Did you turn off the low cut filter? By default, the low-cut is turned on with the DJI mic 2, which can result in the audio feeling a bit hollow/compressed. Turning off the aggressive low-cut helps quite a bit. But, you have to go through the menu on the receiver to do this.
I agree, it looked as though and sounded as if you were recording with the noise cancelation on as the LED light was green. The noise cancelation makes the audio sound rubbish
I wanted to add a note about the automatic gain feature. The DJI Mic 2 actually has different levels of gain adjustment, and it also offers multiple camera gain presets.
I’ve seen a couple of vids where the out of box audio hasn’t been great but has been resolved by disabling the low cut filter which is on by default. Are you still unhappy with the sound profile? th-cam.com/video/UEPVx1DNQTI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SNjUaIC309FCFY7O
*I bought the Mic 2 stand alone because I don't need the receiver as this is both, but I also have the Hollyland Lark Max and Lark M1. I'm not lookin for Pro. But I also have the MK200 which is ok for a shotgun mic but I Gave up on shotgun mics a while ago. But it's nice to see comparisons*
I'll definitely give it that! They're actually great for live streaming with a camera setup. Had absolutely 0 problems with connectivity over long stretches of time.
You don't need the entire kit. You only need one transmitter (microphone) record internally. Save the audio in your computer and then sync it with your video. But yes it's boxy and robotic and tiny thin.
@@ulysses.airsoft My point is companies deceptively try to push consumer products as professional ones, and I'm just stating my personal opinion on the type of threshold pro audio should be at.
My point is I have used this extensively and it’s amazing but you have to remember. It’s a mobile device, if you want studio quality pro sound, obviously you’re using a studio mic This is meant for convenience and Mobility your automatically not going to get the same quality as a studio mic but you are still gonna get a pro level Sound just not to the high degree of a studio mic The word pro has a range Anytime you use Bluetooth you’re obviously have a lower quality sound, but it’s about convenience with good sound, however, the rest of the system works beautifully and it’s hard to tell the difference between it and even a Studio mic at times anyone watching this video is probably not gonna buy it and that’s just unfortunate because it’s actually high-quality system I have multiple different systems, including the Hollyland and rode wireless pro, and while the pro give slightly better Sound, is not nearly as well packaged and so when you take everything into consideration, this is the one to get, does that suffice an answer for you?
Consumer mic, consumer sound and build. Pro mic systems like Lectros cost 10x this and give you pro sound and pro build/durability/reliability. For $349, kind of amazing that these work and sound as good as they do. If you use these or the Røde with the built in mics, they're going to sound like garbage. If you hook up a pro lavaliere like a Sanken COS-11, these sound so much better. The built in mics are for convenience and TH-camrs where "good enough" is good enough.
I hear a lot of the high end lavalier mics with locking mechanisms don't work on these due to fitting issues, I'll have to get the Sanken and see what it's like!
@@MasonAyresCreative The Sanken are $350 per lav so you're looking at $700 for two mic setup to plug into a consumer level device. It's time consuming and tricky to properly conceal a wired lav that defeats the ease of use of this. You can clip the lav on the collar but that results in a throaty sound...
@@petercofrancesco9812 For sure. I just don't understand how they market this as pro audio when they neglected to use better quality internal hardware to capture a better range on the onboard mic.
compare this mic2 to on mic camera sound. That is what the improvement is to make sound better from on camera sound from action cameras. I would never try to record professional audio to an action camera while on a cruise walking through a rain forest of Puerto Rico, but I would set up shots with this mic2 and my action camera. Lame comparison.
@andywhiteing sure I understand the usage for action cameras, but action cameras aren't "pro" either. Anything would be better than that. The in camera audio on my EOS R sound leagues better, for reference.
It's pro because the device itself is more professional than the people that it's made for. This is the device that makes sure that the transceiver is turned on for you. Because it's for people that are 100% you going to make mistakes. Its for people that are trying to do everything themselves. I might get these for vlogging, or self filmed instructional videos where it will be overkill. But Ill use my feild recorder for important projects or client work. These days, Pro is an annoying buzzword. I get it, but it not a fair comparison, because its not pro gear, it's convenient gear. Of course new people dont know that but they are the ones it will appeal to.
Sound was much better than the iphone itself. Whats funny is that you lost all validity when you said auto gain for a pro set up. Pros dont want auto. If it can fluctuate throughout a take, they want control. I would say look at it like a camera that shoots a raw flat log profile. Now some would say the picture is ugly and why would you want to pay to doctor it etc. This mic has a flat profile to put an eq on. Drop the low pass add an equlizer, and your solid every time. Or run and gun with an amazing and great mobile set up thats plug and play and better than a phone or base camera audio and dont worry about any post editing. Lol at the auto comment. How about you grab a pro camera and use autofocus, auto white balance, auto iso, and auto aperture and run and gun throughout the day and let me know how long that takes to edit a shoot. It's the quality you get at convenience.
If they're going for convenience, then wouldn't auto gain be one of the first features on the list to be added? No matter what the mic sounds tinny. It doesn't capture a high enough dynamic range. You can't EQ that away. And I've tried picking up the bass and the highs. It's just not there. This video is just my honest opinion on the mics and my gripes with marketing, implying it's something other than what it is, which is a content creator mic. It's the exact same problem with all of the USB "Pro" gamer mics vs an actual XLR setup. Besides, I made a follow up video with the Lav mics that no one watched.
@MasonAyresCreative Nice and healthy response. No, convenience in product packageing, wireless compact transmitters, compact size, and rechargeable batteries. The mic is tiny. Not high enough for a pro connected device, correct. So would call the device for prosumers or no? Hey, it just may not be a device for you, no worries. Return it, come back in a few years for version 8.
Just stop this was a complete waste of time. if that's the case I might as well just go ahead and hook up my 251 or my Sony and hook it to my need free apps in and compare it. You sound real crazy.
While I agree with you that they aren't apples to apples, there's a point to be made. There's a certain threshold to calling something "pro" audio. I simply believe dji's marketing was somewhat deceitful in calling it professional.
You're spot on the! I've been thinking the exact same about the DJI Mic 2. I wonder why all the "big" reviewers haven't tested the actually sound quality. In my opinion the DJI Mic 2 lacks buttom and the highs are so sibilant and harsh. The frequency response sounds like 100 - 14.000 hz' ish. Most smartphones actually sounds better. Great video 👍 ... and NO the DJI Mic 2 is not a pro product.
Just bought them , they are showing up saturday , im just tired of catching bsckground noise , i run a paranormal team and im hoping this solves all the noise
Just got them as well…very good sound but I am very disappointed because with iPhones it doesn’t connect with Bluetooth unless you have the Blackmagic app. I need this connected by Bluetooth because I am already using my usbc port for my ssd.
Do you guys think that DJI set everyone's expectations too high calling this "pro audio?"
@@MasonAyresCreative not at all
Did you turn off the low cut filter? By default, the low-cut is turned on with the DJI mic 2, which can result in the audio feeling a bit hollow/compressed. Turning off the aggressive low-cut helps quite a bit. But, you have to go through the menu on the receiver to do this.
I stated in the video that the low cut filter is turned off, I turned it off first thing out of the box. It just doesn't have very good range.
I agree, it looked as though and sounded as if you were recording with the noise cancelation on as the LED light was green. The noise cancelation makes the audio sound rubbish
You are comparing pears to apples
Well yeah lol, I said everyone else has compared the apples to apples, and I'd say this is more comparing apples to an apple pie with ice cream lol
Thats the thing so you can have an idea on what you are really getting with the Dji Mic 2
I wanted to add a note about the automatic gain feature. The DJI Mic 2 actually has different levels of gain adjustment, and it also offers multiple camera gain presets.
I’ve seen a couple of vids where the out of box audio hasn’t been great but has been resolved by disabling the low cut filter which is on by default. Are you still unhappy with the sound profile? th-cam.com/video/UEPVx1DNQTI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SNjUaIC309FCFY7O
I turned the low cut off as soon as I got it out of the box. For almost 400 dollars, definitely lol
*I bought the Mic 2 stand alone because I don't need the receiver as this is both, but I also have the Hollyland Lark Max and Lark M1. I'm not lookin for Pro. But I also have the MK200 which is ok for a shotgun mic but I Gave up on shotgun mics a while ago. But it's nice to see comparisons*
I look at it more for convenience 😮 I might get just one for that purpose 😮
I'll definitely give it that! They're actually great for live streaming with a camera setup. Had absolutely 0 problems with connectivity over long stretches of time.
You don't need the entire kit. You only need one transmitter (microphone) record internally. Save the audio in your computer and then sync it with your video. But yes it's boxy and robotic and tiny thin.
All nonsense
This is an amazing set
Ignore this review
Thanks for the comment
Whats your point again? You just shout a conclusion and give not even 1 claim to support what you said.
@@ulysses.airsoft My point is companies deceptively try to push consumer products as professional ones, and I'm just stating my personal opinion on the type of threshold pro audio should be at.
and your point is ?? It would be better to ignore your comment...
My point is I have used this extensively and it’s amazing but you have to remember. It’s a mobile device, if you want studio quality pro sound, obviously you’re using a studio mic
This is meant for convenience and Mobility your automatically not going to get the same quality as a studio mic but you are still gonna get a pro level Sound just not to the high degree of a studio mic
The word pro has a range
Anytime you use Bluetooth you’re obviously have a lower quality sound, but it’s about convenience with good sound, however, the rest of the system works beautifully and it’s hard to tell the difference between it and even a Studio mic at times
anyone watching this video is probably not gonna buy it and that’s just unfortunate because it’s actually high-quality system
I have multiple different systems, including the Hollyland and rode wireless pro, and while the pro give slightly better Sound, is not nearly as well packaged and so when you take everything into consideration, this is the one to get, does that suffice an answer for you?
They have a update to the microphones. Have you tried it?
I'll update them but there's no way an update is going to upgrade the hardware in the microphone itself 😅
Consumer mic, consumer sound and build. Pro mic systems like Lectros cost 10x this and give you pro sound and pro build/durability/reliability. For $349, kind of amazing that these work and sound as good as they do. If you use these or the Røde with the built in mics, they're going to sound like garbage. If you hook up a pro lavaliere like a Sanken COS-11, these sound so much better. The built in mics are for convenience and TH-camrs where "good enough" is good enough.
I hear a lot of the high end lavalier mics with locking mechanisms don't work on these due to fitting issues, I'll have to get the Sanken and see what it's like!
@@MasonAyresCreative The Sanken are $350 per lav so you're looking at $700 for two mic setup to plug into a consumer level device. It's time consuming and tricky to properly conceal a wired lav that defeats the ease of use of this. You can clip the lav on the collar but that results in a throaty sound...
@@petercofrancesco9812 For sure. I just don't understand how they market this as pro audio when they neglected to use better quality internal hardware to capture a better range on the onboard mic.
compare this mic2 to on mic camera sound. That is what the improvement is to make sound better from on camera sound from action cameras. I would never try to record professional audio to an action camera while on a cruise walking through a rain forest of Puerto Rico, but I would set up shots with this mic2 and my action camera. Lame comparison.
@andywhiteing sure I understand the usage for action cameras, but action cameras aren't "pro" either. Anything would be better than that. The in camera audio on my EOS R sound leagues better, for reference.
Think I'll stick with the first version then
You'll definitely be able to find a use for the extra money lol I wouldn't upgrade by any means. Better to get an actual pro setup.
It's pro because the device itself is more professional than the people that it's made for. This is the device that makes sure that the transceiver is turned on for you. Because it's for people that are 100% you going to make mistakes. Its for people that are trying to do everything themselves. I might get these for vlogging, or self filmed instructional videos where it will be overkill. But Ill use my feild recorder for important projects or client work.
These days, Pro is an annoying buzzword. I get it, but it not a fair comparison, because its not pro gear, it's convenient gear. Of course new people dont know that but they are the ones it will appeal to.
Sound was much better than the iphone itself. Whats funny is that you lost all validity when you said auto gain for a pro set up. Pros dont want auto. If it can fluctuate throughout a take, they want control. I would say look at it like a camera that shoots a raw flat log profile. Now some would say the picture is ugly and why would you want to pay to doctor it etc. This mic has a flat profile to put an eq on. Drop the low pass add an equlizer, and your solid every time. Or run and gun with an amazing and great mobile set up thats plug and play and better than a phone or base camera audio and dont worry about any post editing. Lol at the auto comment. How about you grab a pro camera and use autofocus, auto white balance, auto iso, and auto aperture and run and gun throughout the day and let me know how long that takes to edit a shoot. It's the quality you get at convenience.
If they're going for convenience, then wouldn't auto gain be one of the first features on the list to be added? No matter what the mic sounds tinny. It doesn't capture a high enough dynamic range. You can't EQ that away. And I've tried picking up the bass and the highs. It's just not there. This video is just my honest opinion on the mics and my gripes with marketing, implying it's something other than what it is, which is a content creator mic. It's the exact same problem with all of the USB "Pro" gamer mics vs an actual XLR setup. Besides, I made a follow up video with the Lav mics that no one watched.
@MasonAyresCreative Nice and healthy response. No, convenience in product packageing, wireless compact transmitters, compact size, and rechargeable batteries. The mic is tiny. Not high enough for a pro connected device, correct. So would call the device for prosumers or no? Hey, it just may not be a device for you, no worries. Return it, come back in a few years for version 8.
tri a lv mic with the dji mic and gets way better,,
when you call "reverb" an "echo"...
Nono, go ahead. Explain the exact scientific difference between "reverb" and "echo." I'll wait.
I definitely need to do more gear reviews! This video has taken off more than my other ones by far.
Yes sir. Honest ones like this one and not hype jobs like most
@@sidehustlers336 for sure, I just got my hands on a Sony a6700 that my buddy got, I may be doing something on it soon!
I'm not gonna lie. I don't like the sound quality of the DJI. 😢
Just stop this was a complete waste of time. if that's the case I might as well just go ahead and hook up my 251 or my Sony and hook it to my need free apps in and compare it. You sound real crazy.
While I agree with you that they aren't apples to apples, there's a point to be made. There's a certain threshold to calling something "pro" audio. I simply believe dji's marketing was somewhat deceitful in calling it professional.
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You're spot on the! I've been thinking the exact same about the DJI Mic 2. I wonder why all the "big" reviewers haven't tested the actually sound quality. In my opinion the DJI Mic 2 lacks buttom and the highs are so sibilant and harsh. The frequency response sounds like 100 - 14.000 hz' ish. Most smartphones actually sounds better.
Great video 👍 ... and NO the DJI Mic 2 is not a pro product.
Just bought them , they are showing up saturday , im just tired of catching bsckground noise , i run a paranormal team and im hoping this solves all the noise
Just got them as well…very good sound but I am very disappointed because with iPhones it doesn’t connect with Bluetooth unless you have the Blackmagic app. I need this connected by Bluetooth because I am already using my usbc port for my ssd.
Good review and Loved efford and detail you put in to it. I think Still shotgun mikes give deeper voice for conversation and voice overs
I agree! I have a shotgun mic for a lot of my run and gun stuff. I'd love to do more reviews once my bank account allows it lol
All the other wireless components add up in the 300 dollar and the mic is just a budget lav mic so I got the senhiser mke 600 , man it sound too good
Dude sennheiser is absolutely goated, I need to get my hands on a proper unit by them at some point
Leaning towards returning them. Easiest set up is the one you have on you daily. Cellphone and headphones. Price in research and development. Design.