The DJI Mic 2 vs The Rode Wireless Pro and Hollyland Lark Max
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- DJI Mic (affiliate): geni.us/DjiMic2Am or geni.us/djimic2Ador
Or the DJI Official Store: : geni.us/DJIMic2Official
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Hollyland Lark Max (affiliate): geni.us/hollylandlarkmaxMark
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:55 Noise Cancellation Test / Vlog Test
6:46 What's Included
9:42 Features
12:13 Size Comparison DJI Mic vs Mic 2
13:47 Comparison DJI Mic2 to Rode Wireless Pro
15:19 Size Comparison Hollyland Lark Max to DJI MIc2
16:00 Connecting the Mic 2 to Action Cam
17:45 Bluetooth Connections to Phone
18:06 Time Code On Rode Wireless Pro
20:15 Sound Comparison with Rode Wireless Pro
20:53 Lav test
21:33 Conclusion
Gear Used to Shoot This Video
ZV-E1 (affiliate): geni.us/SnyFav or geni.us/adoramzve
Lens (affiliate): geni.us/24GMDealsMark or geni.us/Main24Lens
Rode NTG5 (affiliate): geni.us/rodeNTG5Mark
Zoom F3 (affiliate): geni.us/ZoomF3Mark
It’s completely unnecessary, but people have asked, so here is a PayPal link if you want to send something. It’s appreciated but unnecessary.
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contact: markcameracrisis@gmail.com
#DJIMIC2 #wirelessmicrophone #Rode - Розваги
DJI Mic (affiliate): geni.us/DjiMic2Am or geni.us/djimic2Ador
Or the DJI Official Store: : geni.us/DJIMic2Official
Ride Wireless Pro (affiliate): geni.us/RodeWirelessProMark
Hollyland Lark Max (affiliate): geni.us/hollylandlarkmaxMark
you know when you like one channel when you have 5 videos in yt home with different creators, same product, but you choose mark's channel.
See - everyone should be like you!!
Story of my lfie 😂
Mark reminds me of Gerald Undone in that he does a lot of no fluff info in a relatively short time, and adds in some real world outdoor tests which Gerald doesn't often do. Compared to many other UA-cam creators who try to provide more entertainment style, incorporate other guests in their videos, etc. but that's often not what I'm looking for. I just want to hear about the product and it's features quickly and concisely to get any questions I may have answered and see/hear it in action.
The reason I chose you first is because of jokes like this 😂
This is by far the best review! Everyone has the same unit but the way it was presented was great!
Thank you for taking the time and breaking it down for us!
Just wanna say this, I've bought a Sony ZV-E10 about a month ago and when doing my research I came across your channel. The amount of amazing content and your great personality made me stay :)
Keep up the great work and thank you for the really handy tips and info!
I really appreciate that!!
Mark really is out here building a little Dougie family. I also love my Zv-e10!
I LOVE THE NEW STUDIO SETUP! Much love from the Philippines!
I agree with the FCPX "Voice Isolation." It works brilliantly! Great review Mark!
Thank you Mark, you make very informative videos.
Also thanks for helping in guiding for our camera setup.
Great job on the video Mark! Thanks for making it.
Great review, thank you! I was hoping to also hear the Rode Lavalier mic at the end since it is included in the set. 😊
Perfect timing Mark. I am leaning towards DJI. Thanks for the video.
I just got my dji mic 2. Your video is wonderful. Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you!
Really appreciate the detailed review. Thanks!
Hey Mark! You are of the best, not the rest! I'm confused about something. I have the wireless go II and when used with the camera, once they are turned on they start recording for 31 minutes, so they don't do different internal audio clips every time you record a video with the camera. I think, if I remember well, that the dji mic 2 does do different internal audio clips for each video you record with the Osmo pocket 3. My question is, does the RODE Wireless PRO do different internal clips for each time you press record on the camera or is it still a long audio clip and that's why time code sync exists? And if so, is there a quick button to stop recording every time or is it like the wireless go II, that you haver to long press to turn them off to stop the recording? Thank you!
Excellent as usual!!!
Thank you Mark, this video really helps me to decide what will Im going to buy, since they are all good and quite a lot and I am not well knowlegde, and you answered what's keep my mind bothering about the comparison. Thank you! God bless!
Hey Mark, I’d love to know your workflow for the 32 bit flow audio, do you just pull it into Premiere or do you put it into something like audacity and edit it first and then sync it together?
Second this. A video on editing 32 bit audio would be great.= as well.
I just pull the audio off the device and put it in my editor (FCPX). Then I just press "synchronize clip" with the video file. Most editors will allow you to do it as simple as that
I already have the Lark Max, but that Wired DJI Lav mic might be a match made in heaven with it. 👀
Is there a Smart Phone setting like the different cameras for recommended setting adjustments? On the DJI Mic 1 I had +6DB for both the Transmitter & Receiver.
Excellent review, Mark! I was going to go with Rode - and would have a week ago if they were in stock, but I went with DJI this morning via your conveniently placed Adorama link 😎 Thanks for all the great (and exceptionally entertaining) reviews and comparisons!
Thanks for thinking of me!!
nice video! is the magnet clip stronger the DJI mic 2 than the original? I wonder if the magnet can just be replaced by a slightly beefier neodymium magnet of a similar shape. The original DJI mic has trouble with thicker fabrics.
Wayyyy stronger
It's like 3 of the orginal ones in one
16:20 was THE moment I HAD to like this video, thanks for the comparison and your opinions!
Thanks for the advice, but I just need a simple system for occasional use. The button-like transmitters are a real plus to me. The $179 combo kit privides full compatibility. I will miss the displays.
Great video Mark! Honestly after buying the new Hollyland Lark M2 which are TINY these feels soooo big. Of course they are in another league but was hoping to see a considerable reduction in size
Do you have to do something to get the Lark M2 to record in stereo mode? I saw an Amazon post alluding to it, but it wasn't fully clear.
@@DKTD23yes! the receiver has a button that you can press to switch modes and the volume lights will change color from green to blue to indicate that
Great video and review Mark. Even though I already have one from my Pocket 3 combo, Ill be getting the twin pack so I have a third to pair with my Action 4. Do you think Timecode could be implemented via software updates?
they haven’t said anything about it - but you never know.
do you know if the DJI lav is sold separately? It sounded quite impressive.
it is sold separately, yes
Interesting timing! I chanced across a second-hand Rode Wireless Go two weeks ago for a decent value less than new (ironically less than a week after I bought a Rode Lavalier Go). And I love it! I've been using it with my ZV-E10 for both vlogging and video conferencing and the sound quality is awesome. I just have to be watchful of the battery levels...
Timecode and screw-in lavs are the swaying vote for me between the Rode Pro and the Mic 2 BUT for content creation, love the Mic 2 with my Pocket 3.
No wrong answer between these 2 products.
New background is dope.
Hi Mark, well done! did you try bluetoothing the DJI Mic 2 (is that the correct intransitive verb to use ‘to connect Bluetooth’? 😂) to the Sony Alpha cameras e.g. A7R5, i.e. in the same way you connected the iPhone, Osmo 4 and Pocket 3?
Another slam dunk video Mark! I actually much prefer the sound of the Rode in this video (and every other video where it's directly compared to other brands). However, if DJI threw in a lav mic and kept the same price point, they'd completely dominate this category in value
I share your opinion. There are however two big ifs. Let's see the future development.
Totally agree. I waited for the dji release today and in all honesty very disappointed. The noise cancelling quality is not good enough, the lack of lavs is disappointing at this price range, the overall quality of the audio is subpar to rode wireless pro. I really wanted to get the DJI Mic 2. In fact I ordered them today. I then watched a bunch of comparison videos, cancelled the order and got the rode. As well as all the above, the time code and overall internal storage and slightly better battery life made the rode wireless pro unbeatable for me. As a brand I actually love and prefer DJI. But I still couldn’t justify buying the dji mic 2 over the rode wireless pro 😢
Great video. I had two questions. When connecting the dji mic 2 to iPhone via bluetooth is the audio automatically synced to the video on your clips or do you need to sync it in post. Also I have found bluetooth to be really finicky over the years so if it's giving you hell at connecting for a shoot can you still plug the dji mic 2 receiver directly into the lightning port on your iPhone? Thanks for the info.
Great video quick question can you pair and use up to three mics to a camera?
not with this one, but I have a mic review coming that can have up to 4 mics to the camera
Just got my Osmo Pocket 3 with Creator Combo, and I'm thinking of getting the Hollyland for my ZVE-10 since it's cheaper, specially here in Brazil.
1) Great video as always
2)thank you for this review and I have to agree with you wholeheartedly. I really like the Lark Max and was gonna recommend it to my boss when we buy mics next but DJI just knocked it out of the park with the bluetooth connectivity.
3)I literally just told someone this week to be careful going down the wireless mic rabbithole because everytime you think you've found the best system available a new one is released.
there's ALWAYS something new. Just get something that works!!
How do you prevent light spilling on your background like in this video? Thanks!
It’s the grids on his studio lights
How do you feel about the comica boom XD mics? I bought it bc it was more budget friendly. I wonder how it compares with the more expensive mainstream wireless mics
Those are great and they sound just as good. I reviewed them. Best value out there
a few questions. 1. Can 32-bit sound be recorded into the camera? via a transmitter. when using Rode? When using DJi mic v2? 2. If I use the same lavalier microphone, will the Rode have an audio advantage? 3. Does noise canceling work with the lavalier microphone? ps. Don't forget that the Rode comes with two lavalier microphones and that's cool. Thanks for answers!
I got this system but I want the wired lavs that I'm having issues finding in stock .
This is a great video.☺️
thanks!!
Me encanta el sonido de Lark Max, es mas brillante, el dji mic2 no se queda atrás, saludos
Great review. I guess if you're recording to the DJI Mic 2 internally and recording scratch audio from the camera it would be easy to sync in post. I don't see Rode's TC implementation especially useful because the Rode Pro CAN'T receive TC. So if you're shooting multi-cam, every other TC device needs to jam with the Rode. You might have a much better TC generator like the Deity TC-1 but it would need to jam sync to the Rode, not the other way round.
Great Video as always Mark. i did notice one thing that you did not touch on. the only issue with the first DJI mic set was that you had nowhere to store the wind muffs when only having the carrying case with you. i have yet to see a video of someone saying that DJI has or has not fixed this issue.
Yes - this is true - but there’s no where to store anything like a cable for camera connection. The little soft case is a good option but it would be great if there was room in the case for the muffs and cable like the rode
Thanks for the response Mark. i think i will be selling my 1st gen DJI mics and go with rode. that sound comparison you made was mind changing. great work. @@MarkBennettCameraCrisis
Best reviewer ever. Mark, do you still do standup comedy? I can't find any of your standups besides some very old stuff, which is very funny!
Bit of a dumb question but if you connect the mic2 to the pocket3(so not using it as a standalone mic), can you take advantage of both the audio from the mic2 AND the internal audio from the pocket3 in post? Love your content Mark!
Yes.
Which is good if you are recording and there's another person a bit far away. So that way you have your own audio (from the camera that is close to you) and his audio on the mic. You have to activate something on the menu for it. There's videos about it.
Hi Mark, would you know if the mic that comes with the pocket 3 can be synced with the new DJI mic receiver? Thank you.
it can be synced bluetooth with the new transmitters, yes. It is the same mic in fact. But you wouldn't the receiver (the part with the jog wheel unless you wanted to connect it to usbd)
good you doing that for us people
Just wish they would update the firmware for Bluetooth protocol in action 3 like they did with action 4. For DJI mic 2. OA3 is not such an old product but they still allow other product to connect outside of DJI. I would totally buy the new mic’s to have a truly wireless mic system. It’s how they get ya I guess. My action 3 is just fine, don’t need the 4. I’ll just use my Ulanzi am18 not purchasing dji mic2 at this time just for that reason. Mark… your channel is still the best. Keep on bringin’ it buddy.
Great overview. RØDE wireless pro sounds bestest to my ears.
Waooo thanks for the videooo
Started watching your channel recently and liking your videos as those are helping me as a novice creator. I’ve got my mic2 recently, yet to unbox though. However, you need to come to Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh to check the noise cancelling feature of the mic2, Dhaka is one of the noisiest cities in the globe 😂
From reviews I’ve seen the built-in pocket 3 mics seem much better than the mic2. Has this been your experience?
Noise cancelling is good as is the LAV. I have never missed internal recording on my cheapo Conica one, it also sounds good so it’s a struggle to justify an upgrade given I don’t use it that much.
Comica make great mics
Kind of off subject but I got a action 4 Monday. Man IT’s everything I wanted in a action cam. I had sworn action camera off after the horror of gopro but DJI got it right.
The Rode mic sounded the best and the DJI lavalier sounded much better than it's onboard mic, I'd say the lavalier sounded similar to the Rode mic.
I know it is not quite apples to apples, but what are your thoughts on the TASCAM DR-10L Pro Ultra Portable Personal Recorder with Lavalier Microphone, 32-bit Float against this group?
So we only need the transmitter if used with action 4 and pocket 3, right? No need to buy the receiver.
That is true
are lav mics available separately for use on DJI mic v1 transmitters?
Yes, they are only available separately and are not included with Mic 2
Question Mark. If you have the Pocket 3 could we use the Timecode inside the Pocket if we send the audio to it.
you can jam timecode into the pocket 3 of you have time code setup. so if you had something like a tentacle sync or a Deity time code device, you can make all your devices work on the same clock. if you’re sending the Bluetooth audio to the pocket 3, that audio would stay with the pocket 3 video
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks for your input Mark… this is what I was picturing. I have 5 Track Es and 5 Sync Es and an Instamic Pro Plus for Weddings and Events. I wanted the Mic 2 for my personal carry but also use it as backup catch audio along with the Pocket 3 as a safety angle. The 32 Bit Float local will just be a backup to the backup 😅🎤
I’ll definitely dig more into this.
Hi Mark, why didn't you include the Ulanzi in this comparison?
not in the same price category - but I likely will do a head to head soon to show the value
This is the only camera channel i care about
me too!!
Hi Marc, thank you for all the info.
To avoid bad surprises for people which think to buy this DJI Mic2 Set, here is my experience:
1.First surprise for owners of the Pocket3 with one Mic, you are not able to buy this set with only 1 Mic and charging case. Very user-friendly from DJI.
2. I was told you can adjust the Mic 2 only with the receiver, that's why I got the full set. You can adjust the levels with the receiver, but as soon as you pair it with the Pocket3 or the Insta360X3 the settings are not working. Specially with the Insta360 you get easily distortion.
3. You can't use the internal recording 32bit float if you connect the mic via Bluetooth to the Pocket3 or the Insta360.
Is this possible with the Rode?
4. Action4 issue, You can connect 1 mic, but not two, as with the Pocket3.
Speaking about DJI cameras as well, are you going to test the Insta360 AcePro?
yes indeed
Please don't take anything I say as hate just commenting as I watch. Your videos are so good! Thanks.
What you're not say is whether or not you can pair two tx's to your phone or the Action 4 w/o the receiver. Can you?
you can only pair one with Bluetooth - but you can attach a second through the USB-C with receiver
I have the Rode Wireless Pros but with a big issue. A buzzing noise on all my clips.
I am using them with my Sony FX30. I tried turning my camera gain to 1 and also turning on airplane mode. No help. I also have this problem in unpopulated areas. I know there was a similar problem with the GO II's but I can't find much information for the newer wireless pros. Does anyone else have this issue or know of any fixes?
Darn, just bought the DJI Mic a couple of months ago. But so far so good in this review, still really happy with it and 24bit is still plenty for me at the moment. I'm gonna be a smart-ass though, with the overhead camera (that's your ZVE-10 right?) there's a little spot on the lens which is noticable at 7:12 and onwards! Just looking out for ya!
Oh yeah - that sensor dust drove me nuts in the edit
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis So sorry to call you out, luckily you got your looks to make up for it so you're still good Mark!
Does the transmitter connect via bluetooth to the Sony ZV-E10?
no - mirrorless cameras don’t have that ability right now.
Oh buddy, ya knows what floats my boat eh? That haircut! The grey, the part, I think next video you need to do a hair flip and really play it up 🤣
"It is Toronto in January" lol. Anyways good comparison
locking case
would annoy me in the long run :)
love the feel and size of the old one
the old one is so great. I prefer the look and feel and size of the original
I am writting my consolusion after a very tough comparsion of the 2 mics regarding sound quality!
DJI MIC 2 Firmware version: v04.02.01.13
Røde Mic 2 Firmware version: 1.2.8
1) Using Røde Lav II mic on both units (DJI Mic 2 , Røde Wireless Pro) :
-- Noise Cancellation off , No Low cut filter :
Simple! They both almost identical. You will never beleive it. You can't prefer one other the second. They might sound different if you compare them using 2 different LAVs which is not fair.
-- Noise Cancellation On (DJI MIC2) :
Røde Wins 100%.
2) NO LAV on both , RAW audio, No DeadCat wind shield. Both clipped equally on the top of my shirt:
Røde : Better sound quality! Way better than the DJI Mic 2. Of course it depends on your voice and how much is the difference for your voice, but in General from audio samples from others as well, I found the Røde sound quality is more pure and native and fuller
So, Finally: in case you will be using both with LAV, I think you are good to go with the one you prefer more.
- if you care about the nice design and the very handy touch screen and compact case, DJI Mic 2 is the winner.
- If you care about the noise reduction, then DJI is the clear winner.
- If you are going to be hybrid between LAV and without, then the clear winner is the Røde.
- If you are going to use it for street interviews, Røde is the winner again.
If you have any questions, Let me know! :)
appreciate the testing!!
Does the lavalier included in the package?
No, it isn't. You have to buy it separately.
I ordered the $99 mic only version this morning. Does that mean I can’t use 32 bit float recording? (Because I don’t have the receiver)
No the mix is the one recording 32 bit flow
You're good. The mic alone can be used as an external recorder, and it captures in float. Once the signal reaches the receiver and the camera, it's not float anymore. The receiver just mixes the two inputs and adds that audio to the video file as a convenience and backup. When you're using the mic alone, you have to sync the audio to the video, but there's no other way of recording float anyway with these devices.
I am using the DJI OG wireless mics for my YT channel. They are awesome. Was a BIG investment for me as I have a very small channel but it is sooooo convenient. I LOVE the look of that new one though! Maybe I gift this one to my daughter for her channel and it gives me an excuse to go for the new model?
You'll be a hero. Perfect excuse!!
Great video, but I wanted to see the noise cancellation of the Hollyland, honestly I didn't like the noise cancellation of the DJi, it seems like a fake sound, in addition the Rode's sound is the best.
Awesome! I got the DJI Mic and it’s great! The new one looks even better! Pfff I’m disappointed that you selected the FX30 and not the ZVE-10 as you should 🤣 we all got the ZVE-10!!
ha - love little Dougie!!
DJI Mic2 + Its LAV is insanely better than all the audios from Wireless mics in this Video. I would say the Røde Wireless PRO is the best audio, but when I heard the LAV of Dji Mic2, I was like, finally I can make a solid decision towards Mic 2.
Thanks Mark!
there seems to be build quality control issues experienced by users of DJI MIC 2.. does anyone else experience problems with the DJI as I was going to try the DJI over the Rode but now I don't want to risk it.
The Bluetooth is a cool new feature.
I see Mark's video, I give thumbs up before he starts talking. 👍🏼
This is the way
New logo in the intro, it is very impressive
But I think it should be made smaller while editing, it is too zoomed in
Its just my opinion, it is good if you like it bigger
Someone made it for me - so I can't really change it 😀
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis You can scale it down while editing, can't you?
I have to take issue with your comment that you sacrifice quality using a lav over the built in mic. If you use a quality lav (in my case I use a Countryman), it will always be superior to the built in mic. I also agree with others that the Rode sounds better.
Thanks for the review! I preffer the sound without the NC, it really sounds bad, muffled, metallic, digital, all sorts of bad. The logo is too much, the shiny case is annoying, the dead cat should be black... Bluetooth & 32 bit float are really nice, but for the price i'd rather go with something else. I like the sound of the rode wireless pro a lot more, damnit the perfect one for me hasn't been produced yet...
holy crap, scratch that, I love the way the DJI lav sounds!!! Thanks for doing this man!
I wish they supported the new Sony hotshoe system.
that would be nice
I have them both and the rode pro has better audio quality and it translates to Lav use as well.
The DJI is more user friendly. I prefer audio quality above all else.
Sound Test at 20:25. Prior to that it's just a long winded DJI sales pitch
I don't care what you buy - like I said at the beginning.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Wasn't asking wether you do or don't. Just wanted to let everyone know that you took 20 minutes to get to an audio test.
So I shouldn't explain the features and functions of a new product? There are always time stamps in the description so people already knew where the audio test was.
'The new one is a bit shorter but it is longer" - Mark Bennett, 2024
I always make perfect sense
Rode just announced Wireless Me with two transmitters
yeah - saw that!!
About peaking at mic level: DJI Mic2 has a SPL of 120dB,while Rode wireless Pro’s SPL is 123.5 dB. If these specs are accurate, you are easier to peak the DJI Mic 2.
Specs are one thing - but real world use tells me different
I’m sad I bought Dji mic 1 a couple months ago 😅
That’s too bad - but pits still a great mic and it probably didn’t cost as much as this one!!
Hi Mark =)
hello
Rode
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This is the right attitude
The rode sounds much better, unfortunately I think they have the worst form factor. Curious how they all sound using LAVs. Wonder if DJI fixed their LAV grounding issues this time around.
I need a mic that cancels out noisy toddlers in museums.
me too
Rode mic pro sounds deeper / better more of a podcast mic-like.
Did I see Camera Conspiracy Kasey riding his one wheel??? J/K
Would never use noise cancelling ever.
Me either
You are incredibly handsome, knowledgeable and fun to watch. But you knew that already!
Still nice to hear 😂
The fact you didnt mention the SPL of each mic is a fail on your part and would explain the reason you might be "blowing out" the mic.
the spl is in the specs and not impressive on any of these mics - or accurate