The DJI Mic 3 is the step up: smaller 16 g transmitters, 400 m range, 32 GB of internal 32-bit float recording per transmitter, timecode, adaptive gain and up to four transmitters on one receiver. The DJI Mic 2 still covers most creators with 32-bit float backup, a touchscreen receiver and a lav input. The Mic Mini is the lightest and cheapest, but has no backup recording. Pick the Mic 3 for multi-person or multi-camera shoots, the Mic 2 for solid two-person work, and the Mic Mini for simple vlogs.
Specs side by side
| Mic 2 | Mic 3 | Mic Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmitter weight | 28 g | 16 g with magnet | About 10 g |
| Range | 250 m (FCC) | 400 m | 400 m |
| Internal recording | 8 GB, 24-bit or 32-bit float | 32 GB, 24-bit or 32-bit float, up to 43 h in 32-bit float | None |
| Timecode | No | Yes | No |
| Transmitters per receiver | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Noise cancelling | On/off | Strong or Basic | Two levels |
| TX battery | 6 h | 8 h | 11.5 h |
| Self-noise | 21 dBA | 22 dBA | 24 dBA |
| Our price | $219 | Not stocked | $109 |
All figures are DJI's. The Mic 3's 400 m range is with Lossless Audio off; DJI rates it at 200 m with Lossless Audio on.
What the Mic 3 adds over the Mic 2
- Four transmitters, one receiver. Mono, Stereo or Quadraphonic (four separate channels) output, so a panel or a two-camera interview doesn't need two kits.
- Timecode in and out, for syncing with cameras and recorders. The receiver can also act as a timecode generator.
- Bigger backup. 32 GB per transmitter vs 8 GB, with dual-file recording (original plus processed).
- Adaptive Gain Control with an automatic clipping-prevention mode and a dynamic volume-balancing mode.
- Faster charging. DJI says the case charges transmitters and receiver to 80% in 18 minutes.
- Smaller, magnetic transmitters that clip in four directions.
What you give up
- Compatibility. DJI says Mic 3 transmitters and receivers don't work with Mic 2 or Mic Mini receivers, and the phone adapters don't swap either. Osmo cameras (Pocket 3, Action 4, Action 5 Pro) accept Mic 2, Mic Mini and Mic 3 transmitters directly.
- Battery per charge. The Mic 3 case charges the set about 2.4 times; the Mic 2 case about 2 times. Mic Mini still runs longest.
Where the Mic Mini fits
If you film yourself for social media, the Mic Mini gives you the same 400 m range in a 10 g transmitter for less than half the price of the Mic 2. You lose the internal backup, the receiver touchscreen and the lav input. See Mic 2 vs Mic Mini.
Availability
DJI lists the Mic 3 on its US site. We stock the Mic 2 and Mic Mini. If you need four channels or timecode today, ask us about lead times.
Which should you buy?
- Solo vlogger, phone or Osmo camera: Mic Mini.
- Two-person interviews, paid client work: Mic 2.
- Three or four people, multi-cam, timecode workflow: Mic 3.
More: DJI Mic 2 review, is the DJI Mic 2 discontinued and our best wireless mic guide. Shop the microphones collection.
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