DJI Mic 3 vs RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
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| Feature |  DJI Mic 3 |  RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 36,000 | KSh 42,000 |
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General
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DJI | RØDE |
| Model | Mic 3 | Wireless GO (Gen 3) |
| Announced | August 28, 2025 | December 2024 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver; retailer listing does not state a charging case | 2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver |
| Color | Shadow Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Operating Temperature | TX/RX -10°C to 45°C | — |
| Special Features | Integrated timecode, dual-band anti-interference and magnetic attachment | Locking 3.5mm transmitter inputs and Series IV ecosystem compatibility |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable batteries plus charging case | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | TX 8 hours; RX 10 hours; up to 28 hours with case | Up to 7 hours per component |
| Charging | USB-C and charging case | USB-C |
| Fast Charging | Supported | — |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Condenser | Pre-polarised pressure condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz encoded / 20Hz–24kHz lossless; 100Hz low-cut option | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Sensitivity | -36±1dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL | — |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB SPL at 1% THD; 130dB SPL at 10% THD | 123.5dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 72dB | 72dB |
| Equivalent Noise | 22dBA | 22dBA |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit or 32-bit float / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording |
| Audio Features | Lossless audio transmission, three voice-tone presets and adaptive gain control | — |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | Dual-band Wi-Fi/SDR digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4 | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz and permitted 5GHz bands; region-dependent | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Up to 400m open line-of-sight; 80m in simulated high-interference conditions | Up to 260m line-of-sight |
| Maximum Transmitters | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | Up to 8 receivers; four-channel output | 1 receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | Automatic dual-band switching, anti-interference and lossless transmission | Series IV transmission, GainAssist and automatic pairing |
| Encryption | — | 128-bit encryption |
Transmitter
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer |
| Transmitter Input | N/A | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input |
| Transmitter Recording | Yes — dual-file 24-bit or 32-bit float internal recording | Yes — 32-bit float onboard recording |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | 24-bit single 57.3h / dual 28.6h; 32-bit float single 43.0h / dual 21.5h | Over 40 hours per transmitter |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Approx. 8 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | Approx. 50 minutes | — |
| Transmitter Dimensions | 28.77 × 28.34 × 16.35mm with magnet | — |
| Transmitter Weight | 16g with magnet | Approx. 31g |
Receiver
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Multi-channel camera/mobile receiver | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C; Audio-TC/LTC timecode output | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | 3.5mm monitoring output, max 20mW at 1kHz/32Ω | 3.5mm receiver output supports headphone monitoring modes where configured |
| Receiver Battery Life | Approx. 10 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Receiver Charging Time | Approx. 50 minutes | — |
| Receiver Dimensions | 53.85 × 28.69 × 22.00mm | — |
| Receiver Weight | 25.1g | Approx. 35g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C audio, charging and data |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm TRS audio/timecode input and output | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output |
| Camera Compatibility | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter |
| Computer Compatibility | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported |
| Direct Device Compatibility | DJI OsmoAudio-compatible devices via direct connection | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported |
| App Support | DJI Mimo where supported | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | Yes | Yes |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz output; 32-bit float / 48kHz onboard |
| Timecode | Integrated timecode generator; LTC input/output and Audio-TC, 23.98–60fps | No |
| Safety Track | Supported through dual-file internal recording modes | Supported |
| Gain Control | Adaptive Gain Control with Automatic and Dynamic modes | GainAssist plus manual gain control |
| Noise Cancellation | Two-level active noise cancelling | No dedicated noise cancellation |
| Low-Cut Filter | 100Hz low-cut option | High-pass filter available |
| Controls | Receiver touchscreen/dial and transmitter buttons | TX buttons and RX display/buttons; RØDE Central configuration |
| Special Recording Features | Dual-file internal recording, four-channel output and lossless transmission | 32-bit float, dual-file recording and merged/split channel modes |
Charging Case
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | — | N/A |
| Case Battery Capacity | — | N/A |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | — | N/A |
| Case Charging Time | — | N/A |
| Case Charging Port | — | N/A |
| Case Dimensions | — | N/A |
| Case Weight | — | N/A |
| Case Features | — | N/A |
What's in the Box
| Specification | DJI Mic 3 | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | — | 2 × Wireless GO (Gen 3) transmitters, 1 × receiver, 3 × furry windshields, SC2 3.5mm cable, SC21 USB-C-to-Lightning cable, SC22 USB-C cable, SC33 USB-C multi-adapter, carry pouch and documentation |
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