USB-C mic to record audio with screen recording

lomposlapos · Nov 4, 2024

Looking for a USB-C mic that enables audio recording while I am doing screen recording on RC Pro. I do not care much about the quality of audio, it is for internal voices notes only. Preferably compact, travel-friendly, no-frills, single-piece solution.

GadgetGuy · Nov 4, 2024

No usable audio from RC Pro.

Has anyone been able to capture usable audio on the RC Pro while screen recording? I wad disappointed that DJI removed the microphone when redesigning the Smart Controller. Memory management issues aside, this is hardware and st first, the change seemed logical. They realized capturing audio...

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BernieW · Nov 4, 2024

Maybe:

Amazon.com

lomposlapos · Nov 4, 2024

Thanks for the links.
I am looking for a non-wireless, non-wired mic, but a mic that directly plugs in to USB-C socket. Audio quality is not important, simplicity is.

anotherlab · Nov 4, 2024

lomposlapos said:
Thanks for the links.
I am looking for a non-wireless, non-wired mic, but a mic that directly plugs in to USB-C socket. Audio quality is not important, simplicity is.

Take a look a the Movo X1-Mini (Amazon link). It has both 3.5mm and USB-C connectors. It also has microphone covers that will reduce wind noise when recording outdoors.

You don't need to limit yourself to USB-C only microphones. There are plenty of cheap USB-C to audio adapters on Amazon

lomposlapos · Nov 4, 2024

anotherlab said:
Movo X1-Mini

This is way too big.

imagine a lav mic that is going directly (without wires) to the USBC instead of jacket or shirt collar. That's what I'm looking for.

rexster1505 · Nov 5, 2024

I bought this one last year. Works just like you want.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802968436329.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.55.116618022utK49&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

raytaylor · Jan 2, 2025

Hang on.
I have a DJI RC Pro that came with my Mavic 3T and when screen recording, it has a built in microphone and I am able to make audio notes while screen recording.
I think the microphone is on one side of the data ports on the bottom edge of the remote.
Audio quality isnt great - i am not sure if its the audio bitrate of the screen recording application, or the microphone itself.

- Actually i just checked. AAC Mono 96kbps so audio isnt being recorded at modern CD quality, but still a higher bitrate than we used to call a good music quality mp3 (64kbps per channel) so I am not sure.
It could be the recording program is recording at a higher bitrate than the digital audio stream coming in from the microphone.

Here is a recording of me testing the drone when i first got it to see how the thermal camera worked a couple of days ago at our city new years eve beach party.

Thats the microphone built into my DJI RC Pro

rexster1505 · Jan 2, 2025

raytaylor said:
Hang on.
I have a DJI RC Pro that came with my Mavic 3T and when screen recording, it has a built in microphone and I am able to make audio notes while screen recording.
I think the microphone is on one side of the data ports on the bottom edge of the remote.
Audio quality isnt great - i am not sure if its the audio bitrate of the screen recording application, or the microphone itself.

- Actually i just checked. AAC Mono 96kbps so audio isnt being recorded at modern CD quality, but still a higher bitrate than we used to call a good music quality mp3 (64kbps per channel) so I am not sure.
It could be the recording program is recording at a higher bitrate than the digital audio stream coming in from the microphone.

Here is a recording of me testing the drone when i first got it to see how the thermal camera worked a couple of days ago at our city new years eve beach party.

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Thats the microphone built into my DJI RC Pro

I don't know about that. This is from DJI website. Doesn't mention anything about a mic onboard. Maybe Australia gets a different model? Sure would like to see a pic of the bottom of your controller

raytaylor · Jan 2, 2025

Pictures showing model number and what i think is the microphone holes.
Also model number and this came with a mavic 3 enterprise thermal

rexster1505 · Jan 2, 2025

Ah. I bought mine about 3 years ago. It's a model 510. Yours is 510B. Nor does mine have the 4 small holes. Odd the DJI website doesn't mention the microphone either

WShade · Jan 2, 2025

SmartMic+UC Device-Mountable Shotgun Mic w/ USB-C & Headphone Out for iPhone 15, Android & new iPads

The Saramonic SmartMic+UC is an ultra-lightweight and compact, directional shotgun microphone that plugs directly into the USB-C port of your Apple iPhone 15, Android mobile device, or newer iPad and vastly improves the sound quality of the videos you shoot and the audio you capture. The...

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I got this one

Update: The one above does not work due to DJI USB-C protocols. Saramonic has since issued one specifically for the Osmo Pocket. However, I choose to just go with the DJI Mic Mini and keep it brand specific.

GadgetGuy · Jan 4, 2025

Two entirely different RC Pro versions for different drone lines.
One runs the Pilot app for Enterprise drones and the other the Fly app for Consumer drones.

S

How many of you know there are two versions of the DJI RC PRO?

Feb 15, 2024

One RC PRO is model number 510. The other Model number is 510B.

510B is made for the mac 3 Enterprise series drones only (just the Mav3E and Mav3T). It has double the video memory, faster processing and an added GHz frequency compared to the 510.
The 510 is made for the non-enterprise mavic 3 drones eg. the cine, pro, mav 3, classic, air2s etc.

The 510B can't be used with the 510 drones and the 510 drones can't be flown by the 510B.

I just realized this because I wanted to buy a new rc pro for my mav 3 enterprise, but then I found a 510B model with a higher price indicating it's what...

JAW · Jan 4, 2025

lomposlapos said:
Looking for a USB-C mic that enables audio recording while I am doing screen recording on RC Pro. I do not care much about the quality of audio, it is for internal voices notes only. Preferably compact, travel-friendly, no-frills, single-piece solution.

This might work:
Amazon microphone.
Amazon USB converter

stairtherefore · Apr 8, 2025

raytaylor said:
Hang on.
I have a DJI RC Pro that came with my Mavic 3T and when screen recording, it has a built in microphone and I am able to make audio notes while screen recording.
I think the microphone is on one side of the data ports on the bottom edge of the remote.
Audio quality isnt great - i am not sure if its the audio bitrate of the screen recording application, or the microphone itself.

- Actually i just checked. AAC Mono 96kbps so audio isnt being recorded at modern CD quality, but still a higher bitrate than we used to call a good music quality mp3 (64kbps per channel) so I am not sure.
It could be the recording program is recording at a higher bitrate than the digital audio stream coming in from the microphone.

Here is a recording of me testing the drone when i first got it to see Betacam to Digital how the thermal camera worked a couple of days ago at our city new years eve beach party.

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Thats the microphone built into my DJI RC Pro

For a simple, no-frills solution to record internal voice notes while screen recording on the RC Pro, the Rode NT-USB Mini could be a great option. It's compact, travel-friendly, and plugs directly into a USB-C port. The sound quality is decent for voice notes and casual recordings, but it’s easy to use without needing any extra software or adapters. It's a single-piece design, so you don’t need to worry about any additional parts or setup. Another option could be the Shure MV5 or Blue Snowball iCE if you want something even smaller and equally functional.