Been using the DJI Mic2 for a while now and I gotta say, I'm really loving the audio quality. It's super clear and sounds totally pro. And the user-friendly design is a game-changer. It's insanely easy to use.
When you use the USB-C adapter to plug receiver in your iPhone or Android smartphones, does the camera automatically recognizes the receiver and use the wireless range as mic or you actually have to pair receiver to smartphone as a bluetooth mic and use that instead? The bottom line I am asking is, the whole idea for me to buy is use with my smartphone without bluetooth as bluetooth creates lag. So with its dedicated signal with the transmitter, there is no lag. How are you using it if I may ask?
In the early part of your video did you have the DJI Low Cut enabled? It’s on by default. Others reviews forgot to turn it off for their review and yours sounds that way.
They aren’t an audio company. Rode is. That’s what I’ve been telling people. DJI makes great stuff but if audio quality is the most important factor to you, go with Rode.
@@scottmckennathe exact same thing I have been saying rode is time served in manufacturing audio equipment years and years dji were initially just drone and hd transmission specialist.....now branching into more standalone cameras and audio
LOW CUT needs to be off, they both sounded identical when Potato Jet reviewd them on his channel by having dji mic 2 in raw with LOW CUT and noice cancelling off. PLease update us if you aslo experience the same. @@scottmckenna
Great review. I use secured lav on my Tentacles Track E’s but I’ve been using the Cable Clamp under the DJI Mic 2 to secure my lav I haven’t had any concerns of a lav coming loose. The Rode out of box definitely sounds more beefy on the low end creating a pleasing sound. But nothing a little Post Production can’t match if that’s your thing. For me it’s the ease and usefulness of the DJI Mic 2, definitely thoughtfully made, sound can be tweaking into a preset but features can’t be always easily added.
Great video, Scott. I've been finding your reviews very helpful. Just wanted to know what mic stand you were using with the Rode handheld adaptor? A lot of the stands I've been looking at don't have the 'mic holder' attachment included.
dji mic2 has a cable clip to stop disconnection accidents . look under close to the body on the mic by the clip. You will see a cannel for cable management that locks the cable tight.
great video and great comparisons, I really like that the phone dongles are included in the case. Question, What Sony camera and lens is that in the video?
I own the DJI Mic 2 but do think Rode sounds better. Keep in mind the DJI does allow you to loop the lav wire for a more secure connection…but rode is still better with screwing it down. DJI also gives you the option to purchase a transmitter in white…which I also have. Overall functionality I give to DJI…thus why I went with it. Thanks for the video.
Rode sounds better no question, I agree. The locking connector is definitely a deal breaker for me with lav mics, because I've already had issues with the DJI mic not connecting to lavs securely, even with the looping connection.
Hi Scott. Great video ty very much for it. Which lav mics would you recommend instead of the Rode Lavs which come with the wireless pro? (with a locking connector) Ty very much. :)
Hi Scott ! Thx for the vid :) Could you make a video with mastering/mixing Rode Wireless Pro audio on Da Vinci Resolve Studio please ? Thanks in advance
So I got the Wireless PRO, but then came the Pocket 3 creator editon with the new DJI Mic2 transmitter. So I was just waiting to get the 2nd transmitter to make the Pocket 3 complete. But ended up with the Mic2 TX+RX set just in case. As for sound quality every comparision I have seen in the last week has the Røde PRO sound significantly better. But clearly the user interface in the Mic2 reciever is much easier to use.
@@scottmckenna DJI now claims that there is a firmware bug in the Mic2 which causes the bad sound quality. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8T87o5zVr9k.html
Thanks Scott, loved this review. I like you bought the pocket 3 combo so i have that mic. I also have the rode wireless 2, not the pro version. My biggest issue with the rode system was the software. The recordings were in a format that needed to be exported. Not sure if thats the same now.
Excellent, well-informed video! For me it pretty much doesn't matter because I own both, but very noticeable on the difference of sound quality between the 2 units. I have use cases for both wireless setups.
I'm not sure if my unit if faulty, but it seems that the DJI is pretty much a very quiet mic, I had to increase the the volume significantly, do you face that issue with the unit? Also I don't really like the sound of the DJI mic 2, it sounded so thin and also too bright for my liking. As these mic are typically used for spoken words application, a darker mic would be more ideal. The thing about the Rode that it is not as sleek and look outdated and big. And the case seems like an after thought. Though I must say, the Lark M2 seems really interesting, however I do wish they have better sound quality to them, but I still feel it sounded better than the DJI Mic 2.
I have the previous DJI Mic Wireless version and it sounds like the Rode Wireless Pro in this video. I think I'm going to stick to it rather than upgrading. WOW.
According to lisiting to both on this video with LOW CUT off, they sound 100% the same. LOW CUT must be off on Dji mike 2 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TcOTMiKKwpg.htmlsi=OwcwFTDaj__ppi1cRobert Quiñonez
wow...that podcast setup is game changer. Love that! Edit: Love the UI and UX of the DJI, but the podcast setup, lav lock and better audio quality is the reason I am going with rode.
I must admit, the audio on the Rode is better.. it is the one thing that stops going DJI.. but I like the Bluetooth from Tx to iPhone that is a big draw. Can you USB-C out on DJI Rx to USB-C in on iPhone ?
Bluetooth is definitely a convenient option for sure. I'm not sure if you can wire it straight from the transmitter to the phone. I don't think that's the best way to do it.
You didn’t mention the time encoding of the Rode or the noise cancellation of the DJI. Also I heard the DJI sounds much better after adjusting or turning off one of the default settings. Did you mess with those defaults at (there was prob a reason DJI chose that default though, so not sure what the con is by adjusting it).
There are so many things to mention, I didn’t cover everything. The video would have been too long. Happy to address your questions though for sure. 1. Timecode feature on the rode is great to many but not something I care about at all personally. 2. The feature you’re talking about with the DJI is the setting to remove background noise. I had that off. It sounds much worse if it’s on since it’s removing whatever it thinks is noise. I do that in post when I need it and would never have it on.
The audio difference at 1:52 between the Rode and the DJI Mic 2 is WILD. Was the internal Low-Pass Filter disabled on the DJI Mic 2 during this clip? It's on by default and it sounds like all of the bass response from your voice (heard in the Rode Wireless Pro) is completely removed by the DJI Mic 2. If it was off then the Rode Wireless Pro is the better quality mic by MILES.
I recommend the Countryman B3 as a great everyday mic. That's the one I use most often. www.amazon.com/Countryman-B3W4FF05BSR-Omni-Directional-Microphone-Transmitters/dp/B00B7GFOHA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3PF6B916S15DZ&keywords=countryman+b3&qid=1705945598&sprefix=countryman+b3%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3
Hey Scott, missed your videos. I wanted to use them for micing the bride amd groom but sometimes i want to use them as wireless microphones along with my recording for the house soeakers also. I like the idea that they have a white one for the bride and they are small but hate the fact that there's no locking pin but there's a slot behind the clip that keeps the cable secure. If you were still doing weddings which one would you use?
If I was still doing wedding, then Lav mics are all that I would ever use. In that case, I absolutely would go with the Rode for that locking connector. I've had the lav get unplugged when doing weddings in the past.
Deactivating LOW CUT makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE on the Dji....'Potato Jet's review on youtube compared both completely raw and they both sounded identical Rode and Dji
The mid range is still what sounds bad to me. It’s not about the low end. The mid range is very nasaly and not pleasant sounding in my initial impressions.
@@scottmckenna to my ear the mid-range sound nearly the same to me on both (I've been testing both). Activating the low cut on the DJI mic 2 (which was on by default on my unit) definitely makes all of the mid-range sound more aggressive and thin. For me, ill be keeping the DJI Mic 2 as its a bit clearer and balanced (with the low cut Deactivated) to my ear. And once I eq it in post its going to sound better than either of these mics. Plus, I like what they've done with the case and bag with the DJI mic 2, and the lapel mics DJI made for these units sound better to me than the Rode lapels mics. Just my 2 cents for whatever it's worth. Both great units tho.
Audio is such a preference, it's interesting. Everyone hears things differently and prefers certain sounds. It's all about which one you like better. Thanks for chiming in. @@wilmartin9178
@@scottmckennaso I did a shoot with the DJI 2. Smh I had a feeling they were not going to perform well. It recorded way too low and I didn’t use a lav. I know I didnt mess with the settings before hand but out of the box I give it a 3. Hiding this little box with branding everywhere was a pain. I think I’m going to return these and get either the tascam or rode pro. I heard a firmware is coming but for 350$ QA should’ve been done. Thanks for the honest review I should’ve watched before I bought
Great, fair comparison! DJI has Lav mic 'lock' implemented by the cable channel in the clip. On most of the reviews I heard here on youtube, the voice of the speaker was better understandable on the DJI. But that depends on the voice of the speaker, I suppose. The quality of the DJI Lav mic is also better in my opinion. The white DJI mic is a nice addition for weddings, I think - they should make a white lav mic:)
that's interesting you say most of the reviews the person sounds better on the DJI because from almost everyone I've heard the Rode sounds better (IMO the Rode sounds better).
Audio is a tricky thing because no one hears what other people hear in their own ears. The DJI has very boosted mid range which doesn’t sound great at all to me. When I edit the audio and scoop some of it out, it sounds better. But like you said, your ears may prefer more of the mid range if you don’t hear mid range as clearly naturally.
@scottmckenna thanks a lot for your video. I dont understand what you mean by audio output. I am beginner. On dji Audio out as well as headphones port. U mean they have 2 different holes . One for audio output to camera and the other one to use headphones to kisten and monitor the sound quality. I thought rode too has at least usb to conect to cellphone and hole to plug headphones to monitor the sound quality. Please explain because this is important factor for me. Can u please nake an introductory video about audio Explaining the audio vocab andbterms andbhowbto edit it. Especially with DaVinci resolve
Correct. On the DJI, there are two different jacks so you can use the audio out to a camera, and the headphone out to headphones at the same time. On the Rode, there is only one output, which means that if you want to use it for headphones, you can't use it to go to the camera, and vice versa. Does that make sense?
@@scottmckenna yes thanks for replying. But if I am going to use it with phone the output will be using USB c and I can use the headphone jack for monitoring right ? Thanks again
I agree with other comments that RODE just sounds consistently better on every Chanel I have listened to. The Rode has a cleaner and fuller sound than the DJI. Furthermore, the DJI has some major teething problems which DJI itself has conceded to. Can they solve it with firmware updates? Maybe, maybe not. I shall await for the hype to be over and firmware updates to have been released before I even consider buying the DJI Mic 2.
lol, did you know that the DJI has a lil spot behind the mic and inside of the clip where you can put the lav mic and that pretty much does the same as the screwing mechanism the rode has? If not well now you know…make sure to learn ALL about the mic’s before making reviews…watch David manning video on this
Yes, I know there's a clip in the back. I also know that it's not the same as a locking connector. It doesn't do the same. Does it help? Yes, but a locking connector is a locking connector. A cable holder that helps put less stress on the port itself isn't the same thing.
Have you noticed the quality is SIGNIFICANTLY worse when connected via Bluetooth vs. the receiver? Mine is a HUGE difference! The quality is trash (e.g., super tinny) when connected via Bluetooth to my iPhone 14 Pro Max, regardless of range/settings.
Yes, makes sense. Bluetooth is extremely low quality audio. It has limitations. It's the reason you can't stream any lossless audio or anything high quality through Airpods or any wireless headphones.
This one is hard to decide.. I have been on the fence for a while for upgrading from my 2 Sennheiser G3 sets (!) DJI mic 2 looks much more fun to use, and I do like having the feature of noise canceling. but no locking mechanism is a bommer + I think it doesnt sounds as good on the other hand, Rode wireless pro are a bit less fun to use, signal might be a bit less stable, but they will bring better sound + I will be able to use my lavs from my G3 which should be way better quality for now, although I like the design of the DJI way more, it looks like it will be smarter to go with Rode. what is your choice between the two?
It’s not just about the frequency response, it’s also the way it picks them up. Rode can get to 20hz but that doesn’t matter for a human voice at all. Most low cuts should be at 100-120hz regardless. It’s more about the quality of the mid range. it’s not good at all on the DJI Mic.
Rode sounds way better but non audio people typically choose whatever is cheaper and seems like the better deal. DJI was smart to make the price less on paper but not including lav mics
Nice, I tried that and must have had an off shade because compared to the RODE black mine made the letters look a little blue/purple. Thank you for responding!@@scottmckenna
Yeah I got my DJI mic 2 today and I’ve had the rode wireless pro set and from some quick tests I noticed the rode was better. The DJI mic 2’s are lacking, not terrible at all but rode sounds really good. I doubt I’ll end up keeping them but I will say the ease of use with DJI is killer. The whole set up is great, the build quality is top notch.
@@RegalRey From the reviews I'm leaning more towards Rode. They say that the sound in DJI can be improved in new firmware. Can you check where the sound is better through a lavalier microphone? If you use the same lavalier microphone, for example from the Rode kit.
Yep. So much better. I mention audio quality as one of the biggest pros for sure. DJI mic sounds fine when editing a bit but it’s a noticeable different raw.
Yes, Rode sounds much better. But DJI has some features that are attractive. I used the DJI version 1, I like it. Thank you for the video Scott, very well done, like always!!!
no comparson! rode much better sound even though is a little bit further from your mouth. Dj mic 1 was an opponent of rode because sounds good. bad job
Hello thanks for your review. Could you help me? I heard that DJI mic has drift while recording internally. But I need to record using the camera for about 2 hours on lectures. From what I heard if I recorded directly to the camera there is no drift only when recorded internally on the transmitter. Do you know something about that?
