The DJI Mic 2 is a compact wireless mic kit with two transmitters and one receiver, and it's the audio system we bring to every shoot, from wedding ceremonies to corporate interviews. The reason is a feature that gets less attention than it deserves: each transmitter has a 3.5mm mic input, so a wired lav can go wireless to the camera. For small crews who want clean, discreet audio without buying a dedicated wireless lav system, it's the best value we've found.
Quick verdict
Our everyday wireless system. The lav input and 32-bit float backup recording make it more useful for the way we work than the newer DJI Mic 3, which dropped the 3.5mm lav input.
- Best for: solo shooters and small crews recording interviews, weddings and events.
- Skip it if: you need timecode or more than two transmitters on one receiver. The Mic 3 or a dedicated pro system fits that better.
What it is
The kit includes two transmitters, one receiver and a charging case. Each transmitter has a built-in mic, a 3.5mm input for an external lav, and 8GB of storage for backup recordings in 32-bit float. DJI rates the transmitters and receiver at about six hours each, or roughly 18 hours with top-ups from the case.
Rated range is 250 meters in open, interference-free conditions. The transmitters can also connect straight to a phone over Bluetooth, which is handy for quick social clips.
The feature that matters: a 3.5mm lav input
Plug a wired lavalier into the transmitter and you get a lav's discreet placement with wireless transmission to the camera. We use the Rode Lavalier GO, and it sounds clearly better than the transmitter's built-in capsule. We almost always run the Mic 2 this way.
Dedicated wireless lav systems from Sennheiser, Sony or Lectrosonics cost considerably more. For two-person interviews and ceremonies, a Mic 2 kit plus a wired lav or two covers what most small productions need.
At weddings, we clip the Lavalier GO under the groom's lapel, run it to a transmitter in his pocket, and send the signal to our Sony A7 IV. No cables cross the aisle and nothing bulky shows on camera.
32-bit float backup recording
Each transmitter records its own backup file in 32-bit float, and that has saved us on a real job. During a wedding toast, the father of the bride went from a quiet, emotional moment to a full-room laugh in about two seconds, and the camera's levels clipped. The transmitter's internal file held the whole range, so we dropped it into the timeline and the toast was clean.
For speeches, live events and documentary interviews, that safety net is reason enough to leave internal recording on.
Noise cancelling
The built-in noise cancelling helps on location. On a corporate interview in an office with loud HVAC, it cut the hum noticeably without making the voice sound hollow or processed. It won't replace a quiet room, but it helps when you can't get one.
Two transmitters for interviews
Two transmitters and one receiver is exactly what a sit-down interview needs. We mic the interviewer and the subject and feed both into the A7 IV, so each voice lands on its own channel for the edit.
The charging case keeps everything together and topped up. We charge it in the car between locations, and the six-hour transmitter battery covers a full wedding day for us without swapping.
Compared with the original DJI Mic and the Mic 3
We used the original DJI Mic for about a year before upgrading. The Mic 2 added what we use most: 32-bit float internal recording, noise cancelling, direct Bluetooth to a phone, and a larger screen with a control dial.
We also bought the DJI Mic 3 when it launched and returned it after testing the two side by side. The Mic 3 has lighter transmitters, a longer rated range (400 meters), timecode, and support for more transmitters. It also drops the 3.5mm lav input. For the distances we work at, the Mic 2 already does everything we need for less money.
What we like
- 3.5mm input on each transmitter for wired lavs like the Rode Lavalier GO
- 32-bit float backup recording on every transmitter
- Noise cancelling that reduces room noise without wrecking the voice
- Two transmitters for interviews out of the box
- Charging case that keeps the kit organized and charged
- Strong value next to dedicated wireless lav systems
What to know
- Built-in mics are fine, not great. They won't match a good shotgun or lav; an external lav is a big step up.
- Camera connection: the receiver connects by 3.5mm or USB-C. On the A7 IV we use 3.5mm. Set input levels carefully and do a test recording before every shoot.
- Range: 250 meters is an open-air rating. We haven't had dropouts at typical distances indoors and out, but test your space if you'll work far from the camera.
- Upgrading? If you rely on a wired lav, note that the Mic 3 removed the 3.5mm input.
The two-transmitter kit launched at $349 and has often sold for well below that since the Mic 3 arrived, so check the current price.
Our pick
DJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) — the wireless system we use on every shoot, paired with a Rode Lavalier GO.
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The DJI Mic 2 is the best value in wireless audio we've used. The 3.5mm input turns a wired lav into a wireless lav, 32-bit float backup recording protects you from clipped levels, and two transmitters cover interviews out of the box. For more audio options, see our guide to microphones for filmmaking, and for smooth movement to match, our DJI RS 3 review.
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