‘ZDNet Recommends’: What exactly does that mean?

ZDNet’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing.

When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. Neither ZDNet nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers.

ZDNet's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.

Let's take a first look at DJI's foray into wireless microphones.

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over two decades to helping users get the most from technology -- whether that be by learning to program, building a PC from a pile of parts, or helping them get the most from their new MP3 player or digital camera. Adrian has authored/co-authored technical books on a variety of topics, ranging from programming to building and maintaining PCs.

Just as DJI's launch video for the new Mini 3 Pro drone was coming to an end, I took delivery of another DJI product -- the DJI Mic.

As the name suggests, it's a microphone.

Actually, it is two wireless microphones and a wireless receiver in a charging case. There are also a couple of magnets to allow you to attach the mics to clothing, a couple of connectors (USB-C and Lightning) to allow the receiver to be attached to smartphones, and a mount to allow the receiver to be attached to a hot/cold shoe on a camera.

My first impressions of the kit are very positive. The presentation of the kit is high-quality and reminds me of an Apple product. The charging case is well made and holds the microphones and receiver in place using strong magnets. When popped into the case, the devices automatically begin charging.

Open the case, and the microphones instantly pair with the receiver.

The wireless transmission makes use of the 2.4GHz frequency band, and DJI claims it is good up to 250 meters.

I've been using RØDE Wireless GO and RØDE Wireless GO II microphones for a few years now, and I've been pretty impressed by them. They've lasted hard use for many months, the audio quality is excellent, and the wireless transmission range is very good assuming you keep things line-of-sight (even a human body getting in the way can block the signal).

Will the DJI Mic set replace them?

Well, right now it's too early to tell. That said, I have had time to carry out some quick tests and I'm very impressed by both the ease of use and audio quality. 

Stay tuned for an in-depth review soon. 

DJI unveils Mini 3 Pro drone

The 4 best photography drones: Capture stunning aerial footage

Bored Ape Yacht Club's 'Otherside' is open for business in secondary market. Read this before you go all ApeCoin

Attack of the flying selfie sticks

The 5 best push mowers: Top gas, electric, and manual walk-behind lawn mowers

The 12 best cheap tech gifts under $50

The 6 best Samsung phones: Explore a new Galaxy

Kensington BlackBelt Rugged Case with Integrated Mobile Dock for Surface Pro 8: Durable and convenient

Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro review: Lots of emergency power, but is it truly portable?

Please review our terms of service to complete your newsletter subscription.

You agree to receive updates, promotions, and alerts from ZDNet.com. You may unsubscribe at any time. By joining ZDNet, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

You agree to receive updates, promotions, and alerts from ZDNet.com. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to receive the selected newsletter(s) which you may unsubscribe from at any time. You also agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge the data collection and usage practices outlined in our Privacy Policy.

© 2022 ZDNET, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Privacy Policy | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use