Connecting the DJI Mic 2 to the Insta360 X4 | Bluetooth vs Receiver Connection

[@elJong]

What external mic do you connect to your X3/X4/other 360 cameras?

[@DjFranz876]

X3 x Mic 2 since release

[@elJong]

@@DjFranz876 Still a killer combo! The X3 still slaps!

[@DjFranz876]

@@elJong I use the Meta bans ( for POV) x X3 x Mic 2 - combo

[@elJong]

@@DjFranz876 Hell yeah! I got the Meta X RB too! I love it as headphones!

[@allstarbury]

​@@elJongcan this be done with rs 4o boot edition?

[@KnivesParacord]

This video was fantastic! Thank you so much. I just got my X4 last week and was ondering if the Mic 2 would work. Because I had to do the Firmware thing to get it to work with my Action 4. So now I have one mic per camera. Again, thank you very much!

[@elJong]

I am so glad it helped!

[@montesirshirazi743]

Is the DJI receiver at risk of falling of the Xmount when riding a bicycle?

[@elJong]

@@montesirshirazi743 the connection is pretty sturdy on the Xmount. I'd be comfortable using it on rides as long as it's not X games level riding.

[@Dave_Life512]

Very good test! Thank you very much!

[@elJong]

I appreciate the view! Thank you!

[@Khaleddirecttravel]

When you were using Bluetooth, I noticed the background sound was removed entirely; how can we balance it? Also, can I record using Bluetooth and an Insta mic at the same time?

[@elJong]

Yes, when on BT the pickup is a little more concentrated on voice which can be good. And when you are using the BT, that's the only audio that will be recorded, the X4's mics won't be on.

[@MauriceColontonio]

Thanks for the video! I'm a total video noob so bear with me. I'm trying to record first person in an aircraft, with a wired audio connection to my headset, and a second audio stream picking up engine noise that I'd later turn down lower in editing. Can I run my headset wired audio into the X4 mic adapter, and pull a second audio stream from the DJI via BT, then later turn down the DJI stream in editing so it doesn't drown out the headset/radio chatter? The DJI would need to go in the back seat so it only picks up engine noise, and not my voice.

[@elJong]

No need to run 1 in BT and 1 wired! If you have the wired (Receiver) setup, you can have 2 mics recording there already no worries! Then if you have the DJI Mic 2, both your Tranceivers can record onboard as well!

[@tothebackofbeyond]

Are you able to record with 2 DJI Mics straight onto the 360 X4 simultaneously? For example Pilot and Pillion on a motorcycle recording on 360?

[@elJong]

You can connect 2 DJI Mic 2s to your X4 only if you connect through a receiver. So you need to connect the receiver to the X4 via USB-C.

[@motoadventurenorway]

Great review and tests. Would prefer to listen without that background music though.

[@elJong]

Thank you for the feedback! I have been debating about the silent v. BG music. I will try my next few ones without!

[@monsonlockandkey]

Does the receiver style DJI record the audio straight to the video file or are they separate files that you have to splice together?

[@elJong]

@@monsonlockandkey it records straight to the video. But the DJI Mic 2 can also record onboard 32 bit float so you can also have a separate audio file.

[@Supertweeb]

Quick question, say the x4 is turned off along with the dji Tx and Rx. Do they mic Tx and Rx also automatically turn on when you turn the x4 on or when you press fhe let quick record button?

[@elJong]

Unfortunately, they do not. You will have to activate the 'headphone' connection again via the swipe down. You won't have to connect it again, but you need to confirm the connection.

[@Waterfairy25]

Hi have you tried to connect via bluetooth to insta360 one x2? Does it work? And record audio while recording video? Thank you hoping to get an answer 😊

[@elJong]

BT connection will only work on the X4. You'll have to get the adapter and wired connection for the X2 and X3.

[@chrisfaircloth9078]

Do you have any alternatives to that bracket piece that holds the transmitter in place. I cannot seem to find one to purchase before late August

[@elJong]

Unfortunately I haven't seen an alternative for the DJI Mic 2 + X4. If you have the DJI Mic 1, the bracket for Rode Wireless Mics can kinda work.

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

Any idea if that XMount360 mount you have there will also work for the DJI Mic 1? It seems like the slot on the bottom of the DJI Receiver is the same.

[@elJong]

Unfortunately there is a different XMount360 for the DJI Mic 1 (www.xmount360.com/buy/dji). The Mic 2 has a different connector on the receiver itself.

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

@@elJong thanks for your response 😁 the mount for Mic 1 is sold out, so I decided to take a gamble and order the mount for Mic 2. Happy to report that it does work! The only minor issue was that the included audio cable was just a bit short. I used a slightly longer cable I had on hand and it works perfectly. Was going to post a pic here but apparently YT doesn’t allow for that

[@uncle_trapper]

The bluetooth connection sounds weird, a little muffed or distored. To use for the best audio, to use w/ the reciever

[@elJong]

Agree! Luckily these 360/action cameras aren't primarily for recording vocals. At least in a pinch you can still have some audio, and for the DJI Mic 2, there's onboard recording if one really needs the most amazing audio.

[@GooBello-gr2ls]

For mic 1, can i use the typeC to directly connect x4?

[@elJong]

Unfortunately no, you'll need their connector so it can distinguish what is an audio signal and a power signal.

[@Andreas-Melin]

Can you adjust the gain levels if you are connected via bluetooth? That doesn't work with the x3, you can only adjust gain im camera with a wired connection

[@elJong]

Unfortunately, no. You'll need the receiver if you want to adjust the gain since the mic does not have an onboard gain adjustment feature.

[@Andreas-Melin]

@@elJong okay, thank you! There is a setting in the x3 for adjusting mic gain but it only seem to work on wires mics. Thank you for the reply and thanks for a great video!

[@MariaBoutzoukas]

does it work with the dji mic 1? or does one have to upgrade to the 2?

[@elJong]

Does what work with the DJI Mic 1? Connecting to the X4? Bluetooth? The mount?

[@modeloco]

Will the Mic 2 transmitter connect to the Mic 1 receiver?

[@RideBlessed]

What is the little 3.5m jack cable included with? I have bought a single DJI Mic 2, the Xmount360 mount, and the mic adapter. So I need to buy the DJI Mic 2 kit that includes 1 receiver and 1 transmitter, then buy the charger (cheaper buying those separately if I already have one Mic 2 transmitter). Just wanting to make sure I know where I'll get that little cable! Thanks.

[@elJong]

When I bought my Xmount360, it included the very short 3.5mm cable! If yours did not come with it, maybe this search link from Amazon may help (www.amazon.com/s?k=short+trs+cable+3.5mm&crid=224QZ4H9ZWOFG&sprefix=short+trs+cable+3.5m%2Caps%2C171&ref=nb_sb_noss_1)

[@RideBlessed]

@@elJong thank ya much!

[@johannesstahl3370]

In the package of the reciever there is a short 3.5mm audio cable but it is a bit too long i think

[@elJong]

@@johannesstahl3370 oh I meant when you get the XMount360. There 3.5mm is shorter.

[@Reviewtheworld7]

You have noise reduction on?

[@elJong]

Not for these tests.

[@RiderRubenTruckvlog]

hello Sir Saramaic Blink 500 B2 mic Insta 360 x4 Support or Not Support Please Sir Reply My comment

[@elJong]

Unfortunately, I do not know for certain since I don't have a Saramic Mic.

[@stealtherider3008]

Good video! Pinoy?

[@elJong]

Opo!

[@michaelgan9190]

Hi can I collect 2 DJi mic 2 to X4 without the DJI receiver?

[@nhasgtv]

Ofcourse, but only get short distance. Louder if you use receiver

[@mntlvo]

do you have any issues with audio sync to the video when you export your video after editing?? i can’t find any answers online, i recorded a 3 hour video and edited it down with audio from dji mic and insta4 and audio is in sync in the editing portion but when i export it, the audio is way out of sync

[@elJong]

I've never had any issue with the audio syncing, but I've never recorded that long of a video! Action cameras are built more for short bursts so maybe cut down the length a bit? Also maybe the frame rate? The default fps of the X4 is 30 and sometimes the default of the editing software is 24 so that'll cause a little disparity.

[@Reviewtheworld7]

So once it lost bluetooth connection. It didnt seem to reconnect once you came back.... so the Bluetooth reciever on the 360 is the issue, why a reciever would effect the transmission is strange

[@elJong]

Sometimes the BT connection drops intermittently, but that would still reconnect. However if you turn off the X4, then you have to reconnect the DJI Mic again.

[@D4ni3lS4nk3]

Can the x4 be conected to the receiver with a usb-c to usb-c cable, without the adaptor?

[@elJong]

Unfortunately, no. You need the adapter to make the USB-C port on the X4 to be bi-directional/data. Without it, it's only for charging.

[@witsislidewanderlust]

when using the transmitter will the dji mic 2 connect instantly when you turn the X4 on and off? do you have to reconnect it manually again? many thanks!

[@elJong]

You will only have to pair once, but every time you turn off the X4, you'll have to swipe down from the main screen and click the headphone/mic connect button.

[@witsislidewanderlust]

@@elJong Sorry my bad! I mean: if I use the receiver (Rx) and the transmitter (Tx) together on the X4. Do I have to manually reconnect the transmitter whenever I turn the X4 on and off?

[@elJong]

@witsislidewanderlust Nope! If you use an RX with the X4 (via the cord and adapter) it's automatically connected to the X4!

[@witsislidewanderlust]

@@elJong thanks again! cheers!

[@Reviewtheworld7]

32 bit float only works when using the dji reciever right? And dji bluetooth with out the reciever restricts you to a single mono channel instead of stereo or two people mics at once.... are you using two transmitters for your interviews? The noise reduction destroys the sound, dont use it. Do it in post. Def get some cos11 sanken mics. Not very expensive and better than broadcast quality. I am sound engineer for many tv network shows

[@elJong]

Yes, 32-bit float is only on-board recording to the mic, so nothing to do with connection to the recording on the camera (if it's connected). For this video I wanted just the simple connection tests to see all the differences straight out of the box. I, myself, don't dabble with the on-board mic recording (32-bit float) since I am not a pro and just want to get videos out like non-pros do.

[@oh.carlitos]

my insta360 isn’t detecting the receiver idk how to fix it

[@elJong]

Did you mean Tranceiver? Activating the BT on the Tranceiver is a little confusing. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqbNiKRmjNCla6csi=26MLm8YhTYDhP73c&t=83) You start with pressing the record button for 4s first, then when the light is blinking blue, then you press the Link button to make the Tranceiver discoverable. If you are really talking about the Receiver, you'll need to connect that via it's included wire to the X4 directly. Note that you'll need a specific adapter to accept the 3.5mm mic cord (store.insta360.com/product/x4-mic-adapter).

[@TheTexasDuke]

Ya mics are dope but I need something closer

[@elJong]

Closer? I don't think you can get closer than lavs for mics.

[@markbisdak]

Does the mic1 work with the x4?

[@elJong]

It does, but only the wired way (using the receiver). DJI Mic 1 doesn't have bluetooth connection.

[@markbisdak]

@@elJong i had it for my x3 .. is the aux port different from x4?

[@elJong]

@@markbisdak The old X3 mic adapter will still work for the X4. It will not perfectly fit though. The X3 is a little smaller than the X4 so the old mic adapter will not be fully covering the USB-C/mic port on the X4.

[@nukix3128]

great video but i didnt care for the background music. i think it was too loud

[@elJong]

@@nukix3128 I appreciate the comment, sir! Will tone down or not put BG music next time. Learning a lot!

[@minuteofyourtime]

I've seen that mount and per my research it will cost me $100 to have it shipped in manila 😢

[@elJong]

Oof!!! It was close to $50 on my end, but $100 is too much! Well, I hope there will be a cheaper equivalent that ships to you! Let me know if you do. I'll link it here too.

[@Sir-Kay]

Vertical vlogging cam? ok but us bike/scooter riders who want to mount this thing horizontally on some handle bar this heavy setup will break even the strongest mount out there & this is what nobody on the internet is talking about.

[@elJong]

I haven't tried the horizontal mount from DJI (amzn.to/3WtpWYb), but I am looking at this to get soon and test it out! (amzn.to/4dc9aCF)

[@Sir-Kay]

@@elJong No, I don't mean the mount itself, I mean, mounting the X4 horizontally still using the selfie stick screwed onto bike handlebar mount so that the selfie stick is parallel to the ground. No selfie stick on earth can withstand the weight of the setup you got going on without breaking after a few trials. Anyways, does this DJI record internally simultaneously when recording via the receiver? or you could only choose to record either via the receiver or internally?

[@elJong]

@@Sir-Kay The DJI Mic 2 has internal recording on the transceivers, yes. So you can pull audio-only from the DJI mic in case the audio in your X4 video is janky.

[@Sir-Kay]

@@elJong But, then one has to remember to press the record button each time you want to begin & end a recording. That's work! The bluetooth connection would have been a setup & forget until one turns off the X4 but, the audio is also crappy. You know what? I'll just stick to the X4's internal audio which is good until you move away from it(which i rarely do) or get caught in a windy situation. Anyways, thanks for the test.

[@elJong]

@@Sir-Kay If I am not mistaken, you can set your DJI Mic 2 to auto record onto the transceiver in 32-bit float! So every time it turns on, it's already recording. It'll even overwrite older files when the mic is full.

[@iamnotapoet]

Thanks so much for video. I’m hoping DJI MIC2 will work well via Bluetooth. Our 2 big concerns are MIC2 Internal recording does not work in 3rd party Bluetooth connections. HOPEFULLY DJI and/or Insta360 will heave to fix that. But the other concern is dropped connection and audio lag. In your video Bluetooth dropped (at pretty close range ) in 50% of the shots. Is it really that bad and unreliable ? Or was that outdoor more of a fluke thaf it dropped so soon ? Sweetie & I hoe to Beer 🍺 Vlog witg this Bluetooth setup IF it works well AND reliably . Thanks for your words of wisdom. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

[@elJong]

Regarding the bluetooth dropping, I noticed that too! I think it's because I was holding the actual transceiver fully blocking the transmission signal. My entire vlog when I was using the bluetooth, there were no drops at all. So in this case, might just be that. I will continue to test though. So far, bluetooth connection to the X4 for me has been very reliable.

[@iamnotapoet]

@@elJong thanks for the reply and any follow up videos. I always were my DJI mic via the Insta360 pendant (meant for go3) on my shirt. So, HOPEFULLY 🤞🏻, I will be good. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

[@iamnotapoet]

@@elJong one more sidebar … any audio lag. SOME reviews have showed a disturbingly bad audio lag. But it MAY have been from Ananias. Distant Bluetooth DURING a recording. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

[@elJong]

@@iamnotapoet Yes! I, too, am learning to make sure I properly attach it on me and check before getting started :) The stronger magnets on the DJI Mic 2 are great!

[@elJong]

@@iamnotapoet Good call! Actually I did experience audio lag once! But it was more that the connection dropped and prior to dropping, the audio lagged a bit when I checked. Luckily it has never happened again, but I think it's always best to be checking connection when recording something important. I don't expect to do use an action cam for pristine audio anyway.

[@Seven-Seven-77]

I never heard you on the Bluetooth ….. at all

[@elJong]

Seems okay on my end, but will doublecheck! Thank you for letting me know. (Indoor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqbNiKRmjNCla6csi=arMWGJbwCs1DIt4D&t=556 and Outdoor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqbNiKRmjNCla6csi=i9_oDm6WMFV9LAHw&t=641 -- the outdoor did break up after a few paces!)

[@Seven-Seven-77]

I just went back to have another listen, think I heard you (Bluetooth) till 5 or 6 when walking backwards then nothing until next test. I went ahead and bought one today anyway so fingers crossed with the Bluetooth!

[@elJong]

@@Seven-Seven-77 I am sure it'll work great! My outdoor test was just fluky. I did a full vlog with just the DJI Mic 2 with bluetooth connection here with no issues! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2Gbgn2Qe8ain7ssi=-6bA5AcJU0iQ67VJ

[@noteincontact]

I just hate cord look , I wish insta 360 would have a better Bluetooth mic like dji poket 3

[@elJong]

I am sure they are working on one, but for now, we have the bluetooth function of the DJI Mic 2!

[@michaelgan9190]

Hi can I collect 2 DJi mic 2 to X4 without the DJI receiver?

[@elJong]

You can only connect 1 bluetooth mic to the X4 at a time. So you'll need to receiver to have 2 wireless mics running audio to the X4.

[@elvissaraiva7323]

But if I just want to use 1 mic and save money, I won’t need to buy the receiver, right?

[@elJong]

@@elvissaraiva7323 You definitely could!