DJI Recommends Microphones for the Osmo Camera

Users of DJI's new stabilised, hand-held camera, the Osmo have discovered one limiting factor - the microphone. Because of the noise the Osmo makes and because of the location of the built-in mic at the top of the handle, new owners have been contacting DJI and asking them to recommend third party microphones that would fit the bill. [caption id="attachment_3422" align="aligncenter" width="555"] The DJI Osmo[/caption] Now DJI have announced that, after "testing hundreds of different microphones from lots of different manufacturers", they have come up with a short list of six recommended models. They would probably attach to a universal mount which is available as an accessory. The 3.5mm socket for the mic lead is right next to the built-in mic and above the control trigger. [caption id="attachment_3420" align="aligncenter" width="490"] The mic socket above the trigger with the mic on the right.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3421" align="aligncenter" width="555"] The Osmo universal mount[/caption] The shortlisted microphones are mainly shotgun (directional) but also stereo and your choice depends on the type of audio you need. Bear in mind that, with a camera that rotates 360 degrees, your sound could easily get out of kilter with the pictures if the mic's in a fixed position. Here's the DJI list of recommended microphones:

Heliguy usually recommend the Rode Videomicro Osmo external microphone. In our experience it provides the best balance between price, simplicity of use and sound quality.