Akaso Brave 6 Plus External USB C Mic Test and Review | Ultimate Combo?

[@gregtoope]

For those on a budget, this little camera is getting better each time we play with it. The new external Akaso USB-C mic works like a charm! Would like to see a little more low end out of it, but that can be modified in post if you want to. For the small price tag, this is a great option. Now hopefully their next camera will be wider! GoPro vs Akaso Brave 6 Plus video coming soon. Please ✅ Subscribe ✅& hit the 🔔 Notification Bell 🔔 if you're new to the channel, for more Tech Videos, Vlogs and Motorcycle related episodes coming in the next few days! Make sure to comment as well as we love hearing from you! Please make sure that your comments follow the KZbin guidelines. All comments that are abusive or portray bullying will be immediately sent to KZbin and removed from our channel.

[@leepcolacion7639]

I have also my new vlogging camera.

[@gregtoope]

leep Colacion 👍🏻

[@emmanuellicup]

I agree

[@mikedubz5576]

Hey id like to know if i can use the type c Adapter to mini Jack then mini Jack to rca White Red in order to record my dj sets would work. It seems you have way more knowledge than me since you have many cameras of this type. Thank you in Advanced.

[@Crewcutanimation]

a big thanks to you sir for reviewing akaso brave 6, beacause of your review this week Im gonna buy my first akaso brave 6

[@gregtoope]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@davidlinscheid2321]

I am impressed. A bit wider would be nice, but for the price and sound quality this looks like a winner for many of us. Excellent test video you have here.

[@gregtoope]

Totally agree. The camera does go a little bit wider. I realized today that i had 'Lens Correction" enabled, which crops in a bit. Have a video coming out tomorrow night that will use the camera with the 'Lens Correction' turned off. Giving you a better visual of the cameras width.

[@codraven57]

Well, I'm impressed!!! That Brave 6 Plus is my next camera!!

[@gregtoope]

definitely a great little camera. Doing my first "motovlog" video with it today. Video will be out tomorrow night.

[@woodyoulove-reynaldguibone6890]

At 10:34 , it was amazing that you can actually leave your garage/shop open while you are away. We can't do that here in the Philippines. LOL. Anyway, nice video!

[@gregtoope]

yeah we are in a very safe area. So me being way for 5-10 minutes isn't something to be concerned with. If im out for longer we always close the door.

[@justanotherviewer52]

Sound quality was great. No issues whatsoever. Looks like a great setup for moto vlogging. And a really good price.

[@gregtoope]

indeed. at under $150 (with mic) its a pretty great option.

[@emmanuellicup]

This new akaso camera and external microphone was doing so fine... And in the price of it I bet it was in a qualified spot in the sports camera industry... God bless

[@gregtoope]

Thanks. Its a great option for those on a budget.

[@hisownfool1]

Thank you so much! I was looking for a setup for vlogging that doesn't involve a major commitment. This helps a great deal.

[@gregtoope]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@wolfCRF450R]

I just got the mic for my Brave 6 plus also, its raining so I didn't try it yet. Now I know it will preform well. Thanks

[@gregtoope]

Hope you enjoy it! The audio is much better then it was from the V50 Pro and that mic.

[@lanjani81]

Woww!!!! Great quality of your voice...noise suppressed really well...thanks for this review!!! Done subs as well!!

[@gregtoope]

Thanks so much!

[@BikeBoatandTravel]

Awesome.... wider view for sure.... and...... Telesin remote compatibility and this is a serious Go Pro competitor... thanks for the video Greg... Cheers

[@gregtoope]

yeah, the camera goes a little wider. Realized today that the lens correction feature was on. That narrows the field of view a bit. Have a video coming out tomorrow night where I show the camera at its widest!

[@isaaclee1634]

Staying in sweden...interested in Brave 6 PLUS and mic, will be extremely expensive and not worth ordering from US...due to extra tax and handling fees in Sweden. So waiting for it to be available in Amazon germany..most probably same price but without extra tax and handling fees because inside of EU. Anyway thx for the review you gave...been very helpful and within my budget

[@gregtoope]

Good choice! hopefully they arrive in your area soon.

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

I like it! Thank you! I do want to do a little motovloging. At least try to. 🙂 It was in my Amazon cart, but I was afraid to press the order button 😅.

[@gregtoope]

its a great little camera with the akaso mic. Not quite as wide as the gopro but for the price you really cant complain to much.

[@MRVoxplayer]

Great review! How did you mount it to your helmet?

[@actstuntcam]

Have you recoloured this AKASO footage? It looks good. Mine looks very purple/magenta - I've had two - both looked the same. Sound is great for such a cheap camera. I've no idea why DJI can't sort something out for their OSMO3 and 4. It is kind of a deal breaker that they have no easy sound options.

[@okiedoak201]

Thats not a garage....thats a built in storage facility....love the video

[@gregtoope]

yeah thats pretty much correct.

[@okiedoak201]

One last thing.... Any idea when the Brave 7 is to be released...i have been waiting on this for sometime...

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Very good review and I really enjoyed video and motorbike journey was great plus nice scenery. It's an improvement on radio and video was stable which is really good. Would you recommend camera? I have the Akaso 7000 which I do like. Will it be alot better over the Akaso 7000? I know the 7000 one didn't have good audio. What would the Mic be like in windy conditions? I'm also looking at gopro 7 which is very nice! So many choices now!

[@gregtoope]

Glad you enjoyed it! The GoPro 7 Hero Black with Mic is still fairly pricy as you have to buy the mic adapter which is over $75 plus mic. The Akaso mic is only $10 and doesn't require an adapter. I do still think the GoPro is definitely a better camera but the akaso is definitely making great strides and is a great budget alternative!

[@pedroluispalmezanolinan8127]

Hello my friend. I write from Colombia, Excellent videos. Which Akaso camera is better? I like the Akaso v50 pro se and the Brave 6 plus, both for their good color profile, sharpness, and image quality. But which one is better for vlogging?

[@gregtoope]

i like the mic that you can get for the Brave Plus. It just sounds better than the V50 Pro Mic. So if that is important then the Brave 6 Plus for sure.

[@pedroluispalmezanolinan8127]

@@gregtoope Great channel friend. Keep it up! Courage, one of my dreams is to go to Canada and live in this beautiful country. Maybe sometime we will meet. Thank you for responding quickly and kindly. God bless you!

[@gregtoope]

@@pedroluispalmezanolinan8127 you are most welcome! Thanks for watching

[@motoseis5619]

Thanks for a nice review of the external microphone, I actually bought the camera and mic based on it. I received it and went for a test and I'm pretty happy with the sound. I also use the camera for motovlogging but always have a problem with knowing if the camera is recording or not. On a many hour trip I don't want to record the whole time but only a few clips. Since there is no external indicator visible once I'm wearing the helmet how can I know if I turned the video recording on? So I'd like to have a remote control with an indication telling if I'm recording or not but I have not been able to find anything for this camera. Do you have any tips on how to solve tis?

[@burneraccgoneroggue3]

How is the camera during night time blogging on the bike ? Very curious

[@fitakcja]

The next Akaso brave 7 Le is on pre-order now. But no test to see how they improved.

[@gregtoope]

yeah supposed to come out later this month, but my concern is that the specs don't list external mic support.

[@fitakcja]

@@gregtoope yes. I have hope they will make other model 7le and 7le...plus with external mic.

[@Skicycle407]

Did you try using a bluetooth external mic? I looking at a bluetooth external mic (NOT Akaso brand) with USB-C plug and I would think it would work? Any thoughts>?

[@pommiegranite464]

Good informative video. Good sound. Can you remember whereabouts you had your mike positioned inside the helmet? Take care and ride safe.

[@edisonareis]

Winning ! Great gizmo

[@gregtoope]

Indeed!

[@codraven57]

A couple of questions Greg. The battery in this camers, is it like the V50Pro or the 7000 style? V50 Pro question. Can I use external power with it? If so, which port, micro usb or the micro hdmi?

[@gregtoope]

Ill see if i can check on that for you tonight

[@gregtoope]

So I think the battery is different from both. So another new battery and charger. The Brave 6 Plus runs great from a battery plugged into the USBC port (but you would love the external mic - unless maybe a usbc splitter would work). The V50 Pro seems to be able to run from the mini USB port, but again you would lose access to the external mic if that was important.

[@codraven57]

@@gregtoope Ok the USBC port is for the mic and external power. The mini HDMI port is strictly for sending video to a screen or tv only.

[@JohanHendyantoSalim]

Hey, does it compatible with a usb-c to 3.5mm jack converter and use our own microphone? (so that we dont need to buy additional micropphone anymore)

[@gregtoope]

I’m looking at doing as Akaso comparison video. I’ll add this to the list of things to check.

[@JohanHendyantoSalim]

@@gregtoope waiting for the test.. Thanks

[@Jodyrides]

I cannot believe how quiet the wind noise is in your video using the external mic? You mentioned that it might be using both the built-in mic and the external mic to two different channels. I’ve never had a video as quiet as this one you have right now. Where do you have the external mic mounted in this video, does it have a windsock on it?

[@J-Young_photography]

Does Akaso update their firmware often or at all? one thing about buying GoPro and DJI is their firmware updates are much more regular.

[@bradleiezra9845]

Hi sir...can you make a video if non akaso microphone works on brave 6 plus?

[@gregtoope]

I can look into doing that. Thanks for the idea.

[@bradleiezra9845]

Cruisn Canada Thank you🙌🏼 btw im from philippines🇵🇭

[@bradleiezra9845]

Cruisn Canada heyy man can i use non akaso microphone for the brave 6 plus? Im asking because we have a sale here in the Philippines of the mini shot gun mic hehe thanks bro

[@burneraccgoneroggue3]

Hey can you please teach or explain how I would mount this with my chest ? I have the chest thingy but if I want to use the external mic for my motor bike vlogging , the case doesn’t have space for the usb mic port . Yk what I mean ? Please help me out , I’m stressed here lol

[@gregtoope]

you dont use a case. they have the naked cases. you only use the case when you need waterproofing. At that point you dont get audio.

[@markcloudchaser874]

The external microphone for the Akaso Brave 6plus action camera on mine sounds like really quiet..strange. the only way to get decent sound is to use the app. But yours sounds spot on.

[@gregtoope]

I've been actually very happy with the sound from this mic. What do you mean by strange?

[@markcloudchaser874]

@@gregtoope I managed to fix mine. I hadn't pressed it down all the way lol..my bad but after I watched your video I noticed exactly what to do then when I went into the app it sounded perfectly. Even without the External Microphone it was good. Thank you very much for your help Brother 👊💯👍

[@gregtoope]

@@markcloudchaser874 glad you got it working 👍🏻

[@markcloudchaser874]

@@gregtoope Thanks again my friend. 👍👊

[@gregtoope]

@@markcloudchaser874 Most welcome!

[@krazed0451]

Thanks for the review, I've been keeping my eye open for a budget setup like this for some time :-) Do you think there is enough depth on the "L" of the USB plug to allow me to fit the waterproof case with a hole cut for the mic cable?

[@burneraccgoneroggue3]

Yeah same question , there isn’t any space . I got it today and idk what to do now lol

[@krazed0451]

@@burneraccgoneroggue3 Thanks for the heads up :-)

[@onhiswavediscoveringthaila6862]

do you have a video of the set up of the camera on your helmet? with the cables and stuff?

[@gregtoope]

I dont, but i think that i will do something like that when riding season starts back up again.

[@PAPACHOYTv]

sad to say the external mic for Akaso Brave 6 Plus is not yet available here in Philippines.

[@PAPACHOYTv]

Good news, it will be available by October here and I just made my order from local online store. :)

[@silbernersurfer8264]

There is a Akaso shop. But they want to have $25 for the Brave 6 Plus microphone. I dont want to pay this much. For comparison, the v50 mic is available for around $8 shipped.

[@gregtoope]

I bought mine from amazon.com and paid about 20ish for shipping. But had to do it as it was the only way to get the mic.

[@silbernersurfer8264]

@@gregtoope Akaso shop on Aliexpress sells two mics for different V50 cams. Around $8 shipping included to Germany. I have asked Akaso on Aliexpress if they can offer the Brave 6 plus mic on AE for $8 too. If not, I will wait untill the mic is available for a reasonable price!

[@gregtoope]

@@silbernersurfer8264 good luck. 👍🏻

[@silbernersurfer8264]

@@gregtoope LOL Thanks! I dont need the ext mic really! So, I can wait!

[@actstuntcam]

Does anyone know if this USBC mike would work with a OSMO 3 or 4??? Be interesting to know.

[@judethaddeusarcilla1852]

Question pls. Will different brand of external mic will work on akaso brave 6 plus or not?? Thankss

[@gregtoope]

pretty sure you have to use the Akaso lav mic

[@judethaddeusarcilla1852]

Thanks. I own an brave 6plus however i also tried to use different brand of external mic it only shows mic sign on screen but doesnt work, it sucks cause the brave 6 plus microphone is not yet available in our country so i dont know if its diffective or i just need to use the akaso mic for it to work.

[@gregtoope]

@@judethaddeusarcilla1852 ive tried many different mics. The only one that works is the Akaso mic.

[@BikeBoatandTravel]

I checked this out on Amazon and they are touting "voice control"..... Maybe another video but I was wondering does this voice control work over the external mic?

[@gregtoope]

There is voice control. Ill check to see if it works with 'voice control'. Will try and test soon.

[@adilrmvlogs]

Brave 6 plus nice mic

[@gregtoope]

👍🏻

[@adilrmvlogs]

@@gregtoope can you plz suggest me where I find the brave 6 plus I check all the online market and company’s but I didn’t find plz help me to find out

[@dorian345]

Hey there.. I commented on the other video but hopefully you see this comment...I have this exact setup with the same aliexpress chin mount. The screws that came with the akaso are too short. So i cut down the plastic all around to extend the screw to thread into the cap end for the screw and it reaches now..but the actual screw is too thin or not gripping properly because the up and down movement is loose. Any suggestions? Is there a different screw I need? Thanks!!!!!

[@bloodhoug82]

the video quality is good

[@motopasky]

Do you know if there are any filters available for this cam (ND, Skylight, UV, etc)?

[@gregtoope]

Don’t believe so. No threads on the lens.

[@edvinsonpadilla1813]

GOOD MORNING SIR, CAN I ASK IF THAT EXTERNAL MICROPHONE CAN ALSO USE AT AKASO BRAVE 7 LE THANKS A LOT SIR

[@gregtoope]

the brave 7LE doesn't not have external mic support. Hopefully, the Brave 7 will.

[@imageofthebeast8599]

did the chin strap come with it

[@diogosilva901]

Hi. The Strap that comes with the Cam, can be used as an Head Strap?

[@gregtoope]

Thanks for the info!

[@diogosilva901]

Can you help me ?

[@RidewithRevin]

brave 6 or v50x? which yould you recommend for motovlogging

[@gregtoope]

havnt tried the v50x but the Brave 6 Plus seems to be a great camera. All footage and audio on the bike in this video was from that camera. Worked very well.

[@RidewithRevin]

@@gregtoope thanks for your opinion

[@harryalfonso8788]

Is the external microphone really good or just slightly better than the internal microphone? The external microphone that i have, though clip to the caller of my shirt, it doesn't really pick up my voice much.

[@gregtoope]

are you using the Aksaso mic? Cause im not sure if other brands of mics work properly with the akaso setup

[@harryalfonso8788]

@@gregtoope yeah, it's an Akaso mic sure or a problem with the mic?

[@hafisvbgchannel6602]

Sor this mic can use for 6akaso brave 6 plus

[@harryalfonso8788]

Can Akaso Brave 6 plus take on a non Akaso external mic?

[@gregtoope]

I haven't had any luck but if someone does please post here so we can see what you're using.

[@harryalfonso8788]

@@gregtoope thanks for your advice sir.

[@silbernersurfer8264]

Will the v50 mic work with brave 6 plus?

[@gregtoope]

No. One is USBC and the Other is micro USB.

[@silbernersurfer8264]

@@gregtoope This is for the V50 Pro/V50 Pro SE. It has a USBC plug! Brave 6 plus needs a USBC plug, right? de.aliexpress.com/item/33041865361.html?spm=a2g0x.12010615.8148356.1.22d045149hXJFN

[@gregtoope]

so that mic you listed is not USBC. Its only for the V50 Pro. Nothing else. You need the USBC mic from akaso.

[@victormaggrah1251]

What are your bikes?

[@gregtoope]

I have a 2018 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT and my wife has a 2004 Suzuki VStrom 650.

[@akotank5273]

Is that already max wide setting?

[@gregtoope]

it goes a little wider. I had 'lens correction' turned on. With that feature off, it goes a bit wider. Have a video coming out tomorrow which is wider but still not crazy wide.

[@jrdsm]

Hi is this recorded in 4k?

[@gregtoope]

The internal shots are 1080 but all shots with the Akaso are in 4K

[@dadalonglegs]

Sir, will this mic work with Osmo Action?

[@gregtoope]

No they use a proprietary mic. So only useful on their camera i believe

[@allengonzalez7693]

Is the mic still usable even though its raining?

[@PNDXF]

this requires a waterproof case which comes in the box. the mic is not useable when the waterproof case is on

[@burneraccgoneroggue3]

PANDAsffs is there any way around that ? I wana use a chest mount with this camera but the external microphone won’t let me yk ? Cuz it doesn’t hVe space

[@vladzapanta3909]

How to set up without wind noise?

[@gregtoope]

Use their external mic. Then you have to figure out where to place it. Trial and error.

[@josephcroft4268]

at the start the background music was drowning your voice out

[@kuyamojiongsvlog8618]

How can i order the external mic for this cam

[@gregtoope]

I had to order mine from Amazon.com and shipped to Canada. Depending on where you live that may not be an option. You may need to reach out to Akaso and see what they have to say.

[@kuyamojiongsvlog8618]

@@gregtoope they dont shipped to my country .. So sad

[@gregtoope]

@@kuyamojiongsvlog8618 did you try and contact akaso? see if there is a reseller in your country?

[@campdavidsonfunctionaltrai8583]

but this is wired, not wireless?

[@gregtoope]

Almost all action cams and traditional cameras use wired mics. If you want to mount a wireless receiver to your camera you can. But that’s something completely different.

[@campdavidsonfunctionaltrai8583]

My wife uses this camera for a functional training class outside and It's hard to hear her so we need something she can walk around with.

[@gregtoope]

@@campdavidsonfunctionaltrai8583 this isn’t gonna work for that. Easiest thing is to either record to an external audio recorder and sync in post. Or you will need to buy a different camera so that you can then get a wireless mic setup that can plug into it.

[@campdavidsonfunctionaltrai8583]

I see this camera has wifi so maybe i can do something there. Seems like this should be easy. I'll reach out to Akaso and see what they say. Ill upgrade the camera if I need to. The have some really cool stuff.