Finally. So glad they made the audio more crisp! I always needed to edit in post at this level. I haven't updated yet, but I will definitely do it asap. Thank you so much for letting us know about it. And, Thank you, dji!
I find the new firmware update still requires significant EQ to sound good, but with the same eq settings I used before, it sounds better. I also use some relatively heavy handed compression for any narration or voice. Levels are still quite low given how they display on my Pocket3. When I put the audio file into final cut pro, the level is rather low. I've made an audio preset that bumps the level up 5-7db, compresses it and applies some EQ.
Content creators who promote this mic often don't mention they've eq it in post and without an eq it doesn't sound great and wirelessly it sounds even worse. But maybe I'm being too hard on it given its size and easy of use.
Clarity is so much better with the new firmware, will be interesting to do some tests of non-voice situations and see if any compromises in different situations. But seeings as the mic is mainly targeted for voice recording it's good to hear such a difference
Thank you so much for bring this update up and making it a video for us to compare! That was really helpful and I really love the change! It's really good to know that because of you!!! Thank you for a million!
I'm curious - if you just record (virtual) silence in a quiet room with the old and new firmware, does the update increase the noise floor noticeably? Because such a big boost in EQ probably would, given that these mics don't have particularly low self-noise
Were you connected via the DJI receiver? When using Bluetooth to connect to a device directly, like the X3, I was told by DJI that 1) internal recording is disabled. 2) noise reduction capability is disabled Can you please check this?
curious about your mic mounting on your motorcycle helmet, do you have a video on that? is it a lav run into the mic, or did you fit it into the helmet? do you have the levels dipped on the mic, etc.
Thank you for your review! I believe there might be a small error in your description regarding the internal recording storage capacity. It's not 15 hours, but rather 14 hours of 24-bit audio. Just thought I'd point that out for accuracy. Keep up the great work with your reviews!
A major improvement. When tech companies put out a product that requires monkeying around in post, they are shooting themselves in the foot and this happens alot. The vast $$$$ for them to make is with joe consumers, not the tech savvy and ignoring this segment of the market is something that goes beyond ludicrous.
32 bit is actually only available when recording internally to either transmitter. 32 bit is not available when recording from tx to rx (camera) via wireless or Bluetooth.
@@everonproducties correct, you will only get the 24 bit recoded directly to the Action 4 with Bluetooth. Good news is that you just need to be sure the transmitter is recording (I have mine set to automatically record as soon as the power on) and you will have the 32 bit recoding on the transmitter. You will need to then sync it in post but it’s easy.
This is not using the RX but I just did a test using 32 bit setting and the Pocket 3 and the files I got from the Pocket 3 were 32 bit, so it seems it works with that but not for use with a camera and RX
I could use some help. I'm pretty new to this. So I'm using my dji mic 2 with Samsung s24 ultra phone to record video for travel a vlog. My confusion lies with whether I need to use the receiver with my phone considering that the transmitter records/stores and I can utilize 32 bit float that way. So what would be the point of using the receiver in my case, or at all? No since in doing both right? Just record using the transmitter?
@@em1860 you should be able to Bluetooth directly from the tx to the s24, no receiver needed. You should also be able to connect the rx to the s24. And last, you can just use the tx as a “field recorder” (no Bluetooth or receiver) and benefit from the 32 bit audio. The last option will give you the best sound quality but you will need to sync the tx audio file with the s24 audio/video in your video editor, not difficult but adds another step. The Bluetooth option is probably the easiest but Bluetooth audio may be slightly less quality than the other options. If it were me, in the scenario you are describing, I would Bluetooth from tx to the phone, no receiver needed. That’s the easiest and fastest way and the audio quality will be just fine, probably much better than just using the phone mic alone. Only issue could be if you exceeded 30-40 feet from phone to tx. Just be sure to always record in the tx and you’ll have that as a backup.
I use one microphone to record the engine sound, and one microphone to record my voice. Using DJI Mic 2 with 3.5mm jack on GoPro Hero 12 Black with Media Mod.
Downoad the file from DJI. Connect the mic to a computer. Drop the download at the root level of the internal storage, restart the mic. Lights flash a wee bit, done.
I don’t think your video counts for this, but many people haven’t realized that the low-cut filter is on by default. That significantly decrease the audio quality. Once that’s turned off, the quality greatly improves. Most reviews I’ve seen don’t take this into account. But with the firmware upgrade, they greatly improves on the already great sign you get from the previous set up with the low cut filter turned off.
Thanks for comparing old vs new! You can definitely hear the difference.
Nice to see DJI improving the audio quality through firmware updates. Thanks for sharing.
Finally. So glad they made the audio more crisp! I always needed to edit in post at this level. I haven't updated yet, but I will definitely do it asap. Thank you so much for letting us know about it. And, Thank you, dji!
That is actually a significant improvement!!
I find the new firmware update still requires significant EQ to sound good, but with the same eq settings I used before, it sounds better. I also use some relatively heavy handed compression for any narration or voice. Levels are still quite low given how they display on my Pocket3. When I put the audio file into final cut pro, the level is rather low. I've made an audio preset that bumps the level up 5-7db, compresses it and applies some EQ.
Content creators who promote this mic often don't mention they've eq it in post and without an eq it doesn't sound great and wirelessly it sounds even worse. But maybe I'm being too hard on it given its size and easy of use.
Thanks for this. Do you have a suggestion if I need a third microphone?
Wow, big difference. I'll have to change my EQ settings in DaVinci now.
yup. significant difference.
Clarity is so much better with the new firmware, will be interesting to do some tests of non-voice situations and see if any compromises in different situations. But seeings as the mic is mainly targeted for voice recording it's good to hear such a difference
If I only have a DJI Mic 2 Tx, can it automatically record 32-bit, or do I need to set it up again?
Thank you so much for bring this update up and making it a video for us to compare! That was really helpful and I really love the change! It's really good to know that because of you!!! Thank you for a million!
Thanks!🙌
@@RobHK ❤️Thank U
I heard sibilance with the new firmware while you were walking in the woods. I did not hear the same sibilance when you recorded on the bike.
That was my first observation too.
I'm curious - if you just record (virtual) silence in a quiet room with the old and new firmware, does the update increase the noise floor noticeably? Because such a big boost in EQ probably would, given that these mics don't have particularly low self-noise
Great video, but a correction if I may, only internal recording is 32 bit if using Bluetooth, and I think also wireless, happy to be corrected.
My last UA-cam video I made was on the old firmware and I hated the muddy sound. This is promising, thanks for the upload.
Why gain setting do you use on the tx?
Were you connected via the DJI receiver?
When using Bluetooth to connect to a device directly, like the X3, I was told by DJI that 1) internal recording is disabled. 2) noise reduction capability is disabled
Can you please check this?
I still haven't been clear on the Gain settings fo the receiver and the transmitters while riding on my motorcycle.
curious about your mic mounting on your motorcycle helmet, do you have a video on that? is it a lav run into the mic, or did you fit it into the helmet? do you have the levels dipped on the mic, etc.
Thank you for your review! I believe there might be a small error in your description regarding the internal recording storage capacity. It's not 15 hours, but rather 14 hours of 24-bit audio. Just thought I'd point that out for accuracy. Keep up the great work with your reviews!
A major improvement.
When tech companies put out a product that requires monkeying around in post, they are shooting themselves in the foot and this happens alot.
The vast $$$$ for them to make is with joe consumers, not the tech savvy and ignoring this segment of the market is something that goes beyond ludicrous.
32 bit is actually only available when recording internally to either transmitter. 32 bit is not available when recording from tx to rx (camera) via wireless or Bluetooth.
so not on the action 4 via bluetooth right?
@@everonproducties correct, you will only get the 24 bit recoded directly to the Action 4 with Bluetooth. Good news is that you just need to be sure the transmitter is recording (I have mine set to automatically record as soon as the power on) and you will have the 32 bit recoding on the transmitter. You will need to then sync it in post but it’s easy.
This is not using the RX but I just did a test using 32 bit setting and the Pocket 3 and the files I got from the Pocket 3 were 32 bit, so it seems it works with that but not for use with a camera and RX
I could use some help. I'm pretty new to this. So I'm using my dji mic 2 with Samsung s24 ultra phone to record video for travel a vlog. My confusion lies with whether I need to use the receiver with my phone considering that the transmitter records/stores and I can utilize 32 bit float that way. So what would be the point of using the receiver in my case, or at all? No since in doing both right? Just record using the transmitter?
@@em1860 you should be able to Bluetooth directly from the tx to the s24, no receiver needed. You should also be able to connect the rx to the s24. And last, you can just use the tx as a “field recorder” (no Bluetooth or receiver) and benefit from the 32 bit audio. The last option will give you the best sound quality but you will need to sync the tx audio file with the s24 audio/video in your video editor, not difficult but adds another step. The Bluetooth option is probably the easiest but Bluetooth audio may be slightly less quality than the other options. If it were me, in the scenario you are describing, I would Bluetooth from tx to the phone, no receiver needed. That’s the easiest and fastest way and the audio quality will be just fine, probably much better than just using the phone mic alone. Only issue could be if you exceeded 30-40 feet from phone to tx. Just be sure to always record in the tx and you’ll have that as a backup.
Definitely sounds more natural with new firmware update.
I never had any issues with my mic 2 but good to know about the firmware for sure :)
I use one microphone to record the engine sound, and one microphone to record my voice. Using DJI Mic 2 with 3.5mm jack on GoPro Hero 12 Black with Media Mod.
Do you have a video on how to edit dji mic 2 audio?
Unfortunately not☹️
@@RobHKSounds like a great topic for a future video 😅
the just boosted the audio highs, and it sounds good in some instances, but worse in others. old firmware gives more range to adjust.
A very timely video thanks..!
Thanks Rob!
I only have the mic2, no receiver. I just use it as a standalone mic. How do I update the firmware?
Download the fw from dji, plug the transmitter to the computer and drag the new fw file into the mic 2 folder👍 then turn on the mic
great video
New firmware far better, I’ve tested myself after upgrading for vlogging and moto vlogging👍
Somebody knows How to enable Bluetooth in mic2 with samsung phone. Mine doesn't work ????
ok thanks but how do you update it?
Downoad the file from DJI. Connect the mic to a computer. Drop the download at the root level of the internal storage, restart the mic. Lights flash a wee bit, done.
I don’t think your video counts for this, but many people haven’t realized that the low-cut filter is on by default. That significantly decrease the audio quality. Once that’s turned off, the quality greatly improves. Most reviews I’ve seen don’t take this into account. But with the firmware upgrade, they greatly improves on the already great sign you get from the previous set up with the low cut filter turned off.
That's not correct. Low cut filter is a standard for recording vocals. It does NOT affect clarity. Just a placebo introduced by some youtubers.
@@AliArghavan tell that to all video critics who demonstrated that on their videos
how to update the firmware?
Plug it to a pc, download the fw from dji.com and then drag the fw file into the mic 2 folder.
Unplug the mic and turn it on
@@RobHK ok i will try thank you sir
Loads of videos on YT explaining the simple process😀👍
@@IanTed Yeah you are damn right lol..how could i forget... thx mate
Better clarity but that "sibilance" S sounds are really annoying. I think the DJI 1 was better sound quality
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