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- Big upgrade on previous generation hardware
- 32-bit float recording makes difficult situations much easier
- Battery life has improved a lot.
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DJI is not just the best civil drone manufacturer; It also provides some best cameras and microphones for creative. The company has unveiled its third generation microphone, packed with advanced features that make the audio a snap, even in difficult conditions.
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DJI Mike 3 YouTubers, live streamters, documentary filmmakers and other creatives have the latest upgrades for the popular line of the microphone company. These microphones pack some serious recording wizardry in a small package that is perfect for both crystal-cleaer audio seekers and professionals.
The original layout remains the same. With MIC and Mic 2, you get two microphones (which call DJI transmitters) and a receiver, and everything packs in a box that stores and charge the MICS and receiver.
However, Mike 3 makes a lot of improvements under 3 hoods. Physically, MICS is very compact, and the clip is held in a magnetically place, allowing them to be oriented in four different ways. The clip can also be completely removed, and magnets are used to attach the make to clothing.
The magnetic clip is a clean -cotton feature.
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Because the relationship between the microphone and the receiver is paramount, the DJI has promoted the limit on which the units can communicate up to 400 meters, and added strong intervention resistance by switching to dual-band wireless connectivity.
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The performance of the battery has also been increased. A fully charged MIC 3 microphone lasts for eight hours, while the receiver can run for 10 hours. The case of charging has a sufficient power for 2.4 full fees, which enables an incredible 28 -hour runtime. Once the battery is reduced, there is a five -minute quick charge, all of this gives electricity to the DJI MIC3 setup for two hours, while the 50 -minute fee brings everything up to 100%.
Interfaces and controls are straight and easy to use, even in a hurry.
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The receiver’s settings are controlled through touchscreen, a click wheel and a small button. All this is rather straightforward and easy.
There is also a group of connection methods, both wired and wireless. DJI MIC 3 System can simplify the setup, without a receiver with OsMO 360, OSMO Action 5 Pro, OSMO Action 4, or OSMO Pocket 3.
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For your other gear, the Mic 3 receiver has a locking 3.5 mm TRS output port, 3.5 mm TRRS monitoring port (placing one ear on the audio on the audio on the audio to connect the headphone to the receiver), and a USB-C port. The setup can also connect with smartphones and tablets through Bluetooth without a receiver.
The receiver is small, but still has a 3.5 mm TRS output port and 3.5 mm TRRS monitoring port.
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But it is audio that matters the most. Here, DJI has added several reforms. The MIC 3 system uses adaptive advantage control and 32-bit float, which prevents audio clipping as the atmosphere turns out to shout loudly with whispering, dynamically balances the audio. In fact, the receiver stores both standard 24-bit and increases 32-bit float audio, when it comes to post-production, the best possible flexibility allows.
All audio are time-coded on an accuracy where the deviation is less than a frame 24 hours per 24 hours, which is another feature that provides streamlings and speed to the editing process.
MICS – which DJI call transmitters – are small, but it is to capture audio even in difficult conditions.
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Talking about storage, the receiver has 32GB built-in storage.
There is a boundary that can close the purists that hate to see a mic in the shot: you cannot use a laveler mike with the system. Most will not care about this, but I know some filmmakers will do.
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I am testing DJI Mike 3 Package Now for a few weeks, and this is a great setup. It is very easy to use – especially if you combine it with an OSMO camera – and the quality of the capture is excellent without the need for too much fedling with settings.
DJI MIC 3 Kit Two MIC and a receiver are included and it costs $ 329. There is also an option to buy a mic and a receiver $ 219And can be mics Bought separately For $ 99.
