Just got the 9 plus media mod kit. This was helpful showing the Rode Wirelss Go kit. I think that is exactly the ticket I need! Finally a built in mic jack! Also, the comment below about the MTP setting fixed the problem I had of not being able to see the camera when I plugged it into my pc. The one thig I dislike is not being able to use both front and back mics at the same time!
ya not being able to switch between mics is annoying, hopefully GoPro sees this and will fix it in a firmware update. but you are right the MTP setting did fix it. I still hate how annoying the base plate, this should have been their opportunity to put the screw thread at the bottom lol
I have been able to use the USB-C connection on the Media Mod for Hero9 to transfer files. You simply have to set the connection to MTP.... it is exactly like using the standard GoPro9 USB-C connection
I love your work, mate. I'm in Adelaide and I recently got the media mod. I like it but I felt like I wanted to learn more about the getting the most out of the mic, and I feel I got that out of your video. BTW big props to Whiskey for keeping up with your scooter!
I don't like removing/replacing the door. There's a metal spring running most of the length of one side of the plastic C shaped connection. This spring is intended to relieve the expansion pressure on the plastic, but I believe not all pressure is relieved. The plastic _may_ wear out or break from it being expanded each time door is removed/replaced. Kinda like when you bend metal back & forth until it fails. I could be wrong about this, but I still hate removing/replacing the door. I wonder if Go Pro would send a new door @ no charge?
I use a shorty Phillips head screw driver to tighten or loosen the thumb screws. They are just bolts with a Phillips head. That’s my GoPro hack of the day.
That moment when you say “I don’t have a big channel so GoPro wouldn’t know I exist” to see a comment on a different video that GoPro directed them to your videos.
well that comment did come in after i made this video.. but i still highly doubt the R & D people watch .. maybe the help people because they have to google solutions 😂
haha that would be a dream to hit that silver play button... ive been making videos for almost 5 years now! But they used to be like all over the place with what I did on the channel, now I am more niched down and I think it helps the growth!! ... thanks for the comment and enjoy the media mod, it is worth it!
Thanks really helpful video. I'm terrible and can't stop buying these! This was really helpful to decide. Great channel too will be checking out you other videos :)
Since October of 2020 I have been shooting (on and off) an hour plus long comedy film with 5 actor friends. I’m only using the GoPro 9 Hero Black with the media mod. I’m very happy with that setup. (30+ shoot days). I’ll let you see my results around the end of July 2021. Really like your channel. Oh, and I just got the Rode Go ii setup and will use that mostly while filming some documentaries I have coming up at comic cons. (I have one I shot in 2006 on my channel) I’m eager to try the mod with the Go ii, similar to your set up!
I have been checking, but I hear they have an update coming out on the 17th, and hopefully that will include that mic adapter!! I check all the time lol
@@MrBlackReviews you're a superstar. Not found my niche on here yet with this one. I have a soccer related channel and found myself uploading content on there that was relevant, so I figured start up a second channel and enjoy the stuff that goes on it. Looking forward to watching you grow dude 👍
Purchased the media mod to connect to my ATEM Mini via HDMI. Don’t care about the audio since I’m using a separate XLR mic / mixer anyway. Thanks for this review! Your last video about the GoPro Hero 9 USB-C / HDMI comparison was all I needed to convince me of my next purchase. :) Very helpful. Wish GoPro would sponsor your videos.
thanks George! would be nice if GoPro recognized me lol... some day !!!! :) but yea you should check out my video where I show what I believe to be the best HDMI settings for the gopro to make it look the best it can. ua-cam.com/video/UIMYZrhBeOw/v-deo.html
Great information video mate. I just received my GoPro hero 9 black today (1st Dec 2020) and can honestly say I wish I had viewed your video beforehand ! Thanks once again,,
Ah no worries ! So glad it helped. Honestly I wanted to avoid that media mod as much as possible, now I am so happy I have it (that bottom part (still really dumb lol) but everything else has been great
Bit late to the party here, but did you know about making a shortcut to the change microphone option? Should allow you to swap mic with a button press on the display.
ahhhh yes that is a good option. i think they added this to a firmware update after i made this video... because i never saw that as an option but that would make it very handy!!! would be nice to be able to change it while recording though
Cool review Danny..very informative, detailed and not boring 👌.. Hope to see your channel to grow to million of subscribers soon.. ..because of your video I'll buy the gopro 9 and the media mod..👌
Thanks jumper jay. Wow I couldn’t even imagine having 1 million subscribers lol would be awesome but maybe a bit overwhelming . But thanks, and hey, I am still very happy with that purchase! It’s worth it
Hey! No problem! Glad you got to see your shout out :) it’s all fun around here ! But as far as the audio meter, would be nice to see it on the front , didn’t think of it, but it doesn’t show up there
On battery part of the video. You can actually charge it with usb c port so you don’t need to get to take the battery out(I know this old video no one going to respond to this but, it’s just my opinion.)
That audio on the Rode Wireless mic was awesome. Loving your content, my good mate Ausflightsimmer put me on to your channel. Thanks for a great video :)
thanks wannabe geek! i just checked out your channel.. subbed :) shane (aus flight simmer) is such a nice dude, i enjoy just having his live streams on in the background when im editing! keeps me focused.
@@MrBlackReviews Haha, he is… he is a great guy! Have known him for many years. Thanks for the sub, wasn’t expected, yet I appreciate it. I am only getting back into making content again. But enjoying it :)
@@TheWannabeGeek i am a E scooter fan and saw you have a few of those videos... although i just started getting into Eskate and its more fun than i was expecting
Ya. I feel like if the old 3.5mm works again I could be inclined to sell the media mod. Having said that, if I didn’t already have a mic and the old adapter I would spring for the media mod
This video should be on the master class reel for “effective intros”. The first minute of this vid is excellent in telling us what we are watching, why we should stay tuned and - GASP! - giving me an actual reason to subscribe instead of the usual “Yeah man, don’t forget to mash that subscribe button!” Love the rest of the vid as well of course and I think I’ll need to start making vids so I can get a free media mod as well.... or maybe I should just buy one 🤣🤣🤣
haha I really appreciate that sentiment! I think i just got sick of people not really getting to the point of the video... (im guilty of it in past videos) but we are in a new age! Also i bought my media mod as well... i will always say right off the bat if a company sends me free stuff, but that rarely happens! Im suuuuuuper keen to get free stuff, so dont get me wrong lol... but again thanks for the comment, you made my day! :)
@@MrBlackReviews No problem my man. I know you bought the media mod because I actually watched the original vid (the USB c GoPro vid I think) where you bought it and Lo and behold, a video about it appeared! Haha! I really dig your style/vids and as an American living in Australia too (since 1988, so I don’t think it counts anymore) I can understand your perspective on some things as well. Glad you’re still educating the YT masses that the official currency of Australia is not AUD but in fact, is the humble dollarydoo. Keep on rockin’. Looking forward to seeing how far your channel goes. 😁😁😁
@@thaclynch oh that's rad! what part of Australia are you living in???? also thanks for all that support and watching! Im actually going to be on a Usa tv show.. we film in Sydney this week.. its a game show called name that tune!
@@MrBlackReviews You mean the old CBS Tv show? Are they doing a revival? That crazy if it’s the same show and even crazier they are filming it in Australia. Good luck if you’re a contestant on it as there is a LOT more music now than there was during the shows original run! I live in Western Australia. Despite being born in California I find both west coasts have little in common besides warm weather and beaches.
@@thaclynch yea they are rebooting it... im a contestant they are shooting in Sydney and getting Americans to be in the show because they cant shoot in America at the moment. Btw WA ... beautiful.. i did a road trip 4 years ago.. made several vids around WA (earlier on my channel) I completely get that sentiment about the west coast!
Nice video. Great editing. Whisky is the real star of the show. I just picked up the hero 10 and have been considering this mod. Looks like you have a different lense on your camera.
Hey Danny, great round-up. I love that Wireless go I use mine with the mic on top of my M50; I kinda like the way it pics up a bit more of the environment. Looks like there are some stupid annoyances with the media mod. It actually looks like the usability person was on holiday the last two weeks of the design process and the guy from cost control took over. Thanks for the vid.
I like the wireless go. Like it’s super awesome but I don’t know why it just has kind of a “flat” sound. I still think the smart lav + but clipped on the gopro sounds the best. (IMO)
just a correction but you can connect it to the PC and choose an option that becomes default and then just grab the files with card still in the go pro. also wireless go from rode sound really good
ya the wireless go does really well! as far as connecting via usbc and getting the files, it actually does work. At the time i made this it wasnt showing up for me, but then later I tried it and it worked
im actually going to make a deeper dive into it for tomorrows video, to see once and for all what's better!!! Thanks so much for your comment and kind words :D
Great video. I just bought the Hero 9 and I’m not a huge fan of the audio quality coming out of the media mod mic. I have a Rode external mic, but the damn thing bobs into the shot all the time. I think the onboard mic is actually pretty good, I just purchased some adhesive dead cat material to paste on there, which I think may be the best option overall for a run-and-gun camera.
I got a media mod almost immediately after buying my hero9 when it was available in the store and I had no problem using the USB c port to send videos to my computer.
Ya, it’s so weird that some have said it works, I still haven’t gotten it to work and have some other friends that haven’t gotten it to work. although I haven’t tried with the latest update. I’ll try it again soon
Hi Fernando... thanks for stopping by. The best settings i would suggest for recording yourself on the guitar, check out this video, i think it would be very helpful 4k 60, hypersmooth OFF (put it on a tripod) sharpness low, ISO min 400 Iso Max 800, High Bitrate too... i hope that helps
Yup. It sounds great too. I did a video recently reviewing some wireless headphones for playing music... and had it hooked straight into the gopro media mod
i want a power/video/audio cable that does what the media mod does without the useless onboard mic and thermally insulating plastic cage. i want to use an aluminum cage to dissipate heat and i want an external mic input with a video output for an external confidence monitor while filming. i would buy the cable from Gopro for the same price as the media mod. is there some proprietary chip inside the media mod that makes it so no one can make what im looking for? any solutions?
Great video. I was wondering if you could hook a battery bank through the media mod so you can have charging going on while you use the camera to extend battery life for longer recordings like to record a concert set. Thank You!!
Hi Virginia Wolf! soooo you can charge but unfortunately it stops the charging (from all the testing Ive done) when it is recording. Im hoping that it gets fixed with a firmware update... but the battery when I tested it out lasted between 1:45 and 2hrs long... so might be enough to stop and change batteries real quick?
Hi, this vid is almost a year. I just bought a Hero 10. I presume the Hero 9 mod is compatible as well? Also, we have the same aim as Virginia, I want to record indefinitely. I presume you may have already tried this, but can you confirm please: try removing the battery before connecting it to the mod, then connect to an external power source. Was it able to charge indefinitely? To sum up, my reasons for buying a mod (though it is pricey) is to: 1. Protect my Go Pro from wearing out the ports due to frequent connection and disconnection. This is a common issue that could be encountered when using ports of electronics. 2. Similar to above, I want to keep the good integrity of the battery door. I would presume that frequent open-close action may cause it to loosen and let water in, in the future. 3. For indefinite charging (in case my tip works. I really appreciate it if you can confirm it does work). Thank you and Happy New Year!!! ^^,
might be my headphones but you got buzzing in what ever mic you use at home, might have gain too high bad ground or something causing interference. Usually make a recording of silence for about 4 seconds and then listen at max volume to see what the base sound is.
thanks Brian. yea I could have had that buzz.. I think I have it figured out now but back then I was trying to find the best way for mics, thanks for the tip and reaching out. sometimes in my office in play back its hard to hear it too because I have some fans going or something!!
So there will be a future update for GoPro to support the regular audio adapter? or third party ones? I wish I could record my church audio mix into it
You can record the audio mic into the gopro with the media mod ... the old adapter is supposed to work on the next firmware. Hopefully soon, I’ll make a video out of it asap
I just MacGyvered a solution to having to unscrew the finger mounts to change batteries while in the Media Mod. Video is being shot today & tomorrow. Should be up Saturday. Jeff (Papaw)
@@papawgotagopro dude great job!!! let me tell you something... make the title : "GoPro Hero 9 Media Mod ⚠️ Major Problem (FIXED)" you will get a lot more views!
ya I think it would be so much better to just have it built in... (playing devils advocate) I can see why they would do it. They made an action camera and not everyone will need to plug in an external mic, so they made it as small and compact and then people can buy up the things they need instead of putting it all in one and paying for features you won't use ...
Hey bro, love your videos. Quick question, using the GoPro HERO 10 for mortgage and real estate videos. Thinking of getting the Max Lens mod and + The Media Mod... Thoughts?
I was so excited about using this to do art streams, but all I get is black when I try to plugin to my HD60 S+ with HDMI on my mac :(. Tried the MTP USB setting and all kinds of different settings for hours at this point.
So I’ll make a video about this soon.. a lot of people have this problem (well everyone does ) it’s actually black but still on.. so you need to use your computer monitor to see it and you swipe on the black screen to control it
I want to buy this thing for Moto vlogging , but after seeing the position of 3.5 mm port at the back, I am confused about connecting an external mic without touching the helmet , help me out , thanks in advance ❤️
I always wonder why not just shoot the footage and the just record a voice over with the gopro after . However if you are concerned and want the audio to work while you are on the Moto you can get a ulanzi case and 3.5 mm audio adapter
I tried to cheap out and go the mic adapter route but at the end there is so much bulk I have to deal with. The mod seems easier. Also the ulanzi plastic case does not allow the max mod either. Total PITA.
Ya, there are other cages from ulanzi that would work with the Max lens, but I agree that sometimes the media mod just works easier... but that’s bottom part irritates me lol
So, it's nearly a year into the future. Has Go Pro made an update to make that mic accessory compatible with the 9, and have you done a comparison of that with the media mod?
Nice one, you did mention sth many YTbers don't mention, I though that the usbc port can still be usable when connecting to the computer but I was wrong....
I had one person tell me that they are able to input video with it on. I’ve tried still and get nothing. So it must be an update or something I don’t have
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.
if you dont need to use the hdmi out, you can just get the adapter, but then probably need a ulanzi case to hold that adapter... I would probably get the media mod and the wireless go can connect right to it easy
Hi bro, love your video.. One question.. did anyone experience the gopro turn on/off itself after connect to media mod? It happens to me and quite disturbing. Appreciate any feedback
Great content. Love your vids. :) Just want to share my current experience though. My brand new Media Mod just damaged my GoPro 10. GoPro Online Authorized reseller said that the port is not designed to charge nor be connected to an external power source - which is my sole purpose for buying it. Also, while recording with Mod, GoPro will shut down and will not turn on at all. Now, my GoPro also had trouble charging, not an issue before. It obviously fried the circuits. Should not have bought the GoPro Media Mod. Either the it is not fully compatible with GoPro 10 yet or my item is damaged... but I believe it's the latter. Now I am stuck. Though I got an approval for refund, there is no offical service center here in the Philippines. So much money invested on an accessory I could not use and damaged my unit.
When I go to MODS in the gopro while I'm connecting my media mod on, I can't change the standard mic and it's faded !! Can you please tell me why or maybe my media mod is not working ?
i tried it without the mod - with and with the wind filter and a rode mic and the best was mod with the wind filter. with the rode mic the audio dropped down to about 25% of the mod mic. the c port allows external battery power so i am happy with this setup. gopro just came out with a water resistant side door that has a small opening for the c port and the 4 ft cable that comes with it is supposed to help with the water resistance. i ordered it 5 days ago and it still has not shipped and now that i have this mod i am not sure if i will need that door.
i like the adapter and case over the media mod as far as convenience... but the media mod is probably more reliable ( i havent had any problems with the adapter) but the media mod also shows the audio meters which can be helpful.
Hi bro Facing issue with GoPro 8 black..many times voice is not getting recorded in videos..just all sounds vipes out..this problem happens when I use it with mic adapter and external mic.. otherwise no such issue.. checked mic and mic adapter with GoPro 7 and 6..it was fine..means hero 8 is the issue..how to fix pls suggest
I have another vid coming out later today where I got the hdmi out settings looking great as a webcam. I didn’t want to like the media mod and was wanting the ulanzi thing to work better, but the sad fact is that, 1) no hdmi out without media mod. 2) even though the media mod mic isn’t top level, it’s still nice to have a decent one on there built in. That’s my justification 😊
@@MrBlackReviews they probably thought that the folding fingers are replaceable, but if the media mod had those and they broke, then you could not replace them...
@@MrBlackReviews I literally like to flip the camera from front to back in one shot as I’m vlogging to save having to wait for it to switch off and back on again in quick capture mode or fiddle around with it, mid flow, cos there’s always a bit of a lag. I cut the shot up later. I’m pretty disappointed with the inbuilt mic and feel they must have made it a bit substandard on purpose to get people to buy the media mod. Thanks for the video. It was very enlightening. Hopefully I can use my Rode Wireless with it once that firmware update happens. I already have that chunky adapter you showed that I used with the Hero 5.
you know what... thats an excellent question! i actually dont think wind reduction is a feature with the media mod (ill double check) and tell you if its different
@@BangVo okay i found where you can change that setting, but its like not in the media mod settings its when you just change a preset but i keep that on auto, i dont think it changes the media mod mic or aux out, because its talking about the on board mics
Nice video, nice channel! Came across this video whilst searching for whether its worthwhile to get the media mod. You also have Max Lens? Always good to see Aussie content. Subbed.
Hey thanks!!! Yes the media mod can be good. The max lens mod is probably the best thing I bought !! What part of australia are you at ? I’ll come check and support your channel:)
@@MrBlackReviews thanks Danny! I am based in Syd. My channel is all about fishing. Mainly shoot fishing sessions in my boat. Rigged with several cameras. I must admit I am a tech gadget camera tragic. Safe to say have most cameras and gear out there. Currently using Gopro Max in Hero mode as main camera purely for its wide angle capability. Wanting to try Gopro 9 with Max lens and media mod with external mic.
If you are having trouble connecting your media mod via hdmi this video with most likely work for you !!
ua-cam.com/video/0zRXy1FGvfA/v-deo.html
I know 2 years + later, what Light mod for hero9 do you prefer? thank you!
Just got the 9 plus media mod kit. This was helpful showing the Rode Wirelss Go kit. I think that is exactly the ticket I need! Finally a built in mic jack! Also, the comment below about the MTP setting fixed the problem I had of not being able to see the camera when I plugged it into my pc. The one thig I dislike is not being able to use both front and back mics at the same time!
ya not being able to switch between mics is annoying, hopefully GoPro sees this and will fix it in a firmware update. but you are right the MTP setting did fix it. I still hate how annoying the base plate, this should have been their opportunity to put the screw thread at the bottom lol
Media mode work with wireless road go 2 ?
Thanks Danny. Really helped me out as I am just about to buy the hero 10 and knew sod all about the media mod. Very well edited. Subbed Cheers Gerry 👍
I have been able to use the USB-C connection on the Media Mod for Hero9 to transfer files. You simply have to set the connection to MTP.... it is exactly like using the standard GoPro9 USB-C connection
Aw thanks for that!!! I’ll pin this. That makes that a lot easier .
Thank you for this! I was just having USB problems with my new media mod yesterday LOL
Wow thanks for this.. I'll try this
how to set the connection to MTP? sorry i don't know anything about computers/ technology thanks
I love your work, mate. I'm in Adelaide and I recently got the media mod. I like it but I felt like I wanted to learn more about the getting the most out of the mic, and I feel I got that out of your video. BTW big props to Whiskey for keeping up with your scooter!
Hey thanks so much for writing and letting me know! I really appreciate it :$
I don't like removing/replacing the door. There's a metal spring running most of the length of one side of the plastic C shaped connection. This spring is intended to relieve the expansion pressure on the plastic, but I believe not all pressure is relieved. The plastic _may_ wear out or break from it being expanded each time door is removed/replaced. Kinda like when you bend metal back & forth until it fails. I could be wrong about this, but I still hate removing/replacing the door. I wonder if Go Pro would send a new door @ no charge?
Well done mate and thanks for taking the time to make the video and oh, a BIG thumbs up. Cheers.
thanks so much Kym! so nice to hear positive comments on these videos, sometimes it can be a lot of negative! so i really do appreciate it :)
I use a shorty Phillips head screw driver to tighten or loosen the thumb screws. They are just bolts with a Phillips head. That’s my GoPro hack of the day.
That turned into a informational comedy real quick in that scooter 😂 great video haha
Haha well I’m glad you enjoyed 😂 I appreciate the comment too!!
Cool. Gonna buy the Media Mod + that RODE Lav Mic! Thanks.
That moment when you say “I don’t have a big channel so GoPro wouldn’t know I exist” to see a comment on a different video that GoPro directed them to your videos.
well that comment did come in after i made this video.. but i still highly doubt the R & D people watch .. maybe the help people because they have to google solutions 😂
Your videos are excellent. Very natural and informative. You will go so far.
Thankyou for this review i just bought the media mod. I wrote this you have 11.2k subs and waiting to unbox your silver play button soon
haha that would be a dream to hit that silver play button... ive been making videos for almost 5 years now! But they used to be like all over the place with what I did on the channel, now I am more niched down and I think it helps the growth!! ... thanks for the comment and enjoy the media mod, it is worth it!
I run my GoPro 9 with the media mod, plug in a power bank and a h1n and have about 12 hrs of run time with great sound and picture
Thanks for sharing
Nice video, Danny. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Authentech! I appreciate it
Hi authen tech I watched your GoPro 7vs8vs9 video
Thanks really helpful video. I'm terrible and can't stop buying these! This was really helpful to decide. Great channel too will be checking out you other videos :)
The best thorough review so far IMO.
Again thanks !!! Seriously it means a lot 🙏🙏
Since October of 2020 I have been shooting (on and off) an hour plus long comedy film with 5 actor friends. I’m only using the GoPro 9 Hero Black with the media mod. I’m very happy with that setup. (30+ shoot days). I’ll let you see my results around the end of July 2021. Really like your channel. Oh, and I just got the Rode Go ii setup and will use that mostly while filming some documentaries I have coming up at comic cons. (I have one I shot in 2006 on my channel) I’m eager to try the mod with the Go ii, similar to your set up!
Very fast PACED video man, KEEP up the LEGENDARY WORK BROTHER
Hey thanks so much for the kind words kpg!! I appreciate it
It might be time to try the mic adapter. On the Gopro website says it is compatible with Hero9 Black. Maybe they put it back on an update.
I have been checking, but I hear they have an update coming out on the 17th, and hopefully that will include that mic adapter!! I check all the time lol
Yes Danny. I've just come across you channel through this vid. You deserve more views and subs dude, keeping working hard and you'll smash it on here.
hey thanks so much mark... super nice compliment I really appreciate it! keep up the awesome work on your channel... Ill give some support
@@MrBlackReviews you're a superstar. Not found my niche on here yet with this one. I have a soccer related channel and found myself uploading content on there that was relevant, so I figured start up a second channel and enjoy the stuff that goes on it. Looking forward to watching you grow dude 👍
Purchased the media mod to connect to my ATEM Mini via HDMI. Don’t care about the audio since I’m using a separate XLR mic / mixer anyway. Thanks for this review! Your last video about the GoPro Hero 9 USB-C / HDMI comparison was all I needed to convince me of my next purchase. :) Very helpful. Wish GoPro would sponsor your videos.
thanks George! would be nice if GoPro recognized me lol... some day !!!! :) but yea you should check out my video where I show what I believe to be the best HDMI settings for the gopro to make it look the best it can. ua-cam.com/video/UIMYZrhBeOw/v-deo.html
Great information video mate. I just received my GoPro hero 9 black today (1st Dec 2020) and can honestly say I wish I had viewed your video beforehand ! Thanks once again,,
Ah no worries ! So glad it helped. Honestly I wanted to avoid that media mod as much as possible, now I am so happy I have it (that bottom part (still really dumb lol) but everything else has been great
Bit late to the party here, but did you know about making a shortcut to the change microphone option? Should allow you to swap mic with a button press on the display.
ahhhh yes that is a good option. i think they added this to a firmware update after i made this video... because i never saw that as an option but that would make it very handy!!! would be nice to be able to change it while recording though
In the settings, you can actually make media mod a button on the home screen, so you can change front/back
Oh hey! Thanks so much for that tip! I will check that out
Your voice is the same as the guy from Pacific Rim that drifts with the monsters.. love it..
Oh man. What’s the actors name?? I want to look it up 😂😂
@@MrBlackReviews this guy ua-cam.com/video/qTc5J1saYoo/v-deo.html
You put a lot of great work into this video...excellent job Danny!
Thanks so much for noticing :) I really appreciate the comment Ryan 😊
Cool review Danny..very informative, detailed and not boring 👌.. Hope to see your channel to grow to million of subscribers soon.. ..because of your video I'll buy the gopro 9 and the media mod..👌
Thanks jumper jay. Wow I couldn’t even imagine having 1 million subscribers lol would be awesome but maybe a bit overwhelming . But thanks, and hey, I am still very happy with that purchase! It’s worth it
I love Whisky he added a little je ne sais quoi to the review. My mod will be here soon so good to see this . Keep up the good work
Thanks MC. Ya whiskey is a delight but I gave up on him trying to do tricks for videos, sometimes I get lucky though lol
first time here , great video + explanation! subbed!
Wow! Nice video as always!!! Very informative. And... Thank you so much for the shoutout, I appreciate it a lot!
Question tho, does audio levels display in the front screen while the mod is connected?
Hey! No problem! Glad you got to see your shout out :) it’s all fun around here ! But as far as the audio meter, would be nice to see it on the front , didn’t think of it, but it doesn’t show up there
I received the mod with my go pro and have yet to use. I will have to check it out now
I appreciate the effort you've gone to to fully explain the mod. Thank you.
Honestly, I really really appreciate your comment! Thanks so much! 👍👍👍👍
On battery part of the video. You can actually charge it with usb c port so you don’t need to get to take the battery out(I know this old video no one going to respond to this but, it’s just my opinion.)
That audio on the Rode Wireless mic was awesome. Loving your content, my good mate Ausflightsimmer put me on to your channel. Thanks for a great video :)
thanks wannabe geek! i just checked out your channel.. subbed :) shane (aus flight simmer) is such a nice dude, i enjoy just having his live streams on in the background when im editing! keeps me focused.
@@MrBlackReviews Haha, he is… he is a great guy! Have known him for many years. Thanks for the sub, wasn’t expected, yet I appreciate it. I am only getting back into making content again. But enjoying it :)
@@TheWannabeGeek i am a E scooter fan and saw you have a few of those videos... although i just started getting into Eskate and its more fun than i was expecting
@@MrBlackReviews that’s awesome. I’ll have to check them out. Thanks again for your sub Danny.
Have a great week
I know less than nothing about the Go Pro but I need a camera to record outdoor video with a remote mic. Anyway you’re funny so I subscribed. Lol
thanks Judy :) you rock! do you know which camera you are going to go with?
@@MrBlackReviews I just purchased the Canon M50 with kit lens. It’s a beginning!
@@judyallen1261 that's a nice start. I have a few friends with that camera and they used it a lot!!
Thanks for the comprehensive tests!
Brilliant review Danny, it looks like most GoPro products.....good but just not perfect 👌
Ya. I feel like if the old 3.5mm works again I could be inclined to sell the media mod. Having said that, if I didn’t already have a mic and the old adapter I would spring for the media mod
This video should be on the master class reel for “effective intros”. The first minute of this vid is excellent in telling us what we are watching, why we should stay tuned and - GASP! - giving me an actual reason to subscribe instead of the usual “Yeah man, don’t forget to mash that subscribe button!” Love the rest of the vid as well of course and I think I’ll need to start making vids so I can get a free media mod as well.... or maybe I should just buy one 🤣🤣🤣
haha I really appreciate that sentiment! I think i just got sick of people not really getting to the point of the video... (im guilty of it in past videos) but we are in a new age! Also i bought my media mod as well... i will always say right off the bat if a company sends me free stuff, but that rarely happens! Im suuuuuuper keen to get free stuff, so dont get me wrong lol... but again thanks for the comment, you made my day! :)
@@MrBlackReviews No problem my man. I know you bought the media mod because I actually watched the original vid (the USB c GoPro vid I think) where you bought it and Lo and behold, a video about it appeared! Haha! I really dig your style/vids and as an American living in Australia too (since 1988, so I don’t think it counts anymore) I can understand your perspective on some things as well. Glad you’re still educating the YT masses that the official currency of Australia is not AUD but in fact, is the humble dollarydoo. Keep on rockin’. Looking forward to seeing how far your channel goes. 😁😁😁
@@thaclynch oh that's rad! what part of Australia are you living in???? also thanks for all that support and watching! Im actually going to be on a Usa tv show.. we film in Sydney this week.. its a game show called name that tune!
@@MrBlackReviews You mean the old CBS Tv show? Are they doing a revival? That crazy if it’s the same show and even crazier they are filming it in Australia. Good luck if you’re a contestant on it as there is a LOT more music now than there was during the shows original run! I live in Western Australia. Despite being born in California I find both west coasts have little in common besides warm weather and beaches.
@@thaclynch yea they are rebooting it... im a contestant they are shooting in Sydney and getting Americans to be in the show because they cant shoot in America at the moment. Btw WA ... beautiful.. i did a road trip 4 years ago.. made several vids around WA (earlier on my channel) I completely get that sentiment about the west coast!
Nice video. Great editing. Whisky is the real star of the show. I just picked up the hero 10 and have been considering this mod. Looks like you have a different lense on your camera.
I'm planning to upgrade to the Hero 9, and the ability to use an external mic (like my Saramonic Blink 500) is what will make me buy the media mod.
Yes or you can get the 3.5mm gopro audio adapter .
Does it have a better range for recording concerts? music festivals?
Thanks man! I just bought mine today.. It's on sale in NZ 🤙
Oh nice!! It is a worthwhile investment !!!! Thanks for the comment and much love to the kiwis
Hey Danny, great round-up. I love that Wireless go I use mine with the mic on top of my M50; I kinda like the way it pics up a bit more of the environment. Looks like there are some stupid annoyances with the media mod. It actually looks like the usability person was on holiday the last two weeks of the design process and the guy from cost control took over. Thanks for the vid.
I like the wireless go. Like it’s super awesome but I don’t know why it just has kind of a “flat” sound. I still think the smart lav + but clipped on the gopro sounds the best. (IMO)
just a correction but you can connect it to the PC and choose an option that becomes default and then just grab the files with card still in the go pro. also wireless go from rode sound really good
ya the wireless go does really well! as far as connecting via usbc and getting the files, it actually does work. At the time i made this it wasnt showing up for me, but then later I tried it and it worked
Hey great video. Love that you showed the difference between usb c and hdmi. That’s almost reason to buy for some.
im actually going to make a deeper dive into it for tomorrows video, to see once and for all what's better!!! Thanks so much for your comment and kind words :D
Great video. I just bought the Hero 9 and I’m not a huge fan of the audio quality coming out of the media mod mic. I have a Rode external mic, but the damn thing bobs into the shot all the time. I think the onboard mic is actually pretty good, I just purchased some adhesive dead cat material to paste on there, which I think may be the best option overall for a run-and-gun camera.
Do you have the rode micro???
@@MrBlackReviews Yes.
I forget where in the settings but somewhere in the settings you have to change it to MTP for the computer to download files
Ya I think you are right... it’s in the connections section
Thank you, great review! Is there a way to use hdmi out and record at the same time.? Thank you chris
Did you make a video comparing the media mod VS the ulanzi case setup?
Looking forward to it
Like the fact I don't have to tote the black brick for audio. The Media mode makes it worth it for just the audio jack.
absolutely agree!
Thank you! Am loving your videos!
Thanks gail! I appreciate it :)
I got a media mod almost immediately after buying my hero9 when it was available in the store and I had no problem using the USB c port to send videos to my computer.
Ya, it’s so weird that some have said it works, I still haven’t gotten it to work and have some other friends that haven’t gotten it to work. although I haven’t tried with the latest update. I’ll try it again soon
Thanks for the video! It did help me a lot to decide whether to buy it or not
Just found your Video got a hero 9 last month for my birthday got lost of accessories bought and returned is this worth having in 2023
Great video😊
Im new to GoPro and I have a GoPro 9. How would you setup your GoPro to record yourself playing the acoustic guitar.
Hi Fernando... thanks for stopping by. The best settings i would suggest for recording yourself on the guitar, check out this video, i think it would be very helpful 4k 60, hypersmooth OFF (put it on a tripod) sharpness low, ISO min 400 Iso Max 800, High Bitrate too... i hope that helps
@@MrBlackReviews I will try the setting and thanks for the responding back to me.
@@NandoWasabi no problem! if you are playing the guitar outside and its a bright sunny day, the default 5k would be perfect
Can I do line in to Gopro using media mod and Line in cable ?
Yup. It sounds great too. I did a video recently reviewing some wireless headphones for playing music... and had it hooked straight into the gopro media mod
Bro im confused...bw media mode n adaptor... please tell me which will be best for moto bloging n normal blogging...tell me one setup for both
i want a power/video/audio cable that does what the media mod does without the useless onboard mic and thermally insulating plastic cage. i want to use an aluminum cage to dissipate heat and i want an external mic input with a video output for an external confidence monitor while filming. i would buy the cable from Gopro for the same price as the media mod.
is there some proprietary chip inside the media mod that makes it so no one can make what im looking for? any solutions?
I like the Ulamzi case because of the ability to use 52mm filters. I know there are other options for this but this works well for me.
Ya that’s a great idea. I have yet to get a 52mm filter but I did get a ulanzi case that supports them
@@MrBlackReviews they really help in certain situations. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Great video. I was wondering if you could hook a battery bank through the media mod so you can have charging going on while you use the camera to extend battery life for longer recordings like to record a concert set. Thank You!!
Hi Virginia Wolf! soooo you can charge but unfortunately it stops the charging (from all the testing Ive done) when it is recording. Im hoping that it gets fixed with a firmware update... but the battery when I tested it out lasted between 1:45 and 2hrs long... so might be enough to stop and change batteries real quick?
Hi, this vid is almost a year. I just bought a Hero 10. I presume the Hero 9 mod is compatible as well?
Also, we have the same aim as Virginia, I want to record indefinitely. I presume you may have already tried this, but can you confirm please: try removing the battery before connecting it to the mod, then connect to an external power source. Was it able to charge indefinitely?
To sum up, my reasons for buying a mod (though it is pricey) is to:
1. Protect my Go Pro from wearing out the ports due to frequent connection and disconnection. This is a common issue that could be encountered when using ports of electronics.
2. Similar to above, I want to keep the good integrity of the battery door. I would presume that frequent open-close action may cause it to loosen and let water in, in the future.
3. For indefinite charging (in case my tip works. I really appreciate it if you can confirm it does work).
Thank you and Happy New Year!!! ^^,
might be my headphones but you got buzzing in what ever mic you use at home, might have gain too high bad ground or something causing interference. Usually make a recording of silence for about 4 seconds and then listen at max volume to see what the base sound is.
thanks Brian. yea I could have had that buzz.. I think I have it figured out now but back then I was trying to find the best way for mics, thanks for the tip and reaching out. sometimes in my office in play back its hard to hear it too because I have some fans going or something!!
I thought you were gonna fall off the scooter and get some go pro action shots lol - but thank you for the mike reviews!
Haha next time!!! Just gotta make sure I pay my insurance. 😂
How do you safely remove the windscreen from the mic
So there will be a future update for GoPro to support the regular audio adapter? or third party ones? I wish I could record my church audio mix into it
You can record the audio mic into the gopro with the media mod ... the old adapter is supposed to work on the next firmware. Hopefully soon, I’ll make a video out of it asap
@@MrBlackReviews got it maybe I will hold on , it could be months or years for the firmware update right ?
What light is that? I don’t think I saw a link
It’s. Manfrotto however it’s not that great. I have some new ones from ulanzi that are amazing
I'm like "that park looks familiar..." oh yeah, Kingfisher Park where my kids play (or train) soccer 😄
Haha yup!!! You got it :)
Subscribed from Central Maine USA. That was VERY helpful
thanks open Shutter! Ive only been as far as Portland but Maine looks like a beautiful place, thanks for the comment!
I just MacGyvered a solution to having to unscrew the finger mounts to change batteries while in the Media Mod. Video is being shot today & tomorrow. Should be up Saturday.
Jeff (Papaw)
Oh wow!!! I can’t wait to see, because that will be amazing to see
@@MrBlackReviews My video is up! Well, the low resolution version. The 4K one is still processing. Check it out!
@@papawgotagopro dude great job!!! let me tell you something... make the title : "GoPro Hero 9 Media Mod ⚠️ Major Problem (FIXED)" you will get a lot more views!
@@MrBlackReviews I took your advice and massaged the title and added some eBay links. I don't do Amazon.
Checked it out Nice setup 👍🏼
can you use the usb type c of the media mod to charge the gor pro 9 using powerbanks?
why arent there any universal microphone adapters yet? I dont like that big block for the Hero9, and neither the media mod.
ya I think it would be so much better to just have it built in... (playing devils advocate) I can see why they would do it. They made an action camera and not everyone will need to plug in an external mic, so they made it as small and compact and then people can buy up the things they need instead of putting it all in one and paying for features you won't use ...
I bought the media mod because GoPro wouldn’t let me connect certain accessory’s without it
Hey bro, love your videos. Quick question, using the GoPro HERO 10 for mortgage and real estate videos. Thinking of getting the Max Lens mod and + The Media Mod... Thoughts?
Great video bro 👍
I was so excited about using this to do art streams, but all I get is black when I try to plugin to my HD60 S+ with HDMI on my mac :(. Tried the MTP USB setting and all kinds of different settings for hours at this point.
So I’ll make a video about this soon.. a lot of people have this problem (well everyone does ) it’s actually black but still on.. so you need to use your computer monitor to see it and you swipe on the black screen to control it
The image stabilization is amazing!
I want to buy this thing for Moto vlogging , but after seeing the position of 3.5 mm port at the back, I am confused about connecting an external mic without touching the helmet , help me out , thanks in advance ❤️
I always wonder why not just shoot the footage and the just record a voice over with the gopro after . However if you are concerned and want the audio to work while you are on the Moto you can get a ulanzi case and 3.5 mm audio adapter
I tried to cheap out and go the mic adapter route but at the end there is so much bulk I have to deal with. The mod seems easier. Also the ulanzi plastic case does not allow the max mod either. Total PITA.
Ya, there are other cages from ulanzi that would work with the Max lens, but I agree that sometimes the media mod just works easier... but that’s bottom part irritates me lol
So just to clarify....you can just plug an external mic into the media mod without using the mic adaptor???
I use the Media Mod with a 10. It drains the battery super fast.
I can’t hear a difference between the on board mic and the media mod mic. Is it just me?
So, it's nearly a year into the future. Has Go Pro made an update to make that mic accessory compatible with the 9, and have you done a comparison of that with the media mod?
hi Philaw... yes I actually did a video of media mod vs 3.5mm adapter ua-cam.com/video/ysYfiIvgjhc/v-deo.html
Nice one, you did mention sth many YTbers don't mention, I though that the usbc port can still be usable when connecting to the computer but I was wrong....
I had one person tell me that they are able to input video with it on. I’ve tried still and get nothing. So it must be an update or something I don’t have
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.
What we need to buy, adapter or media mode ,
I am buying, GoPro 9 & wireless go
if you dont need to use the hdmi out, you can just get the adapter, but then probably need a ulanzi case to hold that adapter... I would probably get the media mod and the wireless go can connect right to it easy
Hi bro, love your video..
One question.. did anyone experience the gopro turn on/off itself after connect to media mod? It happens to me and quite disturbing. Appreciate any feedback
Great content. Love your vids. :)
Just want to share my current experience though. My brand new Media Mod just damaged my GoPro 10. GoPro Online Authorized reseller said that the port is not designed to charge nor be connected to an external power source - which is my sole purpose for buying it. Also, while recording with Mod, GoPro will shut down and will not turn on at all. Now, my GoPro also had trouble charging, not an issue before. It obviously fried the circuits. Should not have bought the GoPro Media Mod. Either the it is not fully compatible with GoPro 10 yet or my item is damaged... but I believe it's the latter.
Now I am stuck. Though I got an approval for refund, there is no offical service center here in the Philippines. So much money invested on an accessory I could not use and damaged my unit.
Sorry to hear about your unit, so this means that the media mod cannot be used plugged in?
When I go to MODS in the gopro while I'm connecting my media mod on, I can't change the standard mic and it's faded !!
Can you please tell me why or maybe my media mod is not working ?
While in the Media Mod, can the whole thing be set on a tripod?
i tried it without the mod - with and with the wind filter and a rode mic and the best was mod with the wind filter. with the rode mic the audio dropped down to about 25% of the mod mic. the c port allows external battery power so i am happy with this setup. gopro just came out with a water resistant side door that has a small opening for the c port and the 4 ft cable that comes with it is supposed to help with the water resistance. i ordered it 5 days ago and it still has not shipped and now that i have this mod i am not sure if i will need that door.
Road wireless go with media mode or adapter, which is the best
i like the adapter and case over the media mod as far as convenience... but the media mod is probably more reliable ( i havent had any problems with the adapter) but the media mod also shows the audio meters which can be helpful.
Hi bro
Facing issue with GoPro 8 black..many times voice is not getting recorded in videos..just all sounds vipes out..this problem happens when I use it with mic adapter and external mic.. otherwise no such issue.. checked mic and mic adapter with GoPro 7 and 6..it was fine..means hero 8 is the issue..how to fix pls suggest
Thank you for your video, it helped me know that I too, thought I may not need it, but now I want it. LOL!
Very geniune review ❤️
Nice video. Thanks! I love my new 9. Still considering the Media Mod. I have all the Ulanzi stuff for my 7, so might just wait for the update.
I have another vid coming out later today where I got the hdmi out settings looking great as a webcam. I didn’t want to like the media mod and was wanting the ulanzi thing to work better, but the sad fact is that, 1) no hdmi out without media mod. 2) even though the media mod mic isn’t top level, it’s still nice to have a decent one on there built in. That’s my justification 😊
Great video, waiting for my media mod to turn up, i agree with the mounting system, keep up the great content
Thanks so much. Yea the media mod is pretty handy... you’ll be happy with it ... 🤦♂️🤦♂️ that attachment at the bottom.. what were they thinking
@@MrBlackReviews they probably thought that the folding fingers are replaceable, but if the media mod had those and they broke, then you could not replace them...
Oh wow! I would definitely want to swap, hassle-free, between rear and front mic.
Right!? Maybe that can be a fix. There is a short cut you can add to the front screen I believe . But you still need to stop recording to change it
@@MrBlackReviews I literally like to flip the camera from front to back in one shot as I’m vlogging to save having to wait for it to switch off and back on again in quick capture mode or fiddle around with it, mid flow, cos there’s always a bit of a lag. I cut the shot up later. I’m pretty disappointed with the inbuilt mic and feel they must have made it a bit substandard on purpose to get people to buy the media mod. Thanks for the video. It was very enlightening. Hopefully I can use my Rode Wireless with it once that firmware update happens. I already have that chunky adapter you showed that I used with the Hero 5.
hi Danny. when using Media Mod, Do you turn on Wind Reduction ? Auto/ ON/ OFF
you know what... thats an excellent question! i actually dont think wind reduction is a feature with the media mod (ill double check) and tell you if its different
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks Danny. I'll wait for you ^^
@@BangVo okay i found where you can change that setting, but its like not in the media mod settings its when you just change a preset but i keep that on auto, i dont think it changes the media mod mic or aux out, because its talking about the on board mics
@@MrBlackReviews ok, I see. Thank you for your helping, Danny
Nice video, nice channel! Came across this video whilst searching for whether its worthwhile to get the media mod. You also have Max Lens? Always good to see Aussie content. Subbed.
Hey thanks!!! Yes the media mod can be good. The max lens mod is probably the best thing I bought !! What part of australia are you at ? I’ll come check and support your channel:)
@@MrBlackReviews thanks Danny! I am based in Syd. My channel is all about fishing. Mainly shoot fishing sessions in my boat. Rigged with several cameras. I must admit I am a tech gadget camera tragic. Safe to say have most cameras and gear out there.
Currently using Gopro Max in Hero mode as main camera purely for its wide angle capability. Wanting to try Gopro 9 with Max lens and media mod with external mic.