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DJI is known for, among other things like drones and cameras, making high-quality microphone kits. The original DJI Mic was an industry-standard choice for capturing mobile audio through multiple wireless microphone receivers. Now, the company has released a new DJI Mic 2 with — you guessed it — artificial intelligence features. Aside from equipping the microphone with AI, there are also a few other quality-of-life improvements. The biggest one is the ability to pair directly with a smartphone, which is a neat addition. DJI added a bigger touchscreen, enhanced internal recording quality, and made the device easier to control.
As soon as you take a look at the DJI Mic 2, you’ll be captivated by the new transparent colorway. The Pearl White color option is a sleek and simple white color, but the Shadow Black one is transparent. The front of the Shadow Black transmitter is just clear enough to reveal some of the chips and the board inside the Mic 2. Aside from that, each transmitter is similar to the original, although the footprint has been shrunk a bit. They can be used as wireless lavalier mics, with a built-in clip and magnetic mount option.
Looks are far from all that’s new in the DJI Mic 2. The buttons are shifted around and are now all circular. On the left side of each transmitter, you’ll find the record button and a USB-C port. The right side features a power button, link button, and LED status light. This is a big deal since the first edition had the light on the front, where it could be seen in video shots. Each transmitter has a longer battery life, too. The transmitters last up to six hours on a single charge and can be extended to up to 18 hours with the charging case.
DJI’s Mic 2 kit and new AI features
The two transmitters are just parts of the DJI Mic 2 kit. The included receiver has a 1.1-inch OLED screen and a digital scroll wheel for making tweaks. It’s designed for connecting the receivers to a camera or other device, but some users won’t need it. That’s because DJI has now made it possible to connect Mic 2 receivers straight to a smartphone with Bluetooth. You can still connect the receiver to your phone if you have the full set, though. This new functionality allows users to only buy the parts they need, for example, the $99 transmitter microphone instead of the $349 set.
Sound quality is improved on Mic 2, starting with 32-bit float internal recording. It can pick up sounds at various decibel levels, at a range of up to 250 meters away. An AI-based noise-cancelation feature reduces environmental sound in noisy environments, too, a great feature for recording in loud places.
The DJI Mic 2 kit, as well as the individual microphones and accessories, is available for purchase now. The full set costs $349, the transmitter costs $99, and the Lavalier microphone costs $39.