BEST Wireless Mic for Creators? | RODE Wireless Pro vs DJI Mic 2

Two wireless microphone systems contend to be the BEST wireless microphone system for creators. The RODE Wireless Pro and the DJI Mic 2. Both systems can record 32-bit float internally, have unique strengths and features, and different value propositions. Today, we're going to compare everything, especially the difference in their audio quality.

🛒 RODE Wireless Pro ↴

🛒 DJI Mic 2 ↴

🎵 Intro Song:
Digital Baptism by @Falconite

🎹 MUSIC/SFX from EPIDEMIC SOUND ↴

#Rode #DJI #WirelessMicrophone

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🔎 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗘!

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📜 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦
0:00 - Overview
0:34 - Price & What's in the Box?
1:14 - Build Quality & User Friendliness
2:44 - Comparing Features
4:25 - Range Test
6:41 - Audio Quality Tests & Comparison
10:10 - Conclusion

[xAnnettee]

00:00 🎙️ David compares the RODE Wireless Pro and DJI Mic 2 as top contenders for best wireless mic systems for creators, including price, accessories, user friendliness, design, build quality, range, and audio quality in different scenarios.
00:41 💸 RODE Wireless Pro is priced at $360, while DJI Mic 2 is priced at $349, each with extensive accessory kits.
01:08 🏗️ Both systems are well-built with high-quality transmitters and receivers, but the DJI system is more compact and user-friendly.
02:46 🔋 The RODE transmitters store more data with 32 GB memory, compared to DJI's 8 GB.
03:14 ⌚ Time code capability is a unique feature of the RODE mics, useful for syncing in post.
03:56 🎥 DJI mics integrate with the DJI ecosystem, allowing easy pairing with DJI cameras, beneficial for DJI device users.
04:25 📷 For Sony camera users, DJI offers a wireless receiver-adapter for direct connection without audio cables.
05:07 📡 The range test showed DJI mics performed better than RODE, maintaining connection even with obstacles.
09:28 🔊 Both systems were tested for audio quality, highlighting RODE's superior sound clarity. RODE's audio quality was richer and clearer than DJI, especially noticeable in the mid and high tones.
11:20 🏆 The conclusion: using DJI for casual content and RODE for critical audio projects due to better quality.

[nopepper]

i like how thorough you were about this comparison. every step of the video kept surprising me with how mindful you were.

[chesterfieldking]

I saw another video where they said that the low cut filter on the DJI was turned on by default. Did you turn it off for your test?

[AT-jspy]

Hi David, the one thing that stops me from choosing the mic 2 is the hollow flat sound quality, but the recent update of dji sounds much better. Ur test shows that they both sound very close. Just wanna check is your dji mic 2 updated to the latest firmware ? Tqvm

[sadudeeung]

Amazing video! What's your setting like on the DJI mic? It sounds loud and clear.

[LaurierLachance]

This was one of the best comparison videos for 2 similar products I've ever seen. Super helpful, easy to follow, and really pleasant to watch. This is gonna get a lot of views over time. Cheers.

[kuriseon]

I’ve been working with the Rode wireless 2 for quite a while in semi-professional settings, and the one thing that MEGA annoyed me was the fact that I needed to be SUPER vigilant about the gain levels, and be constantly adjusting them (but only being able to do so in one direction on-device)

The fact that 32-bit float is now a thing in combination with timecode, makes this as good a ‘set-and-forget’ option as we'll get for a few years 😊

[ComicPierre]

Good job! I'm a stand up comic so I need the best audio, I was leaning towards the DJI but at the end you switched me to Rode well now I have to be funny or it doesn't matter what mic I'm using lol

[AdrenalineJunkieProd]

Really enjoyed the video! Well done man. Very informative.

[reneebradshawfit]

hands down i will be buying the DJI Mic 2 after watching this video

[khanceptbelal]

The charging case that comes with the rode- does it actually have its own battery built into it like an airpod case or does the case itself have to be plugged in in order to charge the microphone? Also, when it comes to pulling the audio files off of the road- do you need any special app or can you just plug it in via USBC and copy the files directly?

[harkeofficial]

Thanks for this well thought review! While I do prefer the audio quality of the Rode, I decided to go with the DJI Mic 2 because of the features I need (connecting to phone, wireless adapter for my FX3, connection to DJI Pocket 3, etc) and the user experience. I am *hoping* that with a couple EQ tweaks in post that I might be able to crisp up the highs.

[MarioSoMedia]

Thanks for the great review David! I haven't used the DJI Mic 2 so it's good to see how it compares the the rode wireless pro.

[dorythomas]

Did you upgrade the DJI to the latest firmware?
Because DJI are aware that people are complaining about the sound quality of their system so they tweaked the EQ in the latest firmware update and it sounds much better than before now.

[DavidZhou]

Which microphone do you think sounded better?? 👀

[Thiccpocahantas]

Thank you for being very detailed in multiple scenarios and not just making a video in your room. I think the clear choice is the DJI Mic2

[GrenlandUnderVann]

A bonus for Røde is that the system also supports the Røde Interview PRO wireless hand held mic. A big bonus for the DJI transmitters are the connection to the DJI Pocket 3 and Action 4 and 5, as well as the new GoPro Hero13 and phones. The Røde doesn't connect to anything but their own receiver. A big downside with the DJI is the fact that you have to remove the wind fur to be able to fit the mics in the charging case. Not very thought out IMO. There are idiosyncrasys to both system, but yes, DJI Mic2 is much easier to use.

[EatingWithKirby]

Amazing video! Was looking to purchase either of these and you made it very easy - I'm planning to make content for IG, TT, ir Youtube so I think the DJI one is good enough for me!

[promedianz]

Are you on the latest DJI firmware David? There was quite a big change on that...

[strongopinionsongear]

Thanks got the great comparison! It sounded to me like the windscreen was substantially more effective on the DJI but you didn’t really discuss that. Any thoughts?

And were you able to easily get similar quality in post out of the RODE when it came to noisy environments? I assume the DJI built in noise reduction isn’t doing anything that can’t be done in post…