DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case)

If good things come in small packages, the DJI Mic Mini is practically microscopic magic. This tiny wireless microphone system has managed to pack professional-grade audio capabilities into something that weighs about as much as a couple of paper clips.At $240, this wireless mic system hits a sweet spot that'll make both your wallet and your audio standards happy. It's roughly half the price of its bigger siblings, but don't let that fool you – this little powerhouse delivers where it counts.The system comes with two transmitters, one receiver, and a charging case that looks like it could be housing premium earbuds. The setup process is refreshingly straightforward – no engineering degree is required. It's simple to set up and starts producing good-quality audio ... MoreIf good things come in small packages, the DJI Mic Mini is practically microscopic magic. This tiny wireless microphone system has managed to pack professional-grade audio capabilities into something that weighs about as much as a couple of paper clips.At $240, this wireless mic system hits a sweet spot that'll make both your wallet and your audio standards happy. It's roughly half the price of its bigger siblings, but don't let that fool you – this little powerhouse delivers where it counts.The system comes with two transmitters, one receiver, and a charging case that looks like it could be housing premium earbuds. The setup process is refreshingly straightforward – no engineering degree is required. It's simple to set up and starts producing good-quality audio right out of the box.Battery life is where this system really shines. The transmitters can run for up to 11.5 hours on a single charge, while the receiver lasts about 10.5 hours. The charging case isn't just for show either – it provides roughly 3.6 full charges, pushing your total potential use time to 48 hours. That's enough juice to cover a weekend-long event without breaking a sweat.The versatility is impressive too. Whether you're connecting to a camera, smartphone, computer, or tablet, the Mic Mini plays nice with pretty much everything. It's particularly slick with DJI's own products – the transmitter can connect directly to devices like the Osmo Action 5 Pro without even needing the receiver.Style-wise, DJI nailed it. The mics are so compact and lightweight that they practically disappear when clipped onto clothing. The matte black finish looks professional without drawing attention, which is exactly what you want in a mic system.There are a few minor quirks to consider. Some users have reported occasional connectivity hiccups with certain devices, and the charging case, while functional, could be more robust. But these are small gripes for what's otherwise an exceptional piece of kit.For content creators, vloggers, or anyone needing quality audio on the go, the DJI Mic Mini represents outstanding value. It manages to strike that elusive balance between professional features and user-friendly design, all while maintaining the audio quality that punches well above its weight class. In a market where wireless mics can easily cost twice as much, this system proves that sometimes less really is more.

This is my first wireless mic setup and boy I am impressed with the DJI Mic Mini. I’ve been doing a lot of running these days and I’ve been narrating my own runs by taking selfie videos. The obvious annoyance I run into during a run is the wind noise. I try to mitigate it by repositioning my grip on my phone or shielding the phone, but more often than not I just end up getting a selfie of my chin, and still have the wind noise. The DJI Mic Mini opened my eyes to what a wireless microphone system offers.Firstly, the kit comes with two microphone transmitters, and they are very small. They can be attached to your person either by clipping it or magnetically attaching it to your clothing. Aesthetically, the magnet is a lot better because it can be placed almost ... MoreThis is my first wireless mic setup and boy I am impressed with the DJI Mic Mini. I’ve been doing a lot of running these days and I’ve been narrating my own runs by taking selfie videos. The obvious annoyance I run into during a run is the wind noise. I try to mitigate it by repositioning my grip on my phone or shielding the phone, but more often than not I just end up getting a selfie of my chin, and still have the wind noise. The DJI Mic Mini opened my eyes to what a wireless microphone system offers.Firstly, the kit comes with two microphone transmitters, and they are very small. They can be attached to your person either by clipping it or magnetically attaching it to your clothing. Aesthetically, the magnet is a lot better because it can be placed almost anywhere on your person, but not quite as secure as the clip. But I had zero problems attaching the mic either way. The mic is very small; to me it’s just a bit larger than 3 U.S. quarters stacked together, and it is so light that you don’t notice it once it’s attached. Each mic has two buttons, one for power and one for linking. Also, each mic comes with two windscreens (black and black/gray).The kit also comes with a receiver which is a bit larger than the transmitters, but still relatively small. It allows for different types of connectivity so that you can connect to a smartphone, camera or a PC. I intend to use mostly on my smartphone, and I have 3 options: (1) using a USB-C cable, (2) using the included USB-C adapter to physically attach the receiver to my phone, and (3) via Bluetooth (some caveats). There is a 4th option using a 3.5mm TRS cable, which is included with the kit, to use with your DSLR or the like when the other options are not feasible. The receiver can also be attached to most things with its built-in clip, but has no magnetic clip like the transmitter. It has a wheel knob for adjusting gain and power/linkage buttons just like the transmitter.Putting it all together, the transmitter and receiver rest nicely together inside a hard charging case. Charging is done via USB-C (cable included). There are 4 white LED indicators that indicate charge level. Also housed is the attachable USB-C adapter, and there is another slot for an additional adapter which I’m guessing is for the Lightning variant, not included. Finally, all of this can be stored in a carrying case that is included with the kit.When I first attached the receiver to my iPhone, I used the included USB-C adapter. There is a green LED indicator that tells me if there is a successful connection to a device. Flashing green means no, and solid green means good. I then attached one of the transmitters to myself; it will exhibit the same flashing behavior as the receiver, but only in regards to its connectivity to the receiver, not the receivers’ host device. I created a quick video, and my mind was blown.The clarity from the DJI Mic Mini was astounding. It is very much a night and day difference just sitting at a table and capturing videos with and without the Mic Mini. And what was also very apparent was how easy it was to set up, just how I described above. I didn’t need to install an app as it was very much plug-and-play. My voice came through with the utmost sound clarity, and much of the ambient noise around me like an air purifier or running water was more or less eliminated. As I mentioned above, going for a run was also astounding for me. I continued with the same USB-C adapter setup for the receiver and opted to use a windscreen on the transmitter. I felt more confident using the transmitters’ physical clip on my shirt rather than using the magnetic clip, although I feel like the magnetic clip is strong enough that I wouldn’t have to worry. Once again, a night and day difference with audio. The wind noise is virtually gone, and my speech and breathing is front and center. I also noticed that from run to run, I can tell which of my running shoes exhibit more noise, which I found more interesting. I decided on another run that I clip the secondary transmitter closer to my feet to hear my foot strikes to record which shoes are the noisiest of the bunch. I was having too much fun with this….Changing settings at a moments’ notice can only be done on the receiver, and it is the gain knob and the power button. I would tinker with this by recording a video and stating the gain value in the video so that I knew what was best in that situation. The power button doubles as a noise cancelling on/off button; an additional LED opposite of the main LED will illuminate a lighter green color indicating that noise canceling is on. But as far as adjustability on the receiver…that’s it. That’s where the DJI Mimo App comes in, where you’ll find a handful of device settings, especially noise canceling strength and enabling clipping control. When I’m indoors, I keep the noise canceling in basic and everything else default; when I run outdoors, I change noise canceling to strong and sometimes enable low cut to help further with ambient outdoor noise like passing vehicles along my run. The DJI Mimo App also allows you to create content with pre-recorded videos and even photos. Just a quick plug for DJI’s app, but outside the scope of this review.Now for the gotchas…unless I’m doing something wrong, there isn’t actually a means to connect the receiver via traditional Bluetooth. The receiver does not appear as an available Bluetooth device when I put it in pairing mode. After numerous attempts and messing around, I found that the only way to connect the receiver via Bluetooth is using the DJI Mimo App…but it’s not what you think. The app connection only allows you to change recording settings, but not actually Bluetooth audio recording. Again, not sure if I'm doing something fundamentally wrong, but that’s what I’ve been able to figure out thus far.Overall, the DJI Mic Mic gets a huge recommendation from me. I can’t believe I went this long without a system like this. This is a must for anyone who is getting into content creation.

I’ll start by saying that I am a huge fan of DJI products. Being a professional photographer by trade, I have been using their drones and cameras for over 10 years. When DJI announced the first Mic system, I was very intrigued immediately and placed a pre-order. Since its release at the beginning of 2023, I have used it on numerous video shoots and it has performed flawlessly. In fact, so flawlessly that I didn’t see the need to upgrade to the Mic 2 which was released only one year later. The new DJI Mic Mini was released even quicker, entering the market less than one year after the Mic 2. For the types of photography and videography I do on a daily basis, I can’t think of a more innovative company that continually pushes the boundaries, and releases products on a ... MoreI’ll start by saying that I am a huge fan of DJI products. Being a professional photographer by trade, I have been using their drones and cameras for over 10 years. When DJI announced the first Mic system, I was very intrigued immediately and placed a pre-order. Since its release at the beginning of 2023, I have used it on numerous video shoots and it has performed flawlessly. In fact, so flawlessly that I didn’t see the need to upgrade to the Mic 2 which was released only one year later. The new DJI Mic Mini was released even quicker, entering the market less than one year after the Mic 2. For the types of photography and videography I do on a daily basis, I can’t think of a more innovative company that continually pushes the boundaries, and releases products on a fast track that I carry with me daily.** IN THE BOX **In the box you will receive two microphones ( TX transmitters), one receiver (RX receiver), two sets of puffy wind screens (one for lighter NR, one for higher NR), cables for charging (USB-C) and camera connect (3.5mm TRS), two magnets for the mics, a USB-C adapter for the RX to connect to other devices, the charging case, and a soft travel pouch. I have found that I can fit everything I need into the charging case itself, eliminating the need to carry the soft pouch if preferred (see review photos). I personally use a lot of gear on my shoots, so space is valuable to me.** SETUP **Setup was easy, but did take some time. DJI releases firmware updates very quickly and makes the update process easy on most of their products. In order to update the firmware on the Mic Mini, you need to have the current version of the DJI Mimo app on your device. Once you start the app and press the camera button, the app will search for nearby DJI devices. Remove a Mic from the charging case and press the Bluetooth pairing button. The app will locate the Mic and wirelessly update the firmware for you. This process is quick and easy, but you will need to repeat the process for both Mics separately. The RX receiver cannot connect to a device for a firmware update and must be physically connected to your device using the included USB-C adapter for updates. The only problem I have with this, is that I need to remove my phone case to perform updates, or to adjust settings via the Mimo app. To remedy this, I will purchase a separate USB-C extender adapter to see if that will work. I will leave a comment on this review with my findings. If that works, I can live with it. Otherwise, for me personally, having to remove my phone case to select the level of noise reduction in the app settings will be a hassle and take extra time. The Mics themselves have the ability to turn on/off noise canceling by a simple press of the power button when connected to the receiver. It would be great if they can figure out a way to give users a way to select the level of noise cancellation by short pressing the power button on the RX receiver. Possibly in a future firmware update?** SIZE & BUILD QUALITY **As with all DJI products, I feel like this product is built to last. I would go as far as saying I would be more worried I would lose one of the pieces in this kit, due to their small size, before I would actually break one. Weighing only 10 ounces per microphone, the size of these mics compared to the full size DJI Mic system, is quite astonishing. These are easier to conceal on clients and have close to the same end result, making the Mic Mini system an indispensable tool to carry at all times. DJI have also thoughtfully released both black and white versions of the mics making it even easier to conceal on clients depending on their attire. With the highly competitive price point, it is a no brainer to have both colors in my kit.** FEATURES & REAL WORLD USE **In my testing so far, I have found several things to like about the DJI Mic Mini and I can see where this affordable, yet still professional package, would benefit several types of creators. The audio recording these provide while feeding a DJI product, or while hooked directly up to a DSLR or Mirrorless camera system is clear and precise. With the two noise cancelling modes, one for interior, or light noise, one for exterior, or more noisy/windy environments, this small, affordable package is hard to beat. I personally use this with my Mirrorless Cinema camera to record walkthroughs with Real Estate Agents, and with my OSMO Action to record myself and my kids. In both scenarios, the DJI Mic Mini has performed as expected, and the microphones have produced excellent clear audio tracks to use in post production. While having the RX receiver on the hot shoe of my camera and the audio cable hooked up, I appreciate the fact that there is an included gain wheel on the RX receiver itself, allowing users to adjust the microphone levels directly from the receiver, instead of having to dive into a menu on your phone. Excellent! I am also very fond of the magnet system DJI have provided, giving users the ability to, for instance, place a magnet inside a shirt, and the microphone on the outside of the shirt instead of using the clip. The magnets are quite strong and hold the mic in position well, but I wouldn’t expect it to work as well through thicker fabric, or coats. The battery life hasn’t even come close to being an issue for me, as the charging case keeps them more than charged for every type of shoot I use them for. The range is also completely out of control in a good way. You can walk so far away from your camera and still have clear voice recordings, that it is really too far away to be anything I would ever use. After the mics are initially paired with the RX receiver, you simply remove everything from the charging case you need and it all connects quickly and automatically, so you are ready to shoot without wasting precious time.DJI has been at the forefront of innovation for years. With their wide range of excellent products, their replacement program, and timely firmware updates, they are a tech giant that has many tools I am proud to have in my kit.** PROS **Size, weight, magnet mounts, included wind screens, charging caseBattery life and rangeThe mics are easy to place and concealCompatibility with other DJI products including the OSMO seriesAuto power on and connectionAuto limiter** CONS **No internal recording backup like its big brothersMust connect RX receiver via USB-C to phone to adjust settingsNo 3.5mm mic input on either mic for lavalier mics (I don’t need it)