DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini receivers have three output modes. Stereo puts transmitter 1 on the left channel and transmitter 2 on the right. Mono mixes both into identical left and right channels. Safety Track sends the mix on the left and a copy 6 dB quieter on the right, so a sudden loud moment is less likely to clip. On the Mic 2, tap the mode icon on the receiver screen; on the Mic Mini, press the receiver's link button twice to switch between Mono and Stereo.
The three modes
Stereo (S): each transmitter records to its own channel. Best for interviews and two-person videos, because you can balance or fix each voice separately in the edit. If your editing app treats the file as one stereo track, split it into two mono tracks first.
Mono (M): both transmitters are combined and sent equally to left and right. Easiest to edit and to post directly from a phone. Use it for one speaker, or two when you won't edit.
Safety Track (Ms): like Mono, but the right channel is 6 dB lower. If someone laughs or shouts and the main track clips, switch to the quieter right channel for that section. You need to separate the tracks in your editor.
How to switch
- Mic 2: on the receiver home screen, tap the mode icon at the top left (S, M or Ms). It's also under Receiver Settings.
- Mic Mini: press the receiver's link button twice to toggle Mono and Stereo. The receiver LED is solid green in Mono/Safety Track and solid cyan in Stereo. Use the DJI Mimo app for more settings.
Pickup pattern
Both the Mic 2 and Mic Mini transmitters use built-in omnidirectional mics. They pick up sound equally from all directions, which makes placement forgiving but also captures the room. Keep the mic close to the mouth for the best ratio of voice to background.
Bit depth and internal recording
| DJI Mic 2 | DJI Mic Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal recording | Yes, 8 GB per transmitter | No internal storage |
| Formats | 48 kHz 24-bit WAV, or 32-bit float | n/a |
| Recording time | About 14 h (24-bit), 11 h (32-bit float) | n/a |
| Start recording | Record button on TX, or REC on receiver | n/a |
Is the Mic Mini 32-bit? No. It doesn't record internally at all; audio goes to the receiver, phone or camera, which records it. If you need a 32-bit float backup, you need the Mic 2. See Mic 2 internal recording.
Camera adapter audio: with DJI's Sony camera adapters, the receiver sends 48 kHz/24-bit digital audio to the camera.
Which mode should you use?
| Situation | Mode |
|---|---|
| Sit-down interview, two guests | Stereo |
| Solo vlog | Mono |
| Live event, sports, kids | Safety Track |
| Posting straight from a phone | Mono |
| Podcast you'll mix later | Stereo |
How to record
- Into a camera: receiver OUT to the camera's mic input. See Mic 2 with a camera.
- Into a phone: receiver on the phone's USB-C or Lightning port. See connect Mic 2 to an iPhone.
- No receiver: pair transmitters to an Osmo Pocket 3 or a phone. See do you need the receiver.
Shop the DJI Mic 2 or DJI Mic Mini, or browse the microphones collection.
Related guides
- DJI Mic Mini Bluetooth: recording straight to your phone
- Are the DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini waterproof?
- DJI Mic 2 Bluetooth: recording straight to your phone
- Do you need the receiver for the DJI Mic 2 or Mic Mini?
- How to use the DJI Mic Mini or Mic 2 with a PC or Mac (Zoom, OBS)
- Is the DJI Mic Mini good for gaming, Discord and streaming?
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