DJI makes drones. No, wait, they also make action cams…. and also gimbal stabilizers. And now they make dedicated audio equipment, too. DJI has entered the audio world with the release of its first wireless audio kit: Meet DJI Mic! Note: This product was originally unveiled back in November 2021 (read our story here), but apparently it was severely delayed. However, now it seems that the time has come and DJI officially introduces the new DJI Mic. DJI Mic is a dual-channel wireless audio system that comes in a dedicated charging case. Both transmitters have a built-in microphone, a lavalier is not required (but it is possible to use one via a 3.5 mm jack plug) and they support omnidirectional audio. DJI Mic with charging case. Image credit: DJI In addition, you can record audio directly to the transmitter if needed. According to DJI, the 8GB internal memory can record up to 14 hours of audio when recording 48kHz 24-bit mono WAV (but the beginning will be overwritten once the memory is full, so be warned). DJI Mic Since it’s a complete wireless audio solution, you not only get two transmitters, but also a two-channel receiver, of course. And all three devices fit comfortably in their charging cases, much like the Apple AirPods. The receiver has a touchscreen display that shows all the key information and also serves as a menu system for the entire setup. Whether a touchscreen display is the best way to implement a menu system, I...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 5 April, 2022