DJI has announced the newest 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 the Mic 2 models while having a few new features and better battery life.
The Mic Mini set includes two wireless transmitters that can be attached to your clothing using the magnetic or clip-on attachment. The design is meant to be not just small and light but also discreet so as to not attract too much attention. You also get windscreens, which can be attached in windy situations.
Pairing with the transmitters is the wireless receiver unit. This unit can be attached to a wide variety of devices, including cameras, smartphones, tablets, and computers using the USB-C connector or the 3.5mm TRS connector. When plugged in to, say, 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 paired directly to your smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth. They can also connect to select DJI Osmo Ecosystem devices such as the Osmo Action 4 Pro, Osmo Action 4, or Osmo Pocket 3 directly without requiring the receiver.
The Mic Mini features a two-level noise cancelling system. You can either pick the Basic level for indoor recording with quieter noises, such as fans and air conditioners, or Strong for outdoor recordings. There is also an automatic limiting feature, which automatically lowers 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 pair with two transmitters simultaneously. You can either record two separate tracks from the two mics or combine them into a single track in mono or stereo mode. The receiver has a dial for a 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 11.5 hours of battery life whereas the receiver lasts for 10.5 hours. A 5-minute charge can allow both to last for about an hour.
The standard kit is priced at $169. Alternatively, you can just purchase the base kit, which only includes one transmitter and one receiver, for $89. Additional transmitters can be purchased for $59 each and those with devices that have a Lightning connector can get a Lightning adapter for $19.
The DJI Mic Mini is available starting today from DJI website and other retailers.
