How To Connect DJI Mic 2 to GoPro Hero 13 + Bluetooth Range Test

[@leapnlarry]

I had to switch from GP to DJI because of connecting the DJI mic 2. The problem is once in a while the recording connection fails and you get zero audio recorded on the camera, you have to sync from the mic 2 recording. The problem with this solution is there is no indication that the mic is connected, like the bouncing green bar on th DJI. I would not use this on go pro if it was really important to record on camera. I really want to do a video on DJI freezing and having to sync the audio from mic 2 without anything to sync on camera, it must be manually synced with a clap, which is why we always clap when recording. I have calculated there is a 15-20 frame difference beween the beginning of an empty camera track, and the audio track from the DJI mic 2. Great video, thanks for posting. Larry

[@motivatedtravel]

So were you having the sync issue with the GoPro 12 or the DJI Action 4? With the GoPro 13, it records on camera and on the mic, plus there is a green bar you can see on the screen. Interestingly, when the recording didn't cut out, I only got the DJI Mic 2 audio on the GP file. However, when I dropped it in the pool and the connection lost, I got the audio file from the DJI Mic, and the audio file from the GP. with the latter recording the sound in that moment when it was underwater.

[@thetrailnomad]

@@motivatedtravel Does it record with 32bit float when synced to the GoPro?

[@jeromuscle]

@@motivatedtravel Wait so you say you can record audio from the DJI mic and from media mod mic simultaneously? How does that work?

[@gimmeaminett2859]

As someone who has just bought these two pieces of kit (and a Volta handle) for motorsport content capture, thanks for the help!

[@motivatedtravel]

No worries - that setup should work well. So you have the camera stuck on the outside, and the mic setup on the inside? Nice!

[@rosstheoliverman]

If you’re using it, and the microphone goes dead or loses connection for some reason, does the GoPro switch back to the internal mic? Or does the rest of your clip have no audio until you change the setting?

[@motivatedtravel]

It starts recording on the GoPro when the connection is lost. This I tested when I put it into a pool. As soon as the GoPro was submerged the connection to the DJI Mic stopped and it switched to sounds of being underwater, then back to the Mic when I brought it out of the water. I assume the same would happen with a dead battery.

[@BorderRambler]

Informative video , does the GoPro remember the mic each time you fire the GoPro back up ?

[@motivatedtravel]

Yes, it seems to. I had to forget my device and then start again to do this video as it kept auto-syncing.

[@baanstorm]

Hi Chris! Thanks for the review, really helpful. If you were to use the media mod with the GoPro can you then use both of the DJI microphones?

[@motivatedtravel]

I don't think the Media Mod will change anything, as that's about prioritising wired mics.

[@DxDOverland]

Thanks. A very informative video. But I do have a couple questions: When the DJI Mic 2 is connected, are the other (built-in) mics also recording? If so, is this all merged into a single track or are they separate tracks? If a single track, can the built-in mics be turned off? I think you touched on this, but didn't really answer those questions clearly. Or maybe I just didn't pay close enough attention. Anyway, thanks much, very helpful video!

[@motivatedtravel]

No worries mate. So, the DJI Mic takes over as the dominant recording when activated. If it cuts out (like when you go underwater) the GoPro instantly starts recording its own sound. So they're all recording, but only one gets the sound (and that's the DJI if connected). You can go into the settings and "forget" the DJI Mic at any time, but will then have to repair it. You can't just toggle - from what I experienced.

[@SylvieTheBagel]

There is a track for each

[@MarcinSamborowski]

Is the sound recorded directly to the video file or separately?

[@motivatedtravel]

It's recorded to the video file on the GoPro - so the sound is already on your footage. Plus I thikn there is a separate audio file as well.

[@SprinterZone]

👋🏻 Now I know I need Hero 13, since already own Mic 2. Thank you for this!!!

[@motivatedtravel]

No worries!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

So just purchasing a single mic is the best bet, nice test and honest review , cheers, atb 👍

[@motivatedtravel]

If you want to use it with the GoPro. On other devices, you can connect both at once. Plus they do record to themselves I believe as well. I did a full review here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKClcmqjbaibmLc

[@yarikiri_korea]

Hey Chris! Will the sound be better with the media mod connection? Or will the quality be the same?! thank you 🙏

[@motivatedtravel]

Quality will be the same. The Media Mod is acts independently of Bluetooth.

[@BigBiteAdventures]

Hey Chris, i get to the step where my gopro find the DJI but when its tries to connect it keeps loading.. Any thoughts on that? Great video btw!

[@motivatedtravel]

Thank you. Confirming it's a GoPro 13 you are using? I had this problem with the 12. Otherwise, maybe a firmware update?

[@BigBiteAdventures]

@motivatedtravel It's the gopro 12 actually

[@raeschon4532]

Did u figure this out bc it's happening to me w the 13 and I have the mini mic and it's killing me

[@BigBiteAdventures]

@@raeschon4532 Unfortunately not.. I just letted go of it, using the cable now.😅

[@raeschon4532]

@ OK I actually figured it out for myself and it was actually just because I wasn't holding down on it when I was trying to pair it I just tapped it

[@adnmultimedia]

Can you just have the mic itself backup record and you’ll be able to sync the underwater footage in post and have audio outside the water with the camera under?

[@motivatedtravel]

Yeah good thinking, tha would work! And the sync would be pretty easy, too, as they'd both start at exactly the same time regardless. I did that exact thing when I did my original Mic 2 range test - see kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKClcmqjbaibmLc

[@sparrow-orange-rider]

Great video. A question is possible use simultaneously a dji mic2 and the gopro remote controller?

[@motivatedtravel]

Thank you! I haven't tried that specifically, but I was told you can sync up to four bluetooth devices at once. Will see if I can find my old remote and test for you.

[@sparrow-orange-rider]

@@motivatedtravel thks a lot

[@Cameraflyer-]

@@sparrow-orange-rider Just like the 12, you can have only one audio device connected at a time. But you can have 3 control devices like the GoPro Remote and the Quik app connected at the same time. I have to try out more combinations.

[@sparrow-orange-rider]

@@Cameraflyer- perfect, what I'm interested in is being able to have a dji mic and a remote controller connected at the same time.

[@papawgotagopro]

What would you say the GoPro battery drain increase would be when using this Mic connected by Bluetooth. I currently use the Rode Wireless ME with my Hero12 in the Media Mod and this sound fantastic with no noticed battery drain.

[@motivatedtravel]

Great question. I haven't noticed any specific battery drain (and the battery lasts longer that last gen out of the gate, too). But I will monitor this and get back to you if I notice any issues.

[@a1elvisfan]

Thanks for the info. Got it working just like you said.

[@motivatedtravel]

Awesome, cheers mate.

[@lorattiteamphoenix741]

Excellent review!

[@motivatedtravel]

Thank you!

[@HumblySpeakingLive]

Does the mic turn on/off when you turn on/off the camera or do you have to do both each separately each time? How’s the life of the mic battery, I use four Hero13 batteries per day approximately. Thank you in advance!

[@motivatedtravel]

It's certainly not the perfect match. The Osmo Pocket 3 and the Mic 2 work like a dream together. The GP13 and DJI Mic 3 just happened to be in the same Bluetooth space and will behave to an extent, but the range is poor and you do have to re-connect them often (which is easy enough). Battery life is solid on the Mic 2, and with the charging case holding more charge, you'll get a day out of them.

[@TeaStained]

Can you attach 2 DJI mics at the same time?

[@motivatedtravel]

No sorry, just one. It's such a bummer.

[@TeaStained]

@motivatedtravel Ah OK, thanks.

[@fathipalestine]

So I have the dji mic mini. I have a GoPro hero 13 as well. It connects and all but I want to use it for moto vlogging. How do I adjust the mic sensitivity ? My motorcycle exhaust is way to loud for the mic and it distorts the audio really bad

[@motivatedtravel]

You need to change the gain on the DJI Mic so its way down. Might not be enough but should improve it. I believe you do this by connecting the mic to the app on your phone, and adjusting the setting in there.

[@RadOpsTV]

Bad ass bro. I have the go pro 10 + DJI mic v1. I literally just got the go pro 10’s. Current have to edit and sync audio + video it’s another extra step that makes a difference. I got two replacements by GoPro premium subscription. I sent it a go pro 7 and 8, they sent me back a 10 both times with battery. $107 fee every time + $5.30 each month, only paid those 2 months. Good deal. I need the Dji mics to pair wireless but I don’t think I want to compromise that much on audio. That’s the whole point in having the Dji lol Thanks for the video!

[@motivatedtravel]

Yeah the DJI Mic only connects wirelessly through the GoPro 13, but I think you can connect via media mod to earlier versions. Thankfully the GoPro itself does ok audio, it's only really for when you want to be a distance from the GoPro and still be heard.

[@RadOpsTV]

@@motivatedtravel thanks man. But eh, not really. The Audio is really bad from the GoPro, that’s the reason I use DJI mic with it. The GoPros mic alone records ambient sounds suuupper loud, if any cicadas are around… that’s all you’ll hear in the video. Annoying AF. I use the GoPro on my head, so the media mod with transmitter is not an option. Way too bulky. So I currently record on my GoPro 10 and my DJI simultaneously, pressing record and stop on both everytime. The DJI tones down the ambient sounds and amplified my voice, It’s awesome. But I wanted to avoid the post process sync. It’s a pain in the ass having to get the audio from the DJI and look through the files, listen to them all (since DJI isn’t smart enough to have a simple numbering system for the files) just to find a match for the video. Is like playing a stupid game I don’t want to play. I figures the 13 and DJI v2 would solve my issue, but nope! Uses cheap low quality Bluetooth channel and audio sounds like crap, might as well use the GoPros mic. I looked into the DJI cameras, but the quality isn’t there yet and GoPro still blows them out of the water in terms of an actual action cam. DJI action 5 + DJI MIC v2 transmitter is still really bulky IMO and not worth the $399 for the camera. Back to using my gopro 10 and Dji mic v1. Can’t believe they haven’t fixed this issue by now…

[@motivatedtravel]

@@RadOpsTV Ah, I got you now. Yeah I had to do the same thing in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4Dcnn2hj797f68. So I was riding the bike holding the GoPro, and then recording the audio onto my phone via Rode Wireless Go II. Less than ideal. I think I will find uses for the GP13 x DJIM2 combo, but you're spot on in that it's not good enough to just rely on wholescale. And the Media Mod is super limiting. Hoping to get the DJI Action 5 in soon to see how it compares to the GP13. But last gen, the GP12 had it for colour depth and stabilisation. The Action 4 though killed it for low-light.

[@ARCAdventures]

Great video! We have both the original DJI wireless mics and the DJI MIC2's. I notice the original DJI mics have a pairing button as well, but if I hold that until it flashes green it will not show on the GoPro pairing screen.. The DJI MIC2 shows when you pair however.. wonder why the original MICs won't pair? Would be nice to leave the MIC2's paired with the Pocket 3 and use the original DJI MICs for the GoPro 13 :-)

[@motivatedtravel]

Thank you! Maybe it's a Bluetooth version that's the issue? The GoPro bluetooth works now, but doesn't work great. At least, not as great as a phone, for example!

[@ARCAdventures]

@@motivatedtravel yeah that could be it.. Still a good option and I see it lets you connect 2 MIC2's so that's good. :-)

[@motivatedtravel]

@@ARCAdventures You can't connect 2. When you try to connect the second, it removes the first. Hopefully they can firmware that!

[@ARCAdventures]

@@motivatedtravel thanks! Wondered about that.. hopefully a fix in a future update...

[@motivatedtravel]

@@ARCAdventures Especially as you can pair four bluetooth devices at one, but only one can be the audio input.

[@tanp5308]

So can we not connect dji mic 2 to hero 12? I was about to buy dji mic in 3 days. If not what wireless option do i have for hero 12?

[@motivatedtravel]

I've heard stories of people getting it to work, but I certainly couldn't. You can use wireless mics by connecting a transmitter via a 3.5mm jack or using the media mod. But through pure wireless, I don't think there's too many options. Basic earbuds with voice mics could be the go.

[@Pashembo]

Have you managed to connect a dji 2 microphone to GoPro 12? I have it too and also wanna buy this mic. My blutooth earphones OnePlus connects without problems

[@igorpilot]

That's great news, I was hoping to do this on 12 but had to buy the mod instead.. And GPS is back. Good news all around.

[@motivatedtravel]

Yeah, I was really frustrated when it didn't work on the 12, so very happy to have it working, even if it's a little bit limited.

[@CF_Explore]

@@motivatedtravelmaybe it will work now with an update?

[@motivatedtravel]

@@CF_Explore They are not currently planning to roll this out to previous generations I believe.

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

I have the go pro 12. Switching over to the osmo 4 for use of the wireless DJI mic 2. Go pro should have their own wireless mic available without that horrible media mod.

[@motivatedtravel]

Yeah, it would be good if GoPro did a mic (and a drone). Media Mod is a pain!

[@glyngreenwood8377]

Hi,can you bluetooth other microphones,not just the dji eg. Hollyland ?

[@motivatedtravel]

Yes you can, but I haven't personally tested it. It's just a normal Bluetooth connection, not one DJI focused.

[@DodgerMohr]

New to the Channel. 👍 Question: Do you have to constantly pair both GoPro 13 and DJI mic every time you use it, in other words if the camera is not use for a week or too do you need to pair, does the camera go in default settings or does it remember pairing device?

[@motivatedtravel]

Hello! You have to go in and re-pair it if you leave it for that long. It doesn't take long though - pretty quick.

[@birolemekli-zp5qk]

Hello. Does it support Gopro hero 12 Dji mic 2 transmitter? This answer very important for me. I need to microphone for Gopro hero 12.

[@motivatedtravel]

It did not work for me, no. I believe th Bluetooth on the GoPro Hero 12 is too old to sync with the DJI Mic 2. I haven't tested it in recent months, so not sure if it has been firmware updated in some way to work, but either way I'd avoid. Your better option could be the Media Mod with a Rode Wireless Go II.

[@weekendwarriorchick]

Hey there, how does the mic go for connecting automatically when you switch the go pro on and off to save battery? Do you have to go through the connect sequence every time? I turn my go pro on and off all the time for fishing and when i start to get bites, turn the go pro on... thoughts??

[@motivatedtravel]

Great question. It seemed to work fine from memory, but I will dig it out and test that out for you as soon as I can. Hold tight.

[@sriabhi]

Sad that i cant do this on dji mic v1 yeah ! Need media mod is my only option ?

[@motivatedtravel]

Yeah, it's a bummer!!

[@Hustlehem]

Can you make video how it perform on moto vlogging

[@motivatedtravel]

As in on a motorbike? Sorry, I don't have one to film on.

[@roninr8199]

Some upgrade with 13. 12 sounded horrible with air pods. Have to see how it works with motorcycle inside helmet. Dji action 4 works great

[@motivatedtravel]

Bluetooth upgraded from 4.3 to 5.3 I think, so generation leap.

[@roninr8199]

@@motivatedtravel I see. How is it with heating at 4k 60 fps and night shots. Waiting for dji action 5 😁

[@motivatedtravel]

@@roninr8199 Will do some further tests and get back to you on this. I haven't noticed anything as yet, but the 12 was a shocker imo and got worse with age.

[@roninr8199]

@@motivatedtravel not only 12 but all are worst..

[@thequestcast3211]

Can you connect 2 mics to one go pro

[@motivatedtravel]

No you can't unfortunately, it boots the first mic off when you try and connect the second.

[@thequestcast3211]

@ thanks very good video

[@motivatedtravel]

@@thequestcast3211 Thank you!

[@SD17NTE]

I have go pro 13 and insta x4 can I 1 mic to go pro and the 2nd mic to x4 and use them hope you get what I mean

[@motivatedtravel]

I'm not sure if the X4 has bluetooth mic or not, but if it does, you should be able to connect them both to each device individually. You'll end up with two sound recordings though, one on each device.

[@Hustlehem]

1 QUESTION CAN WE CONNECT ONLY DJI MIC or anyother mic also.. ?

[@motivatedtravel]

Any bluetooth mic should work. Even like normal earbuds with a built in mic.

[@Hustlehem]

I have one more question if we close go pro the the mic will also get close.. and it can connect with other mic also or only with dji

[@motivatedtravel]

No the mic needs to be turned off separately. And it should work with any bluetooth mic, not just DJI.

[@mainelyhobbies]

When I press the circle button to switch it to a blue light, it stays blue for like 1 second then goes to a yellow green. Holding the pair button starts it blinking blue fast like yours but the gopro 13 never shows anything to pair to.

[@motivatedtravel]

Oh, that's interesting. Pretty suyre blinking yellow is noise reduction. Not sure about yellow green though. Anything in the manual?

[@PrimeiraMotoca]

Does quick recording works when it’s connected via Bluetooth?

[@motivatedtravel]

If it's already paired and the mic is on, it should work. I will need to find the mic and retest for you when I get a second though.

[@Bronsway]

Is Go Pro Hero 10 Compatible with DJI Mic 2?

[@motivatedtravel]

No it's not sorry, just the GoPro 13

[@Andrea.C8825]

Is it possible to adjust gain and activate noise reduction? With the insta360 there is no way, and the audio is really bad when recording from the motorbike helmet, so far the only action cam which allows to play with the djimic2 settings is the dji action 4.

[@motivatedtravel]

Your question came up twice, hopefully my answer is already with you.

[@perfectthrottleadventure]

does it work with hero12?

[@motivatedtravel]

Sorry, it does not. Only with Hero 13 as the Bluetooth on the Hero 12 is too old.

[@Jan_Miklas]

Please, is it working also with GoPro 12?

[@motivatedtravel]

No sorry, I could not get it to work with the GoPro 12.

[@Jan_Miklas]

Hmm, that's pitty. Thank you for your response 😉

[@BugsTours]

Thank you!

[@motivatedtravel]

You're welcome!

[@jyotirmoyghosh2091]

Can I pair my hero 11 with dji mic 2 via Bluetooth?

[@motivatedtravel]

Nope, sorry. Hero 13 is the first where it has worked properly I believe.

[@MasumiHerota]

What about 2 DJI mics?

[@motivatedtravel]

Sorry, at present I can only get one to connect at once. Second mic kicks the first one out.

[@KentRoads]

The DJI Mic 2 connects to only one of my GoPro 13's and not the other smh

[@motivatedtravel]

Really, that's so weird. I assume they are all updated?

[@Hustlehem]

CAN WE CONNECT ONLY ONE MIC WE CANNOT CONNECT TWO MIC

[@motivatedtravel]

You can only connect one mic at one time.

[@MAXchallenge-uj4sc]

sir can i connect gopro 12 plzz infrom me sir😢

[@motivatedtravel]

Unfortunately, I have not been able to get it to work with the GoPro 12. I think the Bluetooth version on the GoPro 12 i too low.

[@Akhilvarmafanpage]

gopro 13 adaptor tell me

[@motivatedtravel]

Sorry I don't understand? You don't need an adapter for DJI Mic 2, as it connects via Bluetooth.

[@dissidenterefratario]

@@motivatedtravel I saw a comment saying that the Hero13's Bluetooth connection is bad, and that's the DJI Mic 2's audio quality drops a lot. Is that true?

[@motivatedtravel]

@@dissidenterefratario You can see how it peforms in this video. It works at close range fine, but you get nowhere near as good a range as you do elsewhere. It's workable, but not great.

[@helpme2377]

Does it work with both mikes working at the same time???

[@motivatedtravel]

Unfortunately not, which is a bummer!

[@alotl1kevegas860]

Very nice.

[@motivatedtravel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Senthiil]

Have you tried troubleshooting the Bluetooth connection by repeatedly turning off and on both the GoPro Hero 13 and the DJI Mic 2 to conserve battery? Many people use the Quick Capture button on the GoPro for quick shots. Have you tested this feature with the Bluetooth connection? How stable and reliable is the connection, even after multiple on/off cycles?

[@motivatedtravel]

Will test that next time I use it for you. I don't remember it being an issue turning it off and on via quick shoot and having the connection stay true, but I'm not 100% sure about my memory on that one.

[@Senthiil]

@@motivatedtravel Thank you (Y)

[@MotoJazda24]

DJI mic 2 works with GOPRO 12, you need to update both devices.

[@motivatedtravel]

Oh it didn't when I tested, I wonder if they were able to firmware update that? I thought it was down to the Bluetooth being too low spec.

[@fishchipsandmushypeas]

Does the DJI Mic 2 work with GoPro Hero 12?

[@motivatedtravel]

No, I could not get it to work. The Bluetooth in the GoPro is too low a version I believe.

[@fishchipsandmushypeas]

@@motivatedtravel crazy. Thanks for the reply 👍

[@CALtheSPAR]

Worst thing I ever done was buy a GoPro, I bought a GoPro 11 a few months ago, the battery failed GoPro completely ignored my email requests, I will never buy another GoPro.. it's DJI going forward for me

[@motivatedtravel]

My GoPro 11 battery was rubbish, too - I hear you! When I switched to Enduro battery for 12 it got a lot better. 13 seems ok, but the whole camera still overheats too quickly.

[@vitorsingh7800]

All my gopros work perfectly even the go pro hero "1" with 15 years

[@dmonpinoyTV]

Hi Chris, do you have idea the ulanzi am18 mic and neewer mic, can connector to go pro 13.. i want to know before i buy, and also can you teach me a good set up of go pro 13, bec. My video download to youtube is blurry, I use app is capcut and davinci resolve 19, please help me.. thanks

[@flapjackbeans]

Yes i have 13 and extras on order im wanting to use on my Can Am Spyder and Motorcycles I was told my dji mics version 1 would not work so ive bought dji 2 mics thanks for video looks nice weather where ever you is. Shit weather here in UK youtube@flapjackandbeans

[@motivatedtravel]

Sorry, can't confirm with teh DJI Mic 1 as never tested that, but does work with Mic 2 for sure. Weather has actually been horrid in Australia for ages, but we seemed to have turned a corner. Just had the hottest winter months on record in Sydney, over 30C.

[@Andrea.C8825]

Is it possible to adjust gain and activate noise reduction? With the insta360 there is no way, and the audio is really bad when recording from the motorbike helmet, so far the only action cam which allows to play with the djimic2 settings is the dji action 4.

[@motivatedtravel]

Hmmm... I will have to fiddle around with that. Nosie reduction should would as it's on device. But the gain adjust, I'm not sure if that's on the DJI receiver specifically. Will see if I can work it out.