Issues with my DJI Mic 2 Review: Update and Recap

TLDRIn this update video, I discuss the issues I encountered with the DJI Mic 2 review. The first issue was that my Sennheiser MK2 lab microphone only worked in one of the two transmitters. The second issue was an interference sound during recording. I reached out to DJI for support, but the response was generic. Although DJI offered to send a replacement unit, I have been unable to replicate the problems. Despite these issues, many people have had positive experiences with the DJI Mic 2, so it may be worth trying for yourself.

Key insights

⚠️The Sennheiser MK2 lab microphone only worked in one of the two transmitters, which was a strange issue.

🔇There was an interference sound during recording that made the audio unusable.

📞I reached out to DJI for support, but the response was generic and not very helpful.

🔁I tried updating the firmware and testing the DJI Mic 2, but the issues persisted.

Despite the issues I encountered, many people have had positive experiences with the DJI Mic 2.

Q&A

Why did the Sennheiser MK2 lab microphone only work in one of the two transmitters?

The exact reason is unclear, but it may be due to slight variations in the design of the transmitters.

What caused the interference sound during recording?

The cause of the interference sound remains unknown, as it could not be replicated or resolved.

Did DJI provide a satisfactory solution to the issues?

The response from DJI was generic and not very helpful. They offered to send a replacement unit, but the problems were not fully resolved.

Is the DJI Mic 2 worth trying despite these issues?

Many people have had positive experiences with the DJI Mic 2, so it may still be worth trying, especially if purchased from a vendor with a good warranty and return policy.

Have others reported similar issues with the DJI Mic 2?

While I was unable to find other reports of the same issues, it's possible that some users have experienced similar problems with the DJI Mic 2.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this update video, I discuss the issues I encountered with the DJI Mic 2 review.

03:42The Sennheiser MK2 lab microphone only worked in one of the two transmitters, which was a strange issue.

02:27There was an interference sound during recording that made the audio unusable.

01:09I reached out to DJI for support, but the response was generic and not very helpful.

02:20I tried updating the firmware and testing the DJI Mic 2, but the issues persisted.