DJI Mic Mini 2S review – Does this tiny, mighty, pro-featured wireless mic have a catch?

This new Mic Mini 2S – aimed at content creators using phones, serious cameras, and DJI products – steps into an already respected range and ups the game.

Instead of choosing from a simple wireless mic to send sound to your device (via a receiver, built-in or plug-in) or a high-end mic with a premium receiver, DJI seems to be doing two things at once.

The Mic Mini 2S retains most of the styling of the cheaper Mini but brings the ability to record on board – hence the 'S' in the name, meaning storage.

There is a compromise, of course (or the premium line would be in trouble), but it's not that significant – essentially the RX (Receiver) isn't as sophisticated, with no levels monitors and the like.

These days, though, 'less sophisticated' still means the ability to handle up to four channels at once, so this looks a promising option for many creators. I've put this through its paces for some video recording, and even a podcast, and here is my verdict.

DJI Mic Mini 2S: Price

The asking price for the Mic Mini 2S unit I tested – with 2 TX (mics) and 1 RX (receiver), as well as the charging case is a not insignificant £169, but £59 will buy you a single 2S TX (mic), and £79 a bundle with a 1 TX and 1 RX which can plug into a phone (or more or less any suitable USB-C device.

DJI Mic Mini 2S: Specs

DJI Mic Mini 2S: Build and handling

I tested the Mic Mini 2S 2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case bundle, which gave me access to the full feature set. It's not the first time I've used devices from the DJI Mic series (as folk who have seen some of my video reviews will attest), so I'm familiar with them, but I don't think it'd take anyone long to master the basics.

There are two buttons on the side of each TX (mic), and they engage the power and can be used to start and stop recording. They're also used for pairing.

The correct button presses can be used to set the mic up to begin recording automatically when it connects to the RX to prevent forgetting, and the mic will record on a loop, so the last 28 hours are stored.

DJI's color caps – which clip on magnetically – are a significant addition to this series of mics, which is otherwise a rather chic translucent white. There is the tiniest of recesses at the baser of the mic to unclip the microphone afterward.

I found popping the color caps on very easy – the magnets (which you see as dots) easily hook onto a draw the cover into just the right place. Taking it off was not quite as easy because there is only a small recess at the bottom.

This is, of course, ideal (you don't want the thing just being knocked off), but it feels a little fiddly at first.

The full kit comes with a nicely weighted box that has a sprung hinge, a USB-C port on the rear for both charging and file transfer, and 4 lights to indicate the level of charge.

Inside it, there are two mics (though you can connect up to four), and the RX. This has a single plastic dial to increase or decrease the levels by one or two steps either way – a handy solution so long as the device you're connected to provides levels feedback (there is none on the RX or the TX).

The case also has room for the clips / magnets for the mics and the cables, which was not the case for the previous edition. A nice pro touch. If you pop the mics back in the case after use, and don't go more than about 10 hours at a time (and that is a long time), then you should have 40 hours of recording time before topping up your charge.

The RX in the box version of the kit has an interchangeable shoe that can either be a USB-C or fit a camera's shoe mount with a cable to a mic socket.

There is also the option of a smaller RX for phones with only a USB-C; this is in the same fetching translucent plastic that the mic is in (though for obvious reasons there is no color changing option!)

DJI Mic Mini 2S: Performance

I was thoroughly impressed with the audio quality, which is clean and clear.

I was also impressed that the RX works just as easily with a Mac's USB-C socket as with the phone. The Mics can connect to DJI's assorted Osmo devices without the need for a separate RX, too.

If found that the system handled background noise with aplomb, though I would always suggest using that feature with caution if you can, not because it isn't good, but why risk it?

If I had to find an irritation, it'd be the file-naming convention. The system records files of around 250MB before moving on, so if you record for over that time, as my wife and I did for the test, then you'll end up with multiple files.

In our circumstances – we were sending the files as a safety track – a more simple file numbering system would have been a bit easier.

DJI Mic Mini 2S: Overall verdict

The Mic Mini 2S is an excellent device, with more than a day's power available and simple options.

The most obvious competitor if you're into your action camera brands is probably the Insta360 Mic Air – which is even lighter, but a little less discreet (and doesn't offer color covers).

Perhaps, though, of wireless microphones, the Rode Go Gen 3 is the more obvious competitor. I've seen it offered in colors other than the traditional black (pink, in fact) and it has monitors on the RX. It does cost more, and lacks noise reduction, however, and the TX (mics) are undeniably bulkier.

If color is important to you, then Insta360's Pro option might be a more interesting alternative, with a built-in eInk display you can add your own logo rather than just a different color around DJI's.

So, in terms of sound quality, simplicity, and practicality, this is a refined device which looks and feels great, doesn't pull on the clothing, and seems to have the competition (especially in its price bracket) soundly beaten. The only slight letdown to my mind is the build quality of the RX, which just felt a bit 'cheap', partly because it's lightweight, I imagine.

Alternatives

The upper-tier option is the DJI Mic Pro 3, with a built-in OLED display for levels and battery info, and a thoroughly premium build quality. Each TX also boasts a socket for a traditional lavalier. This will give you more options in the field, but most creators will never need the extra functionality.

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The Insta360 Mic Air is a low-cost alternative that can be easily worn for action and connects to both the Insta360 product range and phones and other devices via the USB-C RX. There are not as many bundles, but some creators might consider this depending on their gear, and the TX is incredibly light at under 8 grams.

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How I tested the DJI Mic Mini 2S

I tested the Mic Mini 2S over a few weeks, recording speaking and singing voices and recording devices. I connected to a Sony A7 III, an iPhone 17 Pro Max, a MacBook Pro, and a DJI Osmo Pocket 4.

In my experience, DJI keeps an eye on any issues and reliably offer firmware updates following the release.