Is the DJI mic 2 worth it with the fx6?

[alaskacameradude]

I've got one and use it professionally. Works very well with the FX6. I've never really had an issue. However, if you want to really get a professional setup, I'd recommend the Sony UWP wireless system. The DJI Mic 2 are very good for the price, but they aren't going to be quite as good as a Sony UWP system.

 

[markfpv]

I would 2nd Alaska Cam Dude's post / and vote for the Sony UWP - if I was in the market. I've rented that system for a couple of shoots that should have had a separate audio guy - and it worked flawlessly and if I recall correctly is able to do two transmitters into one receiver for ch 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 - which allows you to allow use shotgun / XLR cable mic along with it.

 

[rob norton]

I've got one and use it professionally. Works very well with the FX6. I've never really had an issue. However, if you want to really get a professional setup, I'd recommend the Sony UWP wireless system. The DJI Mic 2 are very good for the price, but they aren't going to be quite as good as a Sony UWP system.

Except, respectfully, professional is such a vague statement these days. We laughed at vertical video, now we don't get the work if we can't provide it. At some point, the look became more important than the sound these wireless systems are supposed to provide, and the consumer bluetooth clip-on square mics can be the most important prop on screen. Of course I know what you mean and I completely agree with you. But it's getting to the point where projects of ANY type are also expected to have an array of consumer crap thrown in the mix, sometimes with an expectation that we're across all products.

DJI profits the most in the consumer/prosumer space. But I think it's a shame we never get to see some of these modern juggernauts put energy into dedicated professional products, other than adding pro to the name.

I've never had an issue with the sony uwp-series rx or tx size and think they're pretty small. I've used the rx with a mirrorless on a gimbal and it's been great, but this is one area where I'd take the smaller equipment footprint. I guess if working this way, it just means adding time to the schedule to playback and monitor audio, but not always realistic e.g. a meeting that lasts several hours.