DJI Mic 3 ZDNET's key takeaways Big upgrade on the previous-generation hardware
32-bit float makes recording tricky situations a lot easier
Battery life has been significantly improved. View now at Amazon
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DJI isn't just the best civilian drone maker; it also makes some of the best cameras and microphones available for creatives. The company has just unveiled its third-generation microphones, packed with advanced features that make capturing audio a snap, even under tricky conditions.
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The DJI Mic 3 is the latest upgrade to the company's popular line of microphones for YouTubers, live streamers, documentary filmmakers and other creatives. These microphones pack some serious recording wizardry into a tiny package that's perfect for both beginners and pros wanting crystal-clear audio.
The basic layout remains the same. As with Mic and Mic 2, you get two microphones (which DJI calls transmitters) and a receiver, and everything packs into a box that stores and charges the mics and receiver.
However, Mic 3 delivers a lot of improvements under the hood. Physically, the mics are a lot more compact, and the clips are held in place magnetically, allowing them to be oriented in four different ways. The clips can also be removed altogether, and magnets used to attach the mics to clothing.
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