RODE Wireless ME vs DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone
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| Feature |  RODE Wireless ME |  DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000 | KSh 41,000 |
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General
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | DJI |
| Model | Wireless ME | Mic 2 Transmitter (DMT02) |
| Announced | March 2023 | January 17, 2024 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Wireless Microphone Transmitter |
| Microphone System | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver | Single replacement/add-on transmitter; no receiver or charging case |
| Color | Black | Shadow Black |
Design
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver | Standalone transmitter/recorder with direct Bluetooth connection |
| Operating Temperature | — | -10°C to 45°C |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours per component | 6 hours per transmitter |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C or compatible DJI Mic 2 charging case |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 50Hz–20kHz (low-cut off); 100Hz–20kHz (low-cut on) |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB SPL | 120dB SPL |
| Equivalent Noise | 22dBA | 21dBA |
| Dynamic Range | 100dB | — |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz transmission; 32-bit float internal recording |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission | Digital wireless |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Over 100m line-of-sight | Up to 250m (FCC) / 160m (CE), line-of-sight and interference-free |
| Encryption | 128-bit encryption | — |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | N/A — transmitter-only product |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 receiver / up to 2 transmitters; receiver ME Mic provides third microphone source | Compatible receiver required; receiver not included |
| Wireless Features | GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX | GFSK 1Mbps/2Mbps; Bluetooth direct connection on supported DJI devices |
Transmitter
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input | 3.5mm TRS locking lavalier input |
| Transmitter Recording | No | Yes — 24-bit or 32-bit float internal recording |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | N/A | 8GB internal storage; up to 14 hours 24-bit or 11 hours 32-bit float recording |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | — | 70 minutes |
| Transmitter Dimensions | — | 46.06 × 30.96 × 21.83mm |
| Transmitter Weight | — | 28g |
Receiver
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | N/A |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | N/A |
| Monitoring Output | 3.5mm receiver output | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | N/A |
| Receiver Charging Time | — | N/A |
| Receiver Dimensions | — | N/A |
| Receiver Weight | — | N/A |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | N/A |
| USB | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C for charging, data and audio export |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | 3.5mm TRS locking microphone input |
| Camera Compatibility | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | Direct connection with supported DJI Osmo cameras; other cameras require a compatible DJI Mic 2 receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | Direct Bluetooth connection to supported smartphones; receiver/adapter may be required for full features |
| Computer Compatibility | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | USB-C connection for file export; receiver required for normal wireless computer capture |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | iOS and Android for supported direct connection; Windows/macOS for file access |
| Direct Device Compatibility | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported | DJI OsmoAudio-compatible devices including supported Osmo Pocket and Osmo Action models |
| App Support | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported | DJI Mimo where supported |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | Yes |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording |
| Timecode | No | No |
| Safety Track | No | N/A — transmitter-only product |
| Gain Control | Intelligent GainAssist | Transmitter gain configurable through compatible receiver/device |
| Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation | Intelligent noise cancelling |
| Controls | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | Record, link, power and noise-cancellation controls |
| Special Recording Features | ME Mic on receiver can capture camera operator; up to three microphone sources with extra TX | 32-bit float internal backup recording |
| Low-Cut Filter | — | 100Hz low-cut option |
Charging Case
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | N/A | N/A |
| Case Battery Capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | N/A | N/A |
| Case Charging Time | N/A | N/A |
| Case Charging Port | N/A | N/A |
| Case Dimensions | N/A | N/A |
| Case Weight | N/A | N/A |
| Case Features | N/A | N/A |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Wireless ME transmitter, receiver, 2 × furry windshields, SC2 3.5mm cable, SC7 TRRS cable, SC21 Lightning cable, SC22 USB-C cable, carry pouch and documentation | DJI Mic 2 transmitter, clip magnet, magnetic clip, windscreen, USB-C charging cable and documentation (retailer package contents should be confirmed at fulfilment) |
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