I used to work with the Zoom F2 which claims to have 32bit. However, I still struggled with lots of clipping. Super annoying! I ended up returning them after a couple months. I prefer to have dual recording with a back up track.
As someone who recently sold their expensive lav mics for these new ones, I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised by the performance. The lav mics featured in this video not only provide clear and crisp audio, but they also seem to offer great value for the price. The sound quality during the demonstration was impressive, with minimal background noise and excellent sensitivity. Additionally, the build quality and design of these mics appear to be solid, making them a reliable choice for content creators or anyone in need of high-quality audio recording. I'm glad I made the switch, and I highly recommend these lav mics to others who are looking for a cost-effective solution without compromising on quality. Kudos to the reviewer for showcasing these gems!
I love these. I own these and the Rode Wireless Go II. The ability to drag and drop recordings right from the device convinced me to switch. The touch screen interface completely sold me. The only reason I still have the Rode Wireless Go II is the Rode is more compatible with a wider variety of lavaliers without interference. (Now Rode has drag and drop file management too.)
I have 4 Rode Lavaliers Go's and it seems that the DJI Lav has a lot of interference with these. I would have switched if they could manage the interference problem :(
Not sure if you are aware that this system has 26ms of latency and have serious RF issues with lav mics. I just ordered the Sennheiser EW-DP system because of all the issues i have with this. But if you are just filming yourself or do tiktok videos, this will work great.
@@user-zv7lm8uk7h I have sanken cos-11d, dpa 4060 and sennheiser MKE-2, i noticed that the both this DJI and rode have a different voltage than the typical sennheiser unit. So make sure you buy the right lav - at least for the higher end ones
Picked up a set of these a week ago! One additional thing I'd mention - hook one of these up to a mike on a boom pole for a wireless boom. Love your channel!
Got those DJI mic system a few days ago, and still in the middle of test-adjusting gain between everything, to get the maximum performance from them. So far, I like them.
FYI for my use case it's no good, because when connected to my MacBook Pro M2 directly for livestreaming on eCamm, they will disconnect intermittently after 20 minutes - I've had 3 replacements, just in case it was the DJI unit, but in fact it's just not stable enough for USB-C direct connection to the macbook and is likely a design flaw.
Yeah, for livestreams and such I'd never use a wireless lav system like this as they aren't designed for it. There are many factors that go into a livestream and lag is always one of them. Better off with a wired mic so that there is a consistent connection that you can offset the lag and such for. Wireless can be all over the place unless you're getting a system designed for it.
I like that everything comes together including the charging case! I tried the DJI and unfortunately it seemed to cause some kind of weird RF interference on the Sanken Cos-11D lavs. Ended up going with the Rode Wireless Go II instead and bought a third-party charging case that's similar to what DJI offers for this. But this product segment is absolutely AWESOME and it's just in its infancy, can't wait to see what the next few versions of these bring.
Came here because the title implied this would be a budget microphone... the way I almost hyperventilated when she said how much they were. HOW MUCH WERE YOUR EXPENSIVE MICROPHONES!?!?!?! I'm gonna go cry over my bank statements now. 😂😅😭
Haha, I mean I guess you can look at it like that. Pretty much everything is made in China these days, so really the support is still there regardless I guess.
Just a warning that the on-board recording can sometimes crap out and sometimes can glitch randomly throughout recordings. I would not use these for critical recordings.
Nice! I saw these reviewed last year by someone you likely know and he followed up with a 2nd video that is a user guide for them. Could not resist even though I thought they were above my video-making station in life. Guess what- they made me a better video maker. For all the reasons you cite, small, portable, already charged and with a reserve, recorder, xmitter x 2, and I worried they would not be worth the price. Ha! The value is there! Agree with you on the too-small bag. And, ranting here, I have yet to buy a kit of any devices that I was able even to repack the gear that came with it into the provided pouch/carry bag, much less any extra necessity. Definitely with you on that gripe! I've used many of your ideas 😳😊 so now I think I must have learned something from you to actually already have in hand something you like! Appreciate you!
I get loads of use out of my DJI mics. Even for work. I will output the receiver into my MacBook sometimes, like when doing a presentation and don't want to shout or get extra echo off normal webcam mics. It sounds great on the GoPro and the touch screen is so smooth. Worth the money.
Another great vid. I've been using the DJI mic system since it came out and it is my go-to for audio. All the features you spoke about are spot on. There is however a caution when using an additional lapel mic - interference. I tried using the Rode mics I had, but they all had interference. The issue was solved using a Shure MVL. Works like a charm. Now, the only other issue I had was with the cold shoe of the receiver mounting onto the cage - I used the half cage from Smallrig for my BMPCC 4K, and found that I needed to add a couple of small, 0.010 strips of plastic styrene to the base of the cold shoe for it to fit snug enough that it wouldn't fall out. That's not the DJI Mic issue, it's that one particular cage, as all the other cold shoe mounts work great. Anyway, yes, a really, really great mic system with a really, REALLY easy to use setup. I'll be using this for years to come I think. Cheers!
Howdy Heather! Super-good video as usual. Thankful subscriber. Question tho: I heard that this DJI wireless system has a latency issue, darn it. I think I learned that from a Curtis Judd review. How has your experience been? Thanks so much. 🙏🏽 P.S., I really like your excellent thumbnails. They are not overwrought, but rather clear, uncluttered, pleasing, sensible.
It's possible it does. I've been using it on things that are more BTS and chill mainly so perhaps I've not cared as much if it were on a big important shoot. My experience has been pretty good and I've been really happy for the most part with them. Also, glad you enjoy the thumbnails! :D On this video I slapped it together haha
I bought these when they first came out and knew then that they were a game changer for what they were. I used to use (still own) the Zoom H4N Pro with a very great shotgun mic and now it's just a secondary option if I need extra audio recordings. For gain staging the transmitters I usually just adjust them down between -2db and -4db and then adjust the levels in post. Glad you like them!
I love the DJI mics. If I need to set up a wireless mic system for speeches, I'll mount my on-camera mic near the speaker and plug it into one of the transmitters and either plug my receiver into my Tascam X8 or straight into the camera.
I agree. 25 years of experience as videographer. Backup track is huge. I place the transmitter under peoples collars or lapels with a magnet on the outside. It’s pretty hidden (but buy stronger magnets). And it is so fast to put in people, laving people is just impractical in many situations. And boom miking with one man band operations is cumbersome. A couple issues I’ve had - recordings that fail, transmitter gain is too buried in the menus, output of receiver clips too easily, sometimes I have to go to the on board recording.
Thanks for sharing :D Its true, being able to lav up quick is helpful
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I love these mics, i already needed to use the beackup recording two times and it is amazing that you can trust these guys so much. only a locking mic input would be amazing
DJI Mics are great. I use them with +6DB on both the Transmitter & Receiver for use on my iPhone. I also use the Rode Smart Lav+. Sounds GREAT! Just wish they would enable pass through charging with the Receiver.
Hi Justin! Do you get any interference in the recording while using the Rode Smart Lav+? I've heard the DJI mic has such issues with Rode lavalier microphones. Also: Do you use Rode Smart Lav+ while recording internally on the Transmitter or with Transmitter & Receiver linked? And how far away from each other? Many thanks in advance!
@@user-ss2uf8wz8b No, I haven't has any issues,. I've heard in other youtube reviews that that are issues with other Rode Lav mics, but I haven't experienced any issue with the Rode Smart Lav+. I record from the transmitter to the receiver. I've tried it on the iPhone, Sony Zv-1M1 & Sony A6400. No problems. Just have to tweak the audio settings on each device. For the iPhone I like +6DB on both the Transmitter & Receiver. I mostly am at a close distance, but haven't had any issues recording at a moderate distance. I haven't tried it from far away, but I think as long as it's within reason, it should be ok.
There are a lot of competing products that are much more affordable and offer the exact same feature set as the DJI. I feel like you're paying an extra $150-200 just for that brand name. There are some things DJI really does better than others (the RS3 Pro being one of those, it's just so much better than other gimbals), in this case I suggest people do some research. I've been using the SmallRig version but there are so many now.
*Wireless Mics no matter WHO makes them are ALWAYS worth it. It's like and SHOULD be an essential for content creation because unless you're doing interviews they are ALWAYS a welcome, haven't tried the Dji but I might swap my older Rode Wireless Go with the DJI version, but I love using Wireless Mics a GAME Changer for me*
So I know this is a more edge use case, but the internal clocks on the transmitters are kinda meh. I used them for two microphones at a 3 hour event and ran the receiver into the camera and recorded as a back-up since I knew there was going to be a lot of 2.4 devices going, and in post, the internal recording wanders from the camera/receiver recording. Now it was only about a second or two off at the end of a long recording, but just fyi. Perfect for interviews! It replaced the sennheiser kit in my bag because of the size.
what are you using during the video, if I may ask? It is some boom mic or directional mic, as I don't see you wearing any lavalier during the video. Thanks for making this video!
great video but... are you using them in this video? I couldn't tell if you were using them in this video or not. The audio in this video is really clear, but you didn't make any distinction on whether you are using them in this review. I would've loved to hear them in action. I'm sure I can find a video with the audio examples on youtube but I was hoping to get it in this video. However, thanks for sharing.
I’ve been using it since it came out, love em. Being able to record to two places, internal and extra, is always great to as a back up. Noticed though sometimes there is a sync issue.
Thanks for the video! I've been on the fence about these for a while and hearing you talk about them helps! I have a short list of trusted youtubers, and you're one of them! Thanks! By the way, where do you sell your gear?
Glad I could help! I sell my gear sometimes directly to folks, local, ebay, and once in awhile on gear focus Are you looking for something in particular?
Dji has got it all right except the sound quality. Just plug in the lavalier Go on the wireless Go and look at the spectrum of sound it captures. Bot the wireless Go and lavalier Go have a very good capsule which Dji lacks. They make it up with all other bells and whistles.The Rode Go is a Rolls Royce and Dji the Kia of wireless on the go mics
I have a RODE system and it is my goto wireless mic for interviews. RODE should get credit for the original idea. Sennheiser and Shure are missing out by not making competing products. Maybe they want to maintain their professional image.
I love my Rode wireless go ii set.. DJI is a drone and gimbal company so they may be fancy but the support might not last long for them..I trust Rode.. They are constantly updating and their support is great.. I've had nothing but issues with DJI on several occasions. Rode is an actual sound company
I have the DJI and Rode Wireless Go II, the only thing I wish they both had is timecode and Float 32. I use Atomos Ultrasync Blue with the Zoom F3, so if DJI would implement those features, it would be PERFECT! Especially since they break the audio files up.
Great video! I picked up a set early on and I love them. What brand of Lav do you use with them? I spent a bunch of time trying different ones because some can cause interference.
@FellowFilmmaker hey sorry I'm watching this video again didn't see you comment lol they are like 400 bucks. I like that magnet feature on the dji. I did just order the new comica vimo q
These are great and provide great audio. One thing I wish was better is the cold shoe mount on the receiver. It fits too losely on any cold/hot shoe and has to be wedged in place.
I agree. It's even too small for the cold shoe on DJI's own Ronin 4D and feels a little flimsy. I also find the short 3.5mm cable a bit limiting and I wish the transmitters would take screw-in lav mics. Nevertheless, I'm satisfied enough to have purchased a second kit.
I just bought the newer lav mics, they are kind of knockoffs, but so far i'm really impressed with them they also come with quality lav mics. You should do a review.
I’ve had a hard time with anything from DJI that wasn’t a drone. Their handheld Osmo systems were garbage. I hope they’ve stepped up their game in recent years.
That's too bad What did you not like about the Osmo? I've got one of those that I recently was fiddling with, not sure how I feel entirely yet about them
@@FellowFilmmaker lots of little things. The phone Osmo just stopped working, the standalone Osmo had a weird file system bug where it would skip frames between clips. It’s been a while so maybe they fixed it. But most of my issues were things that could have been fixed with a firmware update, but they never did.
SOME OF THESE ARE DEFECTIVE. It is a common enough issue, they will pop and cause unwanted artifacts and create sync issues in post. It's a rarely talked about flaw. Make sure you test these extensively before taking them out on a paid shoot.
How do they compare to the rode go ii? worth switching to them from the rode go ii with the new updates on the rode? What I don't like is how the rode go ii, after the updates, breaks up file recordings in 30 min blocks straight off the rode, if I want a single clip I have to export and that's been a nightmare.
I don't have the rode ii's, I went right for these as I liked the features they had and the size and look of them. Sounds weird I guess, but I hate the box-y ness of the Rode's
I picked these up in March and have been really happy with them so far. My full wedding video audio kit right now are these and a rode video pro+. These are so versatile and have saved me quite a few times
Yeah, these tiny systems are so tempting to me. But I already have the Rodelink Filmmaker Kit, so I can't justify it. lol. I've been tempted by the ease of use. What made you choose these ones versus the ones by Rode GOs and the even cheaper Hollyland. The SYNCO G3 is tempting, too. Edit: Read your answers to others. You don't like the Rode's boxiness. I agree. The SYNCO and Hollyland are more streamline. Not sure the size comparison.
Yeah, the size of them. I also just think they had everything I wanted feature wise at the time. After awhile you just end up picking one and if you like it you like it, if not return it! :D
I had the Rode Wireless Gos and they would clip on just normal level interview audio. Since there is no gain adjustment you can’t really do much about it. It was a deal breaker for me. I still have some clipping issues with DJI, but not nearly as bad.
I'm about to buy these, although I've heard they have some kind of skipping issue, or something like the audio goes out of sync every few minutes, and you have to cut the file in post and keep adjusting it? Have you had any issues like that? LOVE your channel, thanks for always sharing such awesome content. Really enjoy all of it
I just purchased the Fulaim X5, and I think they are just as good as the DJI ‘s , but I think they use 16bits instead of 24bit. And they have active noises cancelling.
Deity is coming out with a version of these that are Float 32. So you really won't have to worry about settings anymore. How do these compare/differ from the Rodes Wireless Go II? I've been using the RWG II for a while now and I'm not sure why most people are making the switch.
I stopped investing into DJI products years ago. First the phantom 4 pro was the last drone in that class and after promising a successor we went to the smaller lighter Mavic series that was the consumer product line. Moved to an inspire 1 and osmo pro with the X 5 camera and I almost moved to the inspire 2 but I liked the option to take the same camera and mount it to a handle. Instead we never got that. Also the osmo PRO now will no longer work with their app so the entire camera system is unusable even with the litchi app. I have the sennheiser xswd lavs and the biggest downside of those is that in areas with heavy 2.4Ghz signal they will not work. Also if the battery dies then it's done. No replacement battery exists. If I am doing any wireless I use sennheiser EG100 Gen 2 and I got them used for $200. About 9 months ago.
Dear madam, Greetings.Thank you for your video. Please guide me , because I hope you know about Rode mic also. My query is regarding the use of Rode Wireless PRO, as wireless hands free mic for public address for mega church meetings etc. where preacher and interpreter stands together with their mobiles etc. 1) Rode Wireless PRO being GHz,will our mobiles,wi-fi interference with it's signals, so that the voice gets affected?( Not saying about feed back, but about interference from other signals ) 2) Can Rode Wireless PRO receiver be connected directly to the sound amplifier or is it possible only through a mixer ? PLEASE LET ME KNOW,IF IT IS FINE TO GO FOR IT FOR MY SPECIFIC USE ?
I know this is going to be a dumb question, so please bear with me. I have a movo wireless lav, and while it works, it takes a ton of work to clean it up in post. How would you say the audio quality is with these? Would you ever mind doing a comparison with the mic you used for this video and these wireless ones? Thanks!
That was one of the weirdest, please hook me up, infomercials. You're promoting a device that you're not using, but you highly recommend that everyone should have one in their bag (how's that DJI).
That'd be true if there werent' videos of me using them already on the channel, and if I hadn't used them at least a dozen times for dual interviews, YT shorts, and BTS content.
You will regret this purchase ! After 1 year mines stopped internal recording on the unit and then it would no longer stream audio to receiver, back to the reliable Rode Wireless Go 2
Thanks for the helpful review. I also thought the enthusiasm was excessive and chose the Zoom F2-BT Recorder because of the 32 bit. the huge gap between the sound quality and the level of the product and operation is huge. My problem at the moment is synchronization between 3-5 takes of 30 scenes and one sound file that the Zoom generates. How would you solve it? Edit in Adobe Premiere.
Hmm, I'm not sure how I'd tackle that since I've not encountered that before... I also don't edit in Premiere so I'm not sure I could advise there either
@@FellowFilmmaker OK. I assumed you were using external recording. I know how to synch- The question is what to do when there are many short video clips (seconds) and one sound file of hours.
@@FellowFilmmaker Nowadays those cheap China products are getting so good it's shocking. You may have to make another "I've switch to these" video if you try them
I have these and love them but the other day they wouldnt pair on a shoot, I pressed record anyway (internal recorder) and they recorded silence at 215mb a file... thankfully I had a backup mic on cam.
Wait what? So you just made a video about DJI wireless lav mics and you dont even use them in the video while talking and explaining how good they are? Not even a sound test?
@@FellowFilmmaker I was just surprised. Like people always look for proof, validation, testing and similar things when they look at TH-cam videos. So in a sense testing a product or service as a validation/proof testing is like super important when making a video about it. Just tip! It helps with more views later on next time :D
@@FellowFilmmaker very well! We've been working hard on a baking show and have been learning a lot on the job. Thanks for taking the time to teach, review and advice on gear. It's helped me a lot! I hope you're well.
just really wish dji comes up a 32bit version in the future so small teams and solo camera men don't need to worry about gains anymore
True, that'd be neat
I'm waiting for them to get 32 float myself before buying. I'd even pay more than 400 for it
I used to work with the Zoom F2 which claims to have 32bit. However, I still struggled with lots of clipping. Super annoying! I ended up returning them after a couple months. I prefer to have dual recording with a back up track.
@@jonathanscheurichyeah mics themselves can still clip plus usually it’s other noises that causes issues for audio so monitoring is still important.
@@jonathanscheurich my f3 works great，just need good mic with it
As someone who recently sold their expensive lav mics for these new ones, I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised by the performance. The lav mics featured in this video not only provide clear and crisp audio, but they also seem to offer great value for the price. The sound quality during the demonstration was impressive, with minimal background noise and excellent sensitivity. Additionally, the build quality and design of these mics appear to be solid, making them a reliable choice for content creators or anyone in need of high-quality audio recording. I'm glad I made the switch, and I highly recommend these lav mics to others who are looking for a cost-effective solution without compromising on quality. Kudos to the reviewer for showcasing these gems!
Great to hear they are working great for you! :D I like how simple it makes it to get just some good audio with quick bts and short stuff
I have been using this now for a year. Stays permanently in my gear bag. Goes everywhere. Really useful!
Awesome!
I love these. I own these and the Rode Wireless Go II. The ability to drag and drop recordings right from the device convinced me to switch. The touch screen interface completely sold me. The only reason I still have the Rode Wireless Go II is the Rode is more compatible with a wider variety of lavaliers without interference. (Now Rode has drag and drop file management too.)
Good to know! I know many folks who love the Rode's as well.
I just find these DJI ones to fit my needs, and really that's what makes me happy :D
I have 4 Rode Lavaliers Go's and it seems that the DJI Lav has a lot of interference with these. I would have switched if they could manage the interference problem :(
Not sure if you are aware that this system has 26ms of latency and have serious RF issues with lav mics. I just ordered the Sennheiser EW-DP system because of all the issues i have with this. But if you are just filming yourself or do tiktok videos, this will work great.
Ive used these on a few jobs no issues there, and I use Lavs with them. I watched a YT video and got Rode Lavs I believe, or maybe Sennh.
@@user-zv7lm8uk7h I have sanken cos-11d, dpa 4060 and sennheiser MKE-2, i noticed that the both this DJI and rode have a different voltage than the typical sennheiser unit. So make sure you buy the right lav - at least for the higher end ones
Thanks for the info
I haven't dealt with those issues as I'm doing really simple stuff, but I'll be sure to keep it in mind
How much latency does the sennheiser one have?
Picked up a set of these a week ago! One additional thing I'd mention - hook one of these up to a mike on a boom pole for a wireless boom. Love your channel!
That's a great idea!
Got those DJI mic system a few days ago, and still in the middle of test-adjusting gain between everything, to get the maximum performance from them. So far, I like them.
Thanks for sharing
FYI for my use case it's no good, because when connected to my MacBook Pro M2 directly for livestreaming on eCamm, they will disconnect intermittently after 20 minutes - I've had 3 replacements, just in case it was the DJI unit, but in fact it's just not stable enough for USB-C direct connection to the macbook and is likely a design flaw.
Yeah, for livestreams and such I'd never use a wireless lav system like this as they aren't designed for it. There are many factors that go into a livestream and lag is always one of them. Better off with a wired mic so that there is a consistent connection that you can offset the lag and such for. Wireless can be all over the place unless you're getting a system designed for it.
I like that everything comes together including the charging case! I tried the DJI and unfortunately it seemed to cause some kind of weird RF interference on the Sanken Cos-11D lavs. Ended up going with the Rode Wireless Go II instead and bought a third-party charging case that's similar to what DJI offers for this. But this product segment is absolutely AWESOME and it's just in its infancy, can't wait to see what the next few versions of these bring.
Aw that's too bad
Glad the Rode's worked for you!
Came here because the title implied this would be a budget microphone... the way I almost hyperventilated when she said how much they were. HOW MUCH WERE YOUR EXPENSIVE MICROPHONES!?!?!?! I'm gonna go cry over my bank statements now. 😂😅😭
Hmm. Support China or Australia? I'm gonna go with Austrailia (Rode).
Haha, I mean I guess you can look at it like that. Pretty much everything is made in China these days, so really the support is still there regardless I guess.
G’day David! Yes, Aussie and Røde all the way with this one! Cheers from the States.
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Just a warning that the on-board recording can sometimes crap out and sometimes can glitch randomly throughout recordings. I would not use these for critical recordings.
For sure. I think it's a useful safety, if it works of course.
Still smart to have a backup, like a Tascam or something
Nice! I saw these reviewed last year by someone you likely know and he followed up with a 2nd video that is a user guide for them. Could not resist even though I thought they were above my video-making station in life. Guess what- they made me a better video maker. For all the reasons you cite, small, portable, already charged and with a reserve, recorder, xmitter x 2, and I worried they would not be worth the price. Ha! The value is there! Agree with you on the too-small bag. And, ranting here, I have yet to buy a kit of any devices that I was able even to repack the gear that came with it into the provided pouch/carry bag, much less any extra necessity. Definitely with you on that gripe! I've used many of your ideas 😳😊 so now I think I must have learned something from you to actually already have in hand something you like! Appreciate you!
That is awesome! Love to hear that.
Maybe they will consider my (and everyones) gripes in the next version :D
I get loads of use out of my DJI mics. Even for work. I will output the receiver into my MacBook sometimes, like when doing a presentation and don't want to shout or get extra echo off normal webcam mics. It sounds great on the GoPro and the touch screen is so smooth. Worth the money.
Thanks for sharing!
Another great vid. I've been using the DJI mic system since it came out and it is my go-to for audio. All the features you spoke about are spot on. There is however a caution when using an additional lapel mic - interference. I tried using the Rode mics I had, but they all had interference. The issue was solved using a Shure MVL. Works like a charm. Now, the only other issue I had was with the cold shoe of the receiver mounting onto the cage - I used the half cage from Smallrig for my BMPCC 4K, and found that I needed to add a couple of small, 0.010 strips of plastic styrene to the base of the cold shoe for it to fit snug enough that it wouldn't fall out. That's not the DJI Mic issue, it's that one particular cage, as all the other cold shoe mounts work great. Anyway, yes, a really, really great mic system with a really, REALLY easy to use setup. I'll be using this for years to come I think. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing that :D
They are very useful mics
@@FellowFilmmaker My pleasure! Thanks for your video!
Howdy Heather! Super-good video as usual. Thankful subscriber. Question tho: I heard that this DJI wireless system has a latency issue, darn it. I think I learned that from a Curtis Judd review. How has your experience been? Thanks so much. 🙏🏽
P.S., I really like your excellent thumbnails.
They are not overwrought, but rather clear, uncluttered, pleasing, sensible.
It's possible it does. I've been using it on things that are more BTS and chill mainly so perhaps I've not cared as much if it were on a big important shoot. My experience has been pretty good and I've been really happy for the most part with them.
Also, glad you enjoy the thumbnails! :D On this video I slapped it together haha
I've never used a better lav mic system. They're INCREDIBLE. Built well, easy charge, sound good, look sexy! You CANNOT go wrong with these.
:D for sure
I bought these when they first came out and knew then that they were a game changer for what they were. I used to use (still own) the Zoom H4N Pro with a very great shotgun mic and now it's just a secondary option if I need extra audio recordings. For gain staging the transmitters I usually just adjust them down between -2db and -4db and then adjust the levels in post. Glad you like them!
Thanks for sharing your tips!
Nice review there my Fellow Film Maker, you just earned a new subscriber :) Thanks!
Awesome, thank you! Hope you enjoy the channel
They worth every penny. The preamps are so good as well. Only a 32-bit float model would dethrone this.
Haha true
I love the DJI mics. If I need to set up a wireless mic system for speeches, I'll mount my on-camera mic near the speaker and plug it into one of the transmitters and either plug my receiver into my Tascam X8 or straight into the camera.
Nice! Smart as well
“Why I sold my expensive lav mics for these other expensive lav mics”
These are really cheap compared to what everyone was using before.
@@definingslawek4731 Not cheap compared to the majority of pretty nice mics on Amazon.
I agree. 25 years of experience as videographer. Backup track is huge. I place the transmitter under peoples collars or lapels with a magnet on the outside. It’s pretty hidden (but buy stronger magnets). And it is so fast to put in people, laving people is just impractical in many situations. And boom miking with one man band operations is cumbersome. A couple issues I’ve had - recordings that fail, transmitter gain is too buried in the menus, output of receiver clips too easily, sometimes I have to go to the on board recording.
Thanks for sharing :D
Its true, being able to lav up quick is helpful
I love these mics, i already needed to use the beackup recording two times and it is amazing that you can trust these guys so much. only a locking mic input would be amazing
A locking input would be great
Love these mics. Completely agree about it being a shame the core accessories don’t all fit in the case, at least the 3.5mm cable.
Yeah for sure
I do a lot of speaking and take one as a recorder. it is amazing as a tiny quality recorder. and other stuff great video. subscribed
Thanks for sharing and the sub!
I bought these as well and love them.
awesome!
DJI Mics are great. I use them with +6DB on both the Transmitter & Receiver for use on my iPhone. I also use the Rode Smart Lav+. Sounds GREAT! Just wish they would enable pass through charging with the Receiver.
Yeah some pass through would be helpful in some situtaions
Hi Justin! Do you get any interference in the recording while using the Rode Smart Lav+? I've heard the DJI mic has such issues with Rode lavalier microphones. Also: Do you use Rode Smart Lav+ while recording internally on the Transmitter or with Transmitter & Receiver linked? And how far away from each other? Many thanks in advance!
@@user-ss2uf8wz8b No, I haven't has any issues,. I've heard in other youtube reviews that that are issues with other Rode Lav mics, but I haven't experienced any issue with the Rode Smart Lav+. I record from the transmitter to the receiver. I've tried it on the iPhone, Sony Zv-1M1 & Sony A6400. No problems. Just have to tweak the audio settings on each device. For the iPhone I like +6DB on both the Transmitter & Receiver. I mostly am at a close distance, but haven't had any issues recording at a moderate distance. I haven't tried it from far away, but I think as long as it's within reason, it should be ok.
@@JustinPulitzerTrades Thank you so much!
There are a lot of competing products that are much more affordable and offer the exact same feature set as the DJI. I feel like you're paying an extra $150-200 just for that brand name.
There are some things DJI really does better than others (the RS3 Pro being one of those, it's just so much better than other gimbals), in this case I suggest people do some research.
I've been using the SmallRig version but there are so many now.
Yeah there are many options out there
These days there isn't always a straight up bad option as much as if the gear is working for you
*Wireless Mics no matter WHO makes them are ALWAYS worth it. It's like and SHOULD be an essential for content creation because unless you're doing interviews they are ALWAYS a welcome, haven't tried the Dji but I might swap my older Rode Wireless Go with the DJI version, but I love using Wireless Mics a GAME Changer for me*
Yeah, having a set with you can be really useful in a pinch
So I know this is a more edge use case, but the internal clocks on the transmitters are kinda meh. I used them for two microphones at a 3 hour event and ran the receiver into the camera and recorded as a back-up since I knew there was going to be a lot of 2.4 devices going, and in post, the internal recording wanders from the camera/receiver recording. Now it was only about a second or two off at the end of a long recording, but just fyi. Perfect for interviews! It replaced the sennheiser kit in my bag because of the size.
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
what are you using during the video, if I may ask? It is some boom mic or directional mic, as I don't see you wearing any lavalier during the video.
Thanks for making this video!
great video but... are you using them in this video? I couldn't tell if you were using them in this video or not. The audio in this video is really clear, but you didn't make any distinction on whether you are using them in this review. I would've loved to hear them in action. I'm sure I can find a video with the audio examples on youtube but I was hoping to get it in this video. However, thanks for sharing.
No I did not use them in this video. I think I might make a followup video since many asked for it.
Another great review! I’ve actually had these on my list for a month or so. Probably gonna pick them up
You should! Super helpful lil things
I’ve been using it since it came out, love em. Being able to record to two places, internal and extra, is always great to as a back up. Noticed though sometimes there is a sync issue.
Hmm good to know! thanks for sharing
Always enjoy watching your video 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
These look great and I might have to get these pretty soon 😅
You should!
Thanks for the video! I've been on the fence about these for a while and hearing you talk about them helps! I have a short list of trusted youtubers, and you're one of them! Thanks! By the way, where do you sell your gear?
Glad I could help!
I sell my gear sometimes directly to folks, local, ebay, and once in awhile on gear focus
Are you looking for something in particular?
@@FellowFilmmaker I'm just looking for a good, quick option for selling my old stuff. Thx!
I love them as an addition to my Rode Wireless Go2 because of the easy attachment to my smartphone
for sure, makes it such a breeze
the issue i have with these are that when you pair them to the sony a7siii you hear so much R.F. interference which is downright annoying
dang that is no fun
Dji has got it all right except the sound quality. Just plug in the lavalier Go on the wireless Go and look at the spectrum of sound it captures. Bot the wireless Go and lavalier Go have a very good capsule which Dji lacks. They make it up with all other bells and whistles.The Rode Go is a Rolls Royce and Dji the Kia of wireless on the go mics
So many choices these days
I've yet to try the Rode's myself tho
@FellowFilmmaker great nows the time for you to do a comparo of them both.we would love __ to see it from you
I have a RODE system and it is my goto wireless mic for interviews. RODE should get credit for the original idea. Sennheiser and Shure are missing out by not making competing products. Maybe they want to maintain their professional image.
It is a pretty neat idea :D
You’re do good at this. But yea, I’m gonna wait for 32 bit float as, it’s fool-proof!
I wonder if and when they will do that
I love my Rode wireless go ii set.. DJI is a drone and gimbal company so they may be fancy but the support might not last long for them..I trust Rode.. They are constantly updating and their support is great.. I've had nothing but issues with DJI on several occasions. Rode is an actual sound company
Good to know! :) And good pun there
Nice, thanks for the video. Informative and useful as always.
thanks for watching
I have the DJI and Rode Wireless Go II, the only thing I wish they both had is timecode and Float 32. I use Atomos Ultrasync Blue with the Zoom F3, so if DJI would implement those features, it would be PERFECT! Especially since they break the audio files up.
Perhaps they shall do all the things we want in the next one :D
Great video! I picked up a set early on and I love them. What brand of Lav do you use with them? I spent a bunch of time trying different ones because some can cause interference.
I just use some cheap Power Dewise right now, nothing fancy. :D
What do you do when the internal unremovable battery dies...
I got the picogear wireless mics I love them
Oh neat
How much do those cost these days?
@FellowFilmmaker hey sorry I'm watching this video again didn't see you comment lol they are like 400 bucks.
I like that magnet feature on the dji. I did just order the new comica vimo q
These are great and provide great audio. One thing I wish was better is the cold shoe mount on the receiver. It fits too losely on any cold/hot shoe and has to be wedged in place.
Huh, I feel like the one I got fits ok. I do wish they had the audio jack a bit longer tho so the receiver could be turned around on cameras
I agree. It's even too small for the cold shoe on DJI's own Ronin 4D and feels a little flimsy. I also find the short 3.5mm cable a bit limiting and I wish the transmitters would take screw-in lav mics. Nevertheless, I'm satisfied enough to have purchased a second kit.
I just bought the newer lav mics, they are kind of knockoffs, but so far i'm really impressed with them they also come with quality lav mics. You should do a review.
There are so many of these lil wireless guys now, haha, crazy right?
I’ve had a hard time with anything from DJI that wasn’t a drone.
Their handheld Osmo systems were garbage. I hope they’ve stepped up their game in recent years.
That's too bad
What did you not like about the Osmo? I've got one of those that I recently was fiddling with, not sure how I feel entirely yet about them
@@FellowFilmmaker lots of little things. The phone Osmo just stopped working, the standalone Osmo had a weird file system bug where it would skip frames between clips. It’s been a while so maybe they fixed it.
But most of my issues were things that could have been fixed with a firmware update, but they never did.
SOME OF THESE ARE DEFECTIVE. It is a common enough issue, they will pop and cause unwanted artifacts and create sync issues in post. It's a rarely talked about flaw. Make sure you test these extensively before taking them out on a paid shoot.
For sure, always test gear before using them for real
How do they compare to the rode go ii? worth switching to them from the rode go ii with the new updates on the rode? What I don't like is how the rode go ii, after the updates, breaks up file recordings in 30 min blocks straight off the rode, if I want a single clip I have to export and that's been a nightmare.
I don't have the rode ii's, I went right for these as I liked the features they had and the size and look of them. Sounds weird I guess, but I hate the box-y ness of the Rode's
@@FellowFilmmaker thanks for the quick reply. Lav mic can’t screw into the transmitters can they??
Correct, that would be nice if they had that as well. Maybe mark ii will have that
I picked these up in March and have been really happy with them so far. My full wedding video audio kit right now are these and a rode video pro+. These are so versatile and have saved me quite a few times
Awesome :D
Great video
You should check out the Fulaim x5 ….sounds the same as the DJI and looks the same. It’s also a fraction of the price. $129.
Interesting, might have to look
@@FellowFilmmaker don’t try them…..I just returned them…..not sure how all the videos online made them sound so good but I was completely misled.
Yeah, these tiny systems are so tempting to me. But I already have the Rodelink Filmmaker Kit, so I can't justify it. lol. I've been tempted by the ease of use. What made you choose these ones versus the ones by Rode GOs and the even cheaper Hollyland. The SYNCO G3 is tempting, too.
Edit: Read your answers to others. You don't like the Rode's boxiness. I agree. The SYNCO and Hollyland are more streamline. Not sure the size comparison.
Yeah, the size of them. I also just think they had everything I wanted feature wise at the time. After awhile you just end up picking one and if you like it you like it, if not return it! :D
I had the Rode Wireless Gos and they would clip on just normal level interview audio. Since there is no gain adjustment you can’t really do much about it. It was a deal breaker for me. I still have some clipping issues with DJI, but not nearly as bad.
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Thank you for sharing that info!
Great vid, Sweet Simple knowledgeable 💯✨
Glad you liked it!
I'm about to buy these, although I've heard they have some kind of skipping issue, or something like the audio goes out of sync every few minutes, and you have to cut the file in post and keep adjusting it? Have you had any issues like that? LOVE your channel, thanks for always sharing such awesome content. Really enjoy all of it
I've not encountered those issues myself, so I'm not sure.
I'm mostly using them on short stuff and then some bts stuff, so perhaps that is why
@@FellowFilmmaker ah. Thank you. Makes sense.
Have done 15 min and 40mins interview style, with DJI direct into OBS laptop, never had those issues, at least from my ears n eyes
@@cheerlin thank you!
Yes I have them and they’re amazing, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thankyou for this video
My pleasure 😊
I sold my "expensive ones for these. Checks price.. $450??? gtfo
I just purchased the Fulaim X5, and I think they are just as good as the DJI ‘s , but I think they use 16bits instead of 24bit. And they have active noises cancelling.
Supposedly the dji has noise canceling as well I think
Deity is coming out with a version of these that are Float 32. So you really won't have to worry about settings anymore. How do these compare/differ from the Rodes Wireless Go II? I've been using the RWG II for a while now and I'm not sure why most people are making the switch.
These ar ebetter, I think the audio quality for one.
I've not used the Rode myself, but the DJI have served my needs thus far
saw several videos on youtube saying this mic is often to skip audio on about every 60 secs. are you having any problem with that issue?
I have not noticed that issue for my things in particular no
@@FellowFilmmaker noted. thanks.
I stopped investing into DJI products years ago. First the phantom 4 pro was the last drone in that class and after promising a successor we went to the smaller lighter Mavic series that was the consumer product line. Moved to an inspire 1 and osmo pro with the X 5 camera and I almost moved to the inspire 2 but I liked the option to take the same camera and mount it to a handle. Instead we never got that. Also the osmo PRO now will no longer work with their app so the entire camera system is unusable even with the litchi app.
I have the sennheiser xswd lavs and the biggest downside of those is that in areas with heavy 2.4Ghz signal they will not work. Also if the battery dies then it's done. No replacement battery exists. If I am doing any wireless I use sennheiser EG100 Gen 2 and I got them used for $200. About 9 months ago.
yeah, not everything is perfect for sure
I guess in some cases a brand or product just wont fit all the needs
How do you conceal these for films? Theyre big
Dear madam,
Greetings.Thank you for your video. Please guide me , because I hope you know about Rode mic also. My query is regarding the use of Rode Wireless PRO, as wireless hands free mic for public address for mega church meetings etc. where preacher and interpreter stands together with their mobiles etc.
1) Rode Wireless PRO being GHz,will our mobiles,wi-fi interference with it's signals, so that the voice gets affected?( Not saying about feed back, but about interference from other signals )
2) Can Rode Wireless PRO receiver be connected directly to the sound amplifier or is it possible only through a mixer ?
PLEASE LET ME KNOW,IF IT IS FINE TO GO FOR IT FOR MY SPECIFIC USE ?
I’m using the Rode Wireless go II but the charging case is a real plus it seems. Great video,🙏
It really is! Makes life pretty easy
I'm waiting for the new Diety wireless mics to come out with timecode included.
Oooh nice
I know this is going to be a dumb question, so please bear with me. I have a movo wireless lav, and while it works, it takes a ton of work to clean it up in post. How would you say the audio quality is with these? Would you ever mind doing a comparison with the mic you used for this video and these wireless ones?
Thanks!
I certainly could try that out :D
@@FellowFilmmaker That would be so cool!
What key light are you using here? Looks great.
I'm using just the Amaran 60d with a 90cm softbox :D
The B&H link doesn't work.
Thanks for the heads up! I'll go fix it
That was one of the weirdest, please hook me up, infomercials. You're promoting a device that you're not using, but you highly recommend that everyone should have one in their bag (how's that DJI).
That'd be true if there werent' videos of me using them already on the channel, and if I hadn't used them at least a dozen times for dual interviews, YT shorts, and BTS content.
You will regret this purchase ! After 1 year mines stopped internal recording on the unit and then it would no longer stream audio to receiver, back to the reliable Rode Wireless Go 2
That's too bad
Does she not use them in this video??
Thanks for the helpful review. I also thought the enthusiasm was excessive and chose the Zoom F2-BT Recorder because of the 32 bit. the huge gap between the sound quality and the level of the product and operation is huge. My problem at the moment is synchronization between 3-5 takes of 30 scenes and one sound file that the Zoom generates. How would you solve it? Edit in Adobe Premiere.
Hmm, I'm not sure how I'd tackle that since I've not encountered that before... I also don't edit in Premiere so I'm not sure I could advise there either
@@FellowFilmmaker OK. I assumed you were using external recording. I know how to synch- The question is what to do when there are many short video clips (seconds) and one sound file of hours.
I use the godox movelink m2 which are a great budget option
Nice. There are so many types out there these days
Question, how do you interview 3 people ? Would I have to buy 2 pairs?
I would think you'd buy two pairs and then have one record separately
Can this record internally without plugging it into a device? Just straight up audio recorder?
yes it can! I've done it and it worked great
@@FellowFilmmaker thanks for your confirmation. I will plug a shotgun directly to my camera and lav my couple with this mic. Thank you.
These DJI mics are overpriced when compared to the lesser known brands that sell for 1/3 the price but provide the same audio recording quality.
I've yet to try those ones yet
@@FellowFilmmaker Nowadays those cheap China products are getting so good it's shocking. You may have to make another "I've switch to these" video if you try them
They’re great for social media but NOT for pro doc work…
In a pinch, I suppose anything can work :D
@@FellowFilmmaker
Absolutely right…
Quality is amazing…
4:47 same here!
:D
I have these and love them but the other day they wouldnt pair on a shoot, I pressed record anyway (internal recorder) and they recorded silence at 215mb a file... thankfully I had a backup mic on cam.
That sucks
I believe you can pair them in the menu of the receiver as well. But I personally haven't dealt with a situation like that yet
What mic are you then using to record audio for this video?
Rode NTG5
Hmm, would be curious to see how these hold up to 12-14 hour days as primary units!
Good point, I've yet to do that many consecutive days in a row. In that case you're probably better off with traditional swap-able battery systems
@@FellowFilmmaker gotcha. Thanks. I know someone that has used the Rode Go's on set, however they try to charge during downtimes.
did you have any issues with the recent firmware update?
I have not updated it, haha, so no?
Wait what? So you just made a video about DJI wireless lav mics and you dont even use them in the video while talking and explaining how good they are? Not even a sound test?
Haha yeah, I thought folks weren't going to really care that much as these have been out for a long time :D
Maybe I'll need to do a sound test
@@FellowFilmmaker I was just surprised. Like people always look for proof, validation, testing and similar things when they look at TH-cam videos. So in a sense testing a product or service as a validation/proof testing is like super important when making a video about it. Just tip! It helps with more views later on next time :D
$350 is cheap lol ur title should be sold my expensive mic to buy a more expensive one
lol I know right.
@@maxwell-gn2jn good one she changed the title
Nice color grading
Glad you think so!
I need to find a better paying job so I can buy the "cheaper" mics. $350 is NOT inexpensive.
Well there are cheaper ones that do exist of course
maybe you'll save up to these :D
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, these are expensive mics lady.
Off course we DON'T want to hear any SAMPLE audio or anything...
haha yeahhh I know
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@@FellowFilmmaker very well! We've been working hard on a baking show and have been learning a lot on the job. Thanks for taking the time to teach, review and advice on gear. It's helped me a lot! I hope you're well.
Happy to hear that! And thanks, I'm doing well!
great video
Glad you enjoyed it
You get the same quality and functionality for 200 from neewer
cool :)
Deity is cheaper and works great.
good to know
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God you do repeat your self a lot .
Yeah, that happens
Just as expensive 😂