Should I Use My iPhone and Add a Miniature Microphone?
The iPhone has an excellent video system, which I have been using exclusively, having avoided my cameras because of the size of the files it might produce. However, the sound quality is an issue; solving this would mean using a mic system after looking at the Hollyland, Rode, and DJi miniature mics and comparing both the sound quality and simplicity of the kits. It would appear that the DJI system is likely the best solution.
The DJI system is wholly contained within the charging case; some accessories items do not fit with the container provided. The DJI sound quality seems better balanced than the Rode system, emphasizing the lower tones, and the Hollywood mics seem to have too much treble. (DJI Mic Mini vs Rode Wireless Micro vs Hollyland Lark M2: COMPLETE Mini Mic Showdown)
There is an added benefit to the DJI system as it is entirely compatible with the Pocket 3 system should I decide to abandon using the iPhone for video purposes. Remember that the Pocket Three professional kit, which comes with a microphone kit, does not give a discount for buying the kit. The microphone system would cost the same whether or not you acquire it with the kit or separately. This means I can buy the microphone kit individually and see if the iPhone is all I need, and later, if I change my mind and purchase the Pocket Three, the cost will be the same.

$239.00 CAD
There will be savings if you consider the smaller DJI microphone system. However, it is a little more limited than the one that comes with the kit, as it does not independently store your recording on the microphone, nor does it have an external microphone port; it does have a more extended range, is much smaller and has a smaller transmitter. It is also more straightforward to synchronize with a camera or phone.

The Case for the Pocket 3
If I found the iPhone was inadequate, I could easily upgrade to the Pocket 3 video camera, a very lightweight portable system and use the same microphones. The Pocket 3’s main advantage is that it uses a one-inch sensor, so when compared to other similar small devices or an iPhone, the image quality is likely to be better, as most other devices, including the iPhone, have smaller sensors. However, compared to a camera, the quality will not be as good as most cameras have 4/3, APSC, FF or MF sensors. Cameras will perform better in low light and deal with dynamic range more effectively. Reviewers suggest at 800 ISO, the Pocket 3 will have very unpleasant noises, which is not the case with late-model cameras. Even so, when compared to capturing video on an iPhone, some have found it hard to distinguish the difference in quality. The first big difference between the Pocket 3 and an iPhone will be the gimbal, which provides much smoother video than an iPhone unless the iPhone is mounted on a gimbal. The second big difference the camera can be set to automatically track the subject.


$929.00 CAD

DJO Mimo App
DJI produces an app for the iPhone that allows you to view the Pocket 3 as it is recording. It can also download the videos, edit them on the phone, and share them. It also connects directly, allowing you to control the gimbal movements and view on a larger screen that provides a histogram and other information. The editor has a suite of tools with templates, filters, music and watermarks.


Black Magic App
The Blackmagic Camera app can connect the DJI microphones to iPhones and Google phones without a transmitter. This makes it possible if one does not want to buy DJI’s microphone kit to purchase one microphone independently and allow it to record directly to a smartphone. The app itself provides you with a more professional interface where you can adjust frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, and ISO. It also provides the ability to connect directly to DaVinci Resolve.
References
- DJI Pocket 3 – One Year Review, Sidney Diongzon
- DJI Mic 2 Best Settings Guide – How to Use It, Gemini Connect
- Fujifilm Audio for Video, Pal2Tech
- Can’t Believe this Works: DJI Mic2 and iPhone via Bluetooth, Steve’s Tech Emporium
- How to Use DJI Mic 2 with any Smartphone, ErsRev
- DJI Pocket 3 vs iPhone 16 Pro: The Best Mobile Camera? Think Media
- DJI Pocket 3 The Most Honest Review on the Internet, Thomas Heaton
- DJI Pocket 3 | 50 Hidden Features, Settings, and Tips, Think Media
- Fujifilm Audio for Video, Pal2tech
- DJI Mic Mini vs Rode Wireless Micro vs Hollyland Lark M2: COMPLETE Mini Mic Showdown, David Manning
- Black Magic App,
- DJI Mic Mini Beginners Guide – Start Here, Jeven Dovey