This video was fantastic! Thank you so much. I just got my X4 last week and was ondering if the Mic 2 would work. Because I had to do the Firmware thing to get it to work with my Action 4. So now I have one mic per camera. Again, thank you very much!
When you were using Bluetooth, I noticed the background sound was removed entirely; how can we balance it? Also, can I record using Bluetooth and an Insta mic at the same time?
Yes, when on BT the pickup is a little more concentrated on voice which can be good. And when you are using the BT, that's the only audio that will be recorded, the X4's mics won't be on.
Hi have you tried to connect via bluetooth to insta360 one x2? Does it work? And record audio while recording video? Thank you hoping to get an answer 😊
Any idea if that XMount360 mount you have there will also work for the DJI Mic 1? It seems like the slot on the bottom of the DJI Receiver is the same.
Unfortunately there is a different XMount360 for the DJI Mic 1 (www.xmount360.com/buy/dji). The Mic 2 has a different connector on the receiver itself.
@@elJong thanks for your response 😁 the mount for Mic 1 is sold out, so I decided to take a gamble and order the mount for Mic 2. Happy to report that it does work! The only minor issue was that the included audio cable was just a bit short. I used a slightly longer cable I had on hand and it works perfectly. Was going to post a pic here but apparently YT doesn’t allow for that
Seems okay on my end, but will doublecheck! Thank you for letting me know. (Indoor: czcams.com/video/pujWq0Wkr5E/video.htmlsi=arMWGJbwCs1DIt4D&t=556 and Outdoor: czcams.com/video/pujWq0Wkr5E/video.htmlsi=i9_oDm6WMFV9LAHw&t=641 -- the outdoor did break up after a few paces!)
I just went back to have another listen, think I heard you (Bluetooth) till 5 or 6 when walking backwards then nothing until next test. I went ahead and bought one today anyway so fingers crossed with the Bluetooth!
@@Seven-Seven-77 I am sure it'll work great! My outdoor test was just fluky. I did a full vlog with just the DJI Mic 2 with bluetooth connection here with no issues! czcams.com/video/M08QJZFaoiY/video.htmlsi=-6bA5AcJU0iQ67VJ
So once it lost bluetooth connection. It didnt seem to reconnect once you came back.... so the Bluetooth reciever on the 360 is the issue, why a reciever would effect the transmission is strange
Sometimes the BT connection drops intermittently, but that would still reconnect. However if you turn off the X4, then you have to reconnect the DJI Mic again.
32 bit float only works when using the dji reciever right? And dji bluetooth with out the reciever restricts you to a single mono channel instead of stereo or two people mics at once.... are you using two transmitters for your interviews? The noise reduction destroys the sound, dont use it. Do it in post. Def get some cos11 sanken mics. Not very expensive and better than broadcast quality. I am sound engineer for many tv network shows
Yes, 32-bit float is only on-board recording to the mic, so nothing to do with connection to the recording on the camera (if it's connected). For this video I wanted just the simple connection tests to see all the differences straight out of the box. I, myself, don't dabble with the on-board mic recording (32-bit float) since I am not a pro and just want to get videos out like non-pros do.
Quick question, say the x4 is turned off along with the dji Tx and Rx. Do they mic Tx and Rx also automatically turn on when you turn the x4 on or when you press fhe let quick record button?
Unfortunately, they do not. You will have to activate the 'headphone' connection again via the swipe down. You won't have to connect it again, but you need to confirm the connection.
do you have any issues with audio sync to the video when you export your video after editing?? i can’t find any answers online, i recorded a 3 hour video and edited it down with audio from dji mic and insta4 and audio is in sync in the editing portion but when i export it, the audio is way out of sync
I've never had any issue with the audio syncing, but I've never recorded that long of a video! Action cameras are built more for short bursts so maybe cut down the length a bit? Also maybe the frame rate? The default fps of the X4 is 30 and sometimes the default of the editing software is 24 so that'll cause a little disparity.
What is the little 3.5m jack cable included with? I have bought a single DJI Mic 2, the Xmount360 mount, and the mic adapter. So I need to buy the DJI Mic 2 kit that includes 1 receiver and 1 transmitter, then buy the charger (cheaper buying those separately if I already have one Mic 2 transmitter). Just wanting to make sure I know where I'll get that little cable! Thanks.
When I bought my Xmount360, it included the very short 3.5mm cable! If yours did not come with it, maybe this search link from Amazon may help (www.amazon.com/s?k=short+trs+cable+3.5mm&crid=224QZ4H9ZWOFG&sprefix=short+trs+cable+3.5m%2Caps%2C171&ref=nb_sb_noss_1)
Oof!!! It was close to $50 on my end, but $100 is too much! Well, I hope there will be a cheaper equivalent that ships to you! Let me know if you do. I'll link it here too.
@@markbisdak The old X3 mic adapter will still work for the X4. It will not perfectly fit though. The X3 is a little smaller than the X4 so the old mic adapter will not be fully covering the USB-C/mic port on the X4.
Vertical vlogging cam? ok but us bike/scooter riders who want to mount this thing horizontally on some handle bar this heavy setup will break even the strongest mount out there & this is what nobody on the internet is talking about.
@@elJong No, I don't mean the mount itself, I mean, mounting the X4 horizontally still using the selfie stick screwed onto bike handlebar mount so that the selfie stick is parallel to the ground. No selfie stick on earth can withstand the weight of the setup you got going on without breaking after a few trials. Anyways, does this DJI record internally simultaneously when recording via the receiver? or you could only choose to record either via the receiver or internally?
@@Sir-Kay The DJI Mic 2 has internal recording on the transceivers, yes. So you can pull audio-only from the DJI mic in case the audio in your X4 video is janky.
@@elJong But, then one has to remember to press the record button each time you want to begin & end a recording. That's work! The bluetooth connection would have been a setup & forget until one turns off the X4 but, the audio is also crappy. You know what? I'll just stick to the X4's internal audio which is good until you move away from it(which i rarely do) or get caught in a windy situation. Anyways, thanks for the test.
@@Sir-Kay If I am not mistaken, you can set your DJI Mic 2 to auto record onto the transceiver in 32-bit float! So every time it turns on, it's already recording. It'll even overwrite older files when the mic is full.
Thanks so much for video. I’m hoping DJI MIC2 will work well via Bluetooth. Our 2 big concerns are MIC2 Internal recording does not work in 3rd party Bluetooth connections. HOPEFULLY DJI and/or Insta360 will heave to fix that. But the other concern is dropped connection and audio lag. In your video Bluetooth dropped (at pretty close range ) in 50% of the shots. Is it really that bad and unreliable ? Or was that outdoor more of a fluke thaf it dropped so soon ? Sweetie & I hoe to Beer 🍺 Vlog witg this Bluetooth setup IF it works well AND reliably . Thanks for your words of wisdom. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]
Regarding the bluetooth dropping, I noticed that too! I think it's because I was holding the actual transceiver fully blocking the transmission signal. My entire vlog when I was using the bluetooth, there were no drops at all. So in this case, might just be that. I will continue to test though. So far, bluetooth connection to the X4 for me has been very reliable.
@@elJong thanks for the reply and any follow up videos. I always were my DJI mic via the Insta360 pendant (meant for go3) on my shirt. So, HOPEFULLY 🤞🏻, I will be good. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]
@@elJong one more sidebar … any audio lag. SOME reviews have showed a disturbingly bad audio lag. But it MAY have been from Ananias. Distant Bluetooth DURING a recording. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]
@@iamnotapoet Yes! I, too, am learning to make sure I properly attach it on me and check before getting started :) The stronger magnets on the DJI Mic 2 are great!
@@iamnotapoet Good call! Actually I did experience audio lag once! But it was more that the connection dropped and prior to dropping, the audio lagged a bit when I checked. Luckily it has never happened again, but I think it's always best to be checking connection when recording something important. I don't expect to do use an action cam for pristine audio anyway.
What external mic do you connect to your X3/X4/other 360 cameras?
X3 x Mic 2 since release
@@DjFranz876 Still a killer combo! The X3 still slaps!
@@elJong I use the Meta bans ( for POV) x X3 x Mic 2 - combo
@@DjFranz876 Hell yeah! I got the Meta X RB too! I love it as headphones!
This video was fantastic! Thank you so much. I just got my X4 last week and was ondering if the Mic 2 would work. Because I had to do the Firmware thing to get it to work with my Action 4. So now I have one mic per camera. Again, thank you very much!
I am so glad it helped!
Great review and tests. Would prefer to listen without that background music though.
Thank you for the feedback! I have been debating about the silent v. BG music. I will try my next few ones without!
Very good test! Thank you very much!
I appreciate the view! Thank you!
When you were using Bluetooth, I noticed the background sound was removed entirely; how can we balance it? Also, can I record using Bluetooth and an Insta mic at the same time?
Yes, when on BT the pickup is a little more concentrated on voice which can be good. And when you are using the BT, that's the only audio that will be recorded, the X4's mics won't be on.
great video but i didnt care for the background music. i think it was too loud
@@nukix3128 I appreciate the comment, sir! Will tone down or not put BG music next time. Learning a lot!
does it work with the dji mic 1? or does one have to upgrade to the 2?
Does what work with the DJI Mic 1? Connecting to the X4? Bluetooth? The mount?
Hi have you tried to connect via bluetooth to insta360 one x2? Does it work? And record audio while recording video? Thank you hoping to get an answer 😊
BT connection will only work on the X4. You'll have to get the adapter and wired connection for the X2 and X3.
Any idea if that XMount360 mount you have there will also work for the DJI Mic 1? It seems like the slot on the bottom of the DJI Receiver is the same.
Unfortunately there is a different XMount360 for the DJI Mic 1 (www.xmount360.com/buy/dji). The Mic 2 has a different connector on the receiver itself.
@@elJong thanks for your response 😁 the mount for Mic 1 is sold out, so I decided to take a gamble and order the mount for Mic 2. Happy to report that it does work! The only minor issue was that the included audio cable was just a bit short. I used a slightly longer cable I had on hand and it works perfectly. Was going to post a pic here but apparently YT doesn’t allow for that
I never heard you on the Bluetooth ….. at all
Seems okay on my end, but will doublecheck! Thank you for letting me know. (Indoor: czcams.com/video/pujWq0Wkr5E/video.htmlsi=arMWGJbwCs1DIt4D&t=556 and Outdoor: czcams.com/video/pujWq0Wkr5E/video.htmlsi=i9_oDm6WMFV9LAHw&t=641 -- the outdoor did break up after a few paces!)
I just went back to have another listen, think I heard you (Bluetooth) till 5 or 6 when walking backwards then nothing until next test. I went ahead and bought one today anyway so fingers crossed with the Bluetooth!
@@Seven-Seven-77 I am sure it'll work great! My outdoor test was just fluky. I did a full vlog with just the DJI Mic 2 with bluetooth connection here with no issues! czcams.com/video/M08QJZFaoiY/video.htmlsi=-6bA5AcJU0iQ67VJ
So once it lost bluetooth connection. It didnt seem to reconnect once you came back.... so the Bluetooth reciever on the 360 is the issue, why a reciever would effect the transmission is strange
Sometimes the BT connection drops intermittently, but that would still reconnect. However if you turn off the X4, then you have to reconnect the DJI Mic again.
32 bit float only works when using the dji reciever right? And dji bluetooth with out the reciever restricts you to a single mono channel instead of stereo or two people mics at once.... are you using two transmitters for your interviews? The noise reduction destroys the sound, dont use it. Do it in post. Def get some cos11 sanken mics. Not very expensive and better than broadcast quality. I am sound engineer for many tv network shows
Yes, 32-bit float is only on-board recording to the mic, so nothing to do with connection to the recording on the camera (if it's connected). For this video I wanted just the simple connection tests to see all the differences straight out of the box. I, myself, don't dabble with the on-board mic recording (32-bit float) since I am not a pro and just want to get videos out like non-pros do.
For mic 1, can i use the typeC to directly connect x4?
Unfortunately no, you'll need their connector so it can distinguish what is an audio signal and a power signal.
hello Sir Saramaic Blink 500 B2 mic Insta 360 x4 Support or Not Support Please Sir Reply My comment
Unfortunately, I do not know for certain since I don't have a Saramic Mic.
Do you have any alternatives to that bracket piece that holds the transmitter in place. I cannot seem to find one to purchase before late August
Unfortunately I haven't seen an alternative for the DJI Mic 2 + X4. If you have the DJI Mic 1, the bracket for Rode Wireless Mics can kinda work.
Hi can I collect 2 DJi mic 2 to X4 without the DJI receiver?
You can only connect 1 bluetooth mic to the X4 at a time. So you'll need to receiver to have 2 wireless mics running audio to the X4.
But if I just want to use 1 mic and save money, I won’t need to buy the receiver, right?
@@elvissaraiva7323 You definitely could!
Quick question, say the x4 is turned off along with the dji Tx and Rx. Do they mic Tx and Rx also automatically turn on when you turn the x4 on or when you press fhe let quick record button?
Unfortunately, they do not. You will have to activate the 'headphone' connection again via the swipe down. You won't have to connect it again, but you need to confirm the connection.
do you have any issues with audio sync to the video when you export your video after editing?? i can’t find any answers online, i recorded a 3 hour video and edited it down with audio from dji mic and insta4 and audio is in sync in the editing portion but when i export it, the audio is way out of sync
I've never had any issue with the audio syncing, but I've never recorded that long of a video! Action cameras are built more for short bursts so maybe cut down the length a bit? Also maybe the frame rate? The default fps of the X4 is 30 and sometimes the default of the editing software is 24 so that'll cause a little disparity.
You have noise reduction on?
Not for these tests.
Can the x4 be conected to the receiver with a usb-c to usb-c cable, without the adaptor?
Unfortunately, no. You need the adapter to make the USB-C port on the X4 to be bi-directional/data. Without it, it's only for charging.
What is the little 3.5m jack cable included with? I have bought a single DJI Mic 2, the Xmount360 mount, and the mic adapter. So I need to buy the DJI Mic 2 kit that includes 1 receiver and 1 transmitter, then buy the charger (cheaper buying those separately if I already have one Mic 2 transmitter). Just wanting to make sure I know where I'll get that little cable! Thanks.
When I bought my Xmount360, it included the very short 3.5mm cable! If yours did not come with it, maybe this search link from Amazon may help (www.amazon.com/s?k=short+trs+cable+3.5mm&crid=224QZ4H9ZWOFG&sprefix=short+trs+cable+3.5m%2Caps%2C171&ref=nb_sb_noss_1)
@@elJong thank ya much!
In the package of the reciever there is a short 3.5mm audio cable but it is a bit too long i think
@@johannesstahl3370 oh I meant when you get the XMount360. There 3.5mm is shorter.
Ya mics are dope but I need something closer
Closer? I don't think you can get closer than lavs for mics.
I've seen that mount and per my research it will cost me $100 to have it shipped in manila 😢
Oof!!! It was close to $50 on my end, but $100 is too much! Well, I hope there will be a cheaper equivalent that ships to you! Let me know if you do. I'll link it here too.
Does the mic1 work with the x4?
It does, but only the wired way (using the receiver). DJI Mic 1 doesn't have bluetooth connection.
@@elJong i had it for my x3 .. is the aux port different from x4?
@@markbisdak The old X3 mic adapter will still work for the X4. It will not perfectly fit though. The X3 is a little smaller than the X4 so the old mic adapter will not be fully covering the USB-C/mic port on the X4.
Vertical vlogging cam? ok but us bike/scooter riders who want to mount this thing horizontally on some handle bar this heavy setup will break even the strongest mount out there & this is what nobody on the internet is talking about.
I haven't tried the horizontal mount from DJI (amzn.to/3WtpWYb), but I am looking at this to get soon and test it out! (amzn.to/4dc9aCF)
@@elJong No, I don't mean the mount itself, I mean, mounting the X4 horizontally still using the selfie stick screwed onto bike handlebar mount so that the selfie stick is parallel to the ground. No selfie stick on earth can withstand the weight of the setup you got going on without breaking after a few trials. Anyways, does this DJI record internally simultaneously when recording via the receiver? or you could only choose to record either via the receiver or internally?
@@Sir-Kay The DJI Mic 2 has internal recording on the transceivers, yes. So you can pull audio-only from the DJI mic in case the audio in your X4 video is janky.
@@elJong But, then one has to remember to press the record button each time you want to begin & end a recording. That's work! The bluetooth connection would have been a setup & forget until one turns off the X4 but, the audio is also crappy. You know what? I'll just stick to the X4's internal audio which is good until you move away from it(which i rarely do) or get caught in a windy situation. Anyways, thanks for the test.
@@Sir-Kay If I am not mistaken, you can set your DJI Mic 2 to auto record onto the transceiver in 32-bit float! So every time it turns on, it's already recording. It'll even overwrite older files when the mic is full.
I just hate cord look , I wish insta 360 would have a better Bluetooth mic like dji poket 3
I am sure they are working on one, but for now, we have the bluetooth function of the DJI Mic 2!
Thanks so much for video. I’m hoping DJI MIC2 will work well via Bluetooth. Our 2 big concerns are MIC2 Internal recording does not work in 3rd party Bluetooth connections. HOPEFULLY DJI and/or Insta360 will heave to fix that. But the other concern is dropped connection and audio lag. In your video Bluetooth dropped (at pretty close range ) in 50% of the shots. Is it really that bad and unreliable ? Or was that outdoor more of a fluke thaf it dropped so soon ? Sweetie & I hoe to Beer 🍺 Vlog witg this Bluetooth setup IF it works well AND reliably . Thanks for your words of wisdom.
- Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]
Regarding the bluetooth dropping, I noticed that too! I think it's because I was holding the actual transceiver fully blocking the transmission signal. My entire vlog when I was using the bluetooth, there were no drops at all. So in this case, might just be that. I will continue to test though. So far, bluetooth connection to the X4 for me has been very reliable.
@@elJong thanks for the reply and any follow up videos. I always were my DJI mic via the Insta360 pendant (meant for go3) on my shirt. So, HOPEFULLY 🤞🏻, I will be good.
- Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]
@@elJong one more sidebar … any audio lag. SOME reviews have showed a disturbingly bad audio lag. But it MAY have been from Ananias. Distant Bluetooth DURING a recording.
- Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]
@@iamnotapoet Yes! I, too, am learning to make sure I properly attach it on me and check before getting started :) The stronger magnets on the DJI Mic 2 are great!
@@iamnotapoet Good call! Actually I did experience audio lag once! But it was more that the connection dropped and prior to dropping, the audio lagged a bit when I checked. Luckily it has never happened again, but I think it's always best to be checking connection when recording something important. I don't expect to do use an action cam for pristine audio anyway.
Hi can I collect 2 DJi mic 2 to X4 without the DJI receiver?
Ofcourse, but only get short distance. Louder if you use receiver