DJI's New Microphone System: A Detailed Review and Troubleshooting

🎙️DJI's new microphone system has two major issues: a hardware problem with its physical build and a software issue that may require updates.

🖥️The system's audio recorded internally is perfect, but strange artifacts appear when connected to a camera.

🎙️The hardware problem prevents a professional lav microphone from working with one of the transmitters, while it works fine with the other.

📱The software issue causes audio artifacts in the recorded footage, making it unusable for professional purposes.

🔧The reviewer has contacted DJI for an explanation and possible fixes.

What are the two major issues with DJI's new microphone system?

—The two major issues with DJI's new microphone system are a hardware problem with its physical build and a software issue that may require updates.

Do the issues affect all types of microphones?

—The hardware problem specifically affects professional lav microphones, while the software issue affects all types of microphones connected to a camera.

Is the audio problem present in internally recorded audio?

—No, the audio recorded internally by the system is perfect. The issues arise when the system is connected to a camera, causing strange artifacts in the recorded footage.

Can the issues be fixed?

—The reviewer has contacted DJI for an explanation and possible fixes. It remains to be seen if the issues can be resolved through software updates or hardware changes.

Is DJI aware of these issues?

—The reviewer has reached out to DJI to bring these issues to their attention, and await a response.

00:00The reviewer introduces DJI's new microphone system and expresses excitement for its release.

00:10The reviewer mentions encountering two major issues with the microphone system: a hardware problem and a software issue.

01:25The reviewer demonstrates the difficulty of getting a professional lav microphone to work with one of the transmitters.

02:40The reviewer plays recorded audio from the DJI microphone system, showcasing strange artifacts in the sound.

03:57The reviewer expresses confusion and frustration with the audio issues, stating that they have never encountered anything like it before.

04:49The reviewer plans to send the footage to DJI for analysis and hopes for an explanation and possible fixes.

04:58The reviewer mentions a photography contest happening on fstoppers.com and encourages participation.

05:19The video ends.