Ive been shooting vlogs for ages but this Pocket 3 is giving me a headache. My usual Rode lav setup keeps getting this weird interference hiss via the adapter and I leave for Tokyo on Tuesday. Need a fix fast. Which external mic actually works best and stays clean with the P3?
I've been super happy with the DJI Mic 2 Wireless Transmitter with 32-bit Float. It pairs natively via Bluetooth, skipping that noisy adapter entirely. It works well, no complaints for Tokyo.
Just saw this today and honestly, you gotta be really careful with those third-party adapters. Like someone mentioned, the Pocket 3 is way more sensitive than older gear. If you're getting that hiss, it's usually because the preamp in the camera is fighting with the output level of your mic setup. I'm super satisfied with keeping things simple and avoiding those extra bridges whenever possible. Be careful with cheap USB-C dongles tho. Most of them arent shielded properly and you'll definitely get that nasty interference in a crowded city like Tokyo with all the radio signals flying around. I've found that using a high-quality cable directly into the port works way better than stacking adapters. It stays clean and you wont have to worry about it failing mid-vlog. Just double check your gain settings in the menu... keeping it low is key to avoiding that floor noise.