DJI Mic Mini 2 Brings Color and Everyday Ease to Wireless Audio

DJI finally revealed the Mic Mini 2 microphone system this morning, and the transmitter now has a nifty front cover that pops off in seconds thanks to magnets, giving you the option of plain black or white, or a few fancier designs done in Victo Ngai’s style, such as pink-purple swirls, blue-green blurs, fiery orange-red hues, or even black-gold, and then there are the brighter options like teal, yellow, and purple. It weighs only 11 grams, making it simple to cling to your shirt or lapel without anyone seeing, but it really pops out when you want it to complement whatever you’re wearing.

It still appears similar to the original Mic Mini, but the minor changes make it much easier to use on a daily basis. You also get a detachable magnetic attachment that allows you to spin the microphone to precisely direct it where the sound is coming from. Once the shot is finished, simply return everything to the small charging case that keeps the transmitter, receiver, and all of the cords in one neat location, eliminating the need to rummage around for the various bits and bobs. That one case also has a total run-time of 48 hours when full, as well as up to 11.5 hours for the transmitter alone and 10.5 hours for the receiver, and 5 minutes on the charger gets you about an hour of recording time, and the system will simply shut down if the receiver moves out of range.

Sound quality has improved significantly, with each recording made at a steady 48 kHz and 24 bit, resulting in extremely sharp clarity regardless of how close or far away the source is. You can also choose from three distinct speech tone settings to fit the situation and the speaker, as well as two levels of noise-canceling to deal with quiet rooms or bustling streets without having to tinker with settings. Another excellent feature is that the gain can be adjusted in five simple levels, and there is an automated limiter to prevent sudden loud moments from clipping. When paired with the free DJI Mimo app, you get dual recording and a safety track to protect against sudden volume surges.

The full-sized receiver has a remarkable range of 400m, while the smaller phone-plug version has a range of 300m. If you have an older DJI camera, such as the Osmo Pocket 3 or the Osmo Action, you can connect two transmitters directly without a receiver. The rest of the world will require the normal receiver to connect, although this setup works just fine with regular cameras, phones, laptops, and tablets. And, to ensure that no one needs to discard their old gear, it is still compatible with existing Mic Mini and mobile adapters.

The new kit’s pricing is quite appealing when compared to what we saw when the original was released. In the UK, a two-transmitter bundle with receiver and case costs £89 (about $120 US), while a single-transmitter mobile kit costs £49. You may also purchase separate transmitters for roughly £29 apiece. It is currently available in several locations, with a US launch planned soon (fingers crossed) once all relevant clearances are completed.

A new follow-up version, the Mic Mini 2S, will be available later this summer, but it’s worth noting that it includes built-in internal recording and supports up to four transmitters on a single receiver. That being said, the standard Mic Mini 2 already meets almost all of your daily needs as a vlogger, interviewer, or solo filmmaker looking for something lightweight, dependable, and simple to use, and the best part is that it never feels like a compromise.