Motovlog Helmet Setup | GoPro Hero 8 Black + Media Mod = Simple Helmet Mic Setup!!

In this video I share my setup for my motovlog helmet mic using the GoPro Hero 8 Black and the GoPro Media Mod.
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[@biketothetop]

Donnie, great informative video... its always nice to learn this stuff thru guys that do the same activity as opposed to the big generic KZbinrs. I got the HERO8 too, but I've been running it in the Protective Housing from GoPro. The audio seems to work fine for vlogging with or without the solid back. One time I used the skeleton door and had condensation from my breath fog my lens and ruin my footage, so I started using the solid door. The audio is cut back a little, but I am able to increase it upon editing to a good level. I use a proshot chin cam mount too for both moto and mtb (2 different full face helmets). Have you seen the video from RideFreakTV for the external battery setup he devised without the MediaMod? I was going to use it, but the open side door price went up/back ordered and I didn't get it yet. Maybe I should just get the MediaMod instead. I got the Protective Housing from GoPro because I wanted to protect the camera, but it won't allow a battery cable thru. I could machine a hole in side it for a pass-thru because I really don't need waterproof aspect and the lense would still be protected. I got the housing for $25 on discount fro GoPro. It seems to easy and too often that I bump the camera into the handlebars if I am on any uphill hike-a-bike jostling around. The MediaMod would now compound that risk, but it appears fairly compact. Thanks for sharing!

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

I looked up the video you mentioned and that battery door is a good option. I don't run external batteries because of the fireball risk if they get crushed or punctured, but the media mod would allow you to do that if you wanted. I haven't seen a protective housing that would accommodate the media mod but I bet someone is working on it. Thanks for watching!

[@biketothetop]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie I wonder how real the risk is of a battery pack Catching Fire? Certainly if it's attached to your helmet next to your face that could be a high-risk location!

[@Tankerman]

The velcro idea is a great idea thats simple but I never thought of. Great tips. Stay safe

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

It works well. Thanks for watching!

[@dontcare7477]

Brand new to vlogging and just got a new ninja so I got the GoPro 9. I’ll order this. You seem to have a much simpler process

[@Tomasaki]

Thanks good idea with the 90 degree adapter hopefully I can figure a clean setup that will work with my fullface.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@GladiusJon]

Great explanation! I was just looking into mic setups for road vlogs. Wish GoPro would just add a 3.5mm port to the standard unit already.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks Jon. Yeah, it would be so much better if they would add the 3.5mm port to the actual camera. The media mod is the next best thing I guess. Thanks for watching!

[@GladiusJon]

Dirt Biking with Donnie and Chase how much does it weigh compared to the brick adapter ?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Gladius Jon I haven’t weighed the media mod but it’s feather light.

[@GladiusJon]

Dirt Biking with Donnie and Chase awesome thanks!

[@eddale5557]

Finaly a video of what i wanna know!! thx. the darn adapter i did not know about but now i know :)

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@kurt_with_a_t]

Finally a simple video on how to hook up a mic. 🤦🏻‍♂️. Thank you.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Glad I could help!

[@JosephMyLife]

Be careful upgrading, I use the dongle with my gopro8. The update that adds the media mod capability messed everything up. After recording for about 40 minutes I would lose audio until switching out the battery. I was able to find software and downgrade the software and it works good again.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

That’s good info to share. I’ve had audio problems with other GoPros but this one is working well so far. Glad you got yours working again. Thanks for watching!

[@thekc45]

This is a well done video, with great instructions. Thank you sir!

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@Na_Tubie]

Nice video. You covered all my questions. Quick capture, 1 out of 10 times mic not connected. I find out it is happening when I turned on and off camera in short gaps. Hope they will fix that somehow in next firmware updates.

[@badass1g]

Exactly how I’m gonna set mine up. Thanks man!

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@chillydawgg4354]

Thanks, I'll look into this

[@markgunnison]

Great review. I liked the Sena Bluetooth Pack for the GoPro 3 but have never found anything I really like for newer cameras. I might give it a try after tax season.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

The Hero 8 Black is not without it's flaws, but it's a good option for motovlogging now. Thanks for watching!

[@SignedToGod-47]

Very good information love from India❤

[@jcmatris]

Thank you ,

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Matris Thanks for watching!

[@gerhardholzknechtenduround9053]

Good explanation, good video, good setup. I ride the Osmo Action which has a pretty good micro on the back. it is enough to understand me well in the video. But next time I would also buy the go pro 8

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thank you for the kind comments and thanks for watching!

[@pontypete7357]

hi just bought one! Hope this works ok as its an expensive piece of kit with all the extras I had to buy too! Yours thanks for the Vid!!! Pete from Middle England!

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Good luck, I think you’ll like it. Thanks for watching!

[@jerryt8116]

Good review!

[@nvmcrider8475]

Another well done video!

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

I'm glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@Derrickmackmer]

Great info Donnie! Thanks

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@pontypete7357]

HI I HAVE THE SAME SET UP AS YOU, I HAVE LOST HOURS TRING TP SET UP MY HRO 8 VERY frustrating with the program’s! Mostly just as I get out on the bike my battery only lasts about 20 minuets? Then on top of that disappointment when I download my video it comes up in a dozen or so frustrating small clips? Can you help here ? Yours Pete! By the way great Video!!!

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching. Turning off GPS and connections like WiFi and Bluetooth will help with battery life. You should be able to get an hour of run time at 1080p, 30fps. All GoPros (and all other action cams that I’ve used) break up the mp4 files into to 4gb segments. Thanks for watching.

[@emmanuellicup]

Nice explanation... God bless.. Already parked here

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Emmanuel Licup Thanks for watching!

[@IRScooter314]

And you know I will be getting this mic setup very soon.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Gotta get it! Thanks for watching!

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Great video. Have you had any trouble with the media mod? Trying to decide between it or the mic adapter.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

I haven’t had any trouble with it. The only consideration is that it doesn’t work reliably with quick capture, but that is the same with the mic adapter. I just always manually power on the camera.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie thanks. I was reaching the quick capture issue too but that shouldn't be a problem as I don't mind turning the camera on first. The media mod definitely is a cleaner setup just trying to decide which works best. Leaning more towards the mod

[@Deridersfilm]

So this is not waterproof right What about that front mic is that Dust proof?? I will do both motovloging and vloging with this Will it suits me?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

It is not waterproof with the media mod. I have done a lot of off-road riding and haven't had any problems with dust. Yes, this will work for motovlogging and vloging. Thanks for watching!

[@Deridersfilm]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie thanks brother..! Well how can I buy it iam from India

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Gv vlogs I don’t know.

[@averageridertroy2985]

Great video. Where did you get the Velcro at? Looking all over the internet and I can’t find it.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Here's a link to the exact velcro I used for this: amzn.to/3ilCP0N Any velcro will work, just cover the outward facing sticky side with tape or something. Thanks for watching.

[@John-om5dm]

add a link for the lapel and adapter for europe, would have bought it through you, that product isn't available in europe

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks, I’ll see if I can find one available there.

[@Oneslow92]

Can you plug a 3.5 mm mic into the media mod without any adapters

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

If you could find a mic with a TRS 3.5 plug. Must have a TRRS 3.5 plug.

[@juandiegofandinourrego6357]

can you connect a microphone and battery extern with that case?

[@12Gazelles]

Good sharing. If it's me, I will to use the media module to record and charge at the same time.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerryt8116]

What is part number or name of the right angle cord for Media Mod to Pink Panda mic?

[@GIZZMOTORSPORTS]

media mod is so big to be hanging off a helmet. I'll stick to my existing setup that also records my audio and the audio from my buddies helmets.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@franksmith9692]

I’d like to know how you did that. Both sides of a Sena or Cardo?

[@GIZZMOTORSPORTS]

@@franksmith9692 yes, both sides or our conversations, as many guys as we can connect. We are using Sena. I’ve tried a few different ways with mice by speakers but the levels were wonky. I’m recording with a Sena Bluetooth audio pack now, and have it wired to a cam, any cam with a mic input. Check out my vids from the past year.

[@franksmith9692]

@@GIZZMOTORSPORTS , that old Sena pack attachment uses Bluetooth. Bluetooth doesn’t play well with the mesh on newer senas. I wish Sena would just provide audio out Jack with settings to select what goes out.

[@franksmith9692]

Does the Sena audio pack work with newer Sena mesh units?

[@w8nc82]

Hi mate, can you use this setup with older gopro's?

[@SC8terRiderMotoVlogger]

🤗👍☝️😎🇵🇭 Thanks 😊 Stay safe 😷

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@m.landicho3692]

How do you update it to 1.6?

[@kmcmotoph]

Bro does your set up works with quick capture or you still need to on the gopro before your external mic works

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

I don't fully trust the quick capture feature. It works most of the time but I typically turn the camera on first. Thanks for watching!

[@szaszdavid1212]

Hi dude! This is really good video! But i have a problem with my media mod or maybe with the microphone. When i start the video recording after this i just hear something quiet. So doesent record my voice but i dont know why is this happened? I use this trrs to trs 3.5 jack adapter.

[@bharathraaj2253]

So sir I recently purchased a GoPro 8 I am planning to motovlog ...so now should I go for the mic adaptor or the media mod ...and I should use a trs cable for both rite ?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

You can use either but if you get the mic adapter you will also need a new battery door that is compatible. In my opinion the media mod is a simpler setup. Yes, you will need the trs adapter either way.

[@bharathraaj2253]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie thanks for the reply sir.....so the sound quality will not differ in both rite ?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

I haven't used the mic adapter with my Hero 8, but it should work the same for sound quality.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Nice

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@eddiekytia]

Hey buddy!.... can you tell me if you have ever ran your gopro for 3 or 4 hours of straight recording? If so has it ever over heated and shut down? I'm looking for a small action to record for them 3 or 4 hours straight incase of a accident. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE ME

[@michitelevision8787]

Hi can I charge battery while recording in medio mod with power bank?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

No, you have to remove the camera from the media mod to change the battery.

[@michitelevision8787]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie medio mod have c port..so I can charge without remove the battery?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

@@michitelevision8787 I’m sorry I misread your first question. Yes, you can charge while recording using the usb-c port.

[@michitelevision8787]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie thank you so much 🙏 am from india.( ooty) I started moto vlog thank you 👍

[@TheBeardedBiker111]

I am currently using this set up but im not sure how in the heck you are dodging wind noise, once I hit any speed past 45 I get a massive crackling sound that is unbearable

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Do you have the little foam cover on your mic? I had to glue mine on there. Without it the wind causes the issue you described.

[@TheBeardedBiker111]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie are you speaking of an extra fuzzy one? If so, no I don’t yet have one… I’m needing to order it

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

@@TheBeardedBiker111 I was talking about the little foam cover that comes with the lapel mic but the fuzzy ones are even better.

[@TheBeardedBiker111]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie I have the stock foam cover but it doesn’t work, my mic is behind my cheek pad not exposed at all, so I’m not sure what’s causing it

[@kevinherndon6963]

Does the 8 lock up like my 7 does?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

I haven’t had any issues with this one but I have other GoPros that have done that. Freezes are usually associated with over heating from my experience.