I examined the Mic 3 with cameras, computer systems, and smartphones, utilizing each direct connection and receiver connection strategies. It paired painlessly with all the things I threw at it, from my mirrorless digital camera to my iPhone, and the audio high quality remained persistently wonderful throughout totally different gadgets and environments. It’s a part of the OsmoAudio system too, which means the transmitter can instantly hyperlink with DJI cameras just like the Osmo 360, Osmo Motion 5 Professional, and Osmo Pocket 3, bypassing the receiver completely whereas nonetheless providing high-quality audio.
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The Mic 3 is not good, however I discovered little to complain about. The transmitters not embody a 3.5-mm enter for connecting exterior lavalier microphones, which could frustrate individuals who want to cover their mics utterly. DJI has additionally dropped the Security Observe recording mode that was obtainable on the Mic 2, nevertheless it’s completely potential to rig one up utilizing the obtainable choices.
US availability stays unsure; like different current DJI merchandise, the Mic 3 is not formally launching in America on account of ongoing tariff issues. US customers could possibly supply items by third-party retailers, however that is removed from preferrred for a product that ought to actually be extensively obtainable. At $329 for the entire two-transmitter, one-receiver, and charging case bundle, the Mic 3 is definitely cheaper than the Mic 2 was at launch, which I believe is a remarkably good worth for a product that’s superior in nearly each method. DJI’s resolution to promote particular person elements individually is welcome too. It means customers can begin with a primary setup and increase over time, or substitute a broken or misplaced element with out an excessive amount of fuss.
The DJI Mic 3 primarily combines the perfect facets of each the Mic 2 and Mic Mini right into a single, well-rounded bundle. It is extra compact and sensible than the Mic 2, and much more superior than the Mini. For content material creators, filmmakers, and podcasters on the lookout for a wi-fi microphone system that simply works, it’s totally laborious to seek out fault with it.
The one actual query is whether or not present Mic 2 house owners must improve. If the improved portability and expanded function set attraction to you, the Mic 3 represents a stable step ahead. However the Mic 2 stays a superb microphone in its personal proper, so there is not any pressing must make the swap except these new options and upgrades genuinely resolve issues you are presently going through.