DJI’s wireless microphone lineup has quietly become the backbone of content creation across platforms, and the newly announced Mic 3 proves the company isn’t resting on those laurels. At just 16g, this third-generation wireless mic is half the size and weight of its Mic 2 predecessor while packing in features that position it as the most capable pocket mic the brand has produced yet.
Engineering Excellence in Miniature
DJI has essentially crammed professional-grade audio capabilities into a package so discreet it could easily go unnoticed on camera. The brand’s engineers managed to maintain the full-featured receiver with its touchscreen interface while slashing the transmitter weight in half. The detachable rotating clip system solves a fundamental issue with previous generations — optimal mic positioning without awkward clothing adjustments or visible mounting hardware.
The magnetic attachment option remains, but the rotating clip gives you flexibility that magnetic mounts simply can’t match. And you can store transmitters in the charging case without removing windscreens or clips.
Audio Intelligence That Actually Works
You know how most wireless systems make you set your levels once and cross your fingers? The Mic 3 actually adapts on the fly. Automatic mode keeps sudden loud sounds from blowing out your recording — useful when you’re covering something unpredictable like a sporting event. Dynamic mode does the opposite, smoothing out volume dips so your subject doesn’t fade out mid-sentence during quieter interview moments.
The three voice tone presets (Regular, Rich, Bright) address another real-world challenge: interviewing subjects with vastly different vocal characteristics. Instead of relying entirely on post-production EQ, you can optimize capture based on whether you’re recording a bass-heavy voice that needs clarity or a higher register that requires warmth.
Scale Without Complexity
Supporting up to four transmitters and eight receivers simultaneously transforms this from a simple two-person interview setup into an actual production tool. The quadraphonic output mode for select Sony cameras means you can capture four discrete audio tracks to a single device — a workflow that previously required significantly more complex setups.
The 400-meter range (a quarter-mile) and automatic frequency hopping between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands provides the reliability needed for larger productions. DJI’s timecode implementation deserves particular attention here. Frame-accurate sync across a 24-hour period eliminates the tedious audio alignment process that can eat hours in post-production.
Storage and Power Reality Check
The dual-file recording capability storing both 24-bit and 32-bit float versions gives you flexibility in post. The 32GB internal storage represents a four-fold increase over the Mic 2’s 8GB, which matters when you’re capturing multiple high-resolution audio streams across long shooting days.
Battery life strikes a reasonable balance of eight hours for transmitters, ten for the receiver, with the charging case providing 2.4 full cycles. That 28-hour total runtime covers most intensive shooting scenarios, and has a five-minute quick charge for two hours of use.
Spec Sheet
Weight: 16g (transmitter), 46g (receiver)
Internal Storage: 32GB
Recording: Dual-file 24-bit/32-bit float
Range: 1,312ft
Battery: 8hrs (TX), 10hrs (RX), 28hrs with case
Connectivity: 3.5mm TRS/TRRS, USB-C, Bluetooth
Frequency: 2.4GHz/5GHz automatic hopping
Noise Cancellation: Two-level active
Pricing & Availability
DJI’s Mic 3 starts at $219 for a single transmitter and receiver setup, or $329 for the two-transmitter kit with charging case.
Recap
DJI Mic 3
DJI’s 3rd-gen microphone is half the size and weight of its predecessor while adding intelligent features like adaptive gain control, support for up to four transmitters, and dual-file 32-bit float recording.
