The DJI transmitter SUPPLIES 3.5 volts max to a lav. The Sennheiser MK-2 REQUIRES 7.5 volts in order to operate . This sizeable discrepancy is your issue with garbled audio. Also, the Sennheiser screw connector doesn't allow for a proper mating connection to the NON-SCREW DJI transmitter. The reason it may work on one transmitter and not another transmitter is the typical manufacturing discrepancies when using injection molded plastics as they relate to the use of precision mechanically mating connectors ... still completely irrelevant considering the Sennheiser mic has a screw connector, and the DJI transmitter cannot, in any sort of dependable fashion, accept a screw connector. In short, there's no "MAJOR issue"with the DJI transmitter, nor is there anything wrong with the Sennheiser lav ... you've simply discovered that they're fundamentally incompatible with each other, through no fault of either company. This is a classic demonstration of "USER ERROR".
I have the same Sennheiser lav mics and had the same issue with the Rode Go transmitters. So I cut the screw ring off with a Dremel. Problem solved. I then upgraded to the DJI system and no problem. I would just cut the ring off
I just received mine yesterday and after watching this video I decided to run the same test. the Lav mic I used to run this test is the Senal UTM-86-35H they are small and do really like the audio out of them. I do have the Mic 1 and do have 4 of these Senal UTM-86-35H. After trying all 4 of them, they all worked with zero issues. It might just be your copy, I suggest you return those and get another copy or maybe your lav mics just don't work with those. I did try a few lav mics on the original Mic 1 and found out that the Senal UTM-86-35H works well with the system with zero issues.
If it works on one mic and not on the other one that is supposed to be the same type of device it is probably a defect unit you got, not a general problem with the mic.
It has an issue where sound drops for 1 second on the internal recording every minute or so that thousands of customers experience. I hate amall annoying bugs. Some have to send them in for repair. DJI repairs them fornl free though.
@@cineffectI haven’t had any issues either. I bought mine on sale in October for $250. I’m totally cool with that price and I’m not going to upgrade to the Mic 2.
My DJI Mic V2, which came with the P3, has worked without issue. The V2 Kit is new to me, so I can't say one way or the other. I have two Rode lav mics, but since I started using the DJI V1 kit, I haven't used any lav mic as I prefer the transmitter without lav. Bottom line, my DJI mics are working flawlessly, and I would highly recommend them. The plus is direct single transmitter connection to MacBook, iPhone, Osmo P3 and Action 4 without receiver. P3 will allow 2 receiver connection without receiver.
I have the new Dji Mic 2 and i’m using lavs that have nuts but didn’t experience any of those issues. I also didn’t notice any difference in the way they sound from each other though I’ve heard other people have that issue. Personally I like them a lot and think they’re great for many scenarios.
I was thinking the same thing. I think the QC is just not very good. I had a bum unit because my first main mic’s USBc port was crazy loose. My second set is great.
Oddly, I've been hearing a bit of a noise aberration on the Mic 2. I've tried 2 separate units and heard it on both. It's an odd interference noise. Not quite what you experienced though. I may be returning it again & just sticking with the Mic 1.
Mine work perfectly with and without lav mics. The audio is excellent and there’s no interference. Everyone should know that using a screw on lav mic can potentially cause a miss seating issues. The only problem I’ve had was missing how to switch out of Bluetooth mode after syncing with a phone. You have to hold down the record button on the transmitter for three seconds to change back to syncing with the standard DJI receiver. This is easy to miss as it’s only mentioned once in the instructions.
Yeah Curtis said the same thing, he had major issues with the audio. It’s not looking good at the moment, not sure if that can be fixed with a simple firmware update.
I have the same crap going on with some of my lav mics too with the DJI Mic 2, the Rode Lav+ won't work at all, and I have had some odd break-ups on my camera audio recordings.
@@thournheng731 It works with the Mic 1 and all the rest of my mic systems, but yes, I think DJI got rid of TRRS on the Mic 2. I can basically connect my Rode Lav and the DJI Lav to it, nothing else.
That's so strange considering the dji mic 2 has enough 'power' (idk which specific parameter matters here) to drive a shure sm7b with no cloud lifter / amplifier. I don't understand how it could drive a super power hungry mic like shure sm7b but not a tiny lav.@@GrenlandUnderVann
You need a different voltage for rode wireless pro and i assume the DJI mic 2. Not sure if there are other version of of Sanken COS-11D for different system, but if you look at the DPA 4060, you need different voltage version for these new kind of wireless system.
Ageee I have used these since the day they came out with rode lavs with no issue. I’m also betting it’s your locking ring maybe it’s causing some sort of ground issue or something.
That’s actually a long time known problem of this ME-2-II Lav. Mics. Because of the nut they don’t work in any port. Some work others don’t, what works today doesn’t next time. It's because the mic is designed to be bolted and only then it is plugged in all the way. Thats why I removed the nut with a dremel on my ME-2-II. This is nothing new and was the same for me on the older wirless go and go ii sets.
I understand that it has the screw that doesn't work with some units. But why does it work with the last DJI Mic system, and why does it work with half of the new system? And the second issue has nothing to do with the lav.
@@FStoppers I couldn’t explain your second problem but didn’t had it either. Also did a review of this and any every time I used it with receiver audio to camera it worked fine. About the screw, it depends on the length of the internal contacts inside the port. Maybe they changed a little bit from Mic 1 to Mic 2 or even from unit to unit. So the contacts doesn’t touch. But I don’t think thats djis fault it's clearly the design of the Lav whats the problem. Thats why on RODEs Lavalier II the bolt is removable. Btw the Lavalier II sounds way better then the ME-2-II.
Nah, it works with all the Rode Wireless sets, the old DJI set, and a basically every other non-threaded system I’ve ever plugged the ME-2 and MKE-2 in to. I have an issue with an old tascam system, but it was because the mic port was slightly recessed, not because the jack itself wasn’t compatible.
@@DAVISION-YT Seeing that you control lavalier microphones, I'm thinking about purchasing some DJI Mic 2 and a lavalier to put inside a motorcycle helmet. I was thinking about a unidirectional one, any recommendations? Thank you very much in advance.
@@FStoppersHonestly it could be a tolerance issue with the production of the new dji mic 2’s, if enough tolerance slack is accepted in production length of how far the jack goes in, due to the sennheiser plug being slightly different, production differences in length from case to internal contact could be off for it to make proper contact, but any way hou look at it it’s not a good look for dji :/ I did a video on a completely separate problem relating to bluetooth/iphone connections and no internal recording and no support for native iphone video app, and new stuff is happening with even more problems showing up so probably doing a follow up as well
On the DJI mic 1. I got feedback (buzzing and high pitched noises) when using lav mics and their response was to buy different lav mics. Love DJI but wasn't a great experience.
May I remind a nice and clever functionality of the DJI Mic 2, that eliminates the need for using wired capsules with screw-on type jack connectors...? The moving part of the transmitter clip has a small groove hidden inside. This is to grip the cable after doing a loop. This combination acts like a safety against unplugging + a safety against traction on the cable itself. And there... no problems of compatibility (or lack of), because you don't care about locking-ring size and else : you can plug any type of 3.5 mm jack connector and still have it safely in place for your whole filming. DJI was more clever than many think they are ! 😇
BROOO, i literally just shot a wedding two days ago, and used my DJI mic 2 for the very first time. I plugged in a Shure lav mic into one of the mics and hooked it up to the groom, but it did the same thing - there was a 30 minute recording file of the entire ceremony, but there were no sounds. I was so shocked when I got home. Lucky I had a back up audio (DJI MIC 2 2nd mic) plugged into the celebrant + DJI Mic 1 strapped into the handheld mic which captured everything.
Whats the microphone you use to record the audio for the beggining of this video before you plugged in any dji or lav or whatever? That mic sounds amazing the original from the beggining of video. I would love to know please
Did you try separating the mics a bit further. It sounded like they were wiping each other out. Also as mentioned camera WiFi absolutely could and would have an impact. Mic 2 uses 2.4Ghz like many other systems including most WiFi on cameras. It’s very possible it would interfere and while this is less than ideal it’s also not particularly surprising.
A lot depends on the shielding of the external mics as they act like a big antenna, and if the shield is not properly grounded through the screw mechanism, they will totally mess up the recorder if its not designed for un-shielded external mics.
When a new”something “is released and I see some UA-camrs posting at the same time, I just hit unsubscribe and problem solved. Thank you for your honesty ❤
Just spent 2 days shooting 7 interviews and I had zero issues with the DJI Mic 2. I never had a signal loss , even when the transmitter was in another room. I've used the Rode Lavalier Go and they worked perfect, giving a way better and richer sound that I can hear in this test...
This is interesting…..I have the DJI Mic 2 (2 person kit) and the DJI Mic 2 (single person kit). Then I went ahead and bought the white DJI transmitter and paired it up with the single person kit so we have two DJI Mic 2 2person kits. I also have 4 Sennheiser MKE2 lavs…when I get home from vacay, I’m trying this out…if I record it, can I send you our results for comparison?
That looks like the lav working out of the left or right channel since the mic is mono. Im curious is that persists with other lavs. Have you tried any other lav mics?
Is it possible that they did internal recording because they were having problems with production level input recording? But it was too late to make changes to the external input jacks?
None of the lavs with locking connector will ever work in that 3.5mm jack properly, because you can't get it far enough in. Locking 3.5mm jacks are slightly protruding and that's your problem here. That's not a problem with the mic. That's just because locking connectors can't be used on most regular 3.5mm jack. With the Røde Lavalier II, you can unscrew the locking nut to use it in a regular 3.5mm jack. With your Sennheiser lav, that's a no go, as Sennheiser didn't intend them to be removed. It's not a fault. It's by design.
@focuspulling I have not seen Curtis video, yet. But it is on my to do list. I do have both the Mic 1 and Mic 2 and the Mic 2 really doesn't have the margin to push a locking lav fully in. Especially because the top of the mic is curved, where the Mic 1 is flat around the connector and the connector is less recessed.
What microphone are you actually using to Record the actual video here, because it sounds the best, over the DJI as you sampled, that would be the mic I get
It’s a $1000 shotgun mic with tons of processing. Yes it’s better of course but I can also add this processing to any lav and make it sound way better.
I had similar to your second problem with my first version of DJI mic. The audio from the transmitter almost always were broken, interrupted and unusable with or without lav. :( I mostly used the system as a backup and made sure I record to the unit itself. Bought the second version, it looks like it is fine. Rode system is the better sound quality still.
The same with me. Can't recap any of it. However, I'm also smart enough not to use a microphone with strange screw caps that were actually built for Sennheiser transmitters. I don't think Sennheiser engineers 20 years ago thought that decades later they might also go into small 3.5mm jacks on mobile audio devices of this size.
@@victorlolo2008 It works fine but you need to use a TRRS to TRS converter plug. The Shure MVL has a TRRS connector the DJI Mic 2 is TRS. On the DJI Mic 1 it works without the converter. I have both versions of DJI Mics and multiple version of the lav mics including the Shures and the ME-2s
Just do what I did and plug it into a SHURE SM7db 😅 No problems powering that. Idk how you guys got lemons 🍋 and mines works fine. What a time to be alive.
That is kinda weird. I’ve been testing mine and mine don’t do that. Main thing I have to do is normalize the audio in post to make it loud enough but that’s about it. No crackling or cutting out
Sounds like the frequencies are cancelling each other out between the two transmitters. Do you know the frequency of each unit? Ideally the difference between the 2 needs to be further apart. 2.4 GHz is wildly crowded with Bluetooth, Wifi, SMART meters, radar and such using this there can be interference. The other issue is a bad input jack on unit 2. Probably due to inconsistent soldering at the factory.
I do not use lav mics and I only bought one transmitter for my Action 4 shooting indoors with mic 3 - 5ft away My tests - 5ft and 3ft perfect - 3ft with Noise reduction - worked but I think it is too much so the voice loses too much so gonna do NR and Voice isolation in post. I have not tested the internal files yet. / My tests were with 32bit float off.
@@GrenlandUnderVann I was thinking the same. The reality Is I doubt I will use 32bit float the same way I do not shoot raw video. I am in a studio environment and I am rarely clipping. I do not use these as lav mics, I have them 2-3ft from the subject so it is easy to manage the levels for me. That said I still would like to have a 32-float backup but I will wait for some updates.
Thank you for posting an update on this. I just saw a similar post on a software issue from Curtis Judd with noise coming from unit. I’m about to buy between this and Rode Pro.
I have the Rode wireless pro . I have a few MKE2 and MKE 1 ‘s and they have an interference buzz in the system . The standard ME2 works fine. Which is a shame I can’t use the pro end mic with Rode , it’s actually worst interference then the Wireless go 2. The MKE mics work fine with the Sennheiser system as expected
I'm not an audio expert, but perhaps connecting a extension cable to the MK2 can help determine if the screw lock is the culprit. Based on your video, it may seem it is. However, it is strange that it works on one transmitter but not on the other one. Hopefully DJI can clarify this.
should you be plugging the microphones in there when the unit is switched on ?? I was always under the impression that it is recommended that the unit should be switched off . Plugging it in and out when it switched on which is damage it and the microphone ..
Yes you should be able to plug in microphones when the unit is switched on. Standard practice. I don't know of amy radio mic, or any piece of audio equipment using low voltage plug-in power where switching off is a requirement.
personal choice I suppose, I always turn items off when plugging something in or out maybe it's just me and have I've got into some kind of habits ,there's always some kind of resistance going on even low-voltage stuff .
@@cheekyoscar1353 Exactly - your choice. Certainly can't do any harm being extra careful. I'm from a professional broadcast environment and never had an issue or been advised to do so. Would make troubleshooting an absolute pain eg checking for an intermittent plug issue as above. Plugging headphones into a phone? Plugging a headset into an expensive computer? If it blew up my laptop or phone, I'd expect a refund and an explanation.
Having many of the same issues, I unfortunately sold my first gen before properly testing the second gen like a fool, I want to return them but I’d be taking an extra lost just to buy back my original one!
I have seen other videos of various issues with the DJI Mic 2 -the audio from the mics are not the same in documented tests after you hear they sound different. Also, the Bluetooth to Insta360 Ace Pro is not working. I have deferred my purchase until things are sorted out. Your findings are just another nail in the coffin for me. I need consistent reliable equipment for field work.
Bluetooth is not working with GoPro Hero12 either, but I don't think you can blame DJI for the crappy bluetooth implementation in competitors action cameras.
@@chrisbogart687 As far as I have seen on UA-cam the previous firmware for the Ace Pro did support the Mic2 transmitter. There is a lot of issues here, insofar as the GoPro is only supporting the BT Handset profile, which has a crappy sound in any case, while DJI's own Pocket 3 seems to use an BT profile with is called EDR -"enhanced data rate" for better quality audio.
I had static recorded internally for the duration of the recording on both transmitters. I am really bugging why that happened because the other internal files are good. I need to check this issue you're having though. smh
Locking screw lavs may be super safe when connecting to a locking screw transmitter but are a PITA when connecting to a non-locking screw transmitter or audio device. My Sennheiser lav connects fine to the Mic 2, but will not connect to my Steinberg USB UR22. I fell in love with my Deity D4-Duo (bought it years ago, never really used it), now It works great as a desktop Mic connected to the Mic 2 transmitter, connected to the Mic 2 Reciever, connected via USB to my computer. (3 interconnects that work in realtime!). Lav are PITA (IMHO), I have some fancy Deity Lav Mic that doesn't work at all. Note I'm not an AV guy and don't understand all the electrical intricacies on Mic equipment; I know they're touchy.
The internal recording issue is an issue with the Mic V1 also. Our studio have been fighting our internally recorded audio not glitching out and desyncing with our footage over time.
I use the DJI Mic 2 with the DJI Action 4 and the DJI GPS wrist remote. Everything works perfectly. Mixing different manufacturers equipment won't always work.
Just received my unit. I also can’t use 2 mke2 lavs simultaneously. 1 lav works but when I plug in the 2nd lav there’s no sound. Super bummer for sure.
That sounded like some sort of interference or lost signal. Iv heard other complaints about mic2 as well. I use mine a little different and haven't had these issues but its a little concerning to hear about since these mic's are a bit pricey. Just keep in mind that they make these out of pure Chinesium.
Thank you for actually posting something critical about a new product. It's so frustrating how inundated with sponsored "Reviews" UA-cam has become to the point where every time any new product comes out, all you can find is people regurgitating the companies marketing talking points, knowing full well if they say anything critical about the product they won't get paid to make more review videos in the future.
Sure, but the mic jack issue is not a specific issue with the DJI Mic2. Its a problem with the locking nut connector. And, you will be hard to find another review with such nasty audio problems.
that plug situation has nothing to do with the Product he is talking about. It's long known with this Sennheiser Mic's. The Other part with the drop out's I simply did not have when testing this Mic.
I find it outrageous when commentators like you accuse hundreds of UA-camrs of spreading untruths through their channels as soon as they praise a product. And if someone comes along with critical statements, he is the hero. Do you realize what a trap you are setting for yourself? There are various UA-camrs who have my trust because I followed their suggestions and implementing them made me very happy. They also discussed the DJI Mic. With audio examples in different configurations. It's all ok. Of course, it has become common practice for such companies to make the product available to important UA-camrs before it is released so that the product launch videos can appear. That doesn't mean they get paid. There is always a corresponding disclaimer. And if someone is actually no longer served, then it will be a matter of heart to them to buy one themselves so that they can perhaps tear up the next product. All your insinuations are nothing but that: insinuations. What should you do after watching a video like this? His great Sennheiser has this typical Sennheiser screw cap that will never be able to fully retract into the microphone. I'm surprised how this UA-camr could assume that so easily. I can't explain the other phenomenon, but I'm hearing it this way for the first time. I've done very similar experiments with my new DJI and can't reproduce any of it. What does that tell us? The mistake this UA-camr makes is far too quick to turn his own personal problem into a general "This is what the new mic is like". I find that wrong, unfair and unacceptable. Above all, these sensational titles annoy me. I'll let a UA-camr I don't know tell me what I should or shouldn't buy.
Yup, has been the same with the original: if you plug in anything and the cable turns ever so slightly, you get NO Audio whatsoever. I lost Sound on 2 weddings before i found out that this was the issue and immediately stopped using those!
Thanks for this. Just got my set and I'll be using it pretty exclusively for most of my content, but especially with the Osmo 3. The mic that came with the Osmo 3 is pretty great (especially with a Lav) so I am hoping for similar results.
other people have questioned the build quality and here we find more DJI manufacturing quality control issues. I've had no problems with Rode and I was literally going to try the DJI MIC 2.
I coincidentally have both the Rode Wireless Pro and the DJi Mic 2 on hand, as I am returning the Rode setup. I plugged the lavalier mics from the Rode setup in both DJi TX's and with the nut on them, they would not seat fully. Once i took the nuts off, they both worked fine.
I tried. As far as I can tell, there isn't an update yet. Plus, I can't figure out how to replicate the second issue so I wouldn't even know if the firmware fixed it or not.
@@TyroneLT You watch these reviews once and don't stick with them, even though the fair UA-camrs like Curtis are trying to find solutions. A few days after his video was released, he gave an explanation for his sound issues: He didn't know that he had a pre-release version of the software. But because Curtis is a good UA-camr, he later admitted it. He couldn't know. But that's exactly why I think you should be more careful with sensational titles like "Don't buy this." In the end it could turn out that you were the fool yourself. And by that I don't mean that you shouldn't make such videos at all, just perhaps scale back the generalization "The new DJI has these problems" like this UA-camr does. The real description of the condition is: I have this problem. Now.
@@mathiassiebert1217 I think the bigger problem is they shouldn't be releasing unfinished products into the wild to be reviewed. That's a criticism of the entire industry. In this case that should have been made clear by DJI to everyone who received a review unit. Even in this video its said he'd gladly finish his review if DJI fixes the problems.
@@TyroneLT I'm with you there. But, as you say, this is a fundamental problem with the industry. Unfortunately, this also applies to many things that can really be life-threatening, such as cars or, in my particular case, an e-bike. Finishing on the road. At the end customer.
That's a huge deal breaker I was on the fence about getting the Rode or this new iteration I was leaning to Rode because I couldn't believe DJI released this system without a locking collar system. These issues solidify the Rode purchase. Thanks for the honest review.
The second issue with the flawed audio in the receiver is a classic thing with 2.4GHz systems. This frequency is just way too crowded. Could have been your wi-fi messing with the audio. I am surprised you never heard anything like it before. All 2.4GHz systems are plagued by it.
My update: ua-cam.com/video/3GVOIuM2Vco/v-deo.htmlsi=TTG-gBtjpo_ilGqy
The DJI transmitter SUPPLIES 3.5 volts max to a lav. The Sennheiser MK-2 REQUIRES 7.5 volts in order to operate . This sizeable discrepancy is your issue with garbled audio. Also, the Sennheiser screw connector doesn't allow for a proper mating connection to the NON-SCREW DJI transmitter. The reason it may work on one transmitter and not another transmitter is the typical manufacturing discrepancies when using injection molded plastics as they relate to the use of precision mechanically mating connectors ... still completely irrelevant considering the Sennheiser mic has a screw connector, and the DJI transmitter cannot, in any sort of dependable fashion, accept a screw connector. In short, there's no "MAJOR issue"with the DJI transmitter, nor is there anything wrong with the Sennheiser lav ... you've simply discovered that they're fundamentally incompatible with each other, through no fault of either company. This is a classic demonstration of "USER ERROR".
This is exactly correct. User error
I have the same Sennheiser lav mics and had the same issue with the Rode Go transmitters. So I cut the screw ring off with a Dremel. Problem solved. I then upgraded to the DJI system and no problem. I would just cut the ring off
Absolutely the truth. I have the exact same issue with the first model of the DJI.
Hahahahaha! He came out talking fast and hard. Please tell me they wouldn't make an entire video to look this stupid.
DJI Mic Drop 🥶
I just received mine yesterday and after watching this video I decided to run the same test. the Lav mic I used to run this test is the Senal UTM-86-35H they are small and do really like the audio out of them. I do have the Mic 1 and do have 4 of these Senal UTM-86-35H. After trying all 4 of them, they all worked with zero issues. It might just be your copy, I suggest you return those and get another copy or maybe your lav mics just don't work with those. I did try a few lav mics on the original Mic 1 and found out that the Senal UTM-86-35H works well with the system with zero issues.
If it works on one mic and not on the other one that is supposed to be the same type of device it is probably a defect unit you got, not a general problem with the mic.
Exactly. Sounds like bad quality control
@@FORZION Mine has the same problem!!
The original DJI Mic already works great for me so I am sticking with that.
It has an issue where sound drops for 1 second on the internal recording every minute or so that thousands of customers experience. I hate amall annoying bugs. Some have to send them in for repair. DJI repairs them fornl free though.
@@hiawrj Interesting, mine never had that issue, but it surely sounds annoying.
@@cineffectI haven’t had any issues either. I bought mine on sale in October for $250. I’m totally cool with that price and I’m not going to upgrade to the Mic 2.
Every test I’ve heard with the DJI lave sounds awful.
Me too!!!
My DJI Mic V2, which came with the P3, has worked without issue. The V2 Kit is new to me, so I can't say one way or the other. I have two Rode lav mics, but since I started using the DJI V1 kit, I haven't used any lav mic as I prefer the transmitter without lav. Bottom line, my DJI mics are working flawlessly, and I would highly recommend them. The plus is direct single transmitter connection to MacBook, iPhone, Osmo P3 and Action 4 without receiver. P3 will allow 2 receiver connection without receiver.
I am currently working on a project and the Rode Wireless ‘Pro’ has pops so I ordered the DJI mic 2 and it’s working great in comparison.
what are these pops coming from? I thought the Rode wireless pro was working well.
No pops with my Rode Pro…
I have the new Dji Mic 2 and i’m using lavs that have nuts but didn’t experience any of those issues. I also didn’t notice any difference in the way they sound from each other though I’ve heard other people have that issue. Personally I like them a lot and think they’re great for many scenarios.
Agreed!!I I’ve been using the mic 2 since November 23rd 2023, no issues!!
You may have a bum set there. I tested mine today on an event shoot and they were flawless. The noise cancelling is NEXT LEVEL. Love them :)
I was thinking the same thing. I think the QC is just not very good. I had a bum unit because my first main mic’s USBc port was crazy loose. My second set is great.
You are using lav's with locking pin connectors which is probably creating interferance and not fully seating into the mic module.
Will be interesting to see what DJI come back with,will watch to see your next video about it.
Kudos for the honest review.
Oddly, I've been hearing a bit of a noise aberration on the Mic 2. I've tried 2 separate units and heard it on both. It's an odd interference noise. Not quite what you experienced though. I may be returning it again & just sticking with the Mic 1.
Mine work perfectly with and without lav mics. The audio is excellent and there’s no interference. Everyone should know that using a screw on lav mic can potentially cause a miss seating issues. The only problem I’ve had was missing how to switch out of Bluetooth mode after syncing with a phone. You have to hold down the record button on the transmitter for three seconds to change back to syncing with the standard DJI receiver. This is easy to miss as it’s only mentioned once in the instructions.
Using the same lav mic and have the exact same issues. Drove me nuts.
Yeah Curtis said the same thing, he had major issues with the audio.
It’s not looking good at the moment, not sure if that can be fixed with a simple firmware update.
Great video, thanks! More importantly, what’s your Apple Watch Ultra strap?! Looks great!
I have the same crap going on with some of my lav mics too with the DJI Mic 2, the Rode Lav+ won't work at all, and I have had some odd break-ups on my camera audio recordings.
Please note that the Mic2 only supplies approx 2,5 volts of power and many "pro lavs" needs 5-7 volts to work properly.
@@GrenlandUnderVann That's a good joke by DJI in that case.
Isn't the Rode Lav+ for TRRS not TRS?
@@thournheng731 It works with the Mic 1 and all the rest of my mic systems, but yes, I think DJI got rid of TRRS on the Mic 2. I can basically connect my Rode Lav and the DJI Lav to it, nothing else.
That's so strange considering the dji mic 2 has enough 'power' (idk which specific parameter matters here) to drive a shure sm7b with no cloud lifter / amplifier. I don't understand how it could drive a super power hungry mic like shure sm7b but not a tiny lav.@@GrenlandUnderVann
Had the exact same problem on the 1st version from DJI.
In Camera recording would skip from time to time and even sometimes on the internal recording.
Thanks for this review 👏🏼👏🏼. Hopefully they fit it !
Congratz on 1M subscribers!
You need a different voltage for rode wireless pro and i assume the DJI mic 2. Not sure if there are other version of of Sanken COS-11D for different system, but if you look at the DPA 4060, you need different voltage version for these new kind of wireless system.
that doesn't explain why it works on one transmitter but not the other one.
Ageee I have used these since the day they came out with rode lavs with no issue. I’m also betting it’s your locking ring maybe it’s causing some sort of ground issue or something.
That’s actually a long time known problem of this ME-2-II Lav. Mics. Because of the nut they don’t work in any port. Some work others don’t, what works today doesn’t next time.
It's because the mic is designed to be bolted and only then it is plugged in all the way. Thats why I removed the nut with a dremel on my ME-2-II.
This is nothing new and was the same for me on the older wirless go and go ii sets.
I understand that it has the screw that doesn't work with some units. But why does it work with the last DJI Mic system, and why does it work with half of the new system? And the second issue has nothing to do with the lav.
@@FStoppers I couldn’t explain your second problem but didn’t had it either. Also did a review of this and any every time I used it with receiver audio to camera it worked fine.
About the screw, it depends on the length of the internal contacts inside the port. Maybe they changed a little bit from Mic 1 to Mic 2 or even from unit to unit. So the contacts doesn’t touch.
But I don’t think thats djis fault it's clearly the design of the Lav whats the problem. Thats why on RODEs Lavalier II the bolt is removable. Btw the Lavalier II sounds way better then the ME-2-II.
Nah, it works with all the Rode Wireless sets, the old DJI set, and a basically every other non-threaded system I’ve ever plugged the ME-2 and MKE-2 in to. I have an issue with an old tascam system, but it was because the mic port was slightly recessed, not because the jack itself wasn’t compatible.
@@DAVISION-YT Seeing that you control lavalier microphones, I'm thinking about purchasing some DJI Mic 2 and a lavalier to put inside a motorcycle helmet.
I was thinking about a unidirectional one, any recommendations?
Thank you very much in advance.
@@FStoppersHonestly it could be a tolerance issue with the production of the new dji mic 2’s, if enough tolerance slack is accepted in production length of how far the jack goes in, due to the sennheiser plug being slightly different, production differences in length from case to internal contact could be off for it to make proper contact, but any way hou look at it it’s not a good look for dji :/ I did a video on a completely separate problem relating to bluetooth/iphone connections and no internal recording and no support for native iphone video app, and new stuff is happening with even more problems showing up so probably doing a follow up as well
I got the Boya lav mics. $99 and they work fine. No complaints
Had the same issue with the original DJI mic. Sent it back.
On the DJI mic 1. I got feedback (buzzing and high pitched noises) when using lav mics and their response was to buy different lav mics. Love DJI but wasn't a great experience.
What audio are you using for this video? (I'm looking for a solid mic for talking head videos and you sound great!)
May I remind a nice and clever functionality of the DJI Mic 2, that eliminates the need for using wired capsules with screw-on type jack connectors...?
The moving part of the transmitter clip has a small groove hidden inside. This is to grip the cable after doing a loop.
This combination acts like a safety against unplugging + a safety against traction on the cable itself.
And there... no problems of compatibility (or lack of), because you don't care about locking-ring size and else : you can plug any type of 3.5 mm jack connector and still have it safely in place for your whole filming.
DJI was more clever than many think they are ! 😇
BROOO, i literally just shot a wedding two days ago, and used my DJI mic 2 for the very first time. I plugged in a Shure lav mic into one of the mics and hooked it up to the groom, but it did the same thing - there was a 30 minute recording file of the entire ceremony, but there were no sounds. I was so shocked when I got home. Lucky I had a back up audio (DJI MIC 2 2nd mic) plugged into the celebrant + DJI Mic 1 strapped into the handheld mic which captured everything.
Whats the microphone you use to record the audio for the beggining of this video before you plugged in any dji or lav or whatever? That mic sounds amazing the original from the beggining of video. I would love to know please
Did you try separating the mics a bit further. It sounded like they were wiping each other out. Also as mentioned camera WiFi absolutely could and would have an impact.
Mic 2 uses 2.4Ghz like many other systems including most WiFi on cameras. It’s very possible it would interfere and while this is less than ideal it’s also not particularly surprising.
A lot depends on the shielding of the external mics as they act like a big antenna, and if the shield is not properly grounded through the screw mechanism, they will totally mess up the recorder if its not designed for un-shielded external mics.
is the lav issue only when both transmitters are on at the same time? or it just works with 1 and not the other?
When a new”something “is released and I see some UA-camrs posting at the same time, I just hit unsubscribe and problem solved. Thank you for your honesty ❤
Just spent 2 days shooting 7 interviews and I had zero issues with the DJI Mic 2. I never had a signal loss , even when the transmitter was in another room. I've used the Rode Lavalier Go and they worked perfect, giving a way better and richer sound that I can hear in this test...
This is interesting…..I have the DJI Mic 2 (2 person kit) and the DJI Mic 2 (single person kit). Then I went ahead and bought the white DJI transmitter and paired it up with the single person kit so we have two DJI Mic 2 2person kits. I also have 4 Sennheiser MKE2 lavs…when I get home from vacay, I’m trying this out…if I record it, can I send you our results for comparison?
That looks like the lav working out of the left or right channel since the mic is mono. Im curious is that persists with other lavs. Have you tried any other lav mics?
Is it possible that they did internal recording because they were having problems with production level input recording? But it was too late to make changes to the external input jacks?
None of the lavs with locking connector will ever work in that 3.5mm jack properly, because you can't get it far enough in. Locking 3.5mm jacks are slightly protruding and that's your problem here. That's not a problem with the mic. That's just because locking connectors can't be used on most regular 3.5mm jack.
With the Røde Lavalier II, you can unscrew the locking nut to use it in a regular 3.5mm jack. With your Sennheiser lav, that's a no go, as Sennheiser didn't intend them to be removed.
It's not a fault. It's by design.
This exactly. But is it the same issue that Curtis Judd experienced? He's far smarter and more qualified than the Fstoppers bros.
@focuspulling I have not seen Curtis video, yet. But it is on my to do list. I do have both the Mic 1 and Mic 2 and the Mic 2 really doesn't have the margin to push a locking lav fully in. Especially because the top of the mic is curved, where the Mic 1 is flat around the connector and the connector is less recessed.
What microphone are you actually using to Record the actual video here, because it sounds the best, over the DJI as you sampled, that would be the mic I get
It’s a $1000 shotgun mic with tons of processing. Yes it’s better of course but I can also add this processing to any lav and make it sound way better.
@@FStoppers th e name of it please
Did you try setting the receiver to “Sony and model” etc etc?
Plug the lav directly in your camera and see if it works, i have them too and frequently have connection problems
Have you updated the transmitters first of all? They released an update for the units not to long after the osmo pocket 3 was released.
Is this a case of releasing not ready products and then fixing them with updates?
The first problem seems like a hardware issue; like each transmitter is built slightly differently.
@@FStoppersa lot of people are also complaining about the transmitters not having consistent audio colour (sound quality) within the same sets too.
@@TheTechnoPilot And some have no problems whatsoever.
I had similar to your second problem with my first version of DJI mic. The audio from the transmitter almost always were broken, interrupted and unusable with or without lav. :( I mostly used the system as a backup and made sure I record to the unit itself. Bought the second version, it looks like it is fine. Rode system is the better sound quality still.
I use both mics most of the time, and everything is working fine for me. My audio is also sounding better than what's publish in this video.
The same with me. Can't recap any of it. However, I'm also smart enough not to use a microphone with strange screw caps that were actually built for Sennheiser transmitters. I don't think Sennheiser engineers 20 years ago thought that decades later they might also go into small 3.5mm jacks on mobile audio devices of this size.
I’m keeping the DJI original wireless mic and am using the Shure MVL Lav with it.
I saw someone said shure lav doesn't work with dji mic 2
@@victorlolo2008 good to know. It works with the original.
@@victorlolo2008 It works fine but you need to use a TRRS to TRS converter plug. The Shure MVL has a TRRS connector the DJI Mic 2 is TRS. On the DJI Mic 1 it works without the converter. I have both versions of DJI Mics and multiple version of the lav mics including the Shures and the ME-2s
This is a stark contrast from all those sponsored videos!! Thanks for saving me some cash!
Just do what I did and plug it into a SHURE SM7db 😅
No problems powering that.
Idk how you guys got lemons 🍋 and mines works fine.
What a time to be alive.
That is kinda weird. I’ve been testing mine and mine don’t do that. Main thing I have to do is normalize the audio in post to make it loud enough but that’s about it. No crackling or cutting out
I have the Mic 2 system and I found out that a Female Trrs to Male Trs connection might help with some instances. I use a Shure MVL Lavalier mic.
Sounds like the frequencies are cancelling each other out between the two transmitters. Do you know the frequency of each unit? Ideally the difference between the 2 needs to be further apart. 2.4 GHz is wildly crowded with Bluetooth, Wifi, SMART meters, radar and such using this there can be interference.
The other issue is a bad input jack on unit 2. Probably due to inconsistent soldering at the factory.
I do not use lav mics and I only bought one transmitter for my Action 4 shooting indoors with mic 3 - 5ft away
My tests
- 5ft and 3ft perfect
- 3ft with Noise reduction - worked but I think it is too much so the voice loses too much so gonna do NR and Voice isolation in post.
I have not tested the internal files yet. / My tests were with 32bit float off.
Wait for a possible new firmware before using 32 bit float IMO.
@@GrenlandUnderVann I was thinking the same. The reality Is I doubt I will use 32bit float the same way I do not shoot raw video. I am in a studio environment and I am rarely clipping. I do not use these as lav mics, I have them 2-3ft from the subject so it is easy to manage the levels for me. That said I still would like to have a 32-float backup but I will wait for some updates.
Thank you for posting an update on this. I just saw a similar post on a software issue from Curtis Judd with noise coming from unit.
I’m about to buy between this and Rode Pro.
Are those wifi antennas to your left behind you? The audio cutouts seems to be RF interference.
I have the Rode wireless pro . I have a few MKE2 and MKE 1 ‘s and they have an interference buzz in the system . The standard ME2 works fine. Which is a shame I can’t use the pro end mic with Rode , it’s actually worst interference then the Wireless go 2.
The MKE mics work fine with the Sennheiser system as expected
I'm not an audio expert, but perhaps connecting a extension cable to the MK2 can help determine if the screw lock is the culprit. Based on your video, it may seem it is. However, it is strange that it works on one transmitter but not on the other one. Hopefully DJI can clarify this.
Hoooooly moly. Thx for the info!
What did DJI reply to you?
I use there previous version and it works like a champ.
Did. you claim this at DJI under warranty? What was the result?
should you be plugging the microphones in there when the unit is switched on ?? I was always under the impression that it is recommended that the unit should be switched off . Plugging it in and out when it switched on which is damage it and the microphone ..
Yes you should be able to plug in microphones when the unit is switched on. Standard practice. I don't know of amy radio mic, or any piece of audio equipment using low voltage plug-in power where switching off is a requirement.
personal choice I suppose, I always turn items off when plugging something in or out maybe it's just me and have I've got into some kind of habits ,there's always some kind of resistance going on even low-voltage stuff .
@@cheekyoscar1353 Exactly - your choice. Certainly can't do any harm being extra careful. I'm from a professional broadcast environment and never had an issue or been advised to do so. Would make troubleshooting an absolute pain eg checking for an intermittent plug issue as above. Plugging headphones into a phone? Plugging a headset into an expensive computer? If it blew up my laptop or phone, I'd expect a refund and an explanation.
For me problem one is I don’t like the look. I’m watching the review now and can’t wait to see what you share.
That’s how my DJI mic 1 were when I first bought them I couldn’t use any lavas think I have a faulty one
Having many of the same issues, I unfortunately sold my first gen before properly testing the second gen like a fool, I want to return them but I’d be taking an extra lost just to buy back my original one!
I have seen other videos of various issues with the DJI Mic 2 -the audio from the mics are not the same in documented tests after you hear they sound different. Also, the Bluetooth to Insta360 Ace Pro is not working. I have deferred my purchase until things are sorted out. Your findings are just another nail in the coffin for me. I need consistent reliable equipment for field work.
Bluetooth is not working with GoPro Hero12 either, but I don't think you can blame DJI for the crappy bluetooth implementation in competitors action cameras.
@@GrenlandUnderVann thanks for sharing since some were blaming the Ace Pro. Now that just adds to the problem with the Mic 2. 👎👎👎
@@chrisbogart687 As far as I have seen on UA-cam the previous firmware for the Ace Pro did support the Mic2 transmitter. There is a lot of issues here, insofar as the GoPro is only supporting the BT Handset profile, which has a crappy sound in any case, while DJI's own Pocket 3 seems to use an BT profile with is called EDR -"enhanced data rate" for better quality audio.
@@chrisbogart687 ua-cam.com/video/inZgpxy8rws/v-deo.html
I had static recorded internally for the duration of the recording on both transmitters. I am really bugging why that happened because the other internal files are good. I need to check this issue you're having though. smh
Locking screw lavs may be super safe when connecting to a locking screw transmitter but are a PITA when connecting to a non-locking screw transmitter or audio device. My Sennheiser lav connects fine to the Mic 2, but will not connect to my Steinberg USB UR22. I fell in love with my Deity D4-Duo (bought it years ago, never really used it), now It works great as a desktop Mic connected to the Mic 2 transmitter, connected to the Mic 2 Reciever, connected via USB to my computer. (3 interconnects that work in realtime!).
Lav are PITA (IMHO), I have some fancy Deity Lav Mic that doesn't work at all. Note I'm not an AV guy and don't understand all the electrical intricacies on Mic equipment; I know they're touchy.
The internal recording issue is an issue with the Mic V1 also. Our studio have been fighting our internally recorded audio not glitching out and desyncing with our footage over time.
I use the DJI Mic 2 with the DJI Action 4 and the DJI GPS wrist remote. Everything works perfectly. Mixing different manufacturers equipment won't always work.
Thanx!
Awesome!
Just received my unit. I also can’t use 2 mke2 lavs simultaneously. 1 lav works but when I plug in the 2nd lav there’s no sound. Super bummer for sure.
That sounded like some sort of interference or lost signal. Iv heard other complaints about mic2 as well. I use mine a little different and haven't had these issues but its a little concerning to hear about since these mic's are a bit pricey. Just keep in mind that they make these out of pure Chinesium.
Thank you for actually posting something critical about a new product. It's so frustrating how inundated with sponsored "Reviews" UA-cam has become to the point where every time any new product comes out, all you can find is people regurgitating the companies marketing talking points, knowing full well if they say anything critical about the product they won't get paid to make more review videos in the future.
100%
Sure, but the mic jack issue is not a specific issue with the DJI Mic2. Its a problem with the locking nut connector. And, you will be hard to find another review with such nasty audio problems.
that plug situation has nothing to do with the Product he is talking about. It's long known with this Sennheiser Mic's. The Other part with the drop out's I simply did not have when testing this Mic.
I find it outrageous when commentators like you accuse hundreds of UA-camrs of spreading untruths through their channels as soon as they praise a product. And if someone comes along with critical statements, he is the hero. Do you realize what a trap you are setting for yourself? There are various UA-camrs who have my trust because I followed their suggestions and implementing them made me very happy. They also discussed the DJI Mic. With audio examples in different configurations. It's all ok. Of course, it has become common practice for such companies to make the product available to important UA-camrs before it is released so that the product launch videos can appear. That doesn't mean they get paid. There is always a corresponding disclaimer. And if someone is actually no longer served, then it will be a matter of heart to them to buy one themselves so that they can perhaps tear up the next product. All your insinuations are nothing but that: insinuations. What should you do after watching a video like this? His great Sennheiser has this typical Sennheiser screw cap that will never be able to fully retract into the microphone. I'm surprised how this UA-camr could assume that so easily. I can't explain the other phenomenon, but I'm hearing it this way for the first time. I've done very similar experiments with my new DJI and can't reproduce any of it. What does that tell us? The mistake this UA-camr makes is far too quick to turn his own personal problem into a general "This is what the new mic is like". I find that wrong, unfair and unacceptable. Above all, these sensational titles annoy me. I'll let a UA-camr I don't know tell me what I should or shouldn't buy.
The access media just gets everywhere, don't they? Ugh...
Returned mine for other reasons (cold shoe design) and got the Rode Wireless Pro instead.
What’s wrong with the shoe?
Can't believe it ! I own the Dji mic 1 for many years and everything is fine. Will not upgrade soon.
Use an 3.5mm audio plug adapter for the lav plug.
A poor workman blames his tools.
What mic do you use for this video?
I have zero issues with my Dji mic 2 set. The sound quality has been great.
Thank you, you saved me money
I purchased a cheap TNVI Wireless mic and I face the same 2nd issue like the video above.
Yup, has been the same with the original: if you plug in anything and the cable turns ever so slightly, you get NO Audio whatsoever. I lost Sound on 2 weddings before i found out that this was the issue and immediately stopped using those!
The original ones always had problems with external lavs too. No locking mech was a ridiculous choice.
Thanks for this. Just got my set and I'll be using it pretty exclusively for most of my content, but especially with the Osmo 3.
The mic that came with the Osmo 3 is pretty great (especially with a Lav) so I am hoping for similar results.
Also, try turn off internal 32 bit float if activated, this seems to make some issues with current firmware.
other people have questioned the build quality and here we find more DJI manufacturing quality control issues. I've had no problems with Rode and I was literally going to try the DJI MIC 2.
I coincidentally have both the Rode Wireless Pro and the DJi Mic 2 on hand, as I am returning the Rode setup. I plugged the lavalier mics from the Rode setup in both DJi TX's and with the nut on them, they would not seat fully. Once i took the nuts off, they both worked fine.
WHAT in the world???? None of that makes any sense. Great catch Lee!
Did you updated the firmware on the new units? It seemed like I’ve seen this before.
I tried. As far as I can tell, there isn't an update yet. Plus, I can't figure out how to replicate the second issue so I wouldn't even know if the firmware fixed it or not.
Curtis Judd mentioned audio quality issues on his set and DJI confirmed they’re going to push a firmware update.
@@TyroneLT You watch these reviews once and don't stick with them, even though the fair UA-camrs like Curtis are trying to find solutions. A few days after his video was released, he gave an explanation for his sound issues: He didn't know that he had a pre-release version of the software. But because Curtis is a good UA-camr, he later admitted it. He couldn't know. But that's exactly why I think you should be more careful with sensational titles like "Don't buy this." In the end it could turn out that you were the fool yourself. And by that I don't mean that you shouldn't make such videos at all, just perhaps scale back the generalization "The new DJI has these problems" like this UA-camr does. The real description of the condition is: I have this problem. Now.
@@mathiassiebert1217 I think the bigger problem is they shouldn't be releasing unfinished products into the wild to be reviewed. That's a criticism of the entire industry. In this case that should have been made clear by DJI to everyone who received a review unit. Even in this video its said he'd gladly finish his review if DJI fixes the problems.
@@TyroneLT I'm with you there. But, as you say, this is a fundamental problem with the industry. Unfortunately, this also applies to many things that can really be life-threatening, such as cars or, in my particular case, an e-bike. Finishing on the road. At the end customer.
Don't forget to turn off the lowpass in the unit as it comes with it ON as default.
Jesus. Thanks for the review. Wow I will stay with the Rode Wireless GO Pro. I appreciate it!
Works perfectly for me
I've had none of those issues with mine. Mine so far work perfectly as intended.
You are honest and telling the truth, but there are youtubers who recommend this shi*** microfon!
thank you sir for your honesty
That's a huge deal breaker I was on the fence about getting the Rode or this new iteration I was leaning to Rode because I couldn't believe DJI released this system without a locking collar system. These issues solidify the Rode purchase. Thanks for the honest review.
The interference can come from any 2.4 ghz product like wifi units
The second issue with the flawed audio in the receiver is a classic thing with 2.4GHz systems. This frequency is just way too crowded. Could have been your wi-fi messing with the audio. I am surprised you never heard anything like it before. All 2.4GHz systems are plagued by it.
I was gonna buy at a store and they sent all of theirs back after customers returning theirs due to audio issues. Might be a bigger batch error