Common GoPro 5 and 6 Audio Problems (AND HOW TO FIX THEM)

In this vid, I make an updated GoPro Hero 5 / 6 rig for vlogging that is small AND lightweight. I use parts from my previous rig, but make everything lighter with SUGRU!. Links to all the pieces below:
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[@skeivsjomann1707]

I've had audio issues like many others, with both video recordings having no audio, as well as static/crackling/popping sounds. My setup is a Hero5 Black with the (ridiculous) GoPro mic adapter, paired with an Edutige ETM-001 microphone (awesome affordable mic, available on Amazon). I too thought it was a defective microphone, or perhaps the connection where the adapter plugs into the camera or possibly a defective mic adapter. After much trial and error, reading online, and doing countless test recordings I discovered that to remedy the silent issue, go into Preferences, scroll down to QuikCapture, and turn it OFF. This means you no longer can power on and start video recording with a single press of the shutter release button (on top of the camera); you now have to power on the camera with the side "Mode" button, then start/stop video with the top button. To get rid of the crackling/popping/static noise, go into "Connect" (same screen as Preferences), scroll down to "Wireless Connections" and turn it OFF (icon will turn grey when off). Apparently its the WiFi signals interfering that cause the static sound so you have to shut off all wireless connections (including that on your phone if you are using that as a controller). Also, to set up your external microphone, first plug it and the mic adapter into the camera (otherwise it will show up as "N/A" in the menu), go into Preferences menu, scroll down to "Audio Input" and select "Standard Microphone" (the "Standard Microphone+" is also good but, with the decibel boost, can sometimes pick up too much background noise). Overall, definitely not the way one would hope to get decent audio but the results are fantastic audio, the way it should sound. As many have said GoPro really dropped the ball on this one when a firmware update could have resolved the issue. If you're outdoors in any sort of breeze, be sure to use a foam (or better yet) a "dead cat" windscreen on your microphone; makes a huge difference. Hope this helps. UPDATE: after reading some other comments, I realized I neglected to mention one VERY important point: be sure you have the right type of microphone for your GoPro. It must have a 3.5mm / 3 pole plug (not a 4 pole plug that resembles an earphones plug). There are microphones that are 4 pole, but those only work on phones (that have a 3.5mm mini stereo jack) not a GoPro. The simplest way to know which is which is to count the number of black insulating bands on the plug: a 4 pole plug has three, a 3 pole plug has two. Be sure your GoPro mic has two black bands. (I was going to attach a photo to illustrate but it looks like that isn't possible.)

[@CausticCreations]

DOOOOODE yeah, this helps immensely! you have no idea the footage i have lost due to this bug. You are a true hero. i thank you.

[@EvanStormOfficial]

Thanks for taking the time on giving us this crucial information.

[@Justisobelxx]

Going to give this a try! Thanks!!!!

[@McZeat]

This helped me so much! Thank you!!

[@C4LB34R]

Ok I gotta wait until I'm by my camera but THANK YOU already just for being so detailed. I've been looking everywhere watching all these videos and your one comment gave me more direct info than anything else I've seen. I really hope this works because I cant get any audio but my mic works great connected to my phone and my gopro audio adapter is brand new! So frustrating

[@x13xAVALANCHE]

THANK YOU!!!! I’ve been struggling with this for a week and have deleted so many videos due to not having audio, the one touch glitch was my problem. Now as long as I turn the gopro on first before recording, it works. Thank you

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Ive been struggling getting my mic with adapter working,blaming the mic and connections. Its taken half a dozen videos with no sound to lose all trust in this setup. I was at my whits end until i read one comment here that fixed it all for me. Make sure your battery is fully charged,even 40% is no good. So from now on i will be using voice control which makes sure it is working before filming and switching out batterys more often. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

It turns out my mic adapter was no good ,intermittent at the best. I bit the bullet and purchased another and bingo All Good Now

[@wrxcouple2354]

Thank you man just got my mic adapter since it has been out of stock for a while and I could not get audio from the mic and your vide really helped me out thank you so much !!

[@paulkmaster3231]

Yours is the best video yet on solving these problems with audio problems. I’ve gone crazy trying to fix my audio on my Hero5 with different mics different GoPro mic adapters and calling GoPro emailing etc...most of my issues you just solved by switching to standard. To low mic setting and turning off wind control. I already bought a saramonic mic way back which didn’t solve the issues till I did everything you suggested. I can’t wait to get out and start Vlogging on my Hero5Black instead of going back to my Hero3+black because of the bad audio. I’m gonna start listening to your advise instead of all the bad advise out there. Thanks I liked 👍and Subbed.

[@nopeitsnotGeo]

cheers man! ive been using one touch control for ages and wondered why the audio was going on and off

[@Deecrappie]

Great job you covered a lot of good points and a lot of issues correctly

[@leechristophera]

Thanks for the tips - The one-touch glitch was definitely the culprit for the no-audio. I also shut off the GPS and wireless connections. I'm guessing that was the key to getting rid of the static/popping sounds. Now, all I need are some tips to get my MacBook Pro to read the USB cable so that I don't have to keep taking the card out of my camera. lol! Thanks bro!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Yeah. So much can go wrong in the GoPro audio chain it's ridiculous.

[@nonroadusr]

@ Christopher Lee Try using Image Capture to import videos from the GoPro ;-)

[@DansMoto]

Thanks for the last advice! I thought that the pro tune audio setting means that the audio would be saved in high quality instead of process the audio in low, medium and high... Now i have a clipping free RAW audio layer. Thanks!

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

What helped me the most is when you talked about the static and clicking sounds because mine does that. I guess I'll put my phone in airplane mode or try to move it to my rear pockets and see how that goes. Thanks so much!

[@kkvacay]

I followed and bought all the rig you recommended, and initially hit a bump by not hearing any audio at all... Just a quick firmware update and now the sound is crisp and perfect. Thanks for the help! ;)

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Good to know. Which GP are u using?

[@kkvacay]

GP6... it's still lamentable that we even need that extra bulky mic mount.

[@kkvacay]

GP6... it's still lamentable that we even need that extra bulky mic mount.

[@tsizzle]

Which firmware version? 1.60 or the latest 2.01?

[@kevinbrownlee9847]

Purchased the same setup as you. Thank you. The clicking sound drove me nuts, and none of your solutions worked. I did find a solution: turning off the Wireless Connections on the GoPro stopped the clicking sound.

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

I have literally changed all my mic and was about to buy another adapter when I watched your video. The dumb preference changed on by itself. Thank you very helpful

[@OfficeofthePacific]

Great video. Been getting loads of static and there's not a lot of helpful info on the topic, but you made good points that I will try to use. Thank you

[@josemeza7002]

Thank You! I ordered all 3 and the aluminum housing. Fingers crossed..

[@KeysToTheCastleMusic]

I use a mic adapter for the GoPro and when I export my videos and upload them to KZbin or Tiktok, the sound is just static for some people while it works for others. When I play it through my phone it's just static. If I use headphones, it works. It works on a browser and tv too. I've been stumped on this for 2 years. Can you help? They don't work on TikTok at all, it's just static. Any added audio I put on the video from editing works, but the actual mic audio doesn't.

[@familyflood8396]

Great help on these vids. GoPro sucks all things audio but you've made it tolerable.

[@swooshmoto360]

Thank u my problem was answered properly regards with the non audio in some clips im going to check out orefrences later thanks for the advice luckily its not important footage i need.

[@aldrinsmotovlog7706]

Thankyou sir for sharing the ideas, i purchased gopro hero 5 and mic adapter and lapel mic, i see the issues iam using one click record it doesn't work, but i follow your instructions i can record my voice already now, i just need a big battery for my power bank because leaving the gopro On it will make the battery drained :(

[@khmernattie]

Man you just saved me. I was wondering why it sometimes record sound. Crazy thing is I’ve bought 3 mic adapters! They need to update their firmware on the 5 black ughhhh

[@RavishankarPVarma]

Thanks to you, now I am able to not blame my mic... Thanks for this really informative video..

[@AstralLadyTarot]

Hey there. What about having audio input in the gopro menu listed as n/a meaning Not Available? Mic seems to work, but gopro won't let me use it. Did an update and everything

[@dannyporterguitarist]

Just tried this hack and yep problem No.4 for me!!! Turned my phone off and I was still getting the continued bleeping interference noise!!! How do I get rid of it???

[@WherenextPK]

Have you found a way to enable quick capture with audio when using an external mic? It’s too difficult to turn the GoPro on and then begin filming while moving, and you’ve normally missed the moment…

[@stevenmoatt4736]

Thanks for the tuition 👍😊

[@gsp-greenstripepilot9508]

Do you have to pre-select standard to make it work?

[@tinokung7554]

Hello PLP, thanks for your video, I have the following problem: I have a gopro 5, mic adapter, SC3 adapter, Rode smartlav+. But unfortunately I only have a hum. Audio settings are on standard, the microphone works and I don't need one touch... what could be the problem?! Thank you

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Do you have another mic to try out to rule out issues with the adaptor?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Also, have you tried Standard +? Maybe the lav needs to be powered?

[@tinokung7554]

@@PathLessPedaledTV, no I didn't test another microphone. I tested it on my mobile phone and it worked. Standard and Standard+ both provide power for the Miktofon. Standard + boosts the signal by 20 db. I haven't tried voice control yet to check the connection. Most likely I have to test the Mik again on the PC. Strange is only that I have a hum...

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I would try another mic in the the GoPro. That way you can isolate if it is a problem with the mic or the GoPro adaptor.

[@anastasiosgeorgiou4053]

My GoPros speaker seems broken, the beeps don’t sound like beeps anymore and when I playback footage on it it doesn’t sound well… when I listen to my footage on my iPad or laptop it’s fine.the GoPro wasn’t even used that much , I didn’t film in dusty or wet environments, any ideas.??

[@Omega1fitnessLAD]

Great video, my go pro 6 won’t let me select any audio Options at all! Must be broken!

[@eyesofhaze]

Thanks was having issues with my hero 5 and purple panda mic...

[@mike_js2936]

At a gun range,I aimed my GP at the sky, stood over it, and fired down range. The usual "CRACK!" I'm used to hearing (and feeling) in person sounded more like a "puff, puff". Are some sounds too loud for a GP?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Yes. Crappy preamps.

[@itsyouboileevlogs3947]

Man you're a life saver. I thought I bought a shitty mic for my go pro. Thanks a million!

[@HugoVarandas]

I have a hero 6 black and I'm using the gopro original adaptor with a cheap microphone. I'm having audio only in left channel. May be the microphone or may be the adaptor?! Do you have any experience with this?

[@setmeals]

I also have a problem with this mic adapter.. I have hero 8 and it doesn't record audio while charging at the same time

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Everything was working fine on my Hero 5 black with the external mic adaptor and Boya microphone. Until yesterday. This morning Audio Input says N/A. Now I don't know what to do.

[@SenyorProductions]

Hi. Did the GoPro fixed the issue about one touch recording?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Nope.

[@TrailFeatures]

Have you though about removing the waterproofing on your hero? I was able to get impressive results with my hero 5 after removing the waterproofing around the mics and using that protune audio files to clean everything up in post. As a side note, wind vs stereo doesn't matter if you're working with the raw protune audio files that are created next to the video files. It'll just save the audio that it hears to the three tracks in the raw audio. It's such a shame people have to go through all of this just to get decent sound. The hero 5/6 were major steps backwards in sound quality. 😔

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I don't want to mess around with removing the waterproofing, since I do occasionally get it wet while fishing.

[@CAPTAINPAUL01]

One touch Record works in hero 10,Tried it a lot times already.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

One should hope so since it is a different chip and the newest camera.

[@JonackFilm]

thanks bro :) i turned the Wifi of, and turned my phone on airplane mode and my audio was awesome with my rhode mirkofon :) before this i had this popoopopop sounds

[@danieladamczyk08]

The one touch glitch really fricking sucks. Especially because the feature was so useful during my snorkeling trip. My audio now has this horrible intermittent buzzing noise. Footage is still pretty good though.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Intermittent buzzing is caused by RF interference. Don’t use it near phones, disable WiFi and keep it from WiFi emitting devices.

[@neilpearson705]

My hero 6 shows audio input N/A in grey for use with internal mic, I don't use external mic at all. So want to know how to get audio to work

[@FISHchON]

Neil Pearson I’m having the same issue with my 5 right now. Any updates?

[@KenZurCLifeAdventures]

Neil Pearson im having same issue right now, need advice

[@DJEF1]

same issue here, go pro 6, using not the official go pro adapter, but a similar one with mic input, it is not recording the input from the adapter, camera is still recording as if there is nothing plugged to it :(, any help is appreciated

[@stonecleaningspecialist]

Hi guys. I have a 5black and can’t access the settings on the large screen , it only allows me to lock the screen only. I can use my phone but I don’t want to always do this

[@ScarletPhantomMusic]

I use the inbuilt mic while i ride my motorcycle and only the wind noise is captured i use GoPro hero 6. I also kept it on stereo

[@FrankRides]

Thanks man. I really hate the popping sound

[@lucybgl]

Success!! Thank you!!

[@성이름-f7r8s]

Hey! I have gopro 4. Here is my problme. I can not see my screen when i connected with my mic. How can i fix this problme?

[@AmenCornerRider]

Went to Preferences - Audio Input which says N/A next to it. When i touch it to change it, nothing happens. Any ideas? Also, is it possible my adapter went bad. My audio just stopped working on my Moto-vlogs. All you can hear is ambient noise. I tried a different mic, but no change. Thought I'd ask before shelling out the money for that expensive little item.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Hmmm. Sounds like the adaptor. Does the USB input look corroded in any way?

[@AmenCornerRider]

Just checked it with a flashlight, looks pretty clean. I shelled out the $50 for a new adapter. Hoping for the best. Thanks for your help.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Let me know if that is the problem. Haven't had mine go bad personally. Hopefully it's not the GP.

[@KenZurCLifeAdventures]

i have same problem, how did u guys fix it?

[@illzkza]

I was having issues with my external mic yesterday and ran through all the suggestion and still had issues. My battery percentage was around 20% and by a long shot I swapped out the battery with a fully charged battery for my hero 5 and got my external mic working again. I'm guessing if the battery is low the external mic will not work hope that helps for another tip.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@illzkza]

Thanks for the mic recommendations from your other video

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Ive been struggling getting my mic with adapter working,blaming the mic and connections. Its taken half a dozen videos with no sound to lose all trust in this setup. I was at my whits end until i read your comment here that fixed it all for me. Make sure your battery is fully charged,even 40% is no good. So from now on i will be using voice control which makes sure it is working before filming and switching out batterys more often. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@CorpseCallosum]

I'm using 2 Hero 7 blacks and a Zoom H1N to record my Son's youth rock band. The zoom audio is a half second or so off from the gopro audio / video by the end of each set (about 45 minutes). I'm using Vegas Pro 16 to edit. I sync the audio for both cameras and the zoom at the start and it gradually goes out of sync. I have to cut up and re-sync the audio for each song to keep it perfect. I tried stretching / compressing the audio to make it match but I couldn't get it to sync. I'm not sure if both gopros are off or the zoom is off. Its one or the other. I tend to trust the zoom more than the gopros. Any ideas?

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

So, Did I hear you right. They sell an external mic adapter, but the firmware doesn't allow for an external mic? Hear the issue I have. I have the Hero 5 Black and the $50 Go Pro External mic adapter with mic and when I try to just record video it's always mute. Tried to play with the settings and no change. Am I doing something wrong or did I just end up with a pile of expensive garbage?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Are you using one touch recording?

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

I just push the record button. Mostly because all I want to use it for is video. Hey thanks for the speedy reply. I think I'll sub for that alone. Also the video was helpful with other settings I was unaware of.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Try powering on then record. Some firmware of the H5 does NOT allow one touch recording.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

I did that as well. Nothing just mute.I have audio set to low, standard mic, and the voice command does not function at all with mic in. I then tried to just hit the record button and all mute. only thing that has changed is now I have an audio sound track and a video jpeg and both are mute on the SD card

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Is it showing you have an external mic? Is the mic the correct connection? TRS not TRRS? How much battery life do you have in the cam?

[@eblackmusic1]

Thank you so much your advise help me out so much......

[@heatherfarris5646]

Can I set up a case for the GoPro with this setup and easily remove the GoPro to put into my drone and the setup not need to be redone? In the last video you use zip ties... I’d like to set this up and leave the vlogging case with the mic on it and be able to remove the GoPro to use in my drone as well.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Heather. Look up our Sugru gopro hack. I recommend that over the zip ties now. Yes. Can be easily opened to put in another case. I bought some cheap generic cases for when I don’t need audio.

[@papabearbiking]

Hi. I haven't had any external mic audio issue with the quick-record option. I always use quick record. The one time I didn't have any audio input from my mic, was once when I forgot to turn it on (it's an active mic)

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Depends on firmware. My GP 5 has an early version of the firmware that I haven’t updated and quick record works great. Later versions it gets problematic from what I hear.

[@papabearbiking]

I have latest on the GP Hero 6

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

You're lucky then. I've heard nothing but complaints with the GP6 and GP5 and one touch.

[@papabearbiking]

I have an Audio Technica lav mic, but it has 6 meters of chord, it's pretty uncomfortable to carry. I'd like to get the Saramonic XM1, but can't find it in Romania, sadly. I guess I'm gonna have to order it from amazon Germany.

[@BikerBytes]

Powered mics work fine with one touch.

[@JanneFlinck]

My gopro have over sensitive mic, no matter how i touch it, it makes rustle/swish sound, PLEASE HELP! :)

[@damocoaster8451]

I use the mic built into the go pro, however when I film then upload the footage to photos, there isn't no audio, its just silent. I'm guessing the mic is broken.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Test with another mic. You have to narrow down the weak link.

[@brianoswandapitrajaya3597]

My gopro dont have sond , has been broke how repair ? Please help

[@roygertel]

Hello. I wanted to ask something. When the gopro 9 split my videos there is small but noticeable "click" noise between the parts. Any suggestion ?? I work with Premiere pro & camera last firmware...

[@imannuradi]

i got it!! thanks bro

[@DavidDavidko]

Iam really disappointed with saramonic xm1 , when I use it on my GP7 walking with tripod it’s too much handling and vibration sounds, witch is totally ruin my audio clip. Does engine have solution?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I usually hold the bare Gopro to eliminate any handling noise.

[@ridered7394]

When I re play my audio back through my headphones it only comes through on the left headphone, any ideas?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Your mic is mono. You have to double the left track.

[@DillonLoomis]

Two questions! Thanks for the review by the way, great content. 1) There are no audio settings for me in the preferences tab, just says NA even when my external mics are connected with the Go Pro cable. Any ideas? 2) What is one touch recording (lol)? Simple question but have not been able to confirm this. Thanks in advance!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Issue 1) is a sign of either an issue with the cable or the gopro. Plugging in the external mic adaptor SHOULD activate the audio settings. I would check to see if you have the latest version of firmware for the gopro. That might enable it. If possible, check the cable with another Gopro. That will help you determine if the issue is the cable or the gopro. 2) one touch recording is the setting where you set the gopro to start recording once it is powered up. Just one touch. Instead of powering up and then hitting the record button.

[@DillonLoomis]

Thanks for the prompt response, you da man! Love the detail of your tech review videos and the level of depth/tutorial you go into. Keep it up!

[@umarmatteen]

Dillon Loomis brother I am also facing the same issue in my gopro hero 5 . Did you find some solution?

[@Poizin77]

I give up on trying to fix my gopros audio cuz nothing works so im just gonna get a new camera

[@joseluisgonzalezism]

hi need yor help please ....on preferences audio input how to turn on because there is a N/A how can i change that NA .... I touch the audio input and doesnt do any thing becouse that N/A tanks

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

That SHOULD light up automatically once you have the adaptor plugged in. Only other thing I can think of is to make sure the firmware is up to date.

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Try this, So with camera on you 1) switch off quick start 2) switch off connectivity and then switch off camera. 3) plug in mic and adaptor into camera with camera still switched off. Now switch on GoPro, it should detect the audio Input. If it's still showing NA then with camera still on and with mic adaptor and mic connected, you open battery compartment and pull out the battery, wait 10 seconds and then put battery back in and close the battery compartment..(all this while external mic adaptor and mic is connected) now switch on GoPro and check if it shows audio Input as external mic. Message me back if it works. It worked for me.

[@tsizzle]

Thanks for the videos on the vlogging setup with the Saramonic mic. Looks like the Saramonic mics are now sold out on Amazon. LOL. There is a knock off brand which I'm not sure I should get. So do you think the Saramonic mic is as good the Rode video micro? Would one have less problems with the Rode? Is the Rode going to be more durable?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

The Saramonic is definitely not as good sounding or durable as the Rode. BUT, it is really small and cheap and great for quick vlogs with the gopro. The Rode is just awkward with the GP.

[@PaltyRides]

Great info

[@cb175s]

The audio adaptors are very over priced. You can get tiny USD or 3.5 Mic jack adapters for under $10 They work great. I have all of the above but mainly now only use the usb adapted mics. 👍

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I dont know what magical adaptors you’ve tried bur the ones I’ve tried don't work with the GoPro. You HAVE to use the GP one IME. It’s a well documented and known issue.

[@cb175s]

@@PathLessPedaledTV USB-C to USB -A basic adapter will plug directly into the gopro hero 6. You can then plug in any USB mic. Also the distance form the Mic and the powered gopro adapter make a difference as far a sound " clicking/ static make a big difference from what I've experienced. I'm just giving a little input from my happenings... Lol Maybe you can test a few adapters for a future video. I enjoyed your video and it gave me some good idea's to play around with. I like my gopro's but the sound issue's have been not much fun... 😁 My cheap lg phone picks up better sound by itself than my $400 gopro with a $60 adapter, $40 case and $40 Mic... Lol The story of our lives

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Haven’t tried usb mics only 3.5s.

[@andersair5636]

would this set up survive snow and snowboarding?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I think so. Used it all last winter fat biking and it’s still holding up. Just don’t crash.

[@andersair5636]

Coolio, thanks so much for the quick reply

[@phililiades9920]

I have connected mix adaptor and rode videomicro but I don't get the audio settings option in my go pro 2018. Do you suggest me to do something to get these audio settings to appear?

[@sachinwadhwani4810]

Try this, So with camera on you 1) switch off quick start 2) switch off connectivity and then switch off camera. 3) plug in mic and adaptor into camera with camera still switched off. Now switch on GoPro, it should detect the audio Input. If it's still showing NA then with camera still on and with mic adaptor and mic connected, you open battery compartment and pull out the battery, wait 10 seconds and then put battery back in and close the battery compartment..(all this while external mic adaptor and mic is connected) now switch on GoPro and check if it shows audio Input as external mic. Message me back if it works. It worked for me.

[@superdurog1754]

My go pro 7 silver is no output and input settings,and I bought a new go pro adapter for my external microphone,pls help

[@MrKennyblv]

can the aluminium casing protect from the radio or electro mag noise

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

No. The GoPro itself isn't very well shielded.

[@EvanEscher]

assuming this won't work with the hero 3+ since it needs to be in its case when attached to the handlebars.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

It will work. Just use the frame case not the h20 case. Also the 3+ uses a different audio connection.

[@richfavinger]

I've ket the Firmware up to date on GoPro 5 and use the Rode VideoMicro and get the same intermittent audio ... it's a major GoPro issue among Vlogers.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I didn’t update the firmware because I knew that would be a prob.

[@Piper-Dave]

Your intermittent issues are coming from the gorpo cable itself. Its not a solid connection. Try wrapping a rubber band around the connection to secure it when you are moving around.

[@richfavinger]

Nada, I could hold it with my thumb, and still have the same issue... more then a few folks have pointed it out here on KZbin...

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

No. It's not from the go pro cable. If you use one touch recording with anything but early Hero5 software it won't work with an external adaptor.

[@tomaszbogdan7976]

Thanks!!!!

[@Motofreebird]

I've tried everything you mentioned, and I did get the voice activate to use the mic (or so I think) but with the GoPro 6 + GoPro adapter and new Rode Lav mic I still have zero audio recording? So frustrating [GoPro you obviously have zero 'usability' staff!!*%$#!], help please! Note: no one mentions the 'raw audio' toggle menu -- does that have to be on???

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Is the Rode Lav mic you are using the one designed for an iphone? If so, the connection won't work. Have you tested with another mic?

[@Motofreebird]

@@PathLessPedaledTV Holy unusable product Batman -- yep that was it!! So let me get this straight: we buy a $50 adapter to enable a $350 POS camera, and yet still need a super special lav mic too?! 🤬!@%$!?!! IA AM DONE W GP! 🙌🏻Thank you!!! My Rylo arrives tomorrow, I think this definitely put me over the brink finally regarding GoPro -- I HATE USING IT! Would rather actually enjoy the things I am doing (do not want to deal w film school and add on equip tech and battery maint all day - as well!!!) instead of this ever expanding servant to a crappy designed product that should be far-far-far easier and better so I can actually just ride again! Thanks again PLP!!! 👍🏻

[@Motofreebird]

@@PathLessPedaledTV Can you suggest a mic to buy? I am looking on Amazon and no differentiators in order to locate the correct mic? Man this is seriously a frustrating journey for simple clear sound (am I alone in this thought?)!! 😑

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

People seem to like this one. amzn.to/2ATL5RO

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Something like this should work too. amzn.to/2Fp5CC7

[@LowCountryMTB]

I have my on my EVO SS Gimbal and the sound is nothing but distorted echos. So aggravating

[@vasudevshetty2876]

I am having issues with audio input n/a Pls help sir

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

You've either got a bad cable, adaptor or incompatible mic.

[@vasudevshetty2876]

@@PathLessPedaledTV it was working for all most A year suddenly it stopped And tryed every thing still no result

[@acanthosaura7018]

from all the videos i recorded today on mountain 2 of them didnt have sound... and i cnat find the problem... is my camera crushed or something is her broken? :s

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

There are a lot of variables. We’re u using one touch recording? Was the mic fully connected. Sometimes it can work it’s way loose.

[@acanthosaura7018]

yes i use one touch recording... dont tell me that is a problem because GOPRO told they are the best i will lose my faith on them... dammit i just bought her i have her near a month if she has problems like this they make her useless seriously... i will try next time to open her and then use the record button. I dont know if it matters that i didnt have chose PROTUNE..... i had it off... it takes a lot of space...

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

One touch recording doesn't work with the external mic with many firmware on the 5 and 6.

[@acanthosaura7018]

nah i dont use external mic! just the coice inside but now i firstly open the camera then i push the record button to feel better that this will bnot happen and i will not have sound loss.

[@kazoo8231]

Thank you that was helpful.

[@aldrinsmotovlog7706]

and by the way i am making motovlogging at the Philippines here in Mindanao area Zamboanga city

[@18ricco]

How do you fix sound without external mic

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

You cant.

[@sosteve9113]

thanks,i have a 6 and the sound is terrible

[@alancossio3773]

what did you do to solve the problem?

[@ministerc9513]

The rig you showed here and the rig from the last video are not the same.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

It's the same adaptor and mic. I ditched the metal case to save weight while biking. Still works the same.

[@ministerc9513]

@@PathLessPedaledTV It looked like that. I appreciate the explanation. I have just bought and assembled all the pieces and it does sound and work great. And then I saw this video and was wondering what happened. (The metal rig weighs about double... which is only about 50 grams more)

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Yeah. It depends on how you use it. I found that I kept breaking the gopro feet that slides into the chesty mount. It weighed just enough to put too much stress there. I still have foot breakage but at far longer intervals.

[@JerseyGroovyFilms]

Completely unusable! This huge brick around 90% of the recordings do not have audio recorded. I guess the reason is the weak usb connection with the short cable and the weight of this device. @Gopro - you should take this part out of sortiment if you want to be selling only high quality products. 65€ are laying in my garage for month and I don't have the courage to sell to someone else.

[@shoomapadoo1141]

Will not record in slowmo

[@pilotjm817]

You just saved me $250. I just realized that my audio says "N/A", instead of standard. I dont know what happened. It wont allow me to change it.

[@sixcycle]

Oh sweet baby Jesus you sir are my lord and saviour I’ve been using one touch and getting jack shit and I was dreading having to take my lav mic outside the helmet since I have it wrapped around the padding like twice.... Now I know. You’re the best!!! By the way I recommend the giant squid mic. It’s amazing.

[@Piper-Dave]

Dude, The problem with the new GoPro sound is the case itself. It covers the microphones. Drill the holes out to allow the sound to properly enter the mics. When you use the adapter you are creating an inherently lose connection that will cause intermittent connection issues with your sound.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I'm not going to drill it because I do need it for some waterproof situations.

[@we_r_roadchasers]

hello can u plz tell me why my hero5 audio input showing N/A

[@FISHchON]

We_r_roadchasers having the same issue. The built in mic is not working for me anymore! Did you happen to resolve it?

[@KenZurCLifeAdventures]

hello guys,, i have same problem

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

Ahh, 'the initial so'

[@designybits4709]

I dont even want to say how much money GoPro cost me in buying OTHER things trying to fix this... Fk man this was bullshit.

[@Wander2Wonders]

Hi, I just bought the adapter for hero7. I got an issue that the audio is coming out mono, only on the left side when you listen the clip with earphone. Any tips how to fix it? for the record, the mic that I use is lav stereo mic. Been using this mic for quite a while and never had any issur with other devices before. please heellppp