DJI has launched the Mic Mini 2S, a wireless microphone that introduces internal recording for the first time in the company's mini mic line. The system also supports up to four simultaneous transmitters, a significant jump from the two-transmitter limit of its predecessor. The device, however, is not yet available in the US, where regulatory authorization remains pending.

What You Need to Know

The Mic Mini 2S is the first mini wireless microphone from DJI to include onboard storage, allowing creators to record up to 28 hours of audio without a receiver. It introduces a Quadraphonic recording mode for multi-person setups and upgrades to AI-powered noise canceling. The US market, however, is unreachable for now due to ongoing regulatory hurdles tied to DJI's broader ban.

Key Upgrades Over the Mic Mini 2

DJI's April launch of the Mic Mini 2 was followed quickly by the 2S, which brings several notable improvements. The charging case redesign, as shown in the official image from DJI, now holds all components together. That feature alone addresses a common complaint from creators who struggled to keep their gear organized.

  • Internal recording: The Mic Mini 2S transmitter packs 16GB of storage, enabling up to 28 hours of 24-bit audio or 22 hours of 32-bit float recording. This feature was absent from the Mic Mini 2.
  • Four-transmitter support: The receiver can now handle four transmitters simultaneously, up from two. A new Quadraphonic recording mode is available alongside Mono, Stereo and Safety Track options.
  • AI-powered noise canceling: DJI replaced the active noise cancellation with an NPU-driven AI system offering Basic and Strong levels. The company claims clearer vocals with less distortion compared to the Mic Mini 2.
  • Fast file transfers: The charging case can transfer audio from transmitters at up to 34MB/s, roughly twice the speed of the flagship Mic 3. A 30-minute 24-bit recording transfers in about eight seconds.
  • Redesigned charging case: The new case accommodates two transmitters, a receiver, a mobile receiver, and a 3.5mm audio cable. The Mic Mini 2's case could not hold all these items together.

Why This Matters

The Mic Mini 2S addresses a key gap in DJI's affordable wireless mic lineup. Internal recording is a critical feature for creators who need backup audio or who work without a connected camera. The four-transmitter support opens the system to small podcast panels and multi-person interviews, areas where the Mic Mini 2 fell short. The battery life, however, takes a slight hit: the transmitter drops from 11.5 to 11 hours, and the charging case runtime falls from 48 to 40 hours, a trade-off for the added storage hardware.

More broadly, the US launch uncertainty underscores DJI's continued regulatory struggles. The company has been effectively banned from selling new products in the US since late 2024, leaving American creators without access to this upgrade. That gap may push users toward competitors like Rode or Hollyland, which offer similar features without the geopolitical risk. For creators outside the US, the Mic Mini 2S represents a meaningful step forward in portable audio at a competitive price.