 |
|
The limited-edition covers feature designs meant to stand out rather than blend in. Image: DJI |
DJI has announced the successor to its popular Mic Mini, but the Mic Mini 2 is a subtle iteration rather than a substantial upgrade. The most prominent changes are colorful magnetic covers for the transmitters, new bundles for mobile and solo creators and a lower price.
Most wireless microphones aim to be discreet, and as a result, they tend to stick to black or white colorways. DJI is bucking that trend, however. The Mic Mini 2 transmitters are compatible with optional magnetic covers, which let users better match colorful outfits or intentionally add a pop of color. Each cover still features a large white DJI logo, though.
 |
|
DJI is offering a separate kit of solid colors for those who want something other than white or black. Image: DJI |
The Mic Mini 2 comes with black and translucent white covers; if you want the colorful options, you’ll need to pick them up separately. A kit of eight solid colors, including teal, green, two blues, yellow, orange, purple and pink, costs £19.00. DJI is also offering a set of four limited-edition covers featuring colorful, painterly designs meant to “capture different stages of life” that were created by illustrator Victo Ngai. The special edition kit costs £35.00 for four covers.
Beyond the cosmetic changes, DJI added three voice tone presets. Users can choose from regular, rich and bright presets to tailor the sound to their recording environment. Otherwise, like the original Mic Mini, the Mic Mini 2 offers 24-bit audio, two-level noise cancellation and a transmission range up to 400m. It does not include internal recording, but DJI teased that a new version, called the Mic Mini 2S, will be released later this year with that feature.
 |
|
A new bundle option includes the mobile receiver and only one transmitter. Image: DJI |
While the Mic Mini 2’s core specs are similar to those of its predecessor, DJI is offering additional bundles. One includes the standard receiver with a 3.5mm mic output for cameras, along with two transmitters and the charging case. The other includes all of the same items, except it features DJI’s more compact mobile receiver with a USB-C port for easier connection to smartphones. Users who want the mobile receiver can choose between one- and two-transmitter kits, allowing solo creators to save some money.
Another big plus with this launch: the price. The Mic Mini 2 bundle with camera receiver costs £89, which is a substantial price cut from the £169 launch price of the original Mic Mini in 2024. The bundle with mobile receiver and two transmitters costs £69, while the solo mobile creator kit costs £49. As with other recent DJI releases, the Mic Mini 2 is not available in the US. It is, however, available elsewhere as of today.
Our DPREVIEW Tribute:
After nearly 25 years of operation, DPReview closed on 10 April 2023. This difficult decision was part of the annual operating plan review that parent company, Amazon, shared earlier this year.
Over the course of 25 years, DP Review built up a reputation as being one of the most informative places to go for information about that new camera or lens you’re after. DP Review began as an independent reviews site based in the UK in 1998, the brainchild of Philip and Joanna Askey, but it was eventually purchased by Amazon in 2007 and relocated over to Seattle in the USA in 2010.
Cheers DPReview – thanks for the great work and content that guided photographers, videographers and techno junkies the world over!
