@@Gemini_Connect I thought the same. Liked the warmer fuller sound of the VideoMicro, but the versatility and flexibility of the Go makes it perfect. Rode and GoPro should partner on a pro vlogging bundle 😀
I just bought a Rode Wireless go and absolutely love the sound quality and versatility the setup gives me. The rub I have is with GoPro, in short, their product information interoperability transparency is horrible. Trying to get them to confirm my wireless go would work with the Hero 9 black I just ordered was an ordeal to say the least. Just tonight I figured out I needed the media mod in order to get my mic to work, would have been very helpful if they were able to provide that info last week. The plus I'll take away is that I am much more in tune with both the Wireless Go and the Hero 9 and will tell everyone that asks that Rode is absolutely the way to go for their microphone needs,
@@YellowJacketGarage Totally understand the frustration with GoPro. I've found the live chat on and the forum on their website to be pretty helpful in the past, but definitely a dig for info most of the time. For the Rode Wireless Go (or any external mic), you'll need either the Media Mod OR the GoPro Mic Adapter, although the adapter won't be compatible with the Hero 9 until firmware update v1.5 comes out in November. Also remember to set the GoPro to Powered Mic, and you'll be golden!
The best solution IMO is just to include the mic jack in the camera and add a cold shoe mount to the camera or the camera case, lol. But if they insist on keeping this Media Mod, I suppose it's better to have the extra mics included rather than not...I'm sure that justifies (to GoPro, anyway) the high cost of the mod.
@@Gemini_Connect With the increased size of the camera you should think that it was possoble to integrate HDMI and mic input as was previously available on the Hero4.
@@GrenlandUnderVann Yeah, I think the only reason why they omit the mic jack is to get us to pay more money for the Media Mod or mic adapter, which sucks for customers.
I personally use the Rode Wireless Go. I watched one of your previous mic review videos and it sold me on the Rode mic! Thank you again for another great video!
Very helpful and comprehensive review. I have the Saramonic but came for info on the Rode Wireless Go but was actually most impressed by the Joby, particularly for the money. All three of those seem like good options for their different uses (omni, wireless, and directional).
Very good video. Media Mod seems to sound best, which was a surprise to me. But I am disappointed that it doesn't allow stereo mic usage (WHY GOPRO????). Thanks for sharing.
That is definitely the best benefit of the Rode Wireless Go. You can also use it with other cameras too, like point and shoots, DSLRs, or mirrorless cameras.
@@gifurung I think you can definitely use it as a panel microphone. For iPhones, you would need to use a TRS cable instead of the cable that comes with the mic.
Honestly, this video helped me determine that I really don't need any mic for the GoPro. Like all the other mics aren't that much more better quality than the internal mics of the GoPro. Maybe if there was more wind it would be a bit more different but if I'm just shooting a hike or something during summer season I think no external mic is good enough.
Absolutely with you on this, I was flicking between the various tests, and there's nothing that stands out like.. Boom I need that.. They are all within acceptaple ranges and nothing sounds totally bad.
Just bought the Rode Video Micro today along to pair with my Hero 10 via the Media Mod. At 9:07 when you flipped the camera, I noticed the mic picked up a passing plane in what seemed to be pretty clear audio. Makes me hopeful that this was a good purchase to capture public fireworks display audio 😊
Sorry, seriously asking, if without an adapter, can you install a wireless mic or not, the wireless mic happens to be type C for UA-cam vlogs too... I'm using a Gopro 9 too, thank you, it's always been a success 🙏👍
I’ve watched quite a few reviews that compare mics for GoPro now. What is becoming clear to me is just how good the internal mics are and how much better quality they are compared to the media mod. I’ve decided to stick with internal mics when out and about (with stick on windshields) and invest in a decent studio mic for indoors. Save your money people! 😊
I agree with you. I just got my GoPro 9 a week ago. Which I’m plan on using indoors( sporting event) so internal mics for me. I’m also planning on using it as a webcam/live-streaming,so media mod comes I’m handy for that.
@@antlearn5030 Enjoy the camera. I think it’s a terrific bit of kit. Good luck with the webcam feature. I found it quite easy to attach to a laptop and initiate. I’m still struggling a bit with syncing the mic, though. There’s a bit of a delay between the camera and my separate USB studio mic which I’m tying to work through. Let me know if you have same and find a solution! 😩
Which mic do you think performed the best? * NEW Wireless Mic System for 2 People (this one is BETTER than the Rode Wireless Go!) - ua-cam.com/video/A71FHGtlcSk/v-deo.html * All Microphones Tested - kit.co/GeminiConnect/best-mics-for-gopro 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - GoPro Hero 9 Internal Mics 1:50 - GoPro Hero 9 Media Mod with Windscreen 4:49 - GoPro Hero 9 Media Mod without Windscreen 5:39 - How to add an external microphone 5:57 - Edutige ETM-001 6:44 - Saramonic SR-XM1 7:57 - Rode Video Micro vs Joby Wavo Mobile 8:22 - Rode Video Micro 9:40 - Joby Wavo Mobile 10:29 - Rode VideoMic Pro Plus 12:00 - Rode Wireless Go
@@Tokogitarjunaidikarokaro Lol fair enough! It's worth saying that what device you're listening on will definitely make a difference in how you hear the audio.
An awesome mic review, thank you. I have been looking mic for my new hero9 and I have to say, my favorite was the media mod, surprisingly. But the rode wireless was a very close second and would be great for a lot more applications.
Glad you enjoyed it Mark. The new Media Mod for the Hero 9 is surprisingly really good! It's definitely worth trying it and might be good enough for most needs. The Wireless Go is also gear and comes in handy in noisy environments when you want to isolate your voice, or wander a bit farther from the camera.
Thanks for the review....appreciate it. I am waiting on my new Gopro 9 to arrive. I like the Saramonic mic cause it's not too bulky or stands out too much from the camera itself. Plus it can be turned around to service the back and the front of the camera.
@@Gemini_Connect Hi Gemini. With the Saramonic mic. Does the camera mic turn off when using the Saramonic mic. Or does both of them work at the same time. Thanks
I have a problrm with my media mod for hero 9 black, my lavalier/lapel mic wont work when plugged in. I tested it on my phone ang it works just fine. Hope to get an answer soon if what seems to be the problem. Thanks in advance
even though i would like to have a cheap mic like the rode micro i think for my gopro setup just lose the "portable/small" idea so i got the wireless go because of your videos, i know that its more than two times the price but i love how small and portable everything its on my setup now
A good host of options for microphones for the walking vlogger. For myself with my Hero 9 attached to the chin of my full face mountain bike helmet, the options decrease dramatically. I need to be able to change batteries easily, without taking the camera off the helmet, and the use of the Media Mod and its requirement in order to use these mics, limits my choices to none. BUT, that's ok. The internal mic is so good, as demonstrated in your video, that I can get by without the mod and external mics. Thank you for the clip.
I fly an open cockpit powered parachute aircraft. Sometimes I use a Gopro 7 black on a head strap. I fly at a BLAZING 30 mph. Looking for a suitable external mic to plug into the Gopro. I want to narrate the flight while minimizing the engine noise (engine sits behind the pilot and passenger). Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Omg those on top direction mics are amazing when facing you but are worthless when you turn the camera around making them a nightmare for walking vlogs !! Still think the internal mic is good enough for vlogging
Excellent comparison video , I have the rode wireless go and the rode video mic, which I have modded so I can spin it round depending which way I am talking to camera. I find the media mod is basically an expensive adapter and cold shoe mount lol.
Very good video 📹 You elaborate every thing very well . I appreciate . I am using Boya mic through media mod . One thing why gopro company is not giving a simple jack in camera so the user can connect any mic or attach a adapter which has ports of 3.5 mm and c type so you can attach multi type of mics wireless or with wire . But the company is very clever . People's are bound to purchase costly media mod or mic adapter and waste their precious money . Overall your video is very useful and informative 👍
Odd you focused upon recording the cammer and not other subjects. I'm more interested in how the microphones work while the action camera is in action, recording the world and not myself.
Excellent comparison of the various microphones. I did notice some microphones picking up the sound of waves better. This might be due to a higher sensitivity/output. Not really impressed with the media mod. Overall the Ride wireless seems to be the best for not only this situation but most situations.
Great video! I purchased the rode video mic and have connected it to go pro hero 8 and am getting no audio at all… not sure what I’m doing wrong or where to go for help! Any chance anyone here can help?
I like the Rode Video Micro Pro Plus with its level controls and the Rode Wireless Go. The Wireless Go might be best as it can be used from any direction
"The more money you spend in a microphone...the better it should be." (More or less what you said) This was good to watch. I've been strongly leaning towards the GoPro 9 model as my next camera. (The last has been my Samsung Galaxy 10A model I bought in April, 2017; actual last camera bought: Nikon 3300 " Coolpix" series back in , what? 2009, maybe?) As one can see...I'm not one to use the cameras and regularly update like some do being more serious in the art of video/photography. I've been wondering if the GoPro 9 would take an external plug-in mike. Now I know...after looking at a few reviews of the camera. The second one reviewed (?) Seem to have the best for front and behind camera audio. I need to check into that one.
This is really helpful, thanks! I think the Rode Wireless wins for quality, but the Media Mod mic wins for convenience, apart from having to keep changing the setting from back to front. In that case, the Rode might actually beat it for convenience as long as you remember to switch all three things on and off. Good for certain shooting sessions where you're gonna do all your filming in one go. It's a pain for vlogging when you do loads of very short shots all over the place on the go.
For me personally I'll take the wireless go over other option Even if i have more than one mic 🎤 i'm using it But when I'm riding my bike l use lave mic Thank you for the information
I thought the media mod mic and Rode wireless go sounded the best. Which surprised me as I've seen other videos of media mod and didn't sound as good. I was also surprised the Edutige ETM-001 didn't sound good. I use one with my 7 and 8 HB and it sounds great. I use it with the mic adapter / not media mod. Wonder if that has anything to do with it.
The Media Mod mics on the Hero 9 version are much improved from the Hero 8 Media Mod. I also used the Edutige with the Hero 7 + mic adapter and it worked really well for us. I think it works less well with the Media Mod because the mic faces backwards rather than to the side like it does on the mic adapter.
The wireless Go was best when pointed up at your mouth, but for most of the test it was pointed out to sea - even so, I’d say it was the mic that made the biggest difference.
I do production sound professionally and honestly in this scenario the internal microphone was better quality (actually had a low end) than all the mics except the Joby imo which really surprises me. Based on this video, only situation I would get an external microphone for the GoPro 9 is for extremely windy days that would call for a dead cat or blimp, or if the subject is speaking too far for the internal mic to pic up, I'd plug a Rode SmartLav+ lavalier microphone into my phone's headphone jack and sync the files later. Thanks for this video comparison! Tip for syncing: describe shot briefly and clap your hands once in camera view.
I have the rode video micro and GoPro hero 9. I have the problem of the windscreen being in the frame. I ordered the hot shoe extensions in the description to try to fix the problem but they don’t fit. The thread on the bottom of the video micro is WAY bigger. I’ll return them. What extension do you recommend to solve the issue? The Ulanzi 3 way one looks like it should work.
I think the Media Mod sounded the clearest, as far as your voice. Also it by far picked up the water sounds the best & clearest, and also it seemed to have the least amount of rumbly ambient noise. AND - when you turned the mic away, the level dropped slightly but nothing like all the other mics.
Awsome review my choice would be the Mod its sounds good all the way around and the functionality serves it purpose. If you buy it with your subscription it's a lot cheaper too. The rode does sound nice as well but its just a little too Bigfork my taste. Keep up the great work 👍
Hi i am having problem with gopro brand media mod, I have removed side cover before inserting to gopro media mod, I have gopro 9 and 10, my gopro media mod fits with with gopro9 but doesn't fit with gopro10...Can't be two different media mod between 9 and 10? It's so weird.
another cool option I use that requires a little bit more work is syncing audio from an external mic with the internal mic audio. I use a zoom h1 with / without a rode lav. Easily packed away inside of a shirt/jacket and backpack or pocket for the zoom h1
The media mod built in mics actually sound pretty decent. I though you were still pretty clear when you flipped it around maybe there is no option becasue they are both enabled by default?
Yeah, I'm pleasantly surprised by the Media Mod mics. This sample video was the ONE TIME that both the front and back mic recorded simultaneously--i haven't been able to replicate it since 😂
@@Gemini_Connect Excellent front and back mic testing. Have you been able to replicate the front and back mic record simultaneously after firmware updates?
Nice comparison video. I've used the media mod mic a few times, I find the audio isn't that bad. But I just picked up a Saramonic Blink500 B2 Lav kit so I will likely be using that from now on when I am out filming vlog type content.
I'm pleasantly surprised by the Media Mod mic -- it seems a lot better in the GoPro 9 version. Have you tried the Saramonic Blink500 with the GoPro yet? We bought it last year, but it wouldn't work consistently with the GoPro Hero 8 😧
Gemini Connect yeah the media mod is pretty sweet overall. im very happy with it. Ive not tried the Blink500 yet. i got it on the recommendation of a friend who uses it. but it looks like ill be doing some extensive testing tomorrow. thanks for the heads up.
@@Gemini_Connect I recorded a bunch with the lavs today without any issue. Pretty clean audio as expected. I tried single with each transmitter and with both on, everything seemed to work perfect. I wonder if it was something to do specifically with the 8?
@@IdeaStudioBKK Interesting, but good to hear it worked! Yeah, it might have been a problem with the Hero 8. We'll test it out with the Hero 9 and see how it goes.
Very helpful video!! I just decided to go with the Rode Video Micro but somehow can't find the adapter you are mentioning to have the microphone higher on the GoPro to avoid the windscreen getting into the picture. Can you let me know where to get this adapter or provide a link for this adapter? That would be awesome!! :)
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Great review! The Wireless GO is just PERFECT for the GoPro!
It's our favorite mic! But the Video Micro is a very close second -- so perfect for GoPro 😍
@@Gemini_Connect I thought the same. Liked the warmer fuller sound of the VideoMicro, but the versatility and flexibility of the Go makes it perfect. Rode and GoPro should partner on a pro vlogging bundle 😀
@@AmaraBenjamin That would be an AMAZING partnership! GoPro is attempting their own mics via the Media Mod, but they're nowhere near Rode quality.
I just bought a Rode Wireless go and absolutely love the sound quality and versatility the setup gives me. The rub I have is with GoPro, in short, their product information interoperability transparency is horrible. Trying to get them to confirm my wireless go would work with the Hero 9 black I just ordered was an ordeal to say the least. Just tonight I figured out I needed the media mod in order to get my mic to work, would have been very helpful if they were able to provide that info last week. The plus I'll take away is that I am much more in tune with both the Wireless Go and the Hero 9 and will tell everyone that asks that Rode is absolutely the way to go for their microphone needs,
@@YellowJacketGarage Totally understand the frustration with GoPro. I've found the live chat on and the forum on their website to be pretty helpful in the past, but definitely a dig for info most of the time. For the Rode Wireless Go (or any external mic), you'll need either the Media Mod OR the GoPro Mic Adapter, although the adapter won't be compatible with the Hero 9 until firmware update v1.5 comes out in November. Also remember to set the GoPro to Powered Mic, and you'll be golden!
Is it just me or is the media mod way worse than the original built in microphone ?! 😳🤷🏼♂️
I’m starting to think the media mod would be better without the mic and simply providing the connections for external mics.
The best solution IMO is just to include the mic jack in the camera and add a cold shoe mount to the camera or the camera case, lol. But if they insist on keeping this Media Mod, I suppose it's better to have the extra mics included rather than not...I'm sure that justifies (to GoPro, anyway) the high cost of the mod.
@@Gemini_Connect With the increased size of the camera you should think that it was possoble to integrate HDMI and mic input as was previously available on the Hero4.
@@Gemini_Connect agree 100%. Shouldn’t need a mod to use a mic.
@@GrenlandUnderVann Yeah, I think the only reason why they omit the mic jack is to get us to pay more money for the Media Mod or mic adapter, which sucks for customers.
couldn't agree more!
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I personally use the Rode Wireless Go. I watched one of your previous mic review videos and it sold me on the Rode mic! Thank you again for another great video!
Isn't that little mic great? We love it and use it a lot with GoPro and our mirrorless cameras too. Thanks for watching!
@@Gemini_Connect watching the video it seems there's a bit of audio lag? is there a setting in the gopro 9 to sync?
@@BrixtonBananas There's no audio syncing setting in the camera; it should happen automatically.
Very helpful and comprehensive review. I have the Saramonic but came for info on the Rode Wireless Go but was actually most impressed by the Joby, particularly for the money. All three of those seem like good options for their different uses (omni, wireless, and directional).
Thanks for the review! Nice hearing them all in one video 👍🏻
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
I’ve had my Hero 9 since it came out I’ve got to say that the internal mic is awesome, definitely the best sound on any of the GoPros so far
Very good video. Media Mod seems to sound best, which was a surprise to me. But I am disappointed that it doesn't allow stereo mic usage (WHY GOPRO????). Thanks for sharing.
I'm going to have to give it to the Rode Wireless Go reason being you can have the camera turned either way and still have great audio!
That is definitely the best benefit of the Rode Wireless Go. You can also use it with other cameras too, like point and shoots, DSLRs, or mirrorless cameras.
@@Gemini_Connect can you use this as panel microphone and for Iphones?
@@gifurung I think you can definitely use it as a panel microphone. For iPhones, you would need to use a TRS cable instead of the cable that comes with the mic.
I love the Rode Wireless Go with a Sennheiser ME 2-II plugged into the transmitter. This combination rocks.
Nice -- I've seen others using that Sennheiser mic and always wondered which model it was. Thanks for sharing!
Really helpfull thanks!
Honestly, this video helped me determine that I really don't need any mic for the GoPro. Like all the other mics aren't that much more better quality than the internal mics of the GoPro. Maybe if there was more wind it would be a bit more different but if I'm just shooting a hike or something during summer season I think no external mic is good enough.
Absolutely with you on this, I was flicking between the various tests, and there's nothing that stands out like.. Boom I need that.. They are all within acceptaple ranges and nothing sounds totally bad.
This was as perfect as I could ask for. SO good thank you!
Awesome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊
Just bought the Rode Video Micro today along to pair with my Hero 10 via the Media Mod. At 9:07 when you flipped the camera, I noticed the mic picked up a passing plane in what seemed to be pretty clear audio. Makes me hopeful that this was a good purchase to capture public fireworks display audio 😊
I'm still researching gear that can handle interviews that are maybe while on the go while hiking or playing golf. Thank you for this!
this is just the video i needed! thank you!
Sorry, seriously asking, if without an adapter, can you install a wireless mic or not, the wireless mic happens to be type C for UA-cam vlogs too... I'm using a Gopro 9 too, thank you, it's always been a success 🙏👍
We haven't had any success using USB-C or Bluetooth mics with the GoPro.
Without any external mic, it honestly sounded fine. Great video. ✌🏻
Yeah, GoPro has made HUGE improvements in the internal mics. Thanks for watching Kyle!
Just make sure you switch off the auto wind reduction otherwise it messes with the quality mid video as I’ve now learned :(
@@eddventures Excellent point -- thanks for sharing!
one issue with the mics is that if you are using a chest mount with the media mod, the ports are at the back so they aren't usable.
Great review my dear friend I love to buy Go Pro
excellent...very smart to use a location like that with ambient noise, great review good info.
Great video. I am a big fan of Rode's microphones. They were my favourites.
hello whats the adapter you use to make your microphone higher and for the dead cat not to show........💚💚💚
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the rode mics sound bad, the joby Wavo was the best imo
I’ve watched quite a few reviews that compare mics for GoPro now. What is becoming clear to me is just how good the internal mics are and how much better quality they are compared to the media mod. I’ve decided to stick with internal mics when out and about (with stick on windshields) and invest in a decent studio mic for indoors. Save your money people! 😊
Totally agree. During her video I was sick to my stomach with the audio qualities of the other mics. Sounded like she was in a pressurized tunnel.
I agree with you. I just got my GoPro 9 a week ago. Which I’m plan on using indoors( sporting event) so internal mics for me. I’m also planning on using it as a webcam/live-streaming,so media mod comes I’m handy for that.
@@antlearn5030 Enjoy the camera. I think it’s a terrific bit of kit. Good luck with the webcam feature. I found it quite easy to attach to a laptop and initiate. I’m still struggling a bit with syncing the mic, though. There’s a bit of a delay between the camera and my separate USB studio mic which I’m tying to work through. Let me know if you have same and find a solution! 😩
You just made my mind up the rode wireless go 🇦🇺👍
It's a great mic! I'm sure you'll love it.
I like rode wireless go. Bcs its easy to handle and voice clarity also high
Agreed! It's still our favorite overall microphone.
what is the setting for wireless go? Can I used TRSS cable or TRS cable? Mine is not working
The media mod had it in my opinion.
It's pretty good, isn't it? A nice surprise that the mics were improved.
All of them are bad. I mean the water sound is so loud. The mic should reduce that water sound and raise her voice.
For all my cameras, I use the wireless go with a lav mic, or I just plug in a lav mic to the camera.
When using the media mod what was the wind setting on?
Auto
Which mic do you think performed the best?
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* All Microphones Tested - kit.co/GeminiConnect/best-mics-for-gopro
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - GoPro Hero 9 Internal Mics
1:50 - GoPro Hero 9 Media Mod with Windscreen
4:49 - GoPro Hero 9 Media Mod without Windscreen
5:39 - How to add an external microphone
5:57 - Edutige ETM-001
6:44 - Saramonic SR-XM1
7:57 - Rode Video Micro vs Joby Wavo Mobile
8:22 - Rode Video Micro
9:40 - Joby Wavo Mobile
10:29 - Rode VideoMic Pro Plus
12:00 - Rode Wireless Go
I couldn't find the difference between all, because I played the video on my handphone and the small speaker of my cellphone ... LOL
@@Tokogitarjunaidikarokaro Lol fair enough! It's worth saying that what device you're listening on will definitely make a difference in how you hear the audio.
Rode Wireless Go because of its versatility.
I need to get the attach case to use any external microphone? Because i got an adapter from go pro and it doesnt work
Was the media mod mics recorded in audio RAW?
Well, for my intentions&purposes, I would choose the RODE WIRELESS MIC! It's excellent for just about any kind of vlog you create., indoors or out. 👍🎙
An awesome mic review, thank you. I have been looking mic for my new hero9 and I have to say, my favorite was the media mod, surprisingly. But the rode wireless was a very close second and would be great for a lot more applications.
Glad you enjoyed it Mark. The new Media Mod for the Hero 9 is surprisingly really good! It's definitely worth trying it and might be good enough for most needs. The Wireless Go is also gear and comes in handy in noisy environments when you want to isolate your voice, or wander a bit farther from the camera.
Thanks for the review....appreciate it. I am waiting on my new Gopro 9 to arrive. I like the Saramonic mic cause it's not too bulky or stands out too much from the camera itself. Plus it can be turned around to service the back and the front of the camera.
Great choice! I use the Saramonic for hiking and travel videos for that same reason.
@@Gemini_Connect Hi Gemini. With the Saramonic mic. Does the camera mic turn off when using the Saramonic mic. Or does both of them work at the same time. Thanks
@@FOASQUAD The mic turns on and off automatically when connected to the camera. No need to worry about an on/off switch.
Such a thorough test! Thank you! Very informative.
Glad you found it helpful 🙂
I have a problrm with my media mod for hero 9 black, my lavalier/lapel mic wont work when plugged in. I tested it on my phone ang it works just fine. Hope to get an answer soon if what seems to be the problem. Thanks in advance
The Sennheiser MKE200 would be an excellent companion to the GoPro9.
That looks like a sweet microphone! 😍
@@Gemini_Connect Its pretty good, I've got one, and Sennheiser has a pretty solid name in audio and microphones.
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Do all these options require the media mod to work? Or will a generic USB-c to 3.5mm adapter work?
even though i would like to have a cheap mic like the rode micro i think for my gopro setup just lose the "portable/small" idea so i got the wireless go because of your videos, i know that its more than two times the price but i love how small and portable everything its on my setup now
The Wireless Go is amazing -- great size and audio quality, and it can be used with any other camera too. Totally worth it.
Lavalier mic is the best microphone, from the distance, from the side, front and back it's working. You can attach the dead cat wind shield too.
A good host of options for microphones for the walking vlogger. For myself with my Hero 9 attached to the chin of my full face mountain bike helmet, the options decrease dramatically. I need to be able to change batteries easily, without taking the camera off the helmet, and the use of the Media Mod and its requirement in order to use these mics, limits my choices to none. BUT, that's ok. The internal mic is so good, as demonstrated in your video, that I can get by without the mod and external mics. Thank you for the clip.
How do you connect the rode wireless? Do you need any adaptor?
Yes, you need either the GoPro Media Mod or GoPro Mic Adapter.
I fly an open cockpit powered parachute aircraft. Sometimes I use a Gopro 7 black on a head strap. I fly at a BLAZING 30 mph. Looking for a suitable external mic to plug into the Gopro. I want to narrate the flight while minimizing the engine noise (engine sits behind the pilot and passenger). Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Omg those on top direction mics are amazing when facing you but are worthless when you turn the camera around making them a nightmare for walking vlogs !! Still think the internal mic is good enough for vlogging
Yeah, internal mics generally aren't bad at all. We know several big vloggers with tons of subs that only use internal mics.
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Excellent comparison video , I have the rode wireless go and the rode video mic, which I have modded so I can spin it round depending which way I am talking to camera. I find the media mod is basically an expensive adapter and cold shoe mount lol.
Lol yeah, the Media Mod is overrated and overpriced. Wish they would just give us the built in mic jack!
i prefer the media mod mic, very good for the price. and very clear when you are behind, none of the other brand do as well.
Very good video 📹
You elaborate every thing very well .
I appreciate .
I am using Boya mic through media mod .
One thing why gopro company is not giving a simple jack in camera so the user can connect any mic or attach a adapter which has ports of 3.5 mm and c type so you can attach multi type of mics wireless or with wire .
But the company is very clever .
People's are bound to purchase costly media mod or mic adapter and waste their precious money .
Overall your video is very useful and informative 👍
Does the GoPro still show the audio levels when an external mic is connected? Like it goes with the media mod alone.
Thanks for the vid. We deal w lots of water so we typically run internal mics w a wind slayer. 🙌🏼👍🏼🎥
Nice, I've heard good things about the windslayer, but never tried it myself.
@@Gemini_Connect we also have the rode micro but only break it out in the windy or commentary critical days.
Odd you focused upon recording the cammer and not other subjects. I'm more interested in how the microphones work while the action camera is in action, recording the world and not myself.
Wow the media mod sounds horrible. It has crazy high treble. It sounds like you're talking through your nose
Can I use a dynamic boom microphone with GoPro Hero 9 in a studio environment?
Excellent comparison of the various microphones. I did notice some microphones picking up the sound of waves better. This might be due to a higher sensitivity/output. Not really impressed with the media mod. Overall the Ride wireless seems to be the best for not only this situation but most situations.
Great video! I purchased the rode video mic and have connected it to go pro hero 8 and am getting no audio at all… not sure what I’m doing wrong or where to go for help! Any chance anyone here can help?
did they ever allow the media mod to use both front and back mics again?
The Media Mod microphone with wind reduction disabled should be good enough for most individuals.
I like the Rode Video Micro Pro Plus with its level controls and the Rode Wireless Go. The Wireless Go might be best as it can be used from any direction
Agreed. Those two are my favorite mics so far.
"The more money you spend in a microphone...the better it should be." (More or less what you said)
This was good to watch. I've been strongly leaning towards the GoPro 9 model as my next camera. (The last has been my Samsung Galaxy 10A model I bought in April, 2017; actual last camera bought: Nikon 3300 " Coolpix" series back in
, what? 2009, maybe?) As one can see...I'm not one to use the cameras and regularly update like some do being more serious in the art of video/photography.
I've been wondering if the GoPro 9 would take an external plug-in mike. Now I know...after looking at a few reviews of the camera. The second one reviewed (?) Seem to have the best for front and behind camera audio. I need to check into that one.
The GoPro is a great camera. We often shoot with it plus the phone and it takes care of most of our filming needs.
Can you connect a Bluetooth mic to the GoPro Hero 9 without the media mod?
What is recording life and battery life on the hero 9 thanks are spare batteries available for camping over long periods away from power points
What about while dirtbiking or snowmobiling? I would have the GoPro attached to my helmet.
What would you guys suggest for a mic?
Probably wireless go with a lav on the inside of your helmet
Thank you,you were able to help me find the best mic as im upgrading to hero 10 from 5…purchasing Wireless Go now!
I wish i could afford the rode wireless go looks so nice and for what i am doing the camara has to be pointed away from me so that would be nice!
This is really helpful, thanks! I think the Rode Wireless wins for quality, but the Media Mod mic wins for convenience, apart from having to keep changing the setting from back to front. In that case, the Rode might actually beat it for convenience as long as you remember to switch all three things on and off. Good for certain shooting sessions where you're gonna do all your filming in one go. It's a pain for vlogging when you do loads of very short shots all over the place on the go.
Agreed, thank you for watching 😊
For me personally
I'll take the wireless go over other option
Even if i have more than one mic 🎤 i'm using it
But when I'm riding my bike l use lave mic
Thank you for the information
Good choice, especially when riding a bike 👍
Very informative. Thanks for doing this.
Would the comica cvm-vm10ii be great to use with my gopro hero 9?
5:10 ya trying out some ASMR gopro edition? Lol. Great info as always thanks :)
Lol pretty much 😅
I thought the media mod mic and Rode wireless go sounded the best. Which surprised me as I've seen other videos of media mod and didn't sound as good. I was also surprised the Edutige ETM-001 didn't sound good. I use one with my 7 and 8 HB and it sounds great. I use it with the mic adapter / not media mod. Wonder if that has anything to do with it.
The Media Mod mics on the Hero 9 version are much improved from the Hero 8 Media Mod. I also used the Edutige with the Hero 7 + mic adapter and it worked really well for us. I think it works less well with the Media Mod because the mic faces backwards rather than to the side like it does on the mic adapter.
The wireless Go was best when pointed up at your mouth, but for most of the test it was pointed out to sea - even so, I’d say it was the mic that made the biggest difference.
It's a great mic, probably the best of the bunch.
I do production sound professionally and honestly in this scenario the internal microphone was better quality (actually had a low end) than all the mics except the Joby imo which really surprises me. Based on this video, only situation I would get an external microphone for the GoPro 9 is for extremely windy days that would call for a dead cat or blimp, or if the subject is speaking too far for the internal mic to pic up, I'd plug a Rode SmartLav+ lavalier microphone into my phone's headphone jack and sync the files later. Thanks for this video comparison! Tip for syncing: describe shot briefly and clap your hands once in camera view.
Thanks for watching! We are hardly sound pros, so great to hear the feedback.
That was helpful reply. Got the Mod and think that the lav mic also makes sense on so many levels. Consistent and lack of bulk.
I have the rode video micro and GoPro hero 9. I have the problem of the windscreen being in the frame. I ordered the hot shoe extensions in the description to try to fix the problem but they don’t fit. The thread on the bottom of the video micro is WAY bigger. I’ll return them. What extension do you recommend to solve the issue? The Ulanzi 3 way one looks like it should work.
Happy new year by the way!
Ah yes. Rode has strangely wide threads on the bottom of their mics. You need another adapter piece + the hot shoe extension -
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I think the Media Mod sounded the clearest, as far as your voice. Also it by far picked up the water sounds the best & clearest, and also it seemed to have the least amount of rumbly ambient noise. AND - when you turned the mic away, the level dropped slightly but nothing like all the other mics.
Yeah, the Media Mod is surprisingly good. Thanks for watching!
Thank you a lot.
The Joby and the videomicro pro sounded the best to me
Media Mod sounds like absolute total crapola with the windscreen
Awsome review my choice would be the Mod its sounds good all the way around and the functionality serves it purpose. If you buy it with your subscription it's a lot cheaper too. The rode does sound nice as well but its just a little too Bigfork my taste. Keep up the great work 👍
Yeah, we use the Media Mod mics these days. It's so much smaller and easier to use.
Hi i am having problem with gopro brand media mod, I have removed side cover before inserting to gopro media mod, I have gopro 9 and 10, my gopro media mod fits with with gopro9 but doesn't fit with gopro10...Can't be two different media mod between 9 and 10? It's so weird.
Should be the same Media Mod for both.
another cool option I use that requires a little bit more work is syncing audio from an external mic with the internal mic audio. I use a zoom h1 with / without a rode lav. Easily packed away inside of a shirt/jacket and backpack or pocket for the zoom h1
Great tip, Josh! We started out shooting audio on a Tascam recorder and syncing in post. Totally works if you're willing to do the extra editing work.
The media mod built in mics actually sound pretty decent.
I though you were still pretty clear when you flipped it around maybe there is no option becasue they are both enabled by default?
Yeah, I'm pleasantly surprised by the Media Mod mics. This sample video was the ONE TIME that both the front and back mic recorded simultaneously--i haven't been able to replicate it since 😂
@@Gemini_Connect Excellent front and back mic testing.
Have you been able to replicate the front and back mic record simultaneously after firmware updates?
I just got a GoPro Hero 11. Again the microphone quality on the main camera view towards the public isn't that good. Have to consider a wireless mic.
Yeah, GoPro sadly hasn't improved the internal mics on the last few models.
to me the media mic sounded worse than the stock go pro mic
Rode wireless
Nice! Thank you .., helpful info
Nice comparison video. I've used the media mod mic a few times, I find the audio isn't that bad. But I just picked up a Saramonic Blink500 B2 Lav kit so I will likely be using that from now on when I am out filming vlog type content.
I'm pleasantly surprised by the Media Mod mic -- it seems a lot better in the GoPro 9 version. Have you tried the Saramonic Blink500 with the GoPro yet? We bought it last year, but it wouldn't work consistently with the GoPro Hero 8 😧
Gemini Connect yeah the media mod is pretty sweet overall. im very happy with it.
Ive not tried the Blink500 yet. i got it on the recommendation of a friend who uses it. but it looks like ill be doing some
extensive testing tomorrow. thanks for the heads up.
@@IdeaStudioBKK Let me know how it goes! I need to see if it will work with the Hero 9. It would be a sweet mic setup.
@@Gemini_Connect I recorded a bunch with the lavs today without any issue. Pretty clean audio as expected. I tried single with each transmitter and with both on, everything seemed to work perfect. I wonder if it was something to do specifically with the 8?
@@IdeaStudioBKK Interesting, but good to hear it worked! Yeah, it might have been a problem with the Hero 8. We'll test it out with the Hero 9 and see how it goes.
I have the Rode Wireless Go on my Hero 9 Black and love it.
Nice review, TY. We decided to go with the Rode Wirless Go II.
Bought the wireless because of you and the comments, thanks!
Nice, hope you enjoy using it 🙂
The Audio on the Hero 9 has that many pops and clicks its useless for anything but scratch audio.
If you have a proper ear for audio, the GoPro likely isn't the best. But to our untrained ears, it sounds good enough for us!
@@Gemini_Connect Not mine. You would have to be deaf to not hear the crackling and pops that these things produce. Past GoPro audio has been perfect.
That Hero 9 mod microphone 🎤 is really good and compact.
It's such a great mic!
I think inbuilt mic is awesome of go pro 9 without wind noise on. What do you say ? And how many inbuilt mic does go pro 9 have?
I think it has 3.
Thanks
Great 👍 video very helpful and useful!
Cool video, thanks for sharing. The Joby Wavo Mobile seems like the one...
It's a really great mic! Surprised me with its quality.
Very helpful. This video answers a lot of questions and clears out the confusion. :)
I'm glad you found it useful 😊
Very helpful video!! I just decided to go with the Rode Video Micro but somehow can't find the adapter you are mentioning to have the microphone higher on the GoPro to avoid the windscreen getting into the picture. Can you let me know where to get this adapter or provide a link for this adapter? That would be awesome!! :)