DJI has announced the latest member of its wireless lavalier mic series, the Mic Mini (not to be confused with the Mac Mini). This new model is smaller than the Mic and Mic 2 models with some new features and better battery life.
The Mic Mini set includes two wireless transmitters that can be attached to your clothing using magnetic or clip-on attachments. The design should not only be small and light, but also discreet so as not to attract too much attention. You also get a windscreen, which can be added in windy conditions.
Paired with the transmitters is the wireless receiver unit. This unit can be connected to a wide variety of devices including cameras, smartphones, tablets, and computers using either a USB-C connector or a 3.5mm TRS connector. When it is plugged into a smartphone, you can connect a charger to its USB port and it will charge the transmitter as well as the connected phone.
The transmitters can also be connected directly to your smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth. They can also connect directly to select DJI Osmo ecosystem devices like the Osmo Action 4 Pro, Osmo Action 4, or Osmo Pocket 3 without the need for a receiver.
The Mic Mini has a two-level noise cancellation system. You can either choose the Basic level for indoor recordings with quiet noises like fans and air conditioners, or Strong for outdoor recordings. It also has an auto limiting feature, which automatically reduces the recording volume to prevent clipping. A safety track can also be recorded simultaneously, which is 6dB quieter than the main track, and can be used instead if the main track is too loud and clipping.
The receiver can connect with two transmitters simultaneously. You can either record two separate tracks from two mics or combine them into a single track in mono or stereo mode. The receiver has a dial for 5-step gain adjustment.
The standard kit includes a charging case, which can charge the two included transmitters and one receiver 3.6 times, for a total of 48 hours of use. The transmitters individually have a battery life of 11.5 hours while the receiver lasts for 10.5 hours. A 5-minute charge can keep both of them running for about an hour.
The standard kit costs $169. Alternatively, you can purchase the base kit, which includes only a transmitter and a receiver, for just $89. Additional transmitters can be purchased for $59 each, and those whose devices have a Lightning connector can get a Lightning adapter for $19.
The DJI Mic Mini is available starting today on the DJI website and other retailers.
