The best ever explanation ( genuine ) i got after 50+ youtube videos ❤️ Well done really appreciate your effort keep growing 🎉

In the early part of your video did you have the DJI Low Cut enabled? It’s on by default. Others reviews forgot to turn it off for their review and yours sounds that way.

Where have you been all my life!!! lol good to see you! Great review as always! Hope you’re doing well!

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Good to see you brother. Thanks for being here.

Been using the DJI Mic2 for a while now and I gotta say, I'm really loving the audio quality. It's super clear and sounds totally pro. And the user-friendly design is a game-changer. It's insanely easy to use.

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

The only thing I've found that drives me nuts so far is that the built in recorder splits the files every 240mb or so. It's so annoying.

@MrBPM75

25 күн бұрын

When you use the USB-C adapter to plug receiver in your iPhone or Android smartphones, does the camera automatically recognizes the receiver and use the wireless range as mic or you actually have to pair receiver to smartphone as a bluetooth mic and use that instead? The bottom line I am asking is, the whole idea for me to buy is use with my smartphone without bluetooth as bluetooth creates lag. So with its dedicated signal with the transmitter, there is no lag. How are you using it if I may ask?

Great comparison, helpful. Thnx

Excellent review. Keep up the great work!

@scottmckenna

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

great video and great comparisons, I really like that the phone dongles are included in the case. Question, What Sony camera and lens is that in the video?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

If you’re referring to the one that I was holding up to show a sample of, that’s the Sony FX3 and 135mm G Master

Thank you for your presentation. On a side note, you mentioned the Lav Mics, may I ask what lav would you recommend?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

I personally love the Countryman b3. amzn.to/3Hx76qM

@enriquemartin8655

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna Thank you.

Great review. I use secured lav on my Tentacles Track E’s but I’ve been using the Cable Clamp under the DJI Mic 2 to secure my lav I haven’t had any concerns of a lav coming loose. The Rode out of box definitely sounds more beefy on the low end creating a pleasing sound. But nothing a little Post Production can’t match if that’s your thing. For me it’s the ease and usefulness of the DJI Mic 2, definitely thoughtfully made, sound can be tweaking into a preset but features can’t be always easily added.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

I agree about post production, you can make them both sound great for sure.

@rousedvideo3380

5 ай бұрын

Megamind, good idea :)

Can you do an audio test with both using a lav mic?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Sure.

@RodrigoPolo

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckennaTHANK YOU!

I like that because really honest opinion thank you

Hi Scott ! Thx for the vid :) Could you make a video with mastering/mixing Rode Wireless Pro audio on Da Vinci Resolve Studio please ? Thanks in advance

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

I don't use Davinci currently, sorry.

Agree on monitoring audio

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Totally.

Hey Scott, missed your videos. I wanted to use them for micing the bride amd groom but sometimes i want to use them as wireless microphones along with my recording for the house soeakers also. I like the idea that they have a white one for the bride and they are small but hate the fact that there's no locking pin but there's a slot behind the clip that keeps the cable secure. If you were still doing weddings which one would you use?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

If I was still doing wedding, then Lav mics are all that I would ever use. In that case, I absolutely would go with the Rode for that locking connector. I've had the lav get unplugged when doing weddings in the past.

Thanks Scott, loved this review. I like you bought the pocket 3 combo so i have that mic. I also have the rode wireless 2, not the pro version. My biggest issue with the rode system was the software. The recordings were in a format that needed to be exported. Not sure if thats the same now.

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

That's not the case any more. The wireless pro is just in wav files now that you can take right off from your desktop like an SD card. Nice and easy.

What'up~ Enjoyed, super picture. goondight!Scott! ;)

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot.

Great video, Scott. I've been finding your reviews very helpful. Just wanted to know what mic stand you were using with the Rode handheld adaptor? A lot of the stands I've been looking at don't have the 'mic holder' attachment included.

Excellent, well-informed video! For me it pretty much doesn't matter because I own both, but very noticeable on the difference of sound quality between the 2 units. I have use cases for both wireless setups.

@ItsYourDream

6 ай бұрын

through the same lavalier microphone, where will it sound better?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

I’m the same way. They both serve a great purpose.

@ItsYourDream

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna Tell me what is better to buy? Where is the best sound through a lavalier microphone?

Love this. What lava mic would you recommend for Rode Wireless Pro?

@scottmckenna

25 күн бұрын

I like the Countryman B3, but the mic that comes with the Rode wireless Pro isn’t bad.

So I got the Wireless PRO, but then came the Pocket 3 creator editon with the new DJI Mic2 transmitter. So I was just waiting to get the 2nd transmitter to make the Pocket 3 complete. But ended up with the Mic2 TX+RX set just in case. As for sound quality every comparision I have seen in the last week has the Røde PRO sound significantly better. But clearly the user interface in the Mic2 reciever is much easier to use.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Correct. Rode absolutely has better sound quality.

@GrenlandUnderVann

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna DJI now claims that there is a firmware bug in the Mic2 which causes the bad sound quality. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aohsmdFuqrnYac4.html

My DJM2 just arrived. I have more studio type of recording gear with high end lavs but needed something run and gun

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Awesome. Enjoy it.

@TwentyEightStreetMedia

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckennaso I did a shoot with the DJI 2. Smh I had a feeling they were not going to perform well. It recorded way too low and I didn’t use a lav. I know I didnt mess with the settings before hand but out of the box I give it a 3. Hiding this little box with branding everywhere was a pain. I think I’m going to return these and get either the tascam or rode pro. I heard a firmware is coming but for 350$ QA should’ve been done. Thanks for the honest review I should’ve watched before I bought

Hi Scott. Great video ty very much for it. Which lav mics would you recommend instead of the Rode Lavs which come with the wireless pro? (with a locking connector) Ty very much. :)

@scottmckenna

2 ай бұрын

I personally like the Countryman B3. Great mic for the price and size.

@NathamMovies

2 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna Ty! Although they dont sell it in the EU, cant find it anywhere :(

You didn’t mention the time encoding of the Rode or the noise cancellation of the DJI. Also I heard the DJI sounds much better after adjusting or turning off one of the default settings. Did you mess with those defaults at (there was prob a reason DJI chose that default though, so not sure what the con is by adjusting it).

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

There are so many things to mention, I didn’t cover everything. The video would have been too long. Happy to address your questions though for sure. 1. Timecode feature on the rode is great to many but not something I care about at all personally. 2. The feature you’re talking about with the DJI is the setting to remove background noise. I had that off. It sounds much worse if it’s on since it’s removing whatever it thinks is noise. I do that in post when I need it and would never have it on.

@FilmMonger

4 ай бұрын

​@@scottmckennaI think davidcarrico was referring to the low cut filter, which comes enabled by default.

wow...that podcast setup is game changer. Love that! Edit: Love the UI and UX of the DJI, but the podcast setup, lav lock and better audio quality is the reason I am going with rode.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Right? So freakin awesome.

@GregorPQ

6 ай бұрын

DJI has lav lock implemented as a 'channel' in the clip and the mic holder is just a 3d printed part you can get for the DJI, too.

hi. how to format the dji mic 2? thanks

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

In the settings of the transmitter. Look at the manual.

What other lav mics do you recommend to use with the Rode or DJI?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

I recommend the Countryman B3 as a great everyday mic. That's the one I use most often. www.amazon.com/Countryman-B3W4FF05BSR-Omni-Directional-Microphone-Transmitters/dp/B00B7GFOHA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3PF6B916S15DZ&keywords=countryman+b3&qid=1705945598&sprefix=countryman+b3%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3

Im wondering how long the internal battery will last on these units, maybe the longer because its larger, hopefully 3 years minimum

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Yea it’s an interesting question since you can’t change it for sure.

What would you suggest for lav mics with these?

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

Link in description.

Could you share the link of the Rode Wireless Pro's Handle for podcast?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

amzn.to/4b2Fyay

@CanadianSyed

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna Thanks mate

Can you use the rode mic on dji since the mic is much better? does the lock thing works on dji?

@scottmckenna

3 ай бұрын

You can use any lav mic on the DJI

dji mic2 has a cable clip to stop disconnection accidents . look under close to the body on the mic by the clip. You will see a cannel for cable management that locks the cable tight.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it has that to help keep it safe, but it's not guaranteed.

@scottmckenna thanks a lot for your video. I dont understand what you mean by audio output. I am beginner. On dji Audio out as well as headphones port. U mean they have 2 different holes . One for audio output to camera and the other one to use headphones to kisten and monitor the sound quality. I thought rode too has at least usb to conect to cellphone and hole to plug headphones to monitor the sound quality. Please explain because this is important factor for me. Can u please nake an introductory video about audio Explaining the audio vocab andbterms andbhowbto edit it. Especially with DaVinci resolve

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Correct. On the DJI, there are two different jacks so you can use the audio out to a camera, and the headphone out to headphones at the same time. On the Rode, there is only one output, which means that if you want to use it for headphones, you can't use it to go to the camera, and vice versa. Does that make sense?

@khaledfkry5541

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna yes thanks for replying. But if I am going to use it with phone the output will be using USB c and I can use the headphone jack for monitoring right ? Thanks again

I have the previous DJI Mic Wireless version and it sounds like the Rode Wireless Pro in this video. I think I'm going to stick to it rather than upgrading. WOW.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Glad it’s working out great for you

@robertquinonez_

6 ай бұрын

According to lisiting to both on this video with LOW CUT off, they sound 100% the same. LOW CUT must be off on Dji mike 2 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpeDtq-ie67doMo.htmlsi=OwcwFTDaj__ppi1cRobert Quiñonez

DJI really needs to work on sound quality.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

They aren’t an audio company. Rode is. That’s what I’ve been telling people. DJI makes great stuff but if audio quality is the most important factor to you, go with Rode.

@mcmediaandfilm

6 ай бұрын

​@@scottmckennathe exact same thing I have been saying rode is time served in manufacturing audio equipment years and years dji were initially just drone and hd transmission specialist.....now branching into more standalone cameras and audio

@robertquinonez_

6 ай бұрын

LOW CUT needs to be off, they both sounded identical when Potato Jet reviewd them on his channel by having dji mic 2 in raw with LOW CUT and noice cancelling off. PLease update us if you aslo experience the same. @@scottmckenna

I'm not sure if my unit if faulty, but it seems that the DJI is pretty much a very quiet mic, I had to increase the the volume significantly, do you face that issue with the unit? Also I don't really like the sound of the DJI mic 2, it sounded so thin and also too bright for my liking. As these mic are typically used for spoken words application, a darker mic would be more ideal. The thing about the Rode that it is not as sleek and look outdated and big. And the case seems like an after thought. Though I must say, the Lark M2 seems really interesting, however I do wish they have better sound quality to them, but I still feel it sounded better than the DJI Mic 2.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

The Rode definitely sounds better no doubt about it.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

I agree that the unit itself isn’t the best design ever though. I would have liked to see an update with a little different design.

How did you get rid of the RODE logo on the handheld wind screen?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

I knew people would ask that lol. Sharpie. Color it black haha.

@benhuff9592

6 ай бұрын

Nice, I tried that and must have had an off shade because compared to the RODE black mine made the letters look a little blue/purple. Thank you for responding!@@scottmckenna

Can I put Rode lav mic to dji?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Yes. Any lav mic will work.

I own the DJI Mic 2 but do think Rode sounds better. Keep in mind the DJI does allow you to loop the lav wire for a more secure connection…but rode is still better with screwing it down. DJI also gives you the option to purchase a transmitter in white…which I also have. Overall functionality I give to DJI…thus why I went with it. Thanks for the video.

@scottmckenna

3 ай бұрын

Rode sounds better no question, I agree. The locking connector is definitely a deal breaker for me with lav mics, because I've already had issues with the DJI mic not connecting to lavs securely, even with the looping connection.

I must admit, the audio on the Rode is better.. it is the one thing that stops going DJI.. but I like the Bluetooth from Tx to iPhone that is a big draw. Can you USB-C out on DJI Rx to USB-C in on iPhone ?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Bluetooth is definitely a convenient option for sure. I'm not sure if you can wire it straight from the transmitter to the phone. I don't think that's the best way to do it.

@masterwatch

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna Rode allows you to USB-C to USB-C into iPhone does the DJI allow USB-C into USB-C when using hot shoe?

Cardinal camera has saved me!

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Heck yes. Same.

Hey man, I can see you removed RODE logo from the interview windshield foam. How did you do that ? Thanks a lot. Nice video.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Haha. Nice catch. I colored in the rode word with a permanent marker lol. Super high tech.

you can lock val mic with dji

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

No you can't. It has a spot for you to put the cable, which helps it, but it doesn't have a true locking connector. Trust me, I know this.

Great, fair comparison! DJI has Lav mic 'lock' implemented by the cable channel in the clip. On most of the reviews I heard here on youtube, the voice of the speaker was better understandable on the DJI. But that depends on the voice of the speaker, I suppose. The quality of the DJI Lav mic is also better in my opinion. The white DJI mic is a nice addition for weddings, I think - they should make a white lav mic:)

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

I prefer the twist lock for lavs personally but yes it’s not a deal breaker no doubt. Depending on the person, the mics will sound different for sure.

@Brandon4Weiss

6 ай бұрын

that's interesting you say most of the reviews the person sounds better on the DJI because from almost everyone I've heard the Rode sounds better (IMO the Rode sounds better).

@GregorPQ

6 ай бұрын

@@Brandon4Weiss I mean, I understand better what the person is saying on the DJI. Maybe it is my hearing.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Audio is a tricky thing because no one hears what other people hear in their own ears. The DJI has very boosted mid range which doesn’t sound great at all to me. When I edit the audio and scoop some of it out, it sounds better. But like you said, your ears may prefer more of the mid range if you don’t hear mid range as clearly naturally.

@Brandon4Weiss

6 ай бұрын

@@GregorPQ that's fair!

The audio difference at 1:52 between the Rode and the DJI Mic 2 is WILD. Was the internal Low-Pass Filter disabled on the DJI Mic 2 during this clip? It's on by default and it sounds like all of the bass response from your voice (heard in the Rode Wireless Pro) is completely removed by the DJI Mic 2. If it was off then the Rode Wireless Pro is the better quality mic by MILES.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

The rode wireless sounds better. Night and day better.

Initially the Rode audio is richer and deeper. I thought the quality reduced when you put it on a handle.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Audio is a huge preference for sure. Everyone likes things sounding different.

This one is hard to decide.. I have been on the fence for a while for upgrading from my 2 Sennheiser G3 sets (!) DJI mic 2 looks much more fun to use, and I do like having the feature of noise canceling. but no locking mechanism is a bommer + I think it doesnt sounds as good on the other hand, Rode wireless pro are a bit less fun to use, signal might be a bit less stable, but they will bring better sound + I will be able to use my lavs from my G3 which should be way better quality for now, although I like the design of the DJI way more, it looks like it will be smarter to go with Rode. what is your choice between the two?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

I have both because in undecided as well haha.

@ShinobiProductionsVideo

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna So if you would go for an interview shooting day, which one would you pick? :)

Deactivating LOW CUT makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE on the Dji....'Potato Jet's review on youtube compared both completely raw and they both sounded identical Rode and Dji

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

The mid range is still what sounds bad to me. It’s not about the low end. The mid range is very nasaly and not pleasant sounding in my initial impressions.

@wilmartin9178

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna to my ear the mid-range sound nearly the same to me on both (I've been testing both). Activating the low cut on the DJI mic 2 (which was on by default on my unit) definitely makes all of the mid-range sound more aggressive and thin. For me, ill be keeping the DJI Mic 2 as its a bit clearer and balanced (with the low cut Deactivated) to my ear. And once I eq it in post its going to sound better than either of these mics. Plus, I like what they've done with the case and bag with the DJI mic 2, and the lapel mics DJI made for these units sound better to me than the Rode lapels mics. Just my 2 cents for whatever it's worth. Both great units tho.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Audio is such a preference, it's interesting. Everyone hears things differently and prefers certain sounds. It's all about which one you like better. Thanks for chiming in. @@wilmartin9178

I agree with other comments that RODE just sounds consistently better on every Chanel I have listened to. The Rode has a cleaner and fuller sound than the DJI. Furthermore, the DJI has some major teething problems which DJI itself has conceded to. Can they solve it with firmware updates? Maybe, maybe not. I shall await for the hype to be over and firmware updates to have been released before I even consider buying the DJI Mic 2.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Agreed.

Have you noticed the quality is SIGNIFICANTLY worse when connected via Bluetooth vs. the receiver? Mine is a HUGE difference! The quality is trash (e.g., super tinny) when connected via Bluetooth to my iPhone 14 Pro Max, regardless of range/settings.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Yes, makes sense. Bluetooth is extremely low quality audio. It has limitations. It's the reason you can't stream any lossless audio or anything high quality through Airpods or any wireless headphones.

lol, did you know that the DJI has a lil spot behind the mic and inside of the clip where you can put the lav mic and that pretty much does the same as the screwing mechanism the rode has? If not well now you know…make sure to learn ALL about the mic’s before making reviews…watch David manning video on this

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

Yes, I know there's a clip in the back. I also know that it's not the same as a locking connector. It doesn't do the same. Does it help? Yes, but a locking connector is a locking connector. A cable holder that helps put less stress on the port itself isn't the same thing.

DJI should probably just stick to drones. The Rode sounds way nicer.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Rode sounds way better but non audio people typically choose whatever is cheaper and seems like the better deal. DJI was smart to make the price less on paper but not including lav mics

DJI 2 - Frequency response - only 50 Hz - 20 kHz Rode better with 20 Hz - 20 kHz nuff said

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

It’s not just about the frequency response, it’s also the way it picks them up. Rode can get to 20hz but that doesn’t matter for a human voice at all. Most low cuts should be at 100-120hz regardless. It’s more about the quality of the mid range. it’s not good at all on the DJI Mic.

Philly people love saying DGI, like Billy Kyle.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

DJI just doesn’t right to me. I’ve always said G

why did you put edited dji mic audio while reviewing dji its just made the video trash (for me) for dji mic quality test😮

I'm 6' 3" the back screen is actually harder for me to view.

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Interesting. Thanks for the feedback. I guess it all depends what you’re filming and whether it’s below or above you.

The rode sounds so much better even being farther away from your mouth

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Yep. So much better. I mention audio quality as one of the biggest pros for sure. DJI mic sounds fine when editing a bit but it’s a noticeable different raw.

@sergiubn

6 ай бұрын

Yes, Rode sounds much better. But DJI has some features that are attractive. I used the DJI version 1, I like it. Thank you for the video Scott, very well done, like always!!!

@benc8424

6 ай бұрын

​@@scottmckenna But when using lav the in build sound quality doesn't really matter, right? Then they would sound more similar maybe 🤔

no comparson! rode much better sound even though is a little bit further from your mouth. Dj mic 1 was an opponent of rode because sounds good. bad job

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. Rode knows audio well and the mic sounds great.

tascam better

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

No chance. But I used it for a while. Not a bad little unit.

Dji has genius engineering and ease of use. But the Rode sounds way better from every single comparison video i’ve watched as well as my own test

@ItsYourDream

6 ай бұрын

through the same lavalier microphone, where will it sound better?

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

I’ll do that test soon.

@ItsYourDream

6 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna Happened? I don't know which is better to choose.

@RegalRey

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I got my DJI mic 2 today and I’ve had the rode wireless pro set and from some quick tests I noticed the rode was better. The DJI mic 2’s are lacking, not terrible at all but rode sounds really good. I doubt I’ll end up keeping them but I will say the ease of use with DJI is killer. The whole set up is great, the build quality is top notch.

@ItsYourDream

6 ай бұрын

@@RegalRey From the reviews I'm leaning more towards Rode. They say that the sound in DJI can be improved in new firmware. Can you check where the sound is better through a lavalier microphone? If you use the same lavalier microphone, for example from the Rode kit.

DJI sounds awful omg

@scottmckenna

6 ай бұрын

Yea. Need some eq help for sure.

Hello thanks for your review. Could you help me? I heard that DJI mic has drift while recording internally. But I need to record using the camera for about 2 hours on lectures. From what I heard if I recorded directly to the camera there is no drift only when recorded internally on the transmitter. Do you know something about that?