DJI Mic 2 vs DJI Mic 1 // Whats ACTUALLY new?

In this video we're taking a deep, close look at what's actually different in the new DJI Mic 2 compared to the DJI Mic 1.

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - 32 Bit Float Transmitter Internal Recording
01:14 - Battery Life
02:18 - Recording Lights Placement
02:56 - Physical Transmitter Design
03:14 - Charging Case
04:13 - Transmitter Magnets
05:26 - TSR Audio Cable
06:08 - Carrying Pouch
07:21 - Receiver Scroll Wheel Dial
08:48 - Receiver Touch Screen
09:01 - Receiver Dimensions
09:34 - Receiver Finish
09:43 - Noise Cancelation
10:50 - Receiver Cold Shoe Plate
12:26 - Receiver In/Out Ports
12:52 - Windshield Design
14:09 - Auto Power On/Off Receiver
15:27 - Transmitter Connects to Phone
15:39 - Recommended Camera Settings
17:19 - Screen Red Record Box
17:53 - Microphone Capsule
18:13 - Audio Test
18:38 - Transmitter Buttons
19:20 - DJI Mic 3 Desired Improvements

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[ChochoLevi]

I have great pain when attacking Mic 1 transmitter to the cold shoe. Glad they finally solved it!

[Mrkevinolau]

i love how in-depth you went with your review, went over every single small detail on differences. A lot of reviewers can learn from you haha

[BrandonMenancio]

Thanks for clarifying 32 bit is only in the transmitter at the start of the vid! Giving us the info we need right away.

[RusiruRupasinghe]

Really nice review
As an audio engineer i think version 1 sounds a bit better specially in the high end.

[AverageDadMTB]

Pretty stoked about 32bit float! Ordered mine yesterday.

[chrisbrockhurst]

Pro tip. Don't allow any natural light in when filming videos like i did in this one, exposure is a mess haha.

[TheArtofGuitar]

All being considered I feel like the 1 holds up very well and I'll stick with it for now. Awesome vid.

[marcinkrupinski]

Thanks for this video. I recently (week ago) bought DJI MIC 1 with 2 transmiters and I was a bit upset that new set just appeared but after seeing yout video I don't see that I am missing anything important for me so I will stay happily with my DJI MIC1. Especially thank you for the comparison tests at the end!

[filmmakerevolution]

99.9K subs!! Literally on the cusp of that 100K Nice one Chris!

[northparkfilms]

Great timing for this video as i was lookong for new mics

[ChrisGradyPhoto]

Hi Chris, on the Mic 2 there is a little slot under the clip you can pass the Lav cable through. So it can't pull out.

[Quadz]

The Logo on the magnet is such a huge dissapointment for those of us who don't want Branding in our content. And here comes the Sharpie.

[travisminneapolis]

I almost always use V1 with the dead cat on the mic pack and with the pack under their shirt and the magnet being the only thing people see. The LED are then against the persons skin or shirt.

The new one will then potentially shine through the shirt since it shines out to the side.

The pouch being way bigger is also a little bummer, but it may allow to keep your lav mics in with it.

Bigger screen is great though

The hotshoe clamp design I used to grip onto a cable sometimes a few inches away from the camera to extend the range.

The old one locked in place, the new one doesn't lock?

Honestly they may have improved it, but they also made it less functional IMHO.

I like the auto on function, but not auto off I hate putting a lav on talent and then having them go to sleep before talent is actually ready to go.

I like the Bluetooth to phone! Thats super cool!

[israelrobles]

Thank you very much for the review. I was gonna buy the last model but the upgrades is something I would overlook until I get the same errors the long users had report. Very insightful video

[jacobfrll]

from your audio test, i actually prefer the older ones, has a bit more bass/deep sounding.

[ShotBySolo]

What an awesomely thorough review! Love all the close up shots and the ASMR of the clicks and such 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[whoismichaelesquire]

I bought the DJI pocket 3 without the combo when it came out and I’m glad I waited for the stand alone Mic 2. It has extra features that the one that came in the combo didn’t have. I think that it’s the perfect companion for the pocket 3 cause now two people can have a mic and it’s more discreet while filming in public. Where I live people will kick you out of a place if you have a camera.

[michelleleadley]

Thanks for the in-depth comparison. So helpful. Made my decision easier.

[ZacharyDetton]

On the 2 the LAV has the 90 degree plug and the transmitters have a slot / groove under the back clip to hold the wire to help keep it from being accidentally unplugged.

[KenToney]

Glad I bought the individual transmitter to go with my Pocket 3 this morning, out of stock now