Reddit reviews GoPro 3.5mm Mic Adapter (GoPro Official Accessory)
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Connects any 3.5mm mic to your GoPro
If you've got one of the Zero bikes(electric) and are going slower than 5 mph at about 3 am with no other traffic, then yes you could probably get by without a mic. The second you go above about 10mph, there's far too much wind noise, 30-50mph and you won't be able to really hear your bike. And unless you are planning on screaming inside your helmet the camera probably won't pick anything up.
I've got a GoPro Hero 3+ black and this is the mic I use($12.95): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MYPPPE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And it's plugged into the gopro via with a 3.5mm to mini usb cable($10.88): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3MY7L8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you're using a Sena headset, Sena makes a gopro backpack thing that lets you use your sena headset with your gopro($89.74): http://www.amazon.com/Sena-GP10-01-GoPro-Bluetooth-Pack/dp/B00I03984S
No mic(Still talking to rider ahead via Sena): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_tO2EumcFo
Mic on highway (60-70mph): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GeP_SqBCeA
Edit: Now with prices!
Edit2: Now with video!?
My best guess:
RØDE VideoMic with Rycote Lyre Mount with Deadcat
160 LED Video Light (Or something similar)
Camcorder Stabilizing Handle Grip (Or something similar)
GoPro Jaws Mount
A filter adapter - somtehing like this
GoPro Mic Cable
Quite a nice setup, although I'd be conceerned about shadows from the light on the clamp and gopro, and the chance of the clamp coming off if bumped
I picked up everything off Amazon (other than the camera which I bought 2nd hand off Craigslist):
I use a GoPro suction cupped to the inside of the cockpit for video. To get the audio I attach a 3.5mm Mic Adapter and then a 1/8 inch TRS to 1/4 Inch TRS Adapter Cable - 10 Foot.
If you get a GoPro you'll want to find some larger batteries, I can never get more than 90-120 minutes out of one.
I vote GoPro. I mounted mine on the chin bar of my helmet, so I dont look like a teletubby and the video is still straight on, not off to the side.
Plus, there are way more accessories and mounts and such for a GoPro. If you want an external mic, you can do it with a GoPro as well, though not with a waterproof case on it.
Edit: Derp
That looks awesome. If you want to do something to record audio, you can do what I did.
I bought this frame (forgot I already had one, but when I bought it, it was on sale for $18): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PK9QGU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
...with this audio cable adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3MY7L8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
...and I use this mic for the audio: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I4DGRCU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
To get a setup that allows me to record MUCH better audio quality than you get with the camera in its normal case. The audio quality still isn't great though from what I've tested while filming fishing out on my boat. If you can afford it, I would get a better quality mic, but that one is enough and better than what the camera can do.
It's very hard to find a good camera in that price range. If you have a phone that is less than a couple years old, you're probably better to go that route. That said, if you can afford a GoPro, the guys use a GoPro HERO4 BLACK as a backup camera that would be better than a smartphone in most applications. This model's built in mic is said to be much better than the new model that was just released. If you want to use an external mic, you'll need this adapter. You can also find all of their gear in a post I made here, if you're interested.
Edit: If you decide to use a smartphone, this is a pretty good mic that attaches directly to a phone.
> there really isn't a way to get external audio
That's not true. Buy the skeleton housing, USB microphone adapter, and any microphone (wired or wireless) that outputs to a 3.5mm plug (I use this one) and you're good to go. Much better sound quality than the crappy built in mic.
yeah I am using the mic adapter and the Zalman Clip on mic
Plugs into the GoPro via usb.
http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-AMCCC-301-3-5mm-Mic-Adapter/dp/B00A3MY7L8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417543962&sr=8-1&keywords=gopro+audio
The first option is to go without a housing at all, and instead get a frame. The latest frame nicely snaps out too, but around 40$ USD or so. The next option, is to look into an external microphone with the microphone attachment that goes through the micro USB port.
Using this adapter and a standard microphone. The hard part however, I think is mounting the mic onto the housing/frame so that you don't have to stand there all day with the mic in your hand.
If you check out /r/goproDIY there are a few rigs made by some who have attached mics to mounts.
What are you trying to do? If you are trying to use the Yeti as a mic for the Go Pro, I don't think thats going to work. Accoridng to the manual it:
> supports composite A/V cable/ 3.5mm stereo mic adapter, not included
Which the Yeti doesn't support. The hardware they are talking about is this. It looks like it only supports analog in and not digital in. Yeti's are digital mics and only output via USB.
Which GoPro do you have? In any case you can find ready made adapters that will get you your radio/intercom audio on the video but they're all way overpriced in my opinion (~$50). You can do it yourself for way cheaper. If you have an older GoPro that has a 3.5mm audio port you can just get something like this and this and you'd be all set. Just run the cable from the splitter into your GoPro mic port (if you don't have a passenger just plug the cable straight into that side for better audio and don't use the splitter). If you have a new GoPro like I do that has the USB mic port you'll need this too.
Full disclosure I haven't had an opportunity to try this yet in the airplane but I see no reason why it wouldn't work perfectly.
Yeah, I'm sorry. You mean mini-USB.
Here ya go: http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-AMCCC-301-3-5mm-Mic-Adapter/dp/B00A3MY7L8
hey! i believe the answer is yes.
i use this now
I used to use this but i snapped it a few times.
the mic i use this one
I have used this combo at music festivals the last 2 years. makes a massive difference on sound quality. you may want a wind sock depending on what your recording environment is like.
good luck!
edit: formatting
edit 2: come check out the GoPro sub!
No, it is audio out not in. If you want audio in you have to get the USB to 3.5mm adapter. http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-AMCCC-301-3-5mm-Mic-Adapter/dp/B00A3MY7L8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397955767&sr=8-1&keywords=gopro+mic+adapter