Testing the DJI Mic with DJI OM5 smartphone gimbal and iPhone - does it work?

[@unionplaid]

Your audio levels are definitely peaking throughout the video, but that didn’t stop me from watching the whole video. 🙂

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

The irony of me posting a video about getting my levels sorted whilst they’re peaking throughout isn’t lost on me…🤦🏻‍♂️

[@meh-hair-Vaughn]

Direct and to-the-point. Another under-rated tech KZbinr... 👍

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@dannydiscovers]

I bought both of these too to level up my channel. I wasn't sure they'd work well together. Thanks for sharing

[@official.electricdreams]

This is the video I needed!!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@DKLabs99]

Interesting that your mount is closer to the mic side I would have thought sliding the phone the other way would have balanced it better. I’m gonna try it your way

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@DKLabs99 How did you get on?

[@DKLabs99]

@@ThatMarkGilroy much better thanks for the tip 👍🏻

[@DirkKokmeyer]

I noticed that the quality of the sound is very treble and almost sounded distant as opposed to other mics. Can you comment on this? Great video and very helpful. Just looking for your opinion prior to considering this device. Thank you.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Yeah….bit embarrassing. The audio was clipping throughout and I forgot to fix it. I would 100% recommend this mic kit - I use it on professional jobs all the time now. There are some examples on this page here all using this mic as the main audio source. www.tmgprojects.net/video-production

[@rally4vets]

Nice video. It was spot on for my question, which was . . . will it work with the gimbal. Thanks. From the US, btw.

[@dustincmills]

Was thinking of using this on a kayak but the way it just sits on there makes my butt pucker just thinking about it. Thanks for the video

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

😂😂😂

[@danielakerman8241]

Quick note: sounds like your audio is peaking throughout the video. May want to check audio levels

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks Daniel. You're absolutely right - still experimenting with getting the levels how I want them. Seem to have now resolved this by turning the values in my camera down and the values in the DJI Mic up. Too many variables!

[@michaeldolan6415]

Nice video ! Now all I need to know is if it works from host on the DJI Mini 3 pro RC

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Cheers Michael. I’ve been toying with getting a Mini but I just don’t have enough opportunities to fly where I live. Shame as I used to have the original Mavic Air which was great fun.

[@PeterMossUkulele]

Great video, Thanks - I have just taken delivery of the DJI Osmo 6 to work alongside my iPhone 13 pro max. Looking to better the sound of the phones built in mics and the DJI wireless system looks cool. The only thing I would like to have seen is when you were in the garden to put the Gimbal down and walk away just to demo a kind of range test. You mentioned that each transmitter has its own backup recording. So do they require a micro SD card? - Cheers, Peter.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi Peter. Thanks for the feedback! The cool thing about the onoard recording is that it doesn’t require an SD card, there is 8GB built in storage, you just plug it into your computer via the USB-C port to access the files. When fully charged, each transmitter can record for up to 5.5 hours. Note: Audio will be saved as one file for every 30 minutes during standalone recording. When internal storage space runs out, new audio will replace the earliest ones, and new files will also be saved every 30 minutes.

[@PeterMossUkulele]

@@ThatMarkGilroy Thank you Mark - That is very helpful. Keep up the great work. Subscribed to you today. Peter.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Much appreciated sir- thank you.

[@tonvati5482]

Thanks for your review; does the vertical position perform as well as the horizontal?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thank you! Yes, it works in vertical format. Probably a bit better than horizontal tbh as the gimbal has to work a little less to balance.

[@asiescanadaa]

Good review. I have the dji om5 already and I’ve been looking for a wireless mic for my setup and it seems the dji mic will integrate seamlessly. Thank you!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

You’re welcome, thanks for your feedback! My next challenge is to figure out how to film with the DJI OM5 & Mic combo but with the rear facing camera instead. Wondering if I strap my Apple Watch to the side in preview mode whether it’ll totally unbalance the gimbal (esp with the mic receiver attached). We’ll see.

[@Stefan-od3us]

@@ThatMarkGilroy have you tried this yet?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@Stefan-od3us Yep. It’s a bit precarious but works. I’ve only used it in situations when the gimbal stays still…think it might be overloading the motor to add the watch to it (I have the stainless steel version so it’s quite heavy)!

[@Stefan-od3us]

@@ThatMarkGilroy thanks for the reply! I wonder if the 41 aluminum would help. Question could you not just leave the watch on your wrist to see if you are in the frame? Also with the DJI mic if it’s connected to an iPhone do I need to worry about syncing sound in post? If I’m just trying KZbin out with iMovie and the camera app ?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@Stefan-od3us Yes- that’s what I’ve taken to doing now (watch on wrist with camera app running to check the framing). You should be fine without needing to sync sound in post if you’re using the DJI Mic and lightning connector- syncing in post would only be needed if for some reason the connection to the receiver broke and you’d also recorded locally to the transmitter (always good to have this as a backup). It’s a great way to get started on YT with this setup - IMovie’s a great bit of software.

[@screensanctum]

Oh this is beautiful.

[@EmiliaOHara]

Super helpful thank you

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@garrymkrtchyan1833]

Hi Mark, thanks for recording this video! I recently purchased the DJI Mic to use it in conjunction with a DJI OSMO 6. One issue that I ran into is the gimbal's horizontal position drops to vertical due to the additional weight on one side. Moving the phone clamp slightly off centre to counter balance introduces another issue with blocking the rotation. I am curios if you have seen this and/or if you have any solution for this?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi Gary. Another way round this is to put the receiver in something else like the cold shoe and then run a TRS-lightning cable (or USB C if you’re on the new iPhone) to the phone to feed the sound in. Another solution which is a much bigger job is to set the mic to record locally and then sync the sound up in post. Not ideal but would avoid the unbalancing issue.

[@reachpersonaltraining]

There is a marked improvement in audio quality from 2.45 to 2.46 onwards. What’s the difference there? Are you using a different set up? Would be really helpful to know so I can compare the two.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Well, I made a bit of a mess of the audio in the edit and you can hear it’s peaking throughout. This is likely my attempt at trying to clean it up. If you listen to my recent car mat unboxing (bear with me) you can hear what it SHOULD sound like when properly calibrated.

[@AdamWellinformed]

Thats expert level vlogging 🤘Great review

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

[bows deeply] Thanks Adam 🙏🏻

[@Creatorbrahma003]

It is possiable to connect DJI mic 2 with the DJI OM6 while using the iPhone without DJI transmetter?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@Creatorbrahma003 Yep that’ll work!

[@Notchedto11]

Nice one Mark, looks like a decent mic that one. I use a Synco set up which isn’t too dissimilar to the basic features of the DJI. The little lightning connectors are very frail, especially if you’re digging around in soil as I do….I’ve already had to replace it a couple of times so take care! Hope you’re safe & well! Marcus

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I never knew you shot your vids on a phone Marcus! These iPhone cameras are just insane these days.

[@Notchedto11]

@@ThatMarkGilroy always used the iPhone Mark, I'd like to get the 13 Pro Max but am still under contract with my XR. Thanks for watching my friend, much appreciated! Bit of a road trip in the Tesla this weekend for a group dig in Dorset!! Can't wait!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

NICE. Enjoy!!

[@DivergenceEducation]

Hey Mark great video - did you press record on the mic before actually recording audio when connected to the phone? I can’t seem to get my DJI mic connected to the iPhone

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi - thanks! You shouldn't need to press record on the mic before recording audio when connected to a phone. If this isn't working for you I'd first check you're not using a case on your phone (the lightning connector that fits to the DJI Mic receiver isn't quite long enough to get through most iPhone cases I've tried). That might do it. Even when you know it's connected I'd recommend taking a backup recording on the wireless mic just in case - I've had a couple of occasions when I thought it was all fine and then found no audio when I checked the video.

[@user-hw9qm4gi1e]

Please tell me which phone is used: Pro or Pro Max? Thanks

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

It’s the 13 Pro Max 👍🏻

[@TecoObi]

Here for this

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Woop woop!

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Thank you for your video! We just purchased the mic and we are looking forward to using it. I have a question for the gimbal. Have you had issues where the gimbal goes "limb" or freezes when you have it on active track? My wife really dislikes the gimbal and wishes we never purchased it. But I want to make the most of it and figure out how to keep it from ruining prefect shots for our content. Any advice?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi and sorry to hear about your issues with your gimbal freezing. This isn't something I've had happen but I have a couple of thoughts... 1) Have you checked the latest hardware version has been installed? 2) It sounds suspiciously like the motor is being overloaded if it's freezing up like that...could be a fault with the unit you have 3) Have you tried it with a different phone (recalibrating beforehand) to see if it's anything to do with the app/phone you're currently using?

[@MartinLopez-iq5sb]

Could you use the set up on portrait mode? To make selfie instagram reels?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

You can! Works just fine although it only *just* fits with a Pro Max size phone.

[@MrHqrn]

thanks pal

[@ryguy5254]

I watched the video and was wondering if the DJI OM5 will work with the DJI Mic. I'm only asking because from the shots that you took, the phone is clearly crooked from 2:30-3:00.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Yes you’re right. I didn’t properly recalibrate the gimbal after putting the mic receiver on- it can handle it fine if you do this. Alternatively you can always combo it with the Ulanzi hotshoe as shown in my OM5 unboxing to avoid any of this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWrIqaxjrKeIb9E

[@joga9195]

Mark can you try to use it with the Zhiyun gimbal 5s?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

If Zhiyun would like to send me one of these…absolutely 😉

[@eprohoda]

How r uu?. you made great video-work-

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi Eugene. All is well thank you- how are you?

[@marcusknoedt]

Hi, can you use this set up in vertical?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi Marcus. Yes you can- it’s a bit of a squeeze with a Pro Max size phone but it does work!

[@oieweon]

Hi 👋 could you tell me why you phone is twisted with the reciever and if you put you phone the other side up like TikTok format does work well or you need ti put the self stick 🦯 up to work properly please 🙏

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi- yes it works really well in portrait orientation and especially with the selfie stick part up (it’s pretty long…I just had to put it down to keep it all in frame)! Not sure what you mean by twisted - which part of the video is that?

[@dsmraver]

@@ThatMarkGilroy around 2:40 it looks like the gimbal is out of horizontal alignment, but may just be an optical illusion? On my OM3 I have to manually adjust the horizontal axis once it's auto calibrated by about .8* to get truly level.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Ah yes I can see what you mean now. Must be a perspective issue with the way I was holding my camera…it does sit perfectly horizontally most of the time once recalibrated for the mic receiver. The other thing I’d thought about doing is using the cold shoe mount instead as shown in the original OM5 vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWrIqaxjrKeIb9E

[@JimCutsinger]

Mark, You said the first time you recorded with the iphone it didn't record to the phone. I have the same problem. How did you fix it? Thanks! Jim

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi Jim. Are you using it with a case on your phone? I found I couldn’t use my case as the lightning jack DJI provide is a couple of mm too short to get through. Naked phone is the way forward.

[@JimCutsinger]

@@ThatMarkGilroy Yes I am using the case. I'll try it. Thank You! 👍

[@7tcsails]

How much off-center does it have to be? I tried it way off center, almost next to the lenses and that didn't work. Then I tried with a very slight adjustment, and it started to balance and then fell back down. The problem is with both tries I used my iPhone case which obviously added some weight.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Yeah, it needs to be without a case if you have any kind of Max/Plus-sized phone otherwise it'll overbalance.

[@jacobhandrich]

Does it still work if the mic is facing the other way and you’re using the main camera?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I’ve used it this way a couple of times. It’s a bit unwieldy but then I have also tried strapping my watch onto the phone so I can frame the shot properly - possibly a bit too much weight for the gimbal to handle. If you’re confident using the front facing camera without any assistance you’ll be fine with the mic receiver attached.

[@YungSpvZz]

Does is work for the generation before?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

The OM4? Yes it will work with that gimbal, although might struggle with larger phones as the motor wasn’t as strong as the OM5/OM6.

[@wendywong9094]

When I use DJI mic and DJI OM5 together, my mobile phone drops down. Is that too heavy? How can I resolve this problem ? Please reply to me! Thank you very much!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

With some phones it’ll only work in vertical orientation. If you can, try the arm/cable workaround and that should help with balancing issues.

[@wendywong9094]

How about iPhone Max? I want to put DJI mic and DJI OM5 on the iPhone Max. I hope it can horizontal. What is arm/cable workaround ?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@wendywong9094 I have used it with the iPhone Max, it’s just a little bit too heavy so you have to be careful with how you’re using the motors in horizontal format. The arm/cable I was thinking of is in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWrIqaxjrKeIb9Esi=kSALeqaAOi-8fse8

[@StefanLubinski]

Could you shoot in portrait mode without the receiver hitting the gimbal?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

It’d depend on the angle, but yep, you could. If that was the setup most of the time I’d be tempted to pair it with the Ulanzi cold shoe mount which will screw between the tripod base and handle on the OM5: geni.us/p3BE5

[@StefanLubinski]

@@ThatMarkGilroy Hey thanks! Not sure I understand how the Ulanzi would help since the receiver plugs into the lightning port on the iphone. I really want to buy this mic but can't seem to figure out a rig that would work for portrait style (shorts and reels) considering where the unit plugs in.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

The way I’d set it up would be to mount the DJI Mic receiver on the cold shoe, and run a TRS cable from that to the lightning port (you’ll need a lightning to 3.5mm adapter). That way it’ll be out of the way for almost all angles in portrait mode. I made a video with a similar setup about a year ago (skip to 4:45 and you’ll see what I mean) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWrIqaxjrKeIb9E

[@StefanLubinski]

@@ThatMarkGilroy Thanks!

[@landofnorth1]

I have read that if you use DJI Mic phone you get sound in mono ?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Yes that’s right. If you really want stereo recording it will work if you’re using both mics - you just need to set it up in the receiver settings.

[@TheClassicMan]

Sadly, wireless mics aren’t really wireless. You have to plug a receiver into your phone. Gimbals don’t like that. Mark managed well to get this one functioning in landscape. But he didn’t show you portrait mode because it blocks the motors. I’d be happy with a mic that has very short range, but connects to my iPhone directly through Bluetooth. Like AirPods do.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks Dan. AirPods work OK 👍🏻 If it’s for portrait mode I’d be tempted to use something like the Ulanzi cold shoe attachment which screws between the gimbal tripod and handle. Much better for the motors all round.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

The way I’d set it up would be to mount the DJI Mic receiver on the cold shoe, and run a TRS cable from that to the lightning port (you’ll need a lightning to 3.5mm adapter). That way it’ll be out of the way for almost all angles in portrait mode. I made a video with a similar setup about a year ago (skip to 4:45 and you’ll see what I mean) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWrIqaxjrKeIb9E

[@arlynlindain1978]

Can we recover audio on our videos? We just put the iphone on osmo5 with dji mic. all clips no audio

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi Arlyn - argh this is super annoying, I’m sorry it happened to you. The first time I used this setup the same thing happened. And then the second time it was fine….think the lightning connector on the DJI mic receiver is very sensitive so if you are using this with a phone case it might not have been properly connected. I use the backup recording on the wireless mics now just in case.

[@Hopespringsintl]

I am not attaching with a case and I still have no audio. Suggestions?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I’m a bit stumped Lee. Have you tried connecting some wired headphones into the receiver unit so that you can monitor what the receiver is picking up live?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Also. This might sound silly but I’m assuming you’ve tried disconnecting the receiver before checking the audio. When connected it becomes both audio out/in as default so it might be blocking your phone from sending audio out…?

[@charliesantos]

The phone looks like its not straight when you show it.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Yep it was a bit unbalanced!

[@2Deimus]

2:32 I thought this was going to get dark

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Ooops! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dougstraveljournal8614]

Do you think the DJI OM5 with the mic + an iPhone 13 pro max will work?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi Doug. That’s exactly the setup I’m using here so yes, happy to confirm it works great.

[@lillkarin01]

@@ThatMarkGilroy How about in vertical mode?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@lillkarin01 It DOES work, but is a bit wobbly. If you're shooting lots of vertical video with this gimbal + iPhone Pro Max, you'd be better off adding the Ulanzi cold shoe to the set-up to take the weight off the gimbal. I made a video about this accessory a little while ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWrIqaxjrKeIb9E

[@sofiaoropesa]

it looks like it will fall off amd crack

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hasn’t happened yet- but I do calibrate it every time I use the mic on the phone/gimbal as it’s quite a different payload to just the phone by itself.

[@samfromkwt]

Sorry to say the quality of voice not good at all

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Don’t be sorry Samy, I made a right mess of the levels in this one! Lesson learned and applied to all my subsequent videos.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

The irony of supposedly testing a mic and hashing up the levels is not lost on me.

[@rickkane808]

Yeah, this is the worst quality audio I have heard from the DJI MIC so far. Gotta turn them levels down my man.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Big old irony in me making a video on a mic and killing the sound by messing up the levels! Lesson learned! You should spot the *actual* audio quality in some of my subsequent videos.