Best Mic for GoPro Vlogging? Mic Test with GoPro Hero 7 Black

[@Gemini_Connect]

What do you think? Which mic did the best, or do you need a mic at all?

[@edFirstAmendLaw]

Excellent experiment! The ETM-001 omnidirectional, in my opinion, was the best mic to use. The sound volume and voice quality was the best. Although, his voice did come across quite a bit louder with it than yours and than on the other mics. Your voice sounded best with the omnidirectional. Your voice didn't come across as loud or as clearly with the Saramonic or no external mic. His voice was less loud with the Saramonic and no mic. I was going to buy the Saramonic for my set up, but I have changed my mind because of this vid. I definitely go with the omnidirectional now. Thank you.

[@brittany8612]

Do I need the adapter for the really small directional mic?

[@Gemini_Connect]

@@brittany8612 yes

[@holycrapghosttv]

QUESTION DO YOU HAVE ANY MICROPHONE IN MIND THAT'S SMALL AND BE GREAT TO ATTACH TO MY CANON 100 ? I HAVE THE MIC INPUT.GOT A CAGE FOR $50 I'M LOOKING FOR A SMALL GREAT QUALITY MIC TO START SOON MY KZbin VIDEOS.IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING ON MIND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU.HAVE A GOOD DAY

[@Massygo]

I do use my binaural OKMIIrock mike for this. this is a 2 way (left-right) splitted mike and needs a mount from 13 cm in between to be the ears of a human. Result is crazy 3D stereo-surround sound. check soundman.de for info on how it works, or find my concertclips/Blu-ray on my channel.

[@DocBoA]

I recently started using the GoPro hero 7 black as my my main vlogger. My mic adapter and Ulanzi case have just arrived so I'm only missing a mic. This was more helpful than you guys will ever know. I appreciate this

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@frankbarnaby6424]

Note that the Hero 7 has another option to consider with the built-in mics. The ProTune settings include three mic options: Auto, Wind, and Stereo. Some say that the Auto mode favors the Wind setting, so you can get mixed results with Auto. If there's no wind or if you have a WindSlayer wind sock or something similar to cover all of the Hero 7's built-in mics, the GoPro Stereo mode *can* be a huge improvement over the Auto or Wind modes. It's important to remember that no single mic or setting will work best in all situations, so having a couple different mics and being aware of the ProTune settings will give you options for almost any situation.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Interesting, thanks for the tip! We also noticed recently that there are raw audio settings on the Hero 7 and 8 that generate separate WAV files that are higher quality than what comes out of the GoPro. Haven't heard of the wind sock, but will check that out.

[@AlainLafleche1]

Seems for me that the Edutige ETM-001 produce a nice and clear sound all around. Thx for this video.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Agreed! It's been our go-to mic since discovering it.

[@the-handy-fixer]

Just picked up the omni directional and excited to give it a go. I often shoot pointing away from me and speak so this should be great!

[@Gemini_Connect]

It's surprisingly good for the price!

[@PatrickHayes376]

Thanks for sharing this video. I just got the GoPro Hero 7 Black and got the Rode VideoMicro. It makes that setup a bit larger than the standard GoPro without the mic but it does improve the sound. The mics that you tested both sound good for their size. I appreciate your insights. 👍

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgeknox]

You to are the only folks that use this mic the right way. I have one and only use it for environment sounds. Works amazing built like a tank. Cheers from Northern California.

[@hardtaillife4071]

I'm still angry with GoPro for making us buy a dongle in order to set up an external mic (Hero 7 Black), but I did see the same Saramonic mic at Best Buy today and almost purchased it for poop and giggles. Thanks for the video!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yeah, it's BS they don't just include a mic jack 🙄

[@BeckersReviews]

Reverse the audio adapter, wind muff won’t be on the way.

[@krane15]

For vlogging you don't want to hear any ambient noise so omnidirectional mics are out. Vlogging requires a cardioid (unidirectional) mic pointed towards the source of the sound. If you're vlogging together, a handheld mic works best.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes that is true. But if you're going around with s GoPro narrating and also interacting with people you need a mic facing forward too

[@OnlinecarshowNet1]

I don't care for the omni directional the sarmonic is super easy to point

[@Gemini_Connect]

Fair enough. The Saramonic indeed is better in that it can be pointed in any direction. We prefer the omnidirectional when there are two of us to make sure we can both be recorded.

[@realimage7248]

Best audio solution for GoPro 7... thanks🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@greggschachterleppc2769]

I fly an open cockpit powered parachute aircraft. Sometimes I use a Gopro 7 black on a head strap. I fly at a BLAZING 30 mph. Looking for a suitable external mic to plug into the Gopro. I want to narrate the flight while minimizing the engine noise (engine sits behind the pilot and passenger). Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

[@Earth2FullGone2Space]

On the thumbnail you have a filter on the lense using that Vlanzi housing which I thought wouldn’t fit. Which filter is that and does it actually fit on that housing?? Thanks

[@AndySomething]

Awesome video!!😁 I wish gopro would just put a 3.5mm jack into their cameras so we dont need the cage or adapter!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Seriously! We're anxiously anticipating the next release! Thanks for watching!

[@Outloud444]

GoPro 7 black has 3 internal microphones -- just drill out the GoPro Case to expose the 3 internal microphones and use a foam windscreen -- your sound will be amazing -- true

[@Gemini_Connect]

Probably shouldn't be telling people this, someone might do it

[@OskarSvan]

Gemini Connect then remove his comment

[@RobertMacCready]

The mike that you show at 2:02 I would not recommend. I get a clicking sound on all the video I take with my GoPro Hero 7 black. I contacted the manufacturer and they sent me another one. That leaves a clicking sound on my audio too. Tried everything to try to solve the issue but no luck.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Sorry to hear that. We have two of those mics and they have always worked well for us. Could be an issue with the camera.

[@icedalpha5794]

Your videos are freaking awesome. Question... can I use a mic splitter into the GoPro mic adapter, so I can utilize two lava mics to conduct an interview? I can't afford a wireless lava set yet, so I was going to go with the wired ones. What would you advise?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes, we have successfully used a splitter with the GoPro mic adapter and it worked well. Just be sure to test it out ahead of time as some splitters can cause a lot of noise.

[@crodironman547]

Great Video! Do you have any recommendations on lighting options for GoPro 8?

[@Gemini_Connect]

We've been going with the lumecube and soon the GoPro light module is coming. We will make a comparison video

[@superpenny9933]

Thank you for doing the test for us. This will surely save me a lot of money for my set up.

[@hauntedsessions]

Will eather mic work with a hero 6

[@ive595]

Hi can you tell me what ND filter you have on the Ulanzi cage, I cannot find the size to fit. Thanks John

[@Gemini_Connect]

It's the polar pros from here: kit.com/GeminiConnect/gopro-nd-filters

[@adamtait2320]

I have a USB C to AUX dongle from my Pixel phone. Can I use that as an adapter for the GoPro 7 Black?

[@Gemini_Connect]

We've heard mixed reviews about using non-GoPro USB-C dongles. The consensus seems to be that GoPro did something proprietary in that mic adapter so it is the only one that will work reliably.

[@RadReelingFishing]

In the future please leave the text on the screen continually of what mic you are reviewing.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Ok, will do. We always wonder whether or not we should do that. Will fix going forward. Thanks for letting us know!

[@paullawrence8572]

Thanks guys but the internal mic sounds good to me!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Cool, thanks for the input.

[@lafasvlog]

Thanks for sharing this video

[@FoodStreetRider]

Good Review .... Can we extended cable with this mic to put inside helmet setup for motovlogging ? I just wanted this saramonic mic to be settled in the helmet before buying i wanted to confirm that if i use a small estension cable with gopro hero 7 black will it work ? Thanks in advance

[@Gemini_Connect]

Hmm...we haven't tried an extension cable. I don't see why it wouldn't work, but can't vouch for it ourselves.

[@GillisDaKid]

You definitely need a mic for the hero 7 black. I like the first mic you tested so all I need now is the mic adapter, which I did see was in stock on go pro website.

[@DocBoA]

There's a Go Pro housing by Ulanzi that neatly stores the mic adapter so it doesn't hang loosely.

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Interesting video guys! I have the Saramonic with GoPro 7, but the foam muff is not very effective, lots of wind rumble. Do you find the furry wind muff better? And if so where can you get one to fit the Saramonic??? All I can find online are smaller ones for Lav mics and just the foam muff for Saramonic?. Cheers

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes, a wind muff helps quite a bit. I *think* this one will fit the Saramonic: www.amazon.com/eBoot-Microphone-Windscreen-Lavalier-Microphones/dp/B01E4ZMTEG/ref=pd_bxgy_421_img_2/131-7903114-5758421?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01E4ZMTEG&pd_rd_r=ee208741-d3a3-4bd0-9e9c-c6cb64b1b828&pd_rd_w=CEEVu&pd_rd_wg=krUQX&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=AJHFYCTD4M4HVPZB5ZPX&psc=1&refRID=AJHFYCTD4M4HVPZB5ZPX

[@joannecondez3531]

I hope wen your testing it, it is best to test it is by walking it wen the wind blows against it

[@AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

The most difficult is to find adapters for 7 black

[@RadReelingFishing]

Did you have wind reduction set on the Gopro when not using a mic?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes. We find the wind reduction helps, although it can make the sound inconsistent if there is a lot of wind.

[@AShufflersTale]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us it is indeed real helpful and I appreciate you both for creating this 💚🌎 one love ☀️

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@SixHandWorld]

Is there a complete microphone kit you can buy for the GoPro 7 or do you have to make (looks like about 3) different purchases?

[@Gemini_Connect]

No kit that we're aware of. All the links to that are in the kit.com link

[@SixHandWorld]

@@Gemini_Connect Thanks. Most difficult product to find is the mic adapter. Is $99 about right for that?

[@Gemini_Connect]

@@SixHandWorld well it used to be cheaper but they keep selling out and the price keeps rising

[@dennisboosey6272]

i was going to buy a mic, but the GoPro souyns good without, and mh hearing is good. great review, and very helpful.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes, we have to admit that the GoPro sounds great without a mic, but there are times when an external mic could be beneficial. Worth testing it for yourself to see what works for you. Thanks for watching!

[@CTOInformation]

nice video, I put the gopro on the car with hood_mounted angle so I got a lot of wind, any good mic you can recommend? thx

[@Gemini_Connect]

Hmm...is it on the inside of the car? If so, the Rode Wireless Go with the windmuff is probably best.

[@CTOInformation]

@@Gemini_Connect it is outside of the car....but it is low-speed driving.

[@HuseyinDerin]

I think first mic is a lot better without the muff mate

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes if there is no wind, it's much better with no muff

[@DirtyTesla]

Thanks for the video. I'm gonna get the edutige mic with your referral link :)

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks!

[@mcswizz9609]

So, so helpful!! Thank you so much!!!

[@omeraktash]

I bought saramonic but I can't find wind muff, can I buy yours? :)

[@Gemini_Connect]

They should be fairly easy to find. The cost is lower than it would be for us mailing it to you.

[@DavidDavidko]

Hello Guys, I got my kit with external mic Saramonic XM1 and Iam really disappointed because the quality of sound is not good. Using GP7 and when I walk with camera on tripod I hear so much handling noise and vibration , it is no smooth. Any suggestion please ?

[@Hannastables]

That doesn't sound right. We don't have noise or vibration when using the Saramonic. I'd double check to make sure that the mic isn't being disturbed by parts of your setup, and maybe add a wind muff. We use the mic by itself with no special settings, and find it to work just fine.

[@alexalvarez9462]

What ND filters is on the GoPro?

[@Gemini_Connect]

PolarPro

[@anuarramirez582]

Great video, guys. Thanks.

[@damancandance1]

suuper helpful video, and tests, thi sis a great idea for a great setup. thanks guys

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks for watching, James!

[@jorgeperez3122]

I need info about the mic adapter please .

[@Gemini_Connect]

It's the official GoPro mic adapter that you can get on Amazon or GoPro's own website.

[@4KDisneyTV]

Do you have any recommendations for the handling noise issue?

[@Gemini_Connect]

High quality Lav mic

[@4KDisneyTV]

Thank you!!

[@AliRaza-hl9gw]

Thanks, great video!

[@EmbunRosha]

hey guys, my gopro is hero 5, then I just bought the Gopro Mic adaptor, saramonic mic, Ulanzi case, the same that you said and your recomended. then my problem is, when the mic adaptor cable is tight to the ulanzi case,so the sound from the mic made my video sound result is trouble, it's sounds like some little crack sounds from the mic. but when i straight forward the cable of mic adaptor, the video sound is good. but the positition of the mic adaptor is outside from the ulanzi case. i'm so confused, why i have this problem?.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Hmmm...it is hard to say what the problem is. We use that exact setup on the Hero 7 and haven't had trouble. Maybe one of the parts (the microphone?) is defective?

[@kiarademoner]

I’ve been having problems with vloging without a mic. It sounds so crisp and clear.

[@Gemini_Connect]

This wireless mic will help a lot. The Saramonic and Edutige mics are also great - smaller and cheaper. kit.com/GeminiConnect/best-mic-for-gopro-vlogging

[@tamikamowanamartin7593]

thanks for the recommendations 👍🏽

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching, Tamika.

[@VinhJendaFamily]

Hi guy, if i not use adapter , only use micro , it’s ok?

[@Gemini_Connect]

You need to adapter.

[@VinhJendaFamily]

@@Gemini_Connect thanks so much

[@lafasvlog]

Im using same go pro hero 7 thank you

[@Gemini_Connect]

Awesome! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do 😁

[@rideraamirshaheenbhuiyan1551]

does it work without adapter ?

[@Gemini_Connect]

External mics cannot work without an adapter -- you need the adapter to create a microphone input on the GoPro.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

As Always....AMAZING Content.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thanks for watching. We've recorded so much on our trip!

[@Ohio-PPG-Trike-Adventures]

So in my sport, the GoPro 7 mic has become a real problem to solve. I've been contemplating moving to a 7 however with the issues with a mic I am staying with my GoPro 4 with a bluetooth Sena Backpack. What do you suggest for a mic for the 7 that works with lots of noise. Check out my YT and see what I am using it for and give me your thoughts. Thanks!!!

[@Gemini_Connect]

If you want the best possible sound, the Rode Video Micro is your best bet, although it's considerably bigger. The Saramonic is a close second if you want to keep it compact. The ability to bend it in certain direction helps isolate sounds and minimize background noise.

[@anjonhasan5284]

Good job. I love it

[@danjones3009]

Hard to tell.. I honestly think the Gopro with no mic is just fine in this test.. I can hardly hear the young Lady here no matter what mic you guys used.. Well, I just saved a little chunk of money. Not convinced here for the need of an external mic. Thanks.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Depends on your shooting conditions and also how loud your voice naturally is. If you have a softer voice or a lot of background noise, the external mic is very helpful.

[@danjones3009]

@@Gemini_Connect Well said.. Thank you both for your channel. 😊 We live close by. I'm in Vancouver WA

[@Gemini_Connect]

Awesome! We just visited the new waterfront in Vancouver. It's very nicely done.

[@AntiSocialFPV]

Does the file of the gopro get bigger with external mic on??

[@Gemini_Connect]

No, it doesn't affect the file size. If you choose to record RAW audio, that adds an extra audio file that can take up more space on your memory card (we don't do this for that reason).

[@AntiSocialFPV]

Thank you for replying.. i noticed that with my gopro her0 7 with external mic, the file size is a lot bigger compared to my gopro hero 8 with no mic attached..

[@Gemini_Connect]

@@AntiSocialFPV That is interesting...we haven't noticed a difference on our end, but that's something to look into.

[@rayg1022able]

Wheres the link for the Omni mic?

[@Gemini_Connect]

The Edutige? It's here - geni.us/SR1BSX

[@rayg1022able]

@@Gemini_Connect I already have the rode videomicro is that better for sound to use with the gopro hero 7 black?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yeah, that one is better than the Edutige.

[@kipdokken-]

can i use the 001 mic on a sony a6400?

[@Gemini_Connect]

I don't see why not -- it should work on regular cameras. For our non-GoPro cameras though, we prefer the Rode Video Micro to get the best sound.

[@jerrycampbell7427]

100% accurate

[@markart157]

what would be your best mic recommendation?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Rode Wireless Go for super targeted audio, or the Edutige for a smaller but less targeted mic.

[@markart157]

Gemini Connect thank you very much. Would you recommend me to wait for the gopro vlog mod?

[@Gemini_Connect]

@@markart157 Probably. It is supposed to come out in December, but I have no idea exactly when...I'm guessing it's delayed because they haven't said anything about it and may not come until early 2020.

[@markart157]

Gemini Connect okay thank you so much !!!!

[@markart157]

I just called the shop and they said that this Gopro vlog mod will be sold on Monday in stores.

[@willyG503]

U do not need a external mic. Just talk a lil louder.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yeah, that's a good point. If you have a louder voice, you can likely make the internal mics work well for you.

[@traversecityjonboatermi8487]

Lots of MUFF when that boat came by . I need to muff my mic.

[@AgionOros]

Very nice review my friends, i like the 001 better. Come visit too.

[@tinmancarnivalgamer]

I’m so disappointed that with so many reviews on the Saramonic mic out there and no one stated the major problem that it has - static sound unless the wifi on the GoPro is turned off!!! See the clip from this kind man kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCUk4h7nbGWisk

[@markart157]

I'm a little disappointed with GoPro battery life. I believe it is made on purpose by the company to earn more money with the accessories...

[@Gemini_Connect]

That is probably true for all camera makers. Battery life isn't great, but we find that 3 batteries are generally enough to get us through a day of shooting.

[@markart157]

Gemini Connect oh that's really good to know. I bought 3 as well!!! thank you so much guys!!!

[@tairstockholm9251]

Are you from Russian? U have Russian accent

[@Gemini_Connect]

From Bulgaria

[@tairstockholm9251]

U have great content

[@Gemini_Connect]

@@tairstockholm9251 thank you?