Save $20 on an already inexpensive wireless microphone set

Shoot modern smartphones Surprisingly high-quality video, with optical zoom, image stabilization, and built-in processing, but even the best out there have generally very poor microphones. Fortunately, there are wireless microphone kits like DJI Mike Mini You can use them to capture crystal-clear dialogue, even on the go. You can now get a DJI Mic Mini kit with a receiver, two microphones, and a charging case to hold it all On Amazon for only $79$20 off the regular price.

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The most attractive part about this microphone set is how easy it is to set up and use. The tiny transmitters don’t pull on clothing, and can be attached either with a clip or via magnet without leaving holes in your shirt. All you have to do is remove it from the box, plug the receiver into your phone’s USB-C port, and start shooting, although Android users will want to double-check that the camera app is using DJI instead of the built-in microphone. It even works with digital cameras via a 3.5mm TRS cable. You’ll get more value from it if you’re already a member of the DJI ecosystem. I wrote a few days ago about a deal on the DJI Osmo 360, and it actually connects directly to that camera for perfect audio without any extra bits.

Despite the small size and ease of setup, the sound that comes through the DJI Mic Mini is very impressive, and certainly better than any smartphone’s built-in microphones. There are manual gain controls, and you can also use auto-limiting to prevent yourself from peaking when a truck passes by. It has two levels of noise cancellation, both of which do an impressive job of keeping the outside world quiet, so you can sneak in a recording wherever you are.

If you’re ready to turn up the volume of videos on your smartphone, Head to Amazon to get the DJI Mic Mini 2 bundle for $79with various discounts on individual pieces in case you want to create your own collection.