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A quick connecting and convenient wireless audio solution for all types of content creators.
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DJI Mic
The bottom line
The DJI Mic is compact, portable, and is a breeze to use. While this all-in-one, dual receiver wireless microphone system is quick connecting and feature rich, some iPhone users will be left to make an additional purchase to take advantage of two key recording modes.
DJI Mic
The DJI Mic is compact, portable, and is a breeze to use. While this all-in-one, dual receiver wireless microphone system is quick connecting and feature rich, some iPhone users will be left to make an additional purchase to take advantage of two key recording modes.
Product release date
November, 2021
Price
$249 USD
Dimensions
Charging Case: 103 x 42 x 62 mm
Weight
162g
Model Number
ASB01
What we like
Mono or Stereo recording with USB-C
OLED touchscreen display on receiver
DSLR compatible
Transmitters feature onboard memory
What we don't like
No stereo recording options for Lightning users
No room for windscreens in charging case
Magnet attachment only strong enough for a T-shirt
7.1
SoundGuys Rating
Rating Metric
Our Rating
User Rating
Durability / Build Quality
6.0
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Value
7.0
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Design
8.0
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Portability
7.5
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Feature
7.0
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The DJI Mic is an all-in-one, dual-channel wireless microphone system that connects easily to smartphones, laptops, or cameras. It offers quality audio for creators and includes helpful features like built-in storage and safety track recording to prevent post-production issues. However, older iPhone users may face some frustrating limitations. Let’s dive into this DJI Mic review to find out more.
On April 15th, 2025, to add the DJI Mic 2 and DJI Mic Mini as modern alternatives
About this DJI Mic review: We tested the DJI Mic over one week. It was running firmware version 02.00.72.87. SoundGuys purchased the unit for this review.
Streamers, YouTubers, and content creators will appreciate the convenience this all-in-one wireless audio package provides. Whether live streaming at home, conducting an interview at a trade show, or vlogging your way through a hike in the mountains, the DJI Mic is ready to help capture your voice.
What’s it like to use the DJI Mic?
The DJI Mic system components are stored inside a charging case. The textured black case includes two wireless transmitters with built-in omnidirectional microphones, a receiver with touchscreen controls, Lightning and USB-C adaptors, and a hot-shoe attachment for a DSLR camera. Flipping open the top, four white LEDs located on the front show the charge level of the case, and an excellent clear display pops up on the receiver’s OLED touchscreen to show the battery status of both transmitters and receiver.
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The DJI Mic uses a typical charging case design.
Removing the receiver from the case immediately changes the touchscreen display to show you live input levels from both transmitters. If you only need one, you can manually turn off the other one via the power button on the side, but simply leaving one transmitter in the charging case and closing the lid will have the same result. Connect the appropriate adaptor to the receiver, and it’s ready to be attached to your device. There is also a 3.5mm headphone output jack for monitoring your audio signal directly.
A solid green light on each transmitter indicates they’re linked to the receiver and ready to use. You can clip the transmitter to your clothing like a traditional Lavalier microphone, but there is also a handy magnet attachment. This magnet allows you a variety of placement options and also the ability to hide the transmitter underneath a lapel or collar if you want it to be discreet. The transmitter and magnet feel secure on a t-shirt, but you may want to stick with the clip if you or your guest is wearing a thicker sweater or hoodie.
You’re also provided with two windscreens to protect the mics, which easily twist onto the transmitters, a short 3.5mm TRS cable, a USB-C charging cable, and a nice DJI-branded carry case to store everything.
How do you control the DJI Mic?
You control the DJI Mic via the touchscreen display on the receiver, but there are physical buttons, too. Each transmitter features a physical record, link, and power button.
While in the charging case, the receiver’s display shows the battery life of both transmitters and the receiver, as well as the amount of onboard memory available. Removing the receiver automatically changes the display to show input gain levels and the signal strength from your transmitters.
The DJI mic comes with USB-C and Lightning adaptors; it does not support stereo recording for Lightning users.
Swiping down on the touchscreen’s main display brings you to the upper menu and allows you to explore the DJI Mic controls further. Here, you can adjust receiver gain, headphone output level, transmitter settings, and display options like LED brightness. You can also select from three recording modes: Mono, Stereo, or MS (mono with safety track).
In mono mode, the audio you record with one or both transmitters will go to one track. In stereo mode, using both transmitters will separate the audio into left and right channels. Lastly, mono with safety offers a valuable feature: the DJI Mic will record a second duplicate audio track (with 6dB less gain applied) as a backup if you run into distortion or clipping from any unexpected level jumps while recording. Connecting the transmitter via the USB-C port and using your video editing software allows you to access this secondary track for edits.
Unfortunately, this is where some iPhone users are forced to look for an additional third-party adaptor if they want to use all three recording modes. While DJI provides a Lightning adaptor for the receiver, the DJI Mic does not support any two-channel recording for Lightning users. This means no stereo recording or access to the mono with safety track mode, which is also recorded to a stereo track. While you will find this information in the DJI Mic user manual, this limitation for Lightning users is not mentioned on the product’s webpage. Perhaps DJI will have a software update in the future, but so far, you’re left to the internet message boards to find an appropriate workaround, like buying a Lightning to USB-C adaptor to use these two channel features.
Lastly, swiping up from the main display takes you to the lower menu. The transmitters appear as TX1 and TX2. Here, you’ll find another way to record or mute and the option to format the onboard memory.
How does the DJI Mic connect?
The DJI transmitters are automatically linked to the receiver. If you only need one, simply leave the other in the charging case.
The DJI Mic receiver connects to your smartphone via the supplied Lightning or USB-C adaptor. They also include a hot-shoe mount and a 3.5mm jack cable for DSLR compatibility.
The wireless transmitters are automatically paired to the receiver, so once the receiver is plugged into your device, you can clip on a transmitter, adjust your levels via the touchscreen, and start recording.
How does the DJI Mic sound?
I ran through a few test scenarios with the DJI Mic in various settings, check out the highlights in the video below.
In our first test with the DJI Mic, the overpowering low-end rumble of the city you can hear in the iPhone recording is cut right down. While this noise is not eliminated entirely, my voice stays upfront, with no apparent wind noise, for a more enjoyable listening experience. My voice remains clear even with a helicopter flying overhead near the end. In my distance test, at 1:45, you can hear a brief interruption in the audio. It’s minor, but I’m less than 20 meters from the receiver. DJI states the transmitters have a range of over 250m, so you need to be aware that your range depends on your setting and surroundings.
Should you buy the DJI Mic?
The DJI Mic charging case is portable and safe to toss into your backpack or media bag.
The DJI Mic is an excellent buy for casual content creators as long as your device has a USB-C connection. Its all-in-one convenience, long record time, and ease of use are great. However, as an older iPhone user, having to source and deal with a third-party adaptor to use the stereo and safety track recording modes is somewhat disappointing, so you’ll want to consider the latest model, the DJI Mic 2.
A quick connecting and convenient wireless audio solution for all types of content creators.
The DJI Mic is compact, portable, and is a breeze to use. While this all-in-one, dual receiver wireless microphone system is quick connecting and feature rich, some iPhone users will be left to make an additional purchase to take advantage of two key recording modes.
The DJI Mic 2 is now available and brings several key upgrades over the original, including a durable all-metal charging case, stronger transmitter magnetic attachments, and noise cancelation for recording in outdoor environments. Most importantly, it adds 32-bit float internal recording, which lets you recover clipped or distorted audio in post. Snag a DJI Mic 2 for $349 at Amazon.
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The transmitters are much smaller compared to the Mic 2.
For those on a budget, consider the stripped-down DJI Mic Mini. While this smaller, more affordable DJI Mic does not offer a fancy touch screen or onboard recording, it’s an excellent option for more casual content creators. You still get the all-in-one charging case design, stereo recording, and universal connectivity for use with any smartphone, laptop, or camera. Find one for $169.99 at Amazon.
Frequently asked questions
You can use the DJI Mic with both an iPhone and Android, however, if your iPhone uses a Lightning connection, you will be limited to mono recordings only.
With 8GB of internal storage, the DJI Mic can record audio for up to 14 hours. You get approximately 5.5 hours of battery life from the transmitters, 5 hours from the receiver, and an additional 10 hours from the charging case.
You can use the DJI Mic for Zoom calls, but you will also need to plug in a pair of headphones with a 3.5mm TRS cable to the headphone jack of the receiver to hear your audio.
You can use two DJI transmitters at the same time.
The DJI Mic does not have noise cancelation.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes to charge the transmitters and receiver using the charging case fully, and it takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes to charge the charging case fully.
The DJI Mic transmitters feature 8GB of internal storage.
