Save $20 on this already inexpensive wireless microphone kit

Modern smartphone photo surprisingly high-quality video, with optical zoom, image stabilization and on-board processing, but even the best out there generally have pretty awful microphones. Fortunately, there are wireless lavalier microphone kits such as the DJI Mic Mini you can use to catch crystal clear dialogue even when you’re on the go. Right now, you can pick up the DJI Mic Mini Kit with a receiver, two microphones, and a carrying case to carry it all on Amazon for only $79at $20 off the regular price.

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The most attractive part of this microphone set is just how easy it is to set up and use. The tiny transmitters do not drag on clothes and can be attached with either a clip or via magnets without leaving holes in your shirt. All you have to do is remove them from the case, plug the receiver into your phone’s USB-C port and start shooting, although Android users will want to make sure the camera app uses the DJI instead of its built-in microphone. They even work with digital cameras via the included 3.5mm TRS cable. You’ll get even more value out of them if you’re already in the DJI ecosystem. Just the other day I wrote about a deal on the DJI Osmo 360, and this actually connects directly to that camera for perfect sound without any extra pieces.

Despite the small size and easy setup, the sound coming through the DJI Mic Mini is quite impressive, certainly better than any smartphone’s built-in microphones. There are manual boost controls, and you can also use automatic limiting to avoid peaking when a truck passes by. It has two levels of noise cancellation, both of which do an impressive job of keeping the outside world quiet, so you can sneak in a recording wherever you may end up.

When you’re ready to turn up the volume on your smartphone videos, head over to Amazon to pick up the DJI Mic Mini 2 Bundle for $79with several discounts on the individual pieces in case you want to build your own bundle.