RODE Wireless ME vs DJI Mic Mini
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| Feature |  RODE Wireless ME |  DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000 | KSh 14,500 – KSh 17,000 |
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General
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | DJI |
| Model | Wireless ME | Mic Mini |
| Announced | March 2023 | November 26, 2024 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Wireless Clip-On Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver | Variable product: selectable 1 TX + 1 RX or 2 TX + 1 RX + charging case configuration |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver | Ultralight magnetic transmitters; direct OsmoAudio connection |
| Operating Temperature | — | TX/RX -10°C to 45°C |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | TX 11.5 hours; RX 10.5 hours; up to 48 hours with charging case |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C; components also charge in applicable case |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes charging provides about 1 hour use |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz (low-cut off); 100Hz–20kHz (low-cut on) |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB SPL | 120dB SPL |
| Equivalent Noise | 22dBA | 24dBA |
| Dynamic Range | 100dB | — |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission | GFSK 2Mbps digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.400–2.4835GHz |
| Transmission Range | Over 100m line-of-sight | Up to 400m in an open, unobstructed, interference-free environment |
| Encryption | 128-bit encryption | — |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 receiver / up to 2 transmitters; receiver ME Mic provides third microphone source | 1 receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX | Automatic limiting, two-level active noise cancelling and DJI OsmoAudio direct connection |
Transmitter
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input | N/A |
| Transmitter Recording | No | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Approx. 11.5 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | — | Approx. 90 minutes |
| Transmitter Dimensions | — | 26.55 × 26.06 × 15.96mm |
| Transmitter Weight | — | Approx. 10g excluding clip magnet |
Receiver
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | Dual-channel camera receiver with interchangeable mobile adapters |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS camera output and USB-C digital output |
| Monitoring Output | 3.5mm receiver output | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Approx. 10.5 hours |
| Receiver Charging Time | — | Approx. 100 minutes |
| Receiver Dimensions | — | 46.50 × 29.61 × 19.32mm |
| Receiver Weight | — | Approx. 17.8g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | 3.5mm TRS camera 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 | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported | DJI OsmoAudio-compatible cameras via direct Bluetooth connection |
| 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 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | No | No |
| Safety Track | No | Supported — -6dB secondary safety track through receiver |
| Gain Control | Intelligent GainAssist | Receiver gain dial and automatic limiting |
| Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation | Two-level active noise cancelling |
| Controls | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | TX link/noise-cancellation controls and receiver dial/buttons |
| Special Recording Features | ME Mic on receiver can capture camera operator; up to three microphone sources with extra TX | Automatic limiting to prevent clipping |
| Low-Cut Filter | — | 100Hz low-cut option |
Charging Case
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | N/A | Included only with applicable selectable kit variation |
| Case Battery Capacity | N/A | 1950mAh / 7.55Wh when charging case is selected |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | N/A | Approx. 3.6 full charges for two transmitters and one receiver; up to 48 hours total |
| Case Charging Time | N/A | Approx. 2 hours |
| Case Charging Port | N/A | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | N/A | 96.10 × 41.00 × 59.35mm |
| Case Weight | N/A | Approx. 139g |
| Case Features | N/A | Stores and charges up to two transmitters and one receiver in the case-equipped variation |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | DJI Mic Mini |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Contents follow the selected variation: transmitter(s), receiver, charging case where selected, clip magnets, windscreens, mobile adapters/cables where listed and documentation |
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