DJI Mic vs Rode Wireless Go II - What's the best wireless mic for YouTubers?

What's the best wireless mic for YouTubers? We compare the brand new DJI Mic against the venerable Rode Wireless Go II. Which one will Jordan choose to record this show?

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Jordan’s mic history
2:24 - Design
4:31 - Charging
5:15 - Interface
6:35 - Range
9:47 - Reliability
10:50 - The wrap

Rental equipment provided by The Camera Store
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[niccollsvideo]

First!... In line to say that Jordan did a great job in this video!

[dominey]

Seems to me the Rode wins with recorded audio (less distortion and better range), while the DJI wins on user experience and design. Perhaps the real winner will be the Rode Wireless 3 or the DJI Mic v2.

[MadRC]

I have been a long time users of the Wireless Go but am looking for a replacement and was tempted on the DJI but you have confirmed my fears. Issues and bugs. While DJI make some nice products is rare one is with with out issue. The random noise and buzzing is just a dealbreaker. I loved what they had done with the dock but nope the other issues are just too much. It looks like I will be getting another new set of the wireless go.

[Akiraly]

This was amazing! thank you from deep down for making this video and giving me the motivation I needed. 💚

[edrumsas]

Great info. More info/videos like this on all equipment types. Thanks !

[kevinb.jonesphotography]

Your tech videos are always detailed and clear!

[ChannelWright]

As usual, you guys come up with a question I need answered - thanks!

[AndyKow]

excellent video comparison and great review on the pros and cons.

[everydayisextra]

You guys have no idea how much I wanna hug you each and every time you deliver such great info! Please don’t ever doubt yourselves for conveying personal preferences or giving heartfelt recommendations because you always make the difference between facts and opinions transparent, and I’m pretty certain that’s what the vast majority of subscribers here clearly appreciate. There is hardly ever THE perfect product or solution available for any given task, but knowing as much as possible about the hands on strengths and weaknesses through the seasoned eyes and ears of you two incredibly capable geeks is always a feast! Thank you so very much, and please never stop!! I find it extremely enlightening and helpful to hear such comments as “…and this is the xyz adget we’ve been using on the past five videos…” because then everyone can go back and check on their own what works.

[ThisDoesNotCompute]

I've found that the biggest limitation with these kinds of wireless kits is that they pretty much all use the 2.4GHz frequency band. This makes them less expensive to manufacture, but makes them susceptible to interference from other technologies like WiFi and Bluetooth. Sennheiser's AVX system uses the 1.9GHz band (which has far fewer consumer technology devices using it) and the classic analog G3 system uses TV-band frequencies -- but both of them are more expensive. High-end (and highly reliable) production wireless systems from companies like Lectrosonics and Sound Devices cost thousands of dollars per channel. Wireless audio is really one of those things that completely lives up to the adage of "you get what you pay for."

[sutv]

Very Well done and great info. Thank you.

[SolidBrixStudios]

As a wedding videographer, the distortion you get from the DJI when the subject isn't facing you is a complete no go for me. I'd much rather deal with all the other problems with the Rode II, after all your main goal is recording the audio.

[michaelm]

Great video. Yes please, for video *production* it's both audio and video, so more videos about, uh, sound would be great. Thanks!

[PKWModelwerx]

Well done. Absolutely interested in more sound related content.

[titilx]

Great video! Thanks! It proves some claims by some buyers from Chinese market: noise arise when lavaliere microphone is attached. Hope it can be solved in the future with software update.

[exploresouthwest]

One thing I notice with all DJI products is their attention to detail on the little design choices of their gear. The battery enhanced charning station with a single point to connect a charging USB is a perfect example. It seems like a small thing but when in use in the field it's such a big help. I don't know who comes up with these ideas at DJI's engineering and design group but they are the best for things like that.

[Masteryogis]

Thanks for the info, Great job.
Btw love the wear on that Jacket, looks good 👍🏻

[dalemayer]

DJI knows how to make things more fun and easy. Thanks for the comparison! Looking forward to get my hands on the DJI Mic!!!

[perlichtman]

I enjoyed that. More audio tests like these, please. :)

[jasonstallworth]

Thank you for the detailed comparison...my choice is clear now