The Rode Wireless Go 2 is known as a reliable microphone for wireless audio recording and is a popular choice among content creators. But recently, DJI released the new DJI Mic as their way to go up against Rode in this category. It’s a bold move from DJI, considering that they specialize in drones, but will they really be able to live up to the standard that Rode has already set? To help you answer this question, here’s an in-depth comparison of the DJI Mic and the Rode Wireless Go 2, covering their design, performance, and additional features.
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DJI Mic vs Rode Wireless Go 2 Comparison Chart
Transmitter
The DJI Mic and the Rode Wireless Go 2 have their own pros and cons when it comes to their transmitters.
When it comes to transmitters, the DJI Mic has a couple of advantages over the Rode Wireless Go 2 and vice versa. What’s great about the DJI Mic is that it’s noticeably smaller so you’ll have a much easier time hiding it under your shirt collar or pocket. It also comes with a magnet so there are more ways to mount it aside from clipping it to your shirt. It wins in terms of storage too, able to capture 14 hours of uncompressed audio while the Rode Wireless Go 2 can only manage 7 hours. To top things off, the DJI Mic’s transmitter makes it so much easier to transfer recorded files in bulk unlike with the Rode Wireless Go 2 which requires you to transfer them one by one.
Flipping things around, the Rode Wireless Go 2’s battery life is much more dependable than the DJI Mic’s. It can last up to 7 hours on a single charge while its competitor can only go on for 5.5 hours before you have to reach for the cable. Also, it may not have as much support for uncompressed audio but it beats the DJI Mic by a mile when it comes to compressed audio, able to store as much as 40 whopping hours of recording time. Lastly, it has three windshields while the DJI Mic only comes with two.
Receiver
DJI Mic’s receiver is far more advanced than the Rode Wireless Go 2’s.
DJI seems to have carried the innovation they put into their drones over to the DJI Mic’s receiver. It’s significantly more advanced than the Rode Wireless Go 2’s as evidenced by its touchscreen. From this display, you can conveniently access all of the receiver and transmitter’s controls which is unfortunately not the case with the Rode Wireless Go 2. Instead of a touchscreen, there are three buttons to control the settings. But if you want access to all the settings, you’d have to open up the Rode Central app which can be quite inconvenient.
The DJI Mic gets another point for having a dedicated 3.5mm jack for your monitoring headphones. While the Rode Wireless Go 2 does have a headphone jack, you’re most likely going to need it for your camera or smartphone. The workaround for this is for you to use the USB-C port instead although it might prove to be a bit of hassle. The DJI Mic also has the upper hand when it comes to smartphone connectivity, whether you’re using an iPhone or an Android. Thanks to its USB-C and Lightning clicking adapters which you plug into the receiver, connecting to your phone is as easy as ever.
The only redeeming quality of the Rode Wireless Go 2’s receiver is that it has a longer battery life, able to last up to 7 hours while the DJI Mic’s can only manage 5 hours. However, we can’t forget that the DJI Mic has a charging case that can charge the transmitters and receivers twice. So really, the shorter battery life is no big deal.
Range and Connectivity
The DJI Mic has better range than the Rode Wireless Go 2.
When it comes to connectivity, you can expect a seamless experience with the DJI Mic and the Rode Wireless Go 2 as both of them use a 2.4GHz wireless connection. That said, you get enjoy longer range with the DJI Mic. It can record crystal clear audio for up to 250 meters while the Rode Wireless Go 2 struggles past 200 meters. That said, it’s important that their receivers are out in the open so that there aren’t too many obstacles to block the signal.
Verdict
The DJI Mic wins against the Rode Wireless Go 2 for its ease of use.
DJI Mic
Rode Wireless Go 2
DJI may be a newcomer to the microphone scene but the DJI Mic proves that it was the right decision for them to venture beyond drones and action cameras. It’s definitely a worthy rival to the Rode Wireless Go 2, both of them pretty much on par with each other in terms of audio quality and basic features. So who’s the winner of this comparison? It’s the DJI Mic for us because of its advanced features that make it so much more convenient to use. While it’s a bit more expensive, we think it’s still the better deal given its touchscreen, dedicated monitoring headphone jack, smartphone connectivity, and charging case.
FAQs
The DJI Mic is DJI’s first standalone wireless microphone that caters to vloggers and content creators.
The DJI Mic may be on the expensive side but this is justified by its ease of use. It’s still a good deal given its touchscreen, dedicated monitoring headphone jack, smartphone connectivity, and charging case.
The Rode Wireless Go 2 can last up to 7 hours on a single charge.
You’d have to buy an MFD-certified USB-C to Lightning adapter if you want to use your iPhone with the Rode Wireless Go 2.