I FIXED IT - Audio Input N/A with GoPro Mic Adapter attached

So, past 10 days, even with GoPro External Mic adapter attached, the Audio Input on my GpPro HERO 5 was displaying N/A. In the video I've shown you how I managed to fix it.
Please share with your friends who might be facing the same problem with their GoPro and External mic Adapter setup.

[@TheWazza55]

After having experiences problem and search the Internet for hours trying to find a solution this was the only one that worked. Thank you.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Awesome! I'm glad it's worked for you.

[@nikhil3338]

Really ??? It's worked Plz reply ?

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

@@nikhil3338 it works just follow the steps in the video. If it Still doesn't work then try doing it another mic and even with another mic it doesn't work then maybe the adaptor is faulty.

[@seanrickman70]

Thanx! Worked great with my new GoPro 8. Was about to go nuts until I saw this and everything worked again.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Glad it helped Sean! I went crazy too, for weeks I was searching and feeling helpless 😀

[@seanrickman70]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 WEEKS?? SHEESH!! Patience is obviously a great virtue. THANX again.

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Thanks mate, worked for me! Much appreciated...

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Super! Glad it helped

[@KenHeron]

Hey Sachin, thanks! This helped me with the Hero10 as well. Much appreciated sir.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Happy to hear that 🍻

[@robgarcia348]

This helped me with my issue and I was ready to give up untill this worked. Ty so much

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

So glad it helped 👍, I know that feeling of frustration all too well. I've now moved to a DJI Osmo Action and I'm very happy.

[@hit-the-road]

Mine does not work. Do you need to have a gopro mic adaptar? I have 2 cheap conversor from usb to jack

[@marcussmith4965]

Great video..... Fixed the issue straight away... Thanks very much

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Awesome 🍻

[@gillikinsisland]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@askcaptainscott]

Thanks a million. I was totally stumped....

[@PUNEKARPREM003]

Thank you soooo much for this DYI!! It hepled me alot!!

[@nikhil3338]

Is this worked ??

[@PUNEKARPREM003]

I found that my adapter is not working so I have contacted gopro for replacement. But I tried another adapter for it and it worked!

[@nikhil3338]

@@PUNEKARPREM003 the Replacement Adapter Worked Directly Or U Have Do This Trick ..in This Video ??

[@weekendwarriorchick]

What about go pro12 wireless mic issues ? Any help? 😮

[@gpvlogs2491]

Thanks a lot sir 🙏🙏🙏 it's working after removing battery directly 👍👍

[@germansantiago1765]

Thank you Man. At last my gopro hero black 5 work with out the popping. 👍😁 You solve my problem.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

I know how relieved you must be now, I've felt the same. I'm happy I could help.😀

[@KunalKourani]

Thank you Sachin, I solved the issue of mic in GoPro hero 6 by following your instructions. Cheers. :)

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Haha most welcome! I know how frustrating it is when it doesn't work, I'm glad it's solved now 😀

[@Sureshlamavlog]

my gopro also that problem can i do like that bro

[@ridedanredahdanmental3172]

Hi bro..mine also hero 6..but still I cannot solve my problem..really frustrating..can u give me some tips please...

[@hkvlognepal9322]

yes worked thats love from Nepal bro ❤❤

[@TluckAtoZ]

hello sir it did not work for me even i uodate the gopro what can i do next ..

[@depperrides]

It worked for the hero 11 too! Thank you so much!

[@arijitdas6146]

Mic adapter is not detecting on my hero 11 so how it worked for you can you explain it?

[@depperrides]

@@arijitdas6146 Hi! I did not use Mic adapter, but the MediaMod instead. 1st solution worked nicely, haven't had issues ever since

[@Bhushan12387]

Such a wonderful information... now really it's working.... keep Growing bro ❤️

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

👍😀

[@Omega1fitnessLAD]

Eureka it worked! Thank you so much!!!

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

😀🍻

[@BOBARACING]

Sir in my gopro hero 6 Black the all of step that u are already gived not working in my Camera, i used mic adapter original gopro, can u help?

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Try with a different mic

[@milestogochannel]

Hi Sachin, i had a similar problem. Though my output was displaying in Gopro as ''Powered Mic"" the sound wasnt recording. I tried using multiple mics yet the same issue. Eventually, i had to reset GoPro and now the prob is solved. Thanks.

[@LuisBrygala]

Thanks Man! You safe my future Videos

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Awesome 👍

[@siddharthpathak1391]

Great one, pretty useful

[@RohiteshMotorsports]

Informative mate :)

[@vasudevshetty2876]

I am still having the same problem and updated the firm wear did all the same what you showed bur still no result there is still no mic recording🥺

[@raghulg6639]

Mannnnnnn....thank you so much❤...it was working😮

[@alfredodiaz7350]

The r8 would require a solid housing and maintenance foundation. Either tons of knowledge on how to fix it or good relations with a dealership or shop

[@KenWeiG]

I'm using Hero 7 and the latest firmware is 1.90 very different UI from yours and I can't seems to get it work even with your recommendation. Quick Capture turned off and Connection turned off. I have no idea what should I do now.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Sorry to hear that I know how frustrating it is. I would suggest you try few other mics (with TRS pin) and if it still doesn't work then try using someone else's Hero 5,6 or 7. It's all trial and error maybe the problem is your mic or the mic adapter is spoilt. Because of this issue when I wanted a second action camera I bought DJI Osmo action cam.

[@JJ_9008]

Tried both ways and still no fix. Firmware is as update as possible (1.90) as well. Please help

[@apasionadosporcristo_apc]

El mío tampoco se solucionó

[@denniesoffree7593]

Does this only work with the Gopro Mic adapter?

[@Capt_sal_b777]

I had a similar issue, followed your troubleshooting with a negative result, waited until charged 100% ( now the options are available again.).

[@vasudevshetty2876]

I did everything but still having same issue don't have audio input Tryed all you said but still no result 😢

[@KamleshMallick]

I use the Media Mod with GoPro Hero 8 and the 'Audio Input' says Audio N/A and does not give me those options - Standard, Powered etc. I updated the firmware manually to V2.51 Also the media mod mic is not recognized - in the input/output tab, Audio N/A in grey is all one can read. And when trying to select front/back mic in presets the word "stereo" in grey is all I have.. Do you have any idea what could be wrong? Thanks for the video and clear explanation.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

I guess you'll have to take it one step at a time and keep eliminating possible causes along the way. Start with trying another mic, then try to use a friend's mic adapter etc. If your camera is still under warranty then you could try for a replacement. But yes this N/A is a big pain with the GoPro, it's pure luck and trial and error.

[@KamleshMallick]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 thank you. Much appreciated. They said they will replace the media mod. But they too seem to be shooting in the dark.

[@cyclingheaven9027]

Sir i have gopro hero 7 silver In gopro hero 7 silver the external adapter didn't work so this hack will work or not

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Try it, it should work.

[@ToModorNottoMod]

Thank you. It worked.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

😀👍

[@mrmadhavvlogs]

Thank you so much sir ❤️👍

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

👍

[@DannFervazz]

Nice. Very thank you

[@xplorewithvj960]

my gopro 8 also have a same issue please help !

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Try what I've done in the video

[@josephthomas6533]

Thanks sachin wadhwani .. I'll try your tricks for my Gopro 7🙏

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Sure! Let me know if it works

[@pynechan]

anymore tips i did workeds once for me and still not working again now gopro hero 7 black

[@KamotengTomSawyerMotoVlog]

Suddenly it didn't work to my go pro hero 8. Maybe the adapter I bought was defective 😢

[@BiyanSlam]

Its tips work for gopro 7 ? Help me 👏🏻

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Try it and find out 👍 works on my 5

[@BiyanSlam]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 thankyou

[@BiyanSlam]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 thankss

[@azadbashir9428]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 bro mara pass go pro hero white ha us ma muja microphone kaam nahie kar raha ha plz help sir

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

@@azadbashir9428 Hi Jo video me tips diya usko aap try kijiye. Agar nahi fix hota hai toh doosre mic se try karo

[@stgdhg]

Sir, u r saviour, solved my Gopro 7 problem. subscribed to your channel. Will ride soon together 👍

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

I'm glad it helped you! I know how it feels because I was also very frustrated till I found this solution. Now I'm enjoying my Hero 5.

[@cyclingheaven9027]

Which gopro you have

[@stgdhg]

cycling heaven 7

[@maniataxidion7255]

I am having the same problem wth my gopro hero 7..can u help me our

[@maniataxidion7255]

Can u help me out. I am also facinh the same issue wth my gopro hero 7

[@solhudallvlog]

Tapi di kamera saya nggak bisa bro? Paling apa nya yah walau sudah dengan cara tersebut?

[@explorewithvasant3681]

Great one!

[@explorewithvasant3681]

i was about to return my adopter, i though it is not working and seen ur vidoe, now its working fine,

[@YarroMoto]

Hi Sachin, tried your suggestions to fix mic audio on my H7 Black...but sorry to report that it didn't fix it. Maybe Mic Adaptor has packed up after years of usage?

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Yes possible. Try to borrow an adaptor from a friend to check if it works.

[@YarroMoto]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 Yup, H7 mic adaptor input fried. Cam still works but...had to buy an H7 replacement for recording audio mic input!

[@YarroMoto]

@old man strength Correct, in my experience.

[@YarroMoto]

@old man strength The newer models, that work with their media mod, you CAN plug straight into with a mic. Otherwise, you need a mic adaptor. Mad I know, but that’s the situation.

[@YarroMoto]

I think filming in the rain definitely fried the mic internals on mine and I had to buy another H7, and this one works fine again with a mic attached via the mic adaptor. No more filming in the rain!

[@hammerandlife8324]

Can somebody help me... I have my gopro hero 8 wirh gopro adapter and external mic from Rode... I connect it and nothing happens... I can change the mic setting but no sound is recording... so frustrating.. thanks, Damian

[@RoadTales]

Hi im having same issue with a trs mic. 😑

[@VlogswithRonak]

Thankyou for the information but unfortunately it didnt helped me formy go pro hero 7 black camera.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Ronak, please go through the comments. Some people have tried other methods and they have worked for them, maybe you can try too. Unfortunately, this is a big pain and very common in the GoPro.

[@TuckerPearce]

Odd my 7 pro has worked for 2 years now it stopped working, this is so odd.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Too many issues with the external mic adapter. I wanted a second action cam I went for DJI I'm so happy with it.

[@TuckerPearce]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 yeah it’s frustrating. I never thought I had issues with it. I know I’m my 7 I use to be able to adjust the input but now I can’t. Can’t decide if the adapter went bad, something is wrong with the GoPro or if the mic somehow stopped working.

[@motorkafa_motovlog]

i try it but not work on gopro hero 6 black

[@LemonDrizzleGang]

Fixed it thank you sub and like

[@Bruce_zx6r]

I have a hero 8. I’ve tried all the steps you’ve said. But still shows n/a. Will please help me?

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Try another mic. Or try with someone else's Hero8. If problem persists then just move to DJI it's more stable.

[@Bruce_zx6r]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 thank you. I’m returning everything. I’m having to much trouble with it and it’s brand new. Will the DJI work with the same mounts as the GoPro?

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

That's the best part about DJI. 90% of rhe mounts work on DJI and GoPro.. except ofcourse the main camera protective case which is unique to each camera.

[@Bruce_zx6r]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 I’m going to try a different adapter to see if that is the problem. Like I said it was working a couple of night’s ago. Then all of sudden I tried to make a video last night. And it’s not even recognizing it when I plug it in. It just says n/a.

[@Bruce_zx6r]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 thank you for your help

[@rommeljredillo990]

Why it still doesn’t work for my hero5 🥺

[@apasionadosporcristo_apc]

Hola, tengo una gopro 7 black hice los pasos que das en el video y no funciona, mi cámara sigue apareciendo entrada de audio N/D me podrías apoyar?

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

No sé. Si no funciona después de los pasos en el vídeo, podría intentarlo con otro micrófono. Yo ahora uso DJI, me harté de GoPro, y estoy muy satisfecho.

[@apasionadosporcristo_apc]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 realmente me di cuenta que era problema del adaptador que vino fallado de fábrica, lo moví varias veces y se arreglo lo solté… y se volvió a malograr… así que ya devolví ese adaptador… ahora estoy esperando otro nuevo.

[@tooninthailand]

Unfortunately, nothing I tried here has helped. I am using a USB C Lavalier Mic. No Adapter necessary. (or so I am thinking.) Do you need the adapter even if using USB C based Microphones? Edit: Sorry. Using with GoPro Hero Black 5. All updates...

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Yes! You need an adaptor even if using USB Type C microphone. It's annoying but no way around it.

[@SparkShredder]

I tried everything. Now only throwing it out is pending.

[@MrSatyadeep]

What if I remove battery as step #1?!!

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Sir, follow the steps. This is not sex, you cannot skip the foreplay.

[@Pertamax7-HD]

N/A too

[@TravelAgentHanoi]

Unfortunately it didn't work on my Hero 8. :(

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

I'm done with GoPro. I've moved to DJI.

[@a.j.l.3251]

Unfortunately it didn't work for my Hero7.

[@12jbdk]

Tried this with my hero 9 and it still doesn't work

[@Omega1fitnessLAD]

Great video, I tried every got you said but it still doesn’t work :( thanks though

[@thecitiots]

Nice job on the video, after doing all this mine still did not work. I noticed messing with the gopro adapter plug into the gopro after wiggling that a bit mic + showed up.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad something worked. That NA in the external mic is too frustrating.

[@byaherongbarbero]

Not working for my hero7 brother! Still N/A

[@byaherongbarbero]

My gopro is updated and i do all u do still doesn't working!!

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

@@byaherongbarbero Sorry to hear that, my Hero 5 is now working perfectly. Which mic are you using? Try to avoid cheap Chinese mics from Amazon. I am using Boya

[@partogigultom3908]

Happened to me then its working. Additional step is REswitch on quickcapture then unplug and plug adapter.

[@stgdhg]

@@byaherongbarbero kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYmQfKyZirp0js0

[@solovlogs]

Not working in gopro 7 black tried all the tests

[@aravindmadhu4105]

annaaaaaaa................... u r the great..................................😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Problem solved?? 😀

[@aravindmadhu4105]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 ya man thanks ❤️❤️❤️

[@Rhoenschrat]

I had a similar issue with the HERO8 and the microphone adapter. The interesting thing was, that e.g. with firmware 1.20 it worked completely fine, but then they broke it with newer firmware. And the issue changed in with every firmware a little, but they still didn't fix it completely in the latest one available for the HERO8. For me, it was enough to unplug and re-plug the adapter while the camera is on. And I even saw different behavior when there was a power source connected to the adapter. In the end, I covered this in the remote control app that I developed to control my multi-cam motovlog setup. I added an indicator that tells me if the adapter was recognized and even if an external microphone is connected. Maybe this is interesting for you as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2eboJaIbMd-ors

[@marster6997]

I really enjoyed this having watched loads with no success. BUT mine still fails! Any ideas I will be forever grateful!...

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Hey! Maybe you could try doing the same thing a few times with a different mic.

[@marster6997]

Sachin Wadhwani nice one mate thanks. But I’ve only got the one 😓

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

@@marster6997 I know how you feel, it's extremely frustrating when it doesn't work as it's supposed to. Like I suggested try to arrange a mic from a friend and/or use your external mic adaptor on another GoPro, maybe the adaptor is damaged.

[@thefatehpuri7038]

why that background music man?

[@supporterdhamu9582]

Doesn't work. What should i do

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Try to do it step by step it should work. Also, try with another mic, sometimes GoPro is fine but mic is faulty. I avoid the cheap Amazon mics, I use boya.

[@AmanRaj-zk4dp]

Is still not working for me …

[@tarakirider6658]

All the steps didn't work for me. I got frustrated so I coiled the mic adapter's wire, and it worked!! Try it it might also work for you

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

I didn't understand, how do you coil the wire??

[@tarakirider6658]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 wrap the wire on your finger. Then plug it while it's wrapped on your finger.

[@SpicyAngler]

Why this adapter cost £50 I can’t undertand there are even no aftermarket cheaper than this

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

😂 i agree it's daylight robbery, move to DJI

[@SpicyAngler]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 DJI wireless setup is as quality as Rode? What’s the name of the parallels to the Go one of Rode?

[@reggaerocket]

There are two reasons. #1...the Gopro uses a standard type-C form factor, but does not fully conform to all the USB type-C protocols. So many of the type C add-on devices for a phone, for example, are useless on a GoPro...because it does not receive the data nor does it have the onboard capacity to process any of that unnecessary info. The second reason is that the GoPro camera adapter provides a mini STEREO digital audio interface. Not just a microphone input or 'type C adapter'. The adapter offers a level of high-quality stereo audio processing that is beyond the scope of the circuitry of the camera.

[@blakesracingandoff-road6353]

I did everything you did no difference still reads N/A WTF

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Try a different mic

[@blakesracingandoff-road6353]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 I tried two of them don't read nothing. I hear it should read the box even without a mic

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Then try it with another adaptor, don't buy one, borrow from a friend. If that also doesn't work then you might have to return the GoPro if it's still under warranty. I got fed up and moved to DJI

[@blakesracingandoff-road6353]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 it's not under warranty I haven't had a chance to try it on a different GoPro but I'm 99 percent sure it's the gopro

[@rico-989]

That's ridiculous to have to buy a mic adapter to use an external mic, not only is it bulky but the extra wires suck

[@marcussmith4965]

Your right it sucks..... Gopro couldn't think about adding a waterproof mic input! It's a money making scheme... Or just complete stupidity, plus the mic adapter is bulky and I don't think it's even waterproof, more resistant instead. I tried using aftermarket C type USB interfaces first as a cost save but the gopro doesn't recognise it. They're playing us, to get more money!!! W**kers!!!

[@funnierthan2476]

None of this worked for me and I have all authentic parts

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Sorry wish I I could help. I've moved to DJI in frustration 😀

[@Last_vision_369]

not working🤨

[@vancamerawoman7399]

Alas it still did not work for me. Good vid though

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Ya, it seems that as a solution it's not working with all Hero's. Anyways, it's a common and frustrating problem. I've got the DJI as a second action cam and I'm very happy.

[@ShibaTraveller]

It’s sometimes work but not all time. 🙄

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Maybe some problem with your mic. Which mic are you using?

[@ShibaTraveller]

Boya M1 & Rode Wireless go!

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

@@ShibaTraveller wow I'm using the exact same combination. So I used a 250rs lapel mic on my Hero 5 and I started having the N/A problem. Then I did the battery reboot and I've never had the problem again. But I threw away the 250rs mic 😀

[@ShibaTraveller]

@@sachinwadhwani4810 I think it's a type c port problem.

[@SparkShredder]

The best solution is to throw the mic and buy a zoomh1.

[@gummikekz_ol4222]

NOT WORKING 🥲