DJI hasn’t completed but with its busy 2024, because it simply introduced the Mic Mini wi-fi microphone system. The corporate took many of the traits of the favored Mic 2 and shrunk it down significantly, whereas additionally making it far more reasonably priced.
The Mic Mini consists of a receiver and one or two transmitters with built-in microphones. To make use of it, you simply affix the mics to your topic, both through a clip or magnetic attachment, and switch them on. Then, energy up the receiver and join it to your digicam through a 3.5mm cable. All the things pairs routinely, and the ultimate step is to regulate your ranges utilizing the dial on the facet.
The mics characteristic omnidirectional recording and the receiver can work with two of them directly, both to separate channels or combined collectively. If you happen to use it with the DJI Mimo app, you possibly can report backup audio at 6db decrease than the primary observe to keep away from any clipping points. Audio might be transmitted as much as 400 meters (1,300 ft) and DJI says it gives secure audio even in busy digital environments because of the anti-interference tech.
The Mic Mini is a part of DJI’s OsmoAudio ecosystem, so the transmitters can hook up with different DJI units just like the Osmo Motion 5 Professional, Osmo Motion 4 or Osmo Pocket 3 with out a receiver to simplify workflow. It additionally connects on to smartphones through Bluetooth, once more with no receiver required (if you wish to use a number of mics along with your smartphone, there’s an non-obligatory USB-C adapter for the transmitter). It is obtainable in a package with a charging case that retains the whole lot in a single place and gives 48 hours of prolonged use when absolutely charged.
The primary characteristic lacking that may be discovered on the costlier Mic 2 is a 3.5mm port on the transmitters for an exterior microphone. The Mic Mini additionally lacks the Mic 2’s inside 32-bit float recording that eliminates clipping.
I’ve used the system for a short time and the microphones are the smallest and lightest I’ve seen but and are comparatively discreet other than the DJI brand (which is nothing a bit of black tape will not repair). They’re straightforward to connect with the magnetic clips and do not flop round just like the Mic 2 or different bigger wi-fi mics on unfastened clothes (t-shirts and so forth.) as a result of they’re so mild at 10 grams. I used them for 2 movies and so they supplied crisp sound throughout all frequencies — in reality, I could not inform the distinction between the Mic Mini and Mic 2 by ear.
I additionally examined the Mic Mini with an Android smartphone, iPad and DJI’s Motion 5 digicam, and it labored flawlessly. You should use the DJI Fly app to connect with a Neo drone and profit from the noise discount, a lot as you possibly can with the Mic 2.
The Mic Mini arrives shortly after Sennheiser launched its $299 Profile Wi-fi Mic, although that product competes extra intently with the DJI Mic 2 (and lacks a Bluetooth transmitter). An alternative choice is the $150 Rode Wi-fi Micro, which solely works with smartphones and never cameras.
For creators, essentially the most attention-grabbing a part of the Mic Mini is certain to be the value. For a one receiver and one transmitter, you may pay simply $89, and a full package with a charging case, two transmitters, a receiver, cable and wind muffs is $169. It is obtainable at DJI’s retailer, Amazon and elsewhere.
