I tested the DJI Mic Mini 2 and the thing that excited me the most is the new low pricing — there’s no better value small wireless mic

TechRadar Verdict Its colorful interchangeable front panels are a fun addition, but the DJI Mic Mini 2 is fundamentally the same nifty, lightweight and affordable wireless mic system as the late 2024-released original. Performance, design and usability all remain excellent by entry-level standards, however, and at such a low price it seems churlish to quibble about the lack of meaningful improvements over what was already a great product. $199 at Sweetwater $199 at Best Buy(Black) $199 at Newegg(Black) $199 at Crutchfield Pros +Small, lightweight and customizable transmitters +Affordable price +Versatile connectivity and mounting options +Reliable performance Cons -Apple Lightning adapter not included -No monitoring display on receiver -Few reasons to upgrade from original Mic Mini Best picks for you The best wireless mics, following rigorous real-world testing The best DJI drones in 2025 based on in-depth testing Today's best action cameras, based on our in-depth testing Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Jump to: One-minute review Price & release date Specs Design Performance Should you buy it? Also consider How I tested DJI Mic Mini 2: one-minute reviewThe DJI Mic Mini 2 is DJI's second-generation entry-level wireless microphone system, replacing the late 2024-released Mic Mini, which we previously rated as the best small wireless mic.The headline new feature is a set of interchangeable magnetic front covers for the transmitter units, available in colors ranging from white and black to a vivid magenta. Beyond the colorways, the other notable addition over the original Mic Mini is a trio of voice tone presets — Standard, Rich, and Bright — designed to let users subtly shape their vocal recordings.Everything else will be instantly familiar to anyone who owns the original Mic Mini: the same compact and lightweight transmitter and receiver form factor, the same 24-bit 48kHz audio quality, the same maximum range of 400m with the standard receiver (or 300m with the mobile receiver), and the same claimed battery life of 11.5 hours for the transmitter and 10.5 hours for the receiver, extendable to 48 hours total using the charging case. Two-level active noise canceling is included, and the system is compatible with DJI's OsmoAudio ecosystem, meaning it connects wirelessly without a receiver to devices like the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo 360.In my testing, audio quality proved crisp and clear, and the active noise canceling did a solid job of taming ambient noise. The voice tone presets, however, were a different story: the differences between Standard, Rich and Bright were so subtle in practice as to be barely worth mentioning, let alone factoring into a buying decision.That verdict could stand in for the Mic Mini 2 as a whole, really. For buyers new to the world of wireless mics, it's an excellent option: lightweight, affordable, versatile, and easy to use. But for anyone coming from the original Mic Mini, the interchangeable covers and voice presets aren't a compelling reason to upgrade.Also worth noting: DJI has confirmed that a Mic Mini 2S is coming this summer, bringing with it internal storage for solo recording and support for up to four transmitters simultaneously. If those features matter to you, it's worth sitting tight for now.The Mic Mini 2 is a fine product sold at a great price. It just happens to be a…

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