKM
🔴 DJI Mic Dual Channel: amzn.to/426KKFM
Same mics, but these come with 1 TX + 1 RX:
🔴 Rode Wireless GO II Single Channel: amzn.to/405lDC5
🔴 DJI Mic Single Channel: amzn.to/3JnNYMy
Accessories:
🔴 Wireless charging case for Rode Wireless Go II: amzn.to/3Ftg6Nk
🔴 Rode Lavalier GO (white): amzn.to/3Ftg6Nk
🔴 RODE Lavalier GO (black): amzn.to/3mTVkjs
🔴 Lavaliers I use with my DJI system: amzn.to/3lkgE11
Microphone stand/setup I used:
🔴 Mic stand: amzn.to/3KljRWx
🔴 Mini Tripod Ball Head with 1/4" screw thread base: amzn.to/3ZaRX4R
🔴 Cold shoe flash stand adapter: amzn.to/41giEGK (this is how I clip the mic to the stand)
NOTE: RODE lavalier mics DO NOT WORK with DJI mics. Tons of static.
Gear I use the most (affiliate links):
Sony FX3: amzn.to/3mUcAFf
Sony a7siii: amzn.to/3JJWO8E
Sigma 24-70mm: amzn.to/3yF7IX1
Sony 16-35mm: amzn.to/3LmuudX
Tamron 35-150mm: amzn.to/3JlJJkx
DJI Wireless Mics: amzn.to/3n076IQ
Rode Wireless Go II: amzn.to/3NCT61w
Rodecaster Pro 2: amzn.to/3yEKCzS
ATEM Mini Pro ISO: amzn.to/3rbS05c
Shure SM7b: amzn.to/3YTgUln
Comfortable headphones: amzn.to/3lhRQXy
LINKS
➡️ / kriedholm
➡️ / krimonster
The equipment I use: kit.co/kriedholm
My marketing, podcast, and video production company: kricopro.com
Thank you for watching!
This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers.
No gear was supplied to me for this video.
The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons.
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[@JoshuaBelanger]

Great Video! I owned Rode Wireless II for nearly a year. Had frustrations with connectivity. Just bought DJI and sold Rode.

[@randomrazr]

hows audio quality? any difference?

[@momentoftruthwithalma]

Great review, it helped me in getting closer to deciding on which mic to purchase. Thank you

[@kriedholm]

Thank you, Alma. Glad you were able to find the info useful!

[@sonyaserrano5839]

I was looking for a non-biased review of these mics - this video hit the spot! Thanks!

[@kriedholm]

Thanks, Sonya!

[@Angryinsweaters]

Super informative. Thank you!

[@kriedholm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eprohoda]

Enjoyed-best hsaring,farewell-Kri!))

[@HeathcliffBlair]

Useful overview. Thanks.

[@kriedholm]

Appreciate it, Heathcliff!

[@TwannGoDisc]

Great video! Thank you for the insight! Thumbs up from me!

[@kriedholm]

Appreciate it!

[@radacina9471]

Great video!

[@kriedholm]

Thank you!

[@thefitmoves]

Great video!! You are so charismatic!

[@kriedholm]

Appreciate it!

[@thedronetravelers]

Nice comparison!

[@kriedholm]

Thanks!

[@MosesKabandana]

Keep up the good work.

[@kriedholm]

Thank you, Moses!

[@AzuandyAradi]

Great video explanation

[@kriedholm]

Thank you, Azuandy!

[@propstudio]

Awesome Video, Amazing quality, but highly underrated, keep up the great work 😊

[@kriedholm]

Appreciate it, GR

[@propstudio]

@@kriedholm Please make some content related to India 🇮🇳 subscribers will increase 🙏

[@kriedholm]

@@propstudio any suggestions?

[@propstudio]

@Kri Edholm yes, you can start reviewing some more used gadgets like smart phones, i know there is a lot of competition but it still works, and 2 you can also start telling people how to make quality videos like a you tube academy for beginners, all the best, you are awesome and will make it just hang on and keep up the awesome work 🔥

[@kriedholm]

@@propstudio great advice. Thank you so much!

[@IdrisB]

Great vid. I have the wireless go II but yours sounds way better lol. What settings do you use? I.E do you use the built in presets? Do you set your internal camera audio to level 1?

[@kriedholm]

Give the built-in camera presets a try based on the camera you're using!

[@slametsetiadi7671]

I really like the video about you explaining the Rode go to wireless mic

[@kriedholm]

Thank you, Slamet!

[@TheDivotking1]

Awesome review !

[@kriedholm]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kriedholm]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@speakenly]

Thanks for a great vid. You settled it for me. Going with the DJI. I like the way you set them on a table. I have an idea how to boom them, so they'll be out of the way. Wanted to compliment the wonderful lighting. I wish I had the space, as I don't, I use a green screen. What is your key light, and softbox? Thanks again. Looking forward to more videos.

[@kriedholm]

Thanks so much, Speakenly! I'm using the Godox UL60 as my keylight. The softbox is 32" generic with a grid although I use a variation of small and larger-sized lights. I'll do a studio tour video soon to show you what my set up looks like.

[@speakenly]

@@kriedholm A tour will be amazing. Thanks.

[@TripleU-E]

great to see a real fair comparison! Most of the reviews are currently from DJI-fanboys. Okay, the DJI mic is good, but this could be expected, when bringing a new system on the market. It must have more functions, learning from the competition etc. And it costs more...

[@kriedholm]

Thank you!

[@ChadEveryday]

Fantastic video; I've been going back and forth on both of these for a couple months now. It's such a tough choice. for me I like the sound of the Rode better, but I like the size and screen features of the DJI better.

[@kriedholm]

I agree and if it helps, I find myself reaching for the DJI more these days. The small-sized package and usability work well with my workflow.

[@ChadEveryday]

@@kriedholm tremendously and that charging case isn’t bad either

[@alanoakley3242]

In terms of ease of use and convenience, there is nothing the RODE does better than the DJI. I've seen comparisons where the RODE performed marginally better than the DJI over long distances, which is not something that matters to me. And in any real scenario, nobody gets to compare sound quality between two versions. I bought the DJI system a year ago and have since purchased a second kit. Nobody has complained about my sound but, in case I've missed something and the RODE produces objectively better sound, I plan to ban sound engineers to keep complaints to a minimum. The only thing I would advise is to always activate the internal safety recording if the subject(s) you are recording is/are moving around. Line of sight is key; the transmitters' reliable range can reduce drastically if there is any physical obstruction, even a stray person or the wearers themselves if they turn their backs to the receiver. I fitted transmitters to two nieces at a Mercedes driving event last year and the signal broke up even though I was walking in a crowd (inevitably carrying phones etc.) less than 30 yards behind them. There were also plenty of walkie-talkies around, which can't have helped. Whether the RODE would have fared any better in these circumstances is up for debate. The presenter in this video manages to give the impression that DJI firmware updates are complicated, which is crazy. You plug each unit into your computer where they appear as a removable drives, download the appropriate file (transmitters and receiver have their own files) and copy it across. There's no app and no hassle; disconnect the device and the update is automatically applied while you go on to the next one. I can't comment on the RODE's update process but I can't imagine it could be any easier, which is more than can be said for access to those internally recorded files. To get to the RODE's files, you have to launch their app, a step DJI shows is unnecessary. If you go the DJI route and plan on using separate lavalier mics, do some research because some lavs don't play well with it. Conversely, I can't say I have heard of the RODE system suffering from compatibility issues with any accessory lavs and RODE do sell their own, which DJI don't do. I don't know if I've made your choice easier but I did try. If you have any questions about the DJI, fire away.

[@ChadEveryday]

@@alanoakley3242 thanks for the great amount of insight. I have decided to go the DJI route for a variety of reasons. Design, functionality, and simplicity, especially with the whole charging case setup. I have some rode audio equipment now which is why I was considering them, they have been dependable products, but DJI seems to be doing well in multiple markets right now.

[@brigitteaka3598]

I agree, the sound of the Rode is better

[@acaiv1797]

Dope video

[@kriedholm]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@jbacmafi]

DJI is a game changer. Definitely the best so far (March 2023) only downside is that it can’t storage the audio to a mobile device (not a plugging play system)

[@ChadEveryday]

I think that’s the route I’m going to go, after considering all the things, it seems like the best option

[@snapshot_ie9730]

Hi what’s the best settings in camera and receiver for vlog style video would you recommend I have Panasonic s5ii i try it the other day but quality didn’t sound great

[@kriedholm]

Unfortunately I don’t have the same camera so not sure myself!

[@mitchellglick8737]

@Kri Edholm I have the Rode Wireless Go II and mainly using it as a mic for the Iphone 12 pro. Do you still need to adjust levels when recording the video jibe, for example using the standard video recorder. ?

[@kriedholm]

Sometimes. All depends on the sound levels from clients. They're all different!

[@davidstoeckl6439]

Thanx. You did not talk about the screens on each one. You briefly referred to the Rode, specific to its screen prompts appearing on the camera screen, but no further info to see how they worked. Was one easier to navigate than the other?

[@kriedholm]

That could be a video all on its own! Rode has buttons and the app to update settings while DJI has a touch screen on the receiver. I prefer the DJI user experience all around.

[@ThatShitIsHotSunlive]

I returned the rode go pro because if its inability to adjust the volume from the transmitters to the receiver, i jus found the pad wouldn't be enough in certain situations, very pleased to know the DJi has that capability

[@kriedholm]

As many have pointed out, it's coming down to usability for lots and in that case, I'm seeing that most prefer the DJI mics.

[@randomrazr]

ive read you can pair the rode mics with a rode shot gun mic together. i never really looked into it, but have u tried something liek thaT?

[@kriedholm]

I have turned a shotgun mic into a wireless mic using the rode wireless go system and it works great! Check out this video from DSLR Video Shooter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKqpk3xqrrSCn8k

[@oye_raju09]

RODE SC 21 cable ke bare mein video banao

[@kriedholm]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@randomrazr]

would a shot gun mic such as a rode video mic etc provide better "quality" audio vs the go II / dji mic

[@kriedholm]

A shotgun mic is going to pick up more ambient noise, so not necessarily. All depends on the environment.

[@michaelmarcano9200]

May I ask what is your set up in regards to that tripod/mic stand and how you have the mic sitting on the top?

[@kriedholm]

Yes! You can find the links to the setup I used in the description. Just added them :)

[@michaelmarcano9200]

@@kriedholm thank you...you got a new subscriber in me!

[@kriedholm]

@@michaelmarcano9200 appreciate it!

[@alvarosanchez8608]

Great video, very useful. By chance, Do you know the latency of the dji system?

[@kriedholm]

I don't

[@vikaskashyapmeerut]

Noice cancel option this mic rode and dji ❤

[@kriedholm]

Maybe in the future?

[@tricallyourmama]

5:36 can you help me understand what it means when the audio is “baked” right into the video?

[@kriedholm]

Sure! The receiver plugs into a camera's microphone jack, so the audio from the wireless mic is captured with the video footage rather than the camera's built-in mic.

[@Hoopershoot]

What’s your settings for the rode mics

[@kriedholm]

I use the built-in camera presets depending on the camera I'm using.

[@creativetom413]

why/how do the rode lavalier disfunction on the dji mic? and zre there dji lavaliers?

[@kriedholm]

Rode lavalier with the DJI introduces a ton of static unfortunately

[@creativetom413]

@@kriedholm but apparently only when used with the receptor. And I guess we can record with transmettors only. Is there any benefit of using the receptor ?

[@pawelkaminskipl]

is it possible to block recording in DJI mic so as not to accidentally turn it off?

[@kriedholm]

Yes! Tomorrow's video includes a complete review of the DJI mics where I go through all settings. Kindly keep an eye out!

[@djcity1]

How do these line up against the Zoom H2N recorder?

[@kriedholm]

I'm not sure! I don't have a Zoom H2N to compare.

[@djcity1]

@@kriedholm ok thanks

[@TheTravellingScotsman]

I'm not sure if updating the FW to the DJI mics is complicated. It's literally dragging a single file into a folder and it updates. Maybe not as streamlined as it could be, as you have to do it for each device, but I wish my camera was as easy to update.

[@kriedholm]

Probably a better way to describe it. Not necessarily more complicated, but different.

[@TheTravellingScotsman]

@@kriedholm be good if they could it via the case, rather than the 3 individual devices.

[@kriedholm]

@@TheTravellingScotsman ooh that would be so nice!

[@steinwaycash8795]

What kind of stand are you using for this video?

[@kriedholm]

It's an Anker Nebula

[@steinwaycash8795]

Thanks for replying. How are you connecting the DJI to the tripod?

[@kriedholm]

@@steinwaycash8795 I used a cold shoe mount

[@kriedholm]

@@steinwaycash8795 I just added the links to everything I used in the description

[@ADAtrips]

Why less than 100 views? You are great! I am a small (very small) Tuber. I am looking forward to more from you. I have a JOBY Wavo, I won but do not like. (I am going to gift to my Granddaughter, she is a teen). But, after watching you, I am going to buy a DJI microphone as oppose to Rode. Before I pull the trigger, if you only could buy one, which would buy? Can I buy thru you and thereby give you the Amazon $. 🌴🌴 Aloha

[@kriedholm]

Working on getting my affiliate links set up now...coming soon :)

[@kriedholm]

Affiliate links added to description. Appreciate the support!

[@Uniquesukshmasumuhurtastrology]

Where from I can get it /

[@kriedholm]

List of goodies is in the description. Thanks for watching!

[@PolarTorsen]

DJI definitely has a nicer sound to my ears. Also, Rode is easily clipping. Talk loud, and you're screwed even on the lowest dB setting. I'm not sure about DJI.

[@kriedholm]

Both mic systems have a safety channel setting. I definitely take advantage when I'm in unpredictable environments.

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

The biggest flaw of the Wireless Go II for me is the inability to use the transmitters as simple mic/recorders without the receiver. All we needed was a dedicated record button and lock switch.

[@kriedholm]

Definitely a downfall

[@seriouzfilmz9397]

Wait I thought you just turn them in and it records mine does

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

@@seriouzfilmz9397 Yes it does do that with a 3 second press to start and stop and no other info as to whether or not it is recording and no way to turn that feature on without connecting to your phone or computer first, no way to change the gain, no way to have the unit on and pause recording, etc… So it’s fine if you know for sure that always recording is on and if you want to do one long recording but otherwise it’s a terrible user experience.

[@bodie1980]

The transmitter can be used as a mic recorder without the receiver. Active the settings for record to always and whenever it's turned on it will record 7+ hours uncompressed.

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

@@bodie1980 yes it can but it’s a pain to use with little control without being connected. Pressing the power button for 3 seconds to record is just silly.

[@OliverKozakGo]

There is a constant audible background hiss with the DJI... why is that?

[@kriedholm]

This is the audio right out of camera.

[@fonzieskatesurf]

I hate it when I clip my rode wireless on my shirt it folds in and the sound muffles when it's blocked with my arm or anything, plus the lavelier broke easily only $89 for a few months worth 👎

[@kriedholm]

Ive had the clip flip scenario happen as well. Not fun and what a bummer about the lav mic! Thanks for watching.

[@ArabianAus]

Thanks for the video but There is no single reviewer has done a perfect review on KZbin. What's the point of testing a wireless wireless mic if you don't try it in a crowded environment!!!

[@kriedholm]

Thanks for watching!