Stop Wasting Money! DJI Wireless Mic vs The Fulaim X5
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DJI vs Fulaim mic kit, which one is the best budget option? With the recent popularity of the DJI mic kit, you might think that it is the best budget mic kit on the market. That may be true but the Fulaim X5 might give the DJI mic kit a run for its money. Check it out in this review comparison.
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I was about to ask this question hahah, your audio sounds great!
Great video man!
Excellent production, good script (nice and succinct) and lit properly! Thanks for the great breakdown.
This was so helpful, thank you a lot!
Thanks for the vid. Just purchased using your link.
Either way you go, these kind of small mic kits are so handy.
I have the DJI set Ive been using for weddings this year and it's saved my ass a few times. The versatility of them is wild and I think if you're doing anything like that, having a kit like this is totally worth it.
I just bought a kit for my DSLR a couple months agoby them because the price for the features was too good to pass up and was surprisingly happy with the results for what I need for my channel and videography.
How did you do the audio mixing? I love how you have made the audios sound!
thanks for the video
Good review. Would note that Neewer CM28/ Fulaim X5/ Mailada X5 all the same OEM. Just rebranded
you are right, i have the neewer and they are exactly the same but different name.
Awesome video. I fix Noise reduction better with FCP X
On your video , the DJI sounds more bright and also more loud than the fulaim x5 . i will start to filming short videos for my work and i am asking if i willl be ok with the fulmaim X5
THANK
I just came across your video, although I love the DJI, the price is way out of my budget. I'm gonna go for the Fulaim and maybe if things go well, upgrade in the future!
Did you end up buying them?
@@chrisguzman7926 yes I did, I really like them, it was worth the investment
So the Neweer CM28 is the same as the Fulaim X5. They were running sale for about $80 a while back.
Please mention the important difference of recording 16bit (Fulaim) vs 24bit (DJI). If you need to apply a lot of compression and processing, the 16-bit can get unusable faster.
For someone who shoots events this may be important as with 16-bit recording you will waste time with setting the correct level for each subject and environment to avoid heavy processing. Even if you set the right levels, you may also be taken by surprise by loud noises, laughter, loud talking from your subject and clip. With 24-bit you can set the mic at the same low level for everyone and raise it in post quite heavily without sounding bad, but you don't get the same flexibility with 16-bit audio
You really think these mics exceed the capability of 16 bit audio?
Could you share your EQ mix & compression settings?
I had the DJI Mic & Rode WG II and i loved the build quality of DJI but i didn't liked the price:)
The X5 looks interesting but when i can see thru the receiver, i don't get a lot of confidence regarding the build quality :)
The signal quality is concerning to me. I prefer a lavalier mic to the large "box" that is the transmitter when recording so I limit the amount of camera gear on camera. If these transmitters are clipped to your belt or in a pocket, the distance/movement test shows me there would be a major increase in sound disruption especially with the lower cost one.
Thank you so much dear.But please guide me : How to Connect Wireless Lavalier Microphones to a Audio Amplifier ?
Great review! - Some questions, can the X5 act like a USB-C audio interface plugged into a laptop (i.e. not just for downloading wav files)? - also looking online, the X5 transmitter is WAY smaller? - 47x26x13mm 18g on the X5 vs the DJI 47x30x20 30g - is that right?? -- If true, the X5 are 1.8x smaller and 1.7x lighter while having better battery life than DJI? - how is that even possible??
The noise reduction is garbage though, is there any way to prevent accidentally turning it on?
Is the audio fading in and out on this video because of these mics? I was considering getting one of these but now thinking I might be better off with something else or just tolerate staying wired.
Okay I’m watching the video and looked away..you swapped mics and I didn’t know it…that’s a great sign for the cheaper mic. Great video
The DJI is awesome, but I'm pretty impressed by the Fulaim. I might buy the Fulaim right now, since the DJI investment might be too much at the moment!
Did you end up buying the Fulaim? I'm in search of a mic
Hi!, really I like your video, one question, I need récord a orchestra outdoor, violins, piano, chellos, trumpets, etc, could I put fulaim x5 microphone in middle of The orchestra and then put The receiver in my camera to record audio and video at The same time in my camera? Thank you for your comments!
Hey! i need your advice! thank you for the content first , but second , i want to ask you what microphone i should invest into as a new content creator who needs clear and consistent audio outdoors? I am going to be filming on a huwawei P20pro smart phone i got years ago because it actually has pretty camera quality , not sure if you know much about it by chance . I will be outside on a microphone thats hooked into "DJ speaker" to amplify my voice in a large radius as my job is to be heard outside in high traffic areas where a lot of noise can exist . I tried to film with no gear , the audio was out of sync much of the time , it was a mess , i need clear video , yes , but most importantly , clear sound as i walk around and talk , interact with people and so forth without the sound dropping , cutting out , getting muddy or any other issue i should be concerned about.
i dont care about it being in the shot , being on my shirt or any of these minor gripes i see people mention a lot , those don't concern me at all , i just want good sound from a quality system that is built to last my investment and serve me well in many ways for what i paid , since , these devices i notice are usually in canadian dollars , 400-500+ dollars , which is a lot considering my entire mic and speaker setup for outside is only 1K total .
i will make an investment into a pricier option if i need to , i just dont want to either , spend too little and get junk , or , because im ignorant , over spend because i didn't understand anything about the audio world , which , i don't know much about film / audio + editing at all really , i need to learn though and im willing to start if you have advice for all this , add it in , i have a custom PC i used to use for streaming with a blue yeti pro and c920 , i can use this to edit .
thank you for your time , i was going to just go with whats brand new like the rode pro thinking , they probably worked out many complaints people have , but , maybe its an over spend , maybe the lav mics they added in aren't really that good or useful outside , maybe the options dont apply to me , who knows , it seems like it has a lot of good function for what i need , but , im a newbie , so , i can't say , i just dont want to invest 200 into something that i find out is junky when i could put that into something really good that will at least get me a couple years of nice quality content .
thanks again! thank you for this video too , keep it up .
Do you have a video on how you EQ the audio for your voice? - that is some drastic difference!
I don’t, but id be happy to make one or do a live stream! I’ll keep you updated!
@@BenGleasonMedia that would be awesome :)
Could you use one of these for live presenting / public speaking?
Is there any way to adjust the gain on the fulaim? I have no idea what I’m doing, but it pics up everything I do, clothes rustling, finger tapping something, pretty much everything including my voice. Thanks 😊
The Fulaim is available since a few days in germany as well and i bought it immediately. I was shortly befor to buy the DJI as its/was the only one with BAckup recording but hesitated with the investment as I´m not doing this creator thing fulltime. The Fulaim is really good for a whooping 115€ compared to the 249€ for the DJI
what is backup recording?
An you create a video on what audio editing you do in post?
Hey Ben, was your DJi connected to a Rodecaster Pro? I thought it was a better sound and BTW, it also has a noise cancelling function as well.
I was not using a rodecaster pro, it was just straight out of the camera. I believe you are confusing the noise canceling with the new DJI MIC 2, which does have noise cancelling. Im 99.9% sure the DJI MIC 1 does not have that.
Also you forgot to mention the LEDs inside the case are actually UV lights to clean in sanitize
The scene at 4:23 is amazing! Do you sell luts?
Thx dood! 👏 Sadly I don’t sell LUT’s (and I don’t think I will) but I do have a color grading tutorial video on my channel plus a color grading live stream if you want, I would recommend watching those for similar results! 👌 Then you can make your own LUTS!
Hey hey, I got the fuliam X5 and loved it until I saw that the internal recording missed a few sec while recording and glitched which was super weird. I always record internally while also recording in the camera and when I was synching what it internally recorded one thing I noticed that after I synched it it actually started to go out of synch slightly and had a few missing elements. super odd. have you experienced something like this?
Cheers
I bought the X5 to use with my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It works great when using a proper usb-c cable. The built in connect causes issues with the iPhone and has loss of sound and choppiness. Just got a decent usb 3.1 cable or connector and it is perfect
@coldracerx I have an iphone 15 pro as well, if I want to use the X5, should I buy a usb 3.1 cable for connecting? can I use the X5 for a camera as well? Thank you
@@LearnandplaywithMarcus I would try that. I am not sure of the spec of the cable that works but try a few and find the one that does
I know you're trying to make the mood, so no hate
just super distracting with the music in the background I can't really hear the actual mic properly because of the overlay
otherwise, love your take on these and the point where it distracted me the most was 11:28 the phone testing which is what I wanted to use it for, can't really tell which one is good or bad because the music is over powering the actual audio clip
thanks again for sharing! love from canada
Will it work on a PC?
The thing is how long will these units last with an internal battery - the dji is nice but if you only do 3 or 4 interviews a year and they only last 3 years then the cheapest is going to be sensible. I really like Ulanzi as a company and their new kit is presently £79 / $79.
16bit over 24bit is a huge difference
I'm confused about the unit recording it's own audio !? Isn't the audio within the video file itself ?
Fulaim sounds great too but if budget is not a concern, go with DJI. You talked about the compression and EQ, does that mean I still have to mix adjust EQ in edit even with the DJI mic? I thought they already sound good by default. Do you have a video tutorial how to go about doing that? Thanks in advance!
I’ve had a few people ask about that, and ID be happy to do a livestream or make a video showing how to do that! 👌
@@BenGleasonMediadid you ever make a video on how to do this!?
I have heard the DJI can’t record split track stereo on an iPhone when recording through the lightning port. Apparently stereo recording is only supported on mobile devices with USB-C on the DJI (please feel free to comment here if I’m wrong).
If the Fulaim supports stereo split track via lightning port connection this would be an added bonus. Has anyone tested this?
Does Fulaim has internal recording on the transmitter?
just picked up one of these mics....yeaaaaa i dont think i have any reason now to get the DJI mics anymore. If youre thinking about getting these Fulaim X5s? Do it.
For this price i can accommodate to the budget mic
Hey can you use this to connect receiver to a speaker and have your voice projected in real time?? Would this be a recommended product for this?
Ummmm interesting idea! You could try it but idk if it would produce the results you’re looking for 🤷♂️
Stupid question.. could i use these as karaoke mic when im not recording videos? Like trs into a console amp?
Does it disables speaker audio on iphone when you connect the receiver.
The problem is many types of wirless mics mute and disables speaker audio on my iphone while I am making short videos in SnapChat and RUclips Shorts and Reels. also I do live in TikTok
I am looking for wirless mic with good voice quality and noise cancelation and do not disable and mute speaker audio on smartphone
I hear a huge difference. I don't think it is worth it. I wonder if it sounds better when downloaded directly off the devices
I tried the fulaim. I had to go with a DJI. Understand, I am using these while ebiking with my wife. She uses one and I use the other going into a GoPro. The amount of interference we got with a fulaim was completely unacceptable. The DJI has worked very well so far. That being said, if it were not for the fact of us moving it speeds of about 15 to 20 mph. along with the fact that there is generally speaking a body between the receiver and transmitter. I believe the fulaim would work just fine in most situations. Just not mine. So while I am not, in fact, using it, I have used it, and could recommend it for most situations.
Out of curiosity, how are you securing the mics as you bike?
@@theAverageUpload3r I am using the DJI Mike and they are both attached to our shirts
I just wish Fulaim had a mute channel option in the receiver
the Dji was great, but I don't mind the x5, they were very similar, but I know why the price of the Dji is worth the extra money its worth it
can you hit record to use internal recording from the transmitter without turning on the receiver?
Yes! 👍
I bought the DJI mic, but after seeing this video i bought Fulaim x5, the DJI have better build quality and overal feel is more luxury, it has more options and settings. The fulaim have very good sound quality almost the same like DJI. But what interessed me, the Fulaim X5 have UV diodes inside charging box, that disinfects transmitters after use. Interesting idea tho!
That is an interesting idea 👍
I used the Fulham this weekend and the transmitter turned off and two times and missed some audio bites 😢 I do have a back up …Im sending them back
Dang man, im so sorry! I would definitely take a look at the Rode Wireless Pro as a better alternative. Its more expensive, but A LOT more reliable for what it seems that you’re doing! 👍
Thanks
Ben did you find that the lid opens way too easy? I can’t pick my case up by the lid because it drops open. I don’t have this with any of the Hollyland products. Not sure if I have a defective case.
Yes, I did notice that, it’s not just you! Id just recommend holding it by the base instead, but that is an annoying flaw for sure
@@BenGleasonMedia thanks for confirming. Yeah, it's the non functional little details that annoy me 😂.
i bought the fulaim mic, under the neewer brand, and while I do like it for the price for all of the features it packs, as mentioned at 6:00, the magnet placement is weird, the mic leaning and jiggling has been a bit of a hassle.
Yeah that’s one of my biggest complaints with that system
Which mic kit do you think is better? DJI Mic or the Fulaim X5? 👀
I've always been TERRIBLE AT CHOOSING, so... I didn't got like a dozen different ones. Fulaim, DJI, Godom Wireless Go II, Comica Boom XD, XD Pro, Wireless Pro, Synco (x2 different ones), etc.
DJI is much better. It's expensive but it's worth it.
DJI seems much better for the money spent. If you’re serious about doing anything, just save up and get the better equipment
@@labbearome5442 Rode Wireless Pro dropped, picked up two sets of those, and while I prefer the small footprint of DJI, the float-bit recording and 32GB of internal storage. Which is 4x as much as the DJI offering.
Hollyland or Fulaim?
What is “pro”?
Have you tried the FULAIM X5 Wireless System on a action camera? i've recently bought Osmo Action Camera 4.. thinking to buy this Fulaim X5 on amazon.. i'm from philippines by the way :)
I have not tried it with an action camera but I would imagine it would work just fine with it! 👍
I think you might be able to connect the mic the the action 4 via Bluetooth
@@speedandmotionphotography nope,only manual connection.. DJI MIC would do the "bluetooth connection". thanks
The DJI Highs post Editing are much harsher
Comparing 16bit to 24bit is a big difference, the amount of dynamic range is pretty substantial (144db vs 96db) 32bit is 1528db 😮
Had to scroll too much for this. Processing and lifting the speaker will make the noise noticeable more easily in the 16-bit audio, especially if recording in less than ideal conditions, which is most of the time for someone who shoots for clients. However, for personal use 16-bit will do fine
Don't have time to watch right now but can it record internally to transmitters like DJI and Rode?
Yes it can! 👍
@@BenGleasonMedia Thank you.
Would this microphone work on my laptop computer as a mic while I am doing a zoom call?
If you use the usb-c adapter for the receiver then yes
Thanks! @@BenGleasonMedia
I am having an issue with this mic but not sure why. When I connect it to iPhone 15 Pro using the usb-c port, the recording is choppy and cuts in and out. But with every other device including iPad Pro and other android devices, it works fine. It also worked fine with my previous iPhone using the lighting adapter provided. Only with the 15 pro it doesn't work properly. What could be causing this?
A previous commenter said use a different usb 3.1 cable
Have you tried a different usb cable for your iphone? I am searching what right for my iphone 15 pro as well. Thank you
I contacted fulaim support, they sent me an updated dongle that works with 15 pro.@@LearnandplaywithMarcus
So both mic’s lose signal if you or the subject isn’t in direct line of sight? I take it that these wouldn’t be a reliable option to mic up the bride/groom for a ceremony with
Yeah probably not, but they do have internal recording which works great and you don’t have to worry about signal loss! 👌
No you should be good. I use the Dji for weddings and they are perfect
Should not have used compression or eq on any of the recordings. Should have been raw. Trying to compare a lapel mic to an overhead shotgun style mic is not fair. I'm thinking of getting the X5 and see for myself.
I had a whole section of the video with just the RAW audio. I mixed the audio in order to show what the mics CAN sound like. Also I never used an overhead shotgun mic, I was switching between the two mics the entire video… so I’m not sure where you got the idea of a shotgun mic being used.
@@BenGleasonMedia I should have said that many use an overhead shotgun mic and than compare. I didn't mean to imply that you did. Doctoring up the sound isn't really doing anyone any service. I'd like to hear how many db's the mics can handle before distortion too. I haven't seen that. Or any live music and I'm not talking close up guitar. That doesn't prove anything to me. How do they work for ambient stereo sound with the mics placed perhaps 1-2 ft apart to capture natural sounds?
I think final mixing shows the mic is capable. But obv also providing raw audio to compare… raw audio. Each have their own target market, with some crossover.
Unless you're doing unimportant hobby projects, never cheap out on audio gear. There are a thousand potential issues you might run into long after the purchase, and they can definitely ruin your footage. Interferences, electronic components breaking over time... I would rather go with equipment that has stood the test of time, than going with something new and fancy.
Even buying that DJI mic is kind of testing your luck.
DJI needs no introduction & it’s a multi billion dollar company* lol
DJI is better but not by as much as I thought it would be
I feel the same way!
Fulaim X5: The noise reduction is awful BUT if you need to hear what's going on no matter what like say in an ad-hock interview like a documentary it gets the job done. But if the audio quality is important just leave noise reduction off and or move to a better location. I'm listening to the audio tests in this video with headphones on and the two systems sound comparable. There certainly isn't £200 worth of difference. If you need pro quality don't get either of these.
Yup…
99.00 dollars right now!!!
you re from germany
Uhhh no. 😅 I’m in the US
Sir Video recording after sitting in the supercar and closing the door
There is no sound of the car, only talking, test it like this and record a video Noise should not come i.e. carriage sound should not come only talking
Sir…. What in the actual frik are you talking about?
So much unpleasant crunch on that fulaim kit, at several points in the video it's a really nasty clipping, and that noise reduction is unusuably bad. Seems to be some drop-shipping crap.
Rather spend the extra money tbh
I think I dont like noise reduction
You realize that X5 gain is going rogue, up and down like crazy? I can hear it without having the studio started, is like you speak from a barrel.
Dji is so better 😮
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FUNNY VIDEO-FEATURES? WHAT DO YOUR EARS TELL YOU? THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE AND THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS IS THE DJI SOUNDS WAY BETTER.
For a review of a microphone, the sound levels of the video are not good. I shouldn't have to wear headphones. See ya.
for $200 less i think the fulaim is the way to go