The DJI Mic Mini 2 is a small wireless microphone with interchangeable covers, clear sound, noise cancellation, and voice presets via the Mimo app. It works as a smartphone, desktop, and camera microphone. When used as a clip-on, the microphone stands out more due to its white housing.
User-friendly
I tested the DJI Mic Mini 2 + Charging Case set. This set includes 2 small microphones, one receiver, the charging case, colorful magnetic covers, windscreens, and a storage bag. The microphones weigh only 11 grams and are slightly larger than a 2 euro coin. I easily store them in the charging case with the windscreen. It fits in my jacket pocket, so I can easily take the set with me. I find that handy for recording on the go. The microphones also come pre-paired out of the box. This allows me to start recording immediately. I find the controls very user-friendly: with a single button, I can adjust the volume, mute the microphone, or start recording. I connect the USB-C receiver to my smartphone, tablet, and computer and start recording right away. I also automatically connect it via Bluetooth to DJI Osmo devices such as the Osmo Pocket 4 or Osmo Action 6. The Mic Mini 2 has a white housing and comes out of the box with white covers, but I also attach colored covers in colors such as green, yellow, blue, orange, or purple. This gives my microphone a cheerful look that matches my clothing. For a neutral look, I attach the black cover to the transmitter. However, the sides of the transmitter remain white in this case. If you wear dark clothing, these will always stand out.
Noise cancelling
The Mic Mini 2 has 2 types of noise cancelling: Basic and Strong. I use Basic for indoor recordings and quiet situations. For recordings outdoors or in busy environments, I choose Strong. I tested this microphone on a windy day. Using the Mimo app, I turn on Strong mode and record a short voice message. My voice sounds clear, and I don't notice any voice distortion. I remain clearly audible, even when the wind picks up. Without noise cancelling, I can clearly hear the wind in my recording and am less intelligible. The noise cancelling saves me a lot of time on location, because I don't have to redo the recording.
Automatic voice presets with the Mimo app
In the Mimo app, I choose from 3 voice presets: Regular, Rich, and Bright. With these handy presets, I can quickly adjust the sound to my environment. The bass, midtones, and treble are already set for each usage situation. Outdoors, I use the Bright preset, which emphasizes the high tones and makes my voice clearer in environments with background noise. This means fewer adjustments are needed in post-production. For an indoor recording, such as an interview in a quiet location, I prefer the Rich preset. This gives my voice a warmer and fuller sound. If I want even more control, I adjust the sound further in the Mimo app.
