There is always the balance I have ATC audio, but loose the video to match. I normally get 45 mins out of a GP and use a battery pack for longer and have only had one camera fail for overhearing when I left it in the sun. :-)
I use an external audio recorder that I picked up from Amazon for about $40. And yes it does have a disadvantage of needing to sync up the audio. That's pretty easily done by clapping so that both the camera and the recorder can hear it. Then in the video editing software, there are spikes in the camera and the audio recorder that are pretty easy to line up. But there is a big advantage of using external audio: I never worry about losing ATC audio because a camera died. Gopros are notorious for easily overheating and their battery life is usually shorter than the length of the flight. The little sony audio recorder I have uses AAA batteries and they last for about 30 or so hours of flight. I tend to change them when they get close to the end. The result is I have never lost cockpit audio. That works better for me, but either way I'm glad people capture cockpit audio. I find aviation videos without that to be difficult to watch.
Nice video! I've tried this setup, but although it recorded my voice and radio comms, I lost audio from my passenger. I've seen some mention that you might need series resistors in there, but not what values and in what positions. Is this something that you've encountered?
Only if you have a unit that has issues with line level and is expecting a mic level - then I used a 40dB reducted which is basically a couple of resistors.
Hi. Just upgrading from my Gopro hero 4 black, to Hero 10 black.. On the the 4, I just used a usb to 3.5 adaptor, it recorded the audio fine. Will this still work on the 10 or have gopro altered the firmware? I fly from Headcorn, do you ever drop in? Cheers Ken
@@maxgo23 aircraft audio is generally mono. Just adjust it in the edit - switch the audio track to mono, or duplicate the single track and set it to left or right.
@@WhiskeyAlphaPilot thanks man, I missed the part when you talked about the set up on the camera as well and my audio quality was horrible. I re-watched your video and found out need it to also adjust setting on the GoPro. I just post a short in case you wanna check it out really quick just to see if that issue is because I didn’t adjust the settings properly. Thank you for making this though 🫡
@@WhiskeyAlphaPilot Yes sir usb C into media mod for the power and then mic input to splitter. I might have a bum cable or a splitter. Thanks for the response
You could always edit it down to cut out the boring bits. And if it’s a GA flight then many people will be interested and if you are flying commercial then my advice won’t work.
@@WhiskeyAlphaPilot it’s just private SEP bit the comment was a hint to those who post unedited uneventful flights that perhaps a bit of editing might make things more interesting. You won’t find me posting any videos as I can’t abide carry on PED’s and all the electric spaghetti that goes with them. My only PED is an iPad to squirt the flight plan into the panel mounted GPS.
I know the feeling. I’m still trying to make my edits more interesting, learning as I go. I’d love to squirt a flight plan into my onboard GPS, but I’m still trying to find out how to wind up the clock work!
@@WhiskeyAlphaPilot if you are interested in doing a video on a glass cockpit retrofit I might be able to help you, it was a long and interesting task.
This video was super helpful, now streamlining my filming setup for this channel. Much easier. Thank you my friend. Blue skies and tailwinds!!
You are most welcome!!! love your channel!!
Very clear and helpful, thanks Wayne!
Glad it was helpful!
Just got my media mod for go pro delivered today, will be recording my sons first flight soon!!
Good luck with it. And first flight for your son? It will be magical!!!
There is always the balance I have ATC audio, but loose the video to match. I normally get 45 mins out of a GP and use a battery pack for longer and have only had one camera fail for overhearing when I left it in the sun. :-)
Appreciate the clear and simple description, thank you!
You are welcome.. I’m working on the next version
Thank you very much for this video.
I use an external audio recorder that I picked up from Amazon for about $40. And yes it does have a disadvantage of needing to sync up the audio. That's pretty easily done by clapping so that both the camera and the recorder can hear it. Then in the video editing software, there are spikes in the camera and the audio recorder that are pretty easy to line up.
But there is a big advantage of using external audio: I never worry about losing ATC audio because a camera died. Gopros are notorious for easily overheating and their battery life is usually shorter than the length of the flight. The little sony audio recorder I have uses AAA batteries and they last for about 30 or so hours of flight. I tend to change them when they get close to the end. The result is I have never lost cockpit audio.
That works better for me, but either way I'm glad people capture cockpit audio. I find aviation videos without that to be difficult to watch.
Superb...
Great info Wayne thanks.
Glad to help - I'm working on another video as I have now changed my setup
Ok, now with a Lemo please and thanks.
Might be a little difficult as I dont fly any aircraft that uses a Lemo connector
Nice video and very simple to set up, but my gopro12 doesn't seem to have a port for the socket you describe, just a usb-c .
You need to purchase the media mod - it will have the correct sockets
Thank you!
Nice video!
I've tried this setup, but although it recorded my voice and radio comms, I lost audio from my passenger.
I've seen some mention that you might need series resistors in there, but not what values and in what positions.
Is this something that you've encountered?
Only if you have a unit that has issues with line level and is expecting a mic level - then I used a 40dB reducted which is basically a couple of resistors.
How do you stop them overheating? Not managed to get a full lesson in yet!
Drop frame rates and resolution to what you actually need. Use external battery. Don’t mount in the sun
Hi. Just upgrading from my Gopro hero 4 black, to Hero 10 black.. On the the 4, I just used a usb to 3.5 adaptor, it recorded the audio fine. Will this still work on the 10 or have gopro altered the firmware?
I fly from Headcorn, do you ever drop in?
Cheers
Ken
Any cords for the GoPro Max 360? Or will this work?
Honest answer is I’m not sure, the issue with 360s is generally you will see the cable - have you considered using a second recorder just for audio?
I tried it and it worked but the audio from the video comes out as “mono” (you can only hear it from one side of your use headphones) do you know why?
@@maxgo23 aircraft audio is generally mono. Just adjust it in the edit - switch the audio track to mono, or duplicate the single track and set it to left or right.
So are you able to record ATC, CFI and student voice only with this set up?
It does not separate out each source, they will all be recorded together
@@WhiskeyAlphaPilot thanks man, I missed the part when you talked about the set up on the camera as well and my audio quality was horrible. I re-watched your video and found out need it to also adjust setting on the GoPro. I just post a short in case you wanna check it out really quick just to see if that issue is because I didn’t adjust the settings properly. Thank you for making this though 🫡
does this work if you are running an external battery for power? I tried this on two separate flights and got no audio. Any ideas?
I have done so and it worked for me, using powered usb C into the media mod
@@WhiskeyAlphaPilot Yes sir usb C into media mod for the power and then mic input to splitter. I might have a bum cable or a splitter. Thanks for the response
Do you hear engine 'hum' or 'wining' - - or noise when you are silent?
It depends on where you set the squelch on your radios. I use multiple cameras so can add in aircraft noise when I want.
Hi! How about for airbus that has 5 pins xlr?
That I think you will find is a lemo connector. And since I don’t fly an Airbus, I haven’t a clue
Interesting ! now I know how to share my four and a half hour flight to Barcelona with UA-cam…………… on the other hand perhaps not.
You could always edit it down to cut out the boring bits. And if it’s a GA flight then many people will be interested and if you are flying commercial then my advice won’t work.
@@WhiskeyAlphaPilot it’s just private SEP bit the comment was a hint to those who post unedited uneventful flights that perhaps a bit of editing might make things more interesting. You won’t find me posting any videos as I can’t abide carry on PED’s and all the electric spaghetti that goes with them. My only PED is an iPad to squirt the flight plan into the panel mounted GPS.
I know the feeling. I’m still trying to make my edits more interesting, learning as I go. I’d love to squirt a flight plan into my onboard GPS, but I’m still trying to find out how to wind up the clock work!
@@WhiskeyAlphaPilot if you are interested in doing a video on a glass cockpit retrofit I might be able to help you, it was a long and interesting task.