After extensive online research, I found no clear instructions for using the DJI Mic 2 wirelessly with the iPhone’s native Camera app for video recording. Consulting Grok, I developed a straightforward method using Bluetooth, eliminating the need for a receiver. I’m sharing this guide to help creators achieve high-quality audio with their DJI Mic 2 on the iPhone’s default Camera app, avoiding additional equipment costs. Note that I have tested & confirmed that this method works with the DJI mic 2. I highly suspect that it may also work with other Bluetooth microphones, including those by other brands, but I do not have the DJI Mic Mini or the DJI Mic 3, nor do I have other brands to test with. If you have another brand of Bluetooth microphone, please give it a try & comment below if it works.
Why This Method is Valuable
The DJI Mic 2 offers exceptional audio quality, but its Bluetooth functionality isn’t natively supported by the iPhone’s Camera app for video. Purchasing the receiver increases expense & setup complexity. This cost-free solution, utilising the RØDE Reporter app, ensures a portable, wireless recording experience.
Step-by-Step Guide to Recording Video with DJI Mic 2 with no Receiver
- Install RØDE Reporter: Search for “RØDE Reporter” in the App Store, download it, & grant microphone permissions when prompted.
- Connect DJI Mic 2 via Bluetooth: Press & hold the pairing button on the DJI Mic 2 transmitter until the indicator flashes, entering pairing mode. On your iPhone, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & select the DJI Mic 2 (it may appear as “headphones”).
- Confirm Connection in RØDE Reporter: Launch the app & verify it displays “External Microphone” rather than “Internal Microphone,” indicating the DJI Mic 2 is connected.
- Open the Native Camera App: Keep RØDE Reporter running in the background. Launch the iPhone’s Camera app, select Video mode, & the DJI Mic 2 will capture audio wirelessly.
- Record Your Video: Begin recording. Create a short test clip to ensure audio quality & levels are satisfactory.
NOTE: The Bluetooth connection may route audio output to the DJI Mic 2, which lacks speakers. Disable Bluetooth or power off the Mic 2 to hear playback through your iPhone speakers after recording.
How It Works
iOS restricts Bluetooth microphones in the native Camera app. By activating the Bluetooth audio session in RØDE Reporter, the connection persists when switching to the Camera app, enabling wireless audio capture.
Additional Tips
- Record a test clip to adjust the mic’s gain via its settings.
- Ensure the DJI Mic 2 firmware & iOS are updated to prevent connectivity issues.
- For live streaming, this method is unreliable; use the wired receiver instead.
- Another option for using the DJI Mic 2 & other Bluetooth microphones is to download the Blackmagic Camera app & record using it instead of the native iPhone camera, but some users have reported issues with file management using this app, so this article’s method is best for those who prefer to use the native iPhone camera rather than 3rd party camera apps.
This method enables creators to record professional-grade video audio with the DJI Mic 2 on the iPhone’s native Camera app, without a receiver. Have you tested this approach or discovered other solutions? Share your feedback below & distribute this guide to assist fellow creators.
Of course, if you want to avoid the added hassle of such workarounds, you can buy the real thing, transmitter included. Prices on the Mic 2 recently dropped to record lows with the release of the Mic 3, so there has never been a better time to buy!
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