DJI Mic Mini review: is this the best compact wireless microphone set-up?
It impressed me so much it deserved a review of its own. If you engage in any sort of content creation, the decent quality audio recording you get from DJI Mic Mini will enhance all your videos.
It's also so portable, discrete and versatile that you can use it to boost how you sound on everything from voice notes to zoom video calls.
READ MORE: DJI Osmo Mobile 7 review: entry-level gimbal punches well above its weight in features and functionality
READ MORE: I've tested DJI Mini 4 Pro and it's a solid ultra-portable drone for both beginners and pros DJI Mic Mini everyday use The Mic Mini receiver attaches to your camera using a cold shoe mount (Image: DJI)
DJI Mic Mini has a similar dual-transmitter and all-in-one charging case design to the more expensive DJI Mic 2.
As well as the two compact transmitters and case, you get a receiver, a pair of wind-shields, a soft carrying bag, an extra set of wind-shields, a 3.5mm audio cable and a USB-A to USB-C cable.
The transmitters feature omnidirectional microphones and have a handy magnet attachment for attaching neatly to a shirt or jacket. An Auto Limiting feature automatically prevents your audio from clipping.
The receiver offers a cold shoe mount and 3.5 audio jack for use with a camera and a USB-C adaptor for use with a phone. It looks like an imperfect fit on any phone but slots in nicely on cameras. Mic Mini receiver attached to a smartphone (Image: DJI)
But as the transmitters can connect to your phone directly through Bluetooth, you don't need to use the receiver with your handset. The Bluetooth connection works seamlessly with the DJI Mimo app, third-party video apps and DJI Osmo gizmos such as the gimbal or the excellent Pocket 3 camera.
Mic Mini gives you manual plus or minus 12db audio level control and enables you to capture excellent quality audio with a minimum of fuss. The quality difference in audio recorded on a phone's microphones and Mic Mini is massive.
I have used it now for a couple of months and found it to be consistently reliable. I've experienced no glitches.
Coverage is rated at up to 400m and its noise-cancelling holds its own in both busy and windy environments. There's also a handy Auto Limiting feature that automatically prevents your audio from clipping. DJI Mic Mini other features The compact DJI Mic Mini charging case (Image: DJI)
The 48-hour battery life is superb and means you can wear it all day every day at work if you wish.
One thing to note is that unlike on the more expensive DJI Mic 2, the Mic Mini transmitters do not have any internal recording so you essentially have no back-up audio. DJI Mic Mini verdict
The portability of the package means DJI Mic Mini can be taken anywhere and the ease of use means you can be up and running quickly no matter what set-up you are using. Audio quality is superb for the price point. It's a package that delivers great value for money. Pricing and availability
DJI Mic Mini (2TX + 1RX + charging case) costs €169 from DJI.com but it's currently reduced to €127.
There are several purchasing options: individual components, one mic and receiver (currently €67) or the complete kit we reviewed which contains two mics (with magnets), one receiver, a charging case and wind muffs for the mics.
You can also buy DJI Mic Mini from Amazon which is offering 25 percent off at the time of publication.
Other products in the same category include Maono Wave T5 Wireless Microphone Combo which costs €109 on Amazon reduced from €145 (at time of publication).
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