Reduced Size by Half: DJI Mic 3 Boosts Functionality Twice Over
The DJI Mic 3, the latest addition to DJI's lineup of audio equipment, is making waves in the industry with its impressive features and compact design.
The Mic 3's transmitters can be effortlessly stored in the charging case, even with windscreens and clips attached. This thoughtful design makes it a convenient choice for on-the-go filmmakers and content creators.
The Mic 3 boasts a wide range of connectivity options, including 3.5mm TRS/TRRS, USB-C, and Bluetooth. This versatility ensures compatibility with a variety of devices, making it a versatile tool for any production.
One of the standout features of the Mic 3 is its dynamic mode, which smooths out volume dips during quieter interview moments. This ensures a consistent and high-quality audio output, even in less-than-ideal conditions.
The Mic 3 also offers a quick charge feature, providing two hours of use after just a five-minute quick charge. This is particularly useful for those moments when battery life is running low and there's no time to waste.
For select Sony cameras, the Mic 3 offers a quadraphonic output mode, allowing for the capture of four discrete audio tracks on a single device. This feature is a game-changer for multi-camera setups, providing professional-grade audio capabilities in a discreet package.
The Mic 3 is not only smaller and lighter than its Mic 2 predecessor, but it also packs a punch with a range of up to 400 meters (a quarter-mile).
The Mic 3's detachable rotating clip system allows for optimal mic positioning without visible mounting hardware, providing a sleek and professional look. The magnetic attachment option remains, but the rotating clip provides more flexibility than magnetic mounts.
The Mic 3 supports up to four transmitters and eight receivers simultaneously, making it an ideal choice for larger productions. It also features automatic frequency hopping between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring a stable connection.
The Mic 3's battery life is impressive, with transmitters offering eight hours of use, receivers ten hours, and the charging case providing 2.4 full cycles. The internal storage of the Mic 3 is 32GB, a four-fold increase over the Mic 2's 8GB.
The Mic 3 also offers a dual-file recording capability, storing both 24-bit and 32-bit float versions. It also features three voice tone presets (Regular, Rich, Bright) to optimize capture based on the subject's vocal characteristics.
The Mic 3's automatic mode keeps sudden loud sounds from blowing out recordings, ensuring a balanced and professional sound quality.
The DJI Mic 3 setup, including two transmitters, one receiver, and a charging case, is available for approximately 309 euros in Germany. For those looking for a single transmitter and receiver setup, the Mic 3 starts at $219, or $329 for the two-transmitter kit.
In conclusion, the DJI Mic 3 is a powerful and versatile audio solution that offers a range of features designed to meet the needs of content creators and filmmakers alike. Its compact design, long battery life, and impressive connectivity options make it a must-have tool for any production.
