This DJI Firmware FIXES Action 4 audio issues! 

in mimo app einloggen dann sieht man das update

I like using the Sennheiser XS lav (USB-C version) with my Action 4. Plugs directly into the camera, no adapters needed. It's less sensitive than some other lavs so less prone to clipping in you have it close to your mouth and I think it's only ~$60.

​@WayneRECs thank you for recommendation. And if one would also want to record ambient noise, of traffic, nature etc. Would the XS mic pick that up when close to ones face. Or could one record a second channel ambient noise somehow with a second mic? Can action 4 record multiple audio channels? Maybe a sound recorder would be a good option for ambient sound?

Sorry I may have missed the information, but did you sometime ago, talk about a single cable going from the camera to an external microphone Thanks Much appreciated

@@slojam100 BOYA BY-K2 is a USB-C to 3.5mm male that works directly from the camera into a TRS jack on a microphone.

ok that was it. I had to update the transmitter firmware to v04.03.08.31 before this appeared in the menu for me.

Yes, I think the TX needs the latest firmware from 1/31/24. The TX also has to be connected via BT to the Action 4 for the option to be displayed.

Also the OA4 firmware wiped away all my custom settings.

Depends on what you're using it for. The DJI Audio adapter seems like it's specifically designed to attenuate mics for moto use. Alternatively, finding a low sensitivity USB-C lav might also work.

@@WayneRECs thank you. This is very helpful advice for me to decide. Since I want to use the mic for motovlogging.♥️👍

But using usb makes the system not waterproof….bad for moto…biking, yachting too

If you learn how to get good moto audio with an action 4 let me know, I have tried the external mic adapter with poor results

I have a VideoMuc NTG and I connect it to my Action 4 via a USB-C to USB-C cable.

For the Action 4, it's typically done thru the DJI MIMO app on a mobile device. The app downloads the FW and then installs it when the camera is connected to the app. For the DJI Mic 2, the FW files need to be downloaded from the product page downloads and then manually copied onto the root folder of the devices when connected to a computer via USB-C. Once disconnected, the devices automatically begin the update process.

The auto off is only displayed if a DJI Mic 2 is connected via BT to the Action 4.

@@WayneRECs It’s connected via Bluetooth. I have two cameras and two mics for motovlogging. Neither have the auto-off option when connected. Odd.

Your TXs might also need the manual FW update from 1/31/24.

@@WayneRECsYup. I thought I had done that but I guess not. That added the auto-off function. Fantastic! This is great for use with the DJI wireless remote thingie. Now I don't have to worry about the mics not being on when I fire up the cameras. Thanks for the video!

I forgot that this is done through a smartphone. Everything turned out fine.

That's the problem I experienced. I thought this set up would be ideal for motovlogging but if the mic wont reconnect after stopping recording then it's useless and so need to use a wired mic

@@TwoTubesADV what I do, I have the front screen on the osmo4 set to be on, I wake up the camera ( long press on the record button) and then wait until I see in the motorcycle mirror the message on the front screen of the osmo4 that the mic 2 is connected and then I start recording. I also use the dji remote attached to my mirror arm. It's not ideal but it works 100% of the time. You should probably do this while stopped though :)) But I still don't get why DJI can have the bluetooth connection on, for the remote, when the camera is in sleep mode but not for the mic 2. What's also annoying is that after 30 minutes of sleep the camera turns itself completely off and then even the remote disconnects, which is just stupid. People keep asking them on the official forum (me included) to have the option of having the camera never turning off while in sleep mode and have the mic 2 BT connection stay on but DJI seems to ignore these for now. Maybe with a future firmware update ....

And separate wav recording like the Pocket 3!

What brand and model TRS 3.5mm to USB-C adapter did you buy?

@@WayneRECs thanks for replying. I got a no-brand one. I am thinking of ordering the original one from Comica. It might very well be that adaptor as I cannot really test it.

@@medianopol Generally, the Action 4 handles usb-c audio much like a mobile phone does. In fact, many of the 3.5mm TRS to USB-C mic adapters were initially designed with phones in mind. So if you have a mobile device with USB-C, you can test it that way. If you haven't already, check out this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U_GiSphFFwQ.html

same here. bad quality with a hollyland TRS to usb-c adapter cable ...

Ha! DJI has never been good about including audio fixes in the FW notes in the past, so why start now lol