I have lost count of the various types and brands of microphones I have purchased in search of simple, good quality, wireless and tailored for iPhone or DSLR and not a budget breaker. But I have found it thanks to DJI. It is the DJI Mic.

I’ve tried shotgun mics, a few brands of wireless lav mics and none have come close to the various options available to use this two mic set. My first thought when it was announced was that someone had heard my wish list of all the ways I’d like to be able to record audio that matches the quality of the video I’m shooting. Here are some of the things I love:

• Small size.
• A charger case that let’s you quickly re-charge if needed. (receiver/mics run up to 15 hours!)
• Various adapters for the camera being use.
• Simple set up.
• You can use the receiver to just record audio without connecting to a camera. (up to 14 hours of audio)
• Separately adjust record levels on the mics.
• Touchscreen display on receiver.
• Clip mics on or use a small magnet to attach it.
• Windscreen.

My first opportunity to use the DJI Mic on location was a Facebook Live video at Ag Media Summit. You can see and hear the video online. We weren’t plugged into my iPhone but that doesn’t matter.

During the Bayer Field Technology Showcase last week I had a great chat with an ag editor from Brazil who was using his DJI Mic. He loves it for all the same reasons I do. I’m looking forward to putting it to use during the Farm Progress Show later this month.

Read all about it here.