GoPro Hero 8 Black Media Mod & Light Mod Review

[@piensluc7444]

I am happy with my hero black 7 still using all the old accessoires no need to buy again all the accessoiries..all they must do was to release a hypersmooth upgrade.

[@wissell4287]

Piens Luc same

[@muhammadabdullah03]

I have very strict rules driving and riding a motorcycle, these are as follows: Maintain silence Seat belt(s) on at all times( driver and passengers) Keep mobile phones mute or switched off Concentrate on driving. Have a second phone( use with Google maps, this only applies to the driver). Have enough rest before going out Have regular breaks if necessary. Do regular maintenance and look around for possible signs of wear and tear( brakes, tyres, suspension etc) Change the fluids( refer to owners manual) If your car does not have a navigation system do the following: Buy the car that has one or Buy a sat nav Maybe use your phone( Google maps) Also look for safety systems like ABS( avoids wheels from locking up durning critical life saving moves like emergency braking) Look for as many safety systems as possible, the more the better. Sit in the most comfortable position as possible( seats upright) Follow the speed limits( city speeds are below 50 mph and highway speeds are above 50 miles per hour) For more info, search on the Internet ( speed limits for your specific country) Keep an eye on the fuel gauge or look for( LOW FUEL). Warning in the instrument cluster. Don't tex and drive. Most accidents involve cars with no ABS... Have cruise control. I can't stress enough, follow these rules and you and your family will be safe.

[@muhammadabdullah03]

Some rules don't apply to riding a motorcycle a motorcycle.

[@ScissorVixens]

I shoot video for a living and my main camera is a Panasonic GH5. I also travel a lot with my camera gear and have very limited space in my carry-on camera bag. So, I will be using the GoPro 8 as a backup or secondary camera. So for me, the most important feature on the media mod is the HDMI out for use with an external monitor such as my SmallHD or Ninja V. I always record audio using a separate audio recorder with a shotgun mic attached to it so the mic input on the media mod isn't as important unless I use the GoPro 8 as a secondary camera. Then I'll have another shotgun mic mounted on the GoPro media mod and use it's mic input.

[@NoahThomas29]

That audio is extremely disappointing coming out of the media mod. I was expecting better, especially for $80! I guess it would be best just to use it as a frame and attach a better mic. At least that horrible dongle is gone!

[@ThorenTravels]

Someone opened the media mod. It has unused mounting holes from what looks like a previous design. The microphones inside are instead two identical mono microphones of extremely cheap build. Looks like they cheaped out on us to save a few bucks.

[@ThorenTravels]

@@BarHarborMoOse Not me. I am done with them unless they release an extraordinary product. I'm going to see what the next wave of releases brings us. Hopefully DJI challenges them with a killer action 2.

[@Asshole58]

What would be a good external microphone for motovlogging in a sport touring bike? And full face helmet

[@Iamsmallfry]

Yeah. Now that everyone that’s going to buy the dongle, has. They’ve milked it for all it’s worth. Mow let’s move on the the other thing they have to buy to make it work.

[@Garageaholic]

For the light mod, if you double press the button, it goes into super bright mode, but only for like 30 seconds or something.

[@Garageaholic]

I've also noticed that when using mac computer to download photos, the usb-c seems to only charge, not upload photos, so I must open door, remove gopro and then connect usb-c to that so I can then download photos to the mac

[@UnusualAttitudes]

Ugh! Disappointed about how terrible those mics sound. I was so hopeful! Guess I’m keeping the Ulanzi case & Videomicro combinaive been using.

[@TeamGaymerTV]

They are TERRIBLE!

[@sipapito]

Team Gaymer TV Second that.

[@8Junio76]

Third that

[@TheFaheemrazak]

Fourth that

[@dronyland]

The light was actually more impressive than the media mod. The media mod however could be just a good accessory to have just to be able to use any external microphone. Overall, great review video !

[@ChoozeOneOfficial]

Can u use that for hero 5? It will work?

[@muhammadabdullah03]

I use the new gopro hero 8 black, it solved a problem with the media and light mods( I can now record excellent footage during the night with my motorcycle). I also have a sena so I can listen to the GPS instructions. Plus I use my sat nav incase of my phone dies. I also use powerbanks to keep everything charged( gopro, phone, sat nav and sena).

[@CHEFPKR]

I pair mine with the Rode Wireless Go set up and its pretty great. What I can't figure out is if I can use my Media Mod + GoPro as a webcam...I cant seem to get the HDMI out to work

[@TravelerTravis]

CHEFPK How is the volume level with the Rose Wireless Go and its built in mic? What gain setting do you use on the Rode (Low, Medium or High)? Is there a mic gain/input level setting on the Hero when using the external mic?

[@CHEFPKR]

@@TravelerTravis I keep my rode mic at Low for all purposes so I can adjust it in post. I tend to peak sometimes so I keep it there. I also use the "Powered Mic" option on the Gopro with media mod. It's the only one I have found to work well with it. Basically anything with a battery on the mic should get that option. There is a "Powered Mic+" option on the gopro that's adds 20db, but it's easier to adjust the gain on the mic. It's pretty Freaking awesome so far. However, lighting is my key issue. Hoping to fix that soon. I have a video coming out on Tuesday that utilizes the entire set up if you want to see how it is

[@TravelerTravis]

CHEFPK Great, thanks! I have the Rode Wireless Go that I’ve been using with my iPhone but I’m looking to get the GoPro and wanted to make sure it would work well with it.

[@14Mew]

I'm not sure if you were aware, but GoPro partnered with litra for the technology behind the light mod. The diffusion plastic covering the LEDs is the same as the litra torch, it also says powered by litra on the bottom of the light

[@docrio4014]

So disappointed with the shotgun mic on the media mod considering that it’s a whopping $80 accessory. I guess it’s not worth it. Good job on the review though, thank you.

[@sipapito]

Doc Rio I second that was really excited but I just watched Rainmakers review and this is a total disappointment,greetings from Germany.

[@docrio4014]

Cess Outdoors I know, right? I guess I should settle for the Rode mic instead. Greetings as well from the Philippines!

[@SingaporeUntold]

Doc Rio wow. What a babe

[@ikaikacorpus5827]

Doc Rio so without the media mod, it’s better with raw audio on the GoPro?

[@lefturn99]

Thanks for the review. Wish you had compared the light to the Lume Cube.

[@wildbillgreen]

You convinced me, I just ordered it. Too much wind noise in my last video sent me here.😊

[@AirPhotography]

Hope you like it!

[@NITINCHAWLA]

Well the shotgun mic isnt a massive improvement.... Over tge gopro mivs... Maybe just slight... But would u say that a gopro is good for travel vlogging overall? Love the hojest reviews btw

[@adsmel5881]

We were going to get one of these media mods but the difference definitely isn’t worth it for the 149 dollerydoos they are asking for it in straya very disappointing. Best review video of it so far though well done.

[@TheMangoCouple]

I think rode video micro with go pro 8 will be great. Crisp audio quality

[@MikeLukins]

That thing sucks..Sounds louder but just as muffled/bad as the built in garbage.. Wish GP would license the mic and lense from Sony.. :P

[@DaBudaa1]

Thanks for the video, I have a Hero 8 as my first GoPro that I used whenever I ride my motorcycle. Im definitely going to buy the media mod. The one thing that I noticed about my GoPro is that it's horrible at low-light, even with help of my motorcycles headlights, and that it does not recharge while taking videos.

[@groversings]

Is it me or does the regular mic audio sounds fine? Btw, I really like your reviews! Keep up the great work!

[@SAVVYAZE]

I just ordered the GoPro media mod dose it come with the GoPro or is it just a case

[@himticks]

lmao are you serious?

[@Sorennn94]

What about the battery? Does it last longer ?

[@pixelproshop9681]

The mics did not sound very good both internal and media mod case. I would have liked to hear the Rode mic you had plugged into the gopro.

[@BillOweninOttawa]

Great review but the rode is not a shotgun mic, it's a cardioid mic. I assume the media mod is too. "Cardioid mics have an upside-down heart-shaped pickup pattern - they capture mostly from the front, not so well from the sides, and reject sound at the rear. The shotgun microphone narrowly focuses on whatever is directly in front of it (even sounds at a distance), rejecting sounds from the sides and the rear."

[@24juan68]

Will this work on the rain?

[@jameimcleod8677]

no, not waterproof in mod. light should be..

[@JasonGolf]

Woulda been nice to see the light compared the the same settings w diffuser on and compared to lume cube.

[@EuropaWill]

Yes and how it improves video quality being shot out of the Hero 8 in normal room lighting vs adding the light mod.

[@anthonywall1228]

I have two 8s both with the media mod and light, I'm very happy with them. They get the job that I need them to do done.

[@pat5431]

I’ve been doing some research and I’ve chosen the new GoPro Hero 8 SmallRig cage with the old GoPro 3.5mm adapter clamped on to the side. The SmallRig cage gives you a 52mm filter thread in front of the lens to add filters, like ND filters. I don’t know how I would use ND filters on this new GoPro media mod case. I need NDs for sure. I could post my setup once it’s ready.

[@longboardluv2]

the media mod mic does not sound good at all compared to the rode! damn, i was so hopeful for this unit!

[@Ifayemi1991]

I really need to get both of these for my GoPro

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Well done. I have the mod as well. It’s a tad disappointing as I don’t hear a huge difference in sound/audio quality from the standard camera mic. However, I’m hoping it’s better in busy settings when used.

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Great review. Thanks for sharing!

[@HVACGUY]

I like the set up, and ability to add other options. But what about all the times it freezes with a red light, or just won’t do anything, causing you to pull the battery out and reset it. It’s already a hassle. It would be maddening, with all that on it.

[@dkeberhard]

The media mod makes you sound like you have a cold and are recording in a room without sound dampening (a bit of echo). Really not worth $80 unless you plan on getting the light and/or screen. The older microphone adapter for external mics is much less expensive and there are really good cases (like Ulanzi) that don't add too much bulk.

[@blazingcipher]

Does it comes with a gopro or just the media mode case

[@spike17spiegel]

That’s nice but 80 seems a bit too much, specially with the build quality and the mic itself. I feel like this might get discounted fairly quick.

[@ScissorVixens]

As a follow up to my previous post. Just received the media mod primarily to see how the HDMI out would work with an external monitor and unfortunately...once you start recording with the Hero 8...there is a lot of latency between the GoPro 8 and the monitor. Once you stop recording...the latency disappears. That's a real bummer and may make using an external monitor while recording much more difficult.

[@VOGoalie]

Thoughts on a firmware update for an additional Stereo setting where you could set the 3.5mm input to one channel and one of the built in mics to the other?

[@tjabbie]

VOGoalie hoping on that too

[@josh_rit8045]

1:16 Honestly, I was not expecting you to say that!! Great video though, thanks for sharing!

[@GasGuzzlers]

Just got the media mod for my channel- the only thing im after is that 3.5 jack, at least it is all one nice package you know will work.

[@blueghost3647]

What I need to know where do you buy these things you are talking about

[@monumentsNmelodies]

Thanks for this. What kind of external camera would you recommend for recording drums?

[@nenitohx]

Yo quiero saber si al instalarle todos esos accesorios. Va aser resistente al agua o ya no podra entrar al agua????

[@rasheenbabe2536]

How can you put the light on a go pro and it also be waterproof?

[@nikhilraj418]

The light did surprisingly good job compared to it's size

[@AndyTraiyn]

2:34 what is it called and where to get it?

[@slowjiggingrus3186]

I see a big problem with installing polar pro filter frame

[@theBullringLive]

Is this the only way to add hdmi? I would like to use this as an extra cam for live streaming. Wifi too much lag for what I'm doing

[@9gagerofl]

It is what it is, and im STILL buying it. the cold shoe mounts, HDMI, USBC, and 3.5 all available and easily accessible on the gopro media mod clearly outweigh its bad shotgun Mich. In the end, those serious about their audio will continue to use an external Mich.... like we do for practically EVERY...CAMERA.... this is nothing new to us, but the media mod does simplify the process in which we use those external Mich's.

[@Ibrarmughaleverything]

hello i recently purchased media mod for my hero 8 black i use only one time next day i on the camera media mod not detecting audio input n/a i install new firmware manually 2.50 but still not detecting plz help me i live in pakistan and my cousin in Canada he buy for me and sent me i don't have any options to return it reply plzz waiting....

[@FT099]

You have to turn the camera on first using the power button, then start recording. You cannot use the record button directly to start recording if you want to use an external mic. This issue is also present if you use the mic adapter. Must turn camera on first before recording.

[@stevocanuck]

Yeah i'm sticking with my 7 thanks.

[@akungwelly]

Is this product adjustable in hero 7..???

[@user-rs1990]

I've made a huge expensive mistake today. I bought the new GoPro Hero 8 Media Mod and Light Mod. However, I put the Light onto the Media Mod's top shoe facing the wrong way and now I can't get it off without breaking it or using tools.

[@mikecalton1978]

Thank you so much for your videos! I love your channel and watch all the time! Thanks again

[@rafaelrivas8910]

So the light is water proof but the gopro is no longer waterproof with the media mod correct?

[@tommygunrunner4656]

Please review the live monitoring ability of the media mod. The hdmi out port is important for a lot of users mainly looking for quality of live monitoring output, latency time, and simultaneous monitoring/ recording ability.

[@thestonegateroadrunner7305]

What line in setting should you use for a Lavalier micro?

[@abdallahtanveer6532]

Will the go pro still be waterproof with that case on ??

Do you have any idea for having this module over some rain? How waterproof is it when it is raining? Because when motovloging here, sometimes we have to deal with heavy rain. I'll appreciate any hints, thanks.

[@fishin2themax245]

Excellent demonstration and review 😄👍💪🏻

[@thegangstagentle]

I am happy that I am not the only one who dislikes the shotgun microphone! And actually I like the built in the most

[@turnerstechtalk7737]

Any idea how the Polar Pro ND filters will work with this? I'm guessing they won't? I'll be using my Smallrig setup instead of this. Much more flexible since I can use a normal ND filter and whatever light and microphone I want.

[@paulswilley3737]

Using this media mod for the first time my camera froze up when I left it on I would have to take it out of the mod and turn it off then put it in the mod and turn it on til it froze up again repeated the process several times Tell me what problem that could be

[@fishycomics]

today there was a shot, could not be missed, by the time I now set up, andtear down I might as well just use a real point-n-shoot.

[@djrhegz1169]

Is this available now in the market?

[@reddiamondxiv]

So how does the light come off mine slid on and will not come off , stuck.

[@chievmengly7175]

Hi can u reply me how to use the gopro light mod with gopro hero 7 black?

[@jadelee2501]

Can you use this for the Hero 7 Silver?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Now I'm interested in buying the hero 8 black

[@TravelTourTaste]

Thanks for sharing this we really had no idea how this worked so thank you for teaching us. Stay safe Love and Light Sarah and Glenn

[@tannerrubach3998]

What is the model of the Rode Shotgun mic @ 3:02

[@dunn-do]

How’s the battery life with the media mod? I was planning on buying the media instead of an adaptor for my motorcycle vlog. And since I don’t have a method of charging on I’m just wondering how long it last with the media mod last.

[@yonoots363]

Can you attach gopro media mode to gopro 7?

[@LionKing-eh9uk]

the media mod is really for vlogging right. but you have to manually set microphone front or back?! One minute you will be filming yourself and next maybe wanting to show something in the same shot so going from selfy to filming. Does Stereo mode use both front and back mics at the same time? or cold you perhaps put a button on the screen to flip modes and that would work during recording? did not seem to be much improvement in audio.

[@mintoroadiesvlogs4308]

Which one is best GoPro hero 8 or max ?

[@Parrothed5150]

I’m assuming you loose the waterproof aspect when using the mod.

[@Basicbill]

Yes you do. It says so in the accompanying user manual.

[@CHEFPKR]

@@Basicbill I mean, I dropped mine in ice cream base and it survived.

[@BudnMarysMarina]

Thank you, great review. Have mine ordered will be nice to get rid of the big metal cage and not need the mic adapter any longer. I definitely need the external mic with dead cat for my fishing channel it's always windy.

[@xenithral]

What is the difference between Mediamods? Is this Mediamod compatible with Hero 12?

[@Addictive_Manufacturing]

how long does the light last for? with 1 charge

[@Life_a_bike]

Is it using the external microphone if you use quick capture? So start filming without turning it on first? I can’t find the answer anywhere 🤷‍♂️

[@bogsss1331]

can a gopro hero 7 fit in the media mod?

[@DroDem1]

Wow. Thanks for more idea and tutorial. Keep it up 👍

[@stephenlozada7158]

Should have compared it to the lume cube at the same time

[@iAMJJP]

Audio for media mod for go pro 8 was great. I don’t know what you guys are listening too.

[@shawnj4554]

Wish they would make a newer smaller cheaper better mic adapter. I just wanna hook up a microphone to GoPro.

[@ive595]

Great review despite my negative comments about the media mod

[@devicefuliostutorials]

Nice walk through. Thanks. It would have been nice for you to test out the HDMI out. That looks like a mini HDMI to HDMI, yes ?

[@mark_pichai1782]

Is the gopro still Waterproof after applying the media mod?

[@Sundayswingerz]

mark_pichai it’s not 🤨

[@anakhajayakumar3647]

the real question is that the mods are water proof like and the light and display mod

[@AirPhotography]

The light model is waterproof but not the media mod

[@anakhajayakumar3647]

@@AirPhotography thank you

[@CueTheFun]

is the go pro hero door easy to snap on and off? I noticed you said you had to remove the door to use the mod. Thanks!

[@Mevi]

The Hero 7 and audio adapter has broken audio sync when powering from usb-c while recording with Hypersmooth on. Does this adapter also have the same issues?

[@letzvisit1661]

So the light is waterproof, is the media mod also?

[@scottyknows]

Did you do any post audio cleanup? I'm getting a ton of white noise with and without the media mod.

[@biggooseadventures]

Great video , quick question....both mics are not always on? You have manly switch between the front and back Mic?

[@christiandayshk909]

My media mod is not working from day 0 i cannot change the options or nothing

[@theknivjocke]

What about using a non-powered microphone with wireless enabled on the camera (ie camera connected to the Smart Remote)? Will there be interference to the recorded audio (like there is with the Hero5/6/7)? Or have they finally fixed this? This would be the BIG news, if they have fixed this.

[@itsjustjonnoh]

Nothing a little compression and EQ can't fix. Thanks for the upload.

[@PerthfenceAu]

The forth press is the typical SOS morce code flash

[@TommyKinsey1972]

Thanks for the review. GoPro site here in the US still shows preorder with no ship date

[@pro-fishing]

Will he go to gopro 7?