Akaso V50X Audio Test

[@chrisarcas144]

i have the new packaging of the V50x and said it was already updated the firmware, the nature recording of mine was a bit better than in this video. But still the audio is poor compare to other action cam.

[@heramizo6002]

very detailed audio test. thank you

[@homersadventuresfishing]

I bought that akasov50x camera but haven't use yet for my fishing vlog..

[@johnn8414]

THANK YOU !!! ... New to these, and I wanted good audio....Glad I saw before I purchased. Too bad, such a great Action Cam for the $$. I wonder if it's better with updates by now (3/2022) ?

[@epcalderhead]

I'm not getting sound at all recorded on my V50x. Tried every sound option and in FCP there is no sound appearing in the sound channel. I have the external mic on the way. Not a deal breaker but would be nice to have the ability to record some sound as I'm using it as a dashcam.

[@loginout6183]

I heard there is a rumbling sound in the akaso v50x, can it be solved?

[@motoant]

I think the mic is a lapel type and meant to be used close to your mouth. I found this helped but the audio level is still too low!

[@FEATHERDUSTERTHEATER]

Yes it’s pretty low and crappy audio but at least you got some audio. I read dozens of reviews in this camera before I purchased one and no one mentioned the fact that the audio codec that Acácio used is not compatible with Macintosh computers. I would transfer the files to my Mac via an SD card and had absolutely no sound. I search for an answer for a day and finally found one small reply from Ocaso in Amazons reviews of the camera in which they state it lacks the proper Codec to play back audio on macs. I’m sure many of these people who have no sound from the camera have exactly that problem. It’s not a problem with the cameras hardware it’s a problem with the software and could be easily fixed for Akaso chose to pay for a real audio codec. There are two fixes however. Although who needs an extra step? You have to either connect your camera via Wi-Fi and save the files to your iPhone which converts the audio and then you can email or airdrop your video files to your Mac. Or you have to use the free third party app VLC and open that SD card transferred files and convert them to another mpeg Codec. Your audio isn’t great but at least it could be boosted and cleaned up. The hundreds of people who get no sound out of this camera probably haven’t figured out that Akaso is just neglecting Apple users and need the state somewhere in their literature that the files produced by this camera are not Mac compatible

[@carvedfromlife8949]

ya im pretty pissed, my audio actually works if im just re watching the video on my PC but when i use the video in both my editing programs the sound doesnt work at all

[@flipnap2112]

I bought a few of these and I get no sound at all when I transfer to the computer. its bizarre. theres audio when I play it in cam, but after transfer via usb cable theres no audio.

[@Hemant81Kumar]

My V50X also has a crap mic. It's basically useless, I keep it off while shooting... Thanks for the nice test video. 👍

[@daveyaedke9191]

I would try calling the company there in the United States and they do answer the phone and help you out I had to exchange my camera out because of a faulty audio in the beginning. They also have a warranty

[@crhismog]

great test! thanks!

[@DisabledNomads]

The EK7000 has way better audio. I got the V50X for the option to change wide angle view, touch screen and stabilization. Mine has the same crappy audio. I was so disappointed. I like to record audio separate from the video anyway, but still. How is the audio way better on a $50 camera than a $100 camera?!?!

[@DisabledNomads]

UPDATE: They sent me a link for a .zip file to update the firmware and it made a huge difference. Audio is much better. Not great, but way better than it was.

[@МДпикап]

Mine v50x also have unusable audio, i bought their external mic and there is almost no improvement and only decision is to put it near your mouth so speech will become at least average. But it is good daylight camera with great stabilization for its price. Also there are some new updated cameras with new hardware and 2020-v.2.0 firmware, wonder if sound is good on them.

[@dr.lovelionlife2819]

Everytime I record a video, I can hear the audio on the camera but not in my computer. Can anyone help?

[@곽계영-r1t]

I saw your video well. I found a problem with V50X. When saving a video using the Akasso V50X exclusive app (ex:Roadcam or AKASO GO), there was a problem with a strong mechanical sound coming out of the recorded audio. Do you know how to fix this problem?

[@MarkSzorady]

Why didn't you clip the microphone on your shirt? THAT could have made a big difference, no?

[@steevithak]

It's a wired directional microphone, designed to be mounted on the video rig near the camera to pick up sound in the direction the camera is aimed. The cable isn't long enough to make it from the camera to the subject (the only exception might be if you have the camera mounted on your body which I didn't try). There are wireless microphones designed for that sort of use with DSLRs and phones but none that are compatible with the V50X. But also, you'll note that I did do one test with the microphone very close to my mouth, roughly the same distance as it would have been if clipped to my shirt, and it still didn't produce usable audio, so who knows. :)

[@kanibis420]

Have you tried using a micro USB to 3.5 Aux cable and then using a Third party mic ? I know the Campark V-30 mic will work on the Akoso V50X , so maybe some other better third party mics may work as well . I think I may give it a try , If it doesnt work i will try the Campark .

[@CarstenMeyer]

Have you checked both audio channels? Even with external mic plugged in one channel is still recording the internal mic.

[@steevithak]

Thanks for the tip, I'll have a second look at my test clips and see if I can isolate the channels to compare

[@steevithak]

I can't tell any difference between left and right audio channels. And I tried setting it to external mic without the external mic plugged in - both channels have no audio. With the mic plugged in, both channels have what sounds to me like identical audio. The level is so low with either mic though, it's hard to tell for sure. I have to turn the volume up all the way to hear anything and it tends to be muffled and garbled sounding with either mic. Based on other comments, though, I think my particular V50X may be worse than average.

[@BLUEsurf63]

Thought the last firmware update had improved the audio.

[@NOMADKING]

Helpful

[@papyjacques3712]

Hello, have you tried the sound with your fan and another microphone, please? CORDIALLY PAPY

[@marcosramos5135]

I havent Yet tested It on my camera.

[@xDevxRonx]

Just bought a v50x. Bought it more for the picture, but would be nice to have good audio. If I got a separate style external mic, rather then the one it comes with, would the audio you think improve? Or is it because of the device?

[@steevithak]

You can hear the external mic tested in this video and judge for yourself it you think it's worth it. The external mic does improve the sound slightly but even with it, I found the sound be unacceptably bad. I think the problem is in the camera electronics, so we'll probably have to wait for Akaso to release an improved version of the V50X camera to get good audio.

[@Rndy-fs5hm]

Think this is better than the GoPro White??

[@steevithak]

I haven't tried the GoPro White but from looking at the specs, I'd say go with Akaso V50X if you need good 4k video and don't care about audio quality. I'm betting the GoPro has much better audio than the Akaso. So if audio is important, the V50X probably isn't your best choice.

[@Rndy-fs5hm]

Ok, awesome. Thank you for the feed back. I only care about the video not audio. This works out for me. I will get to try my v50x tomorrow

[@markpbowen]

Why are you using the external mic like a shotgun mic. It’s a lav mic and should be clipped to your shirt. Not a sensible test and do you have the correct settings? I have had the v50x for two day with the external mic and with the correct settings and firmware my audio is so much better than this. I am surprised how good mine sounds after seeing this and other vides. I hope you managed to improve it.

[@juanlavoe7801]

plus he´s in a garage...

[@julien1]

this sound test was done three weeks ago - to me it seems they may have mended the issue with the akaso v50 x. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3KnZGeviamAZpo

[@steevithak]

That's possible. Akaso told me they were working on a fix. I should check in with them and see if the V50X with corrected audio is available in the US now.

[@JD-co4hx]

Omg the stock mics on the v50x is complete garbage. The mic helps a lot but still not even close to the pixel audio.

[@MattJaissleFilms]

It's a lavalier microphone. Lol. You're supposed to attach it to your collar inches from your mouth.

[@alyssapipe6840]

Too bad the audio is basically useless

[@daveyaedke9191]

I disagree with you all. Just got my v50x yesterday and took it outside . Holding it about 18" from my mouth and my voice came over perfectly on my computer. Could even hear my foot steps in the snow. On the camera, ya not good, but even go pro isnt that good

[@steevithak]

Interesting, what firmware version do you have? And are you using the external microphone or the built-in? Makes me wonder if there's a lot of variance in individual cameras.

[@daveyaedke9191]

@@steevithakfx- 20191101-v1.0 and no external Mic. This is my second one I had to exchange it because the first one had no audio at all. So maybe there is some variance from camera to camera. Probably lousy quality control.

[@steevithak]

@@daveyaedke9191 I've exchanged a few emails with their tech people. They offered to exchange mine but I really don't need the audio so I'm keeping my current one. They said they've identified the cause and will have an "improved" V50X shipping in a couple of months. If I get a lucky, maybe they'll send me a test copy to play with and I can make a new video comparing it to my current V50X.

[@daveyaedke9191]

@@steevithak great

[@famnfren]

@@steevithak Wonder how is the 'improved' V50X?:) Thanks for ur reply as I really wants a camera with a good audio to record my counselling session.

[@billjames1953]

both mics suck and your garage is too clean.

[@billjames1953]

I have that camera, though haven't really played with it too much. Want to make a dog mount for it.

[@steevithak]

Ha, give it time. It was completed gutted and has all new sheetrock and paint, only a couple of months old. :)

[@Extremegaz25]

Cheers for that , I won't buy that then.