DJI did me dirty! They released an Action 4 firmware update the day after I published this video! It doesn't seem like there are any major changes, but if I do find anything, I'll be sure to let you know!

Thank you for the test. I switch from gopro to DJI for motovlog but since riding offroad require something that can record outside helmet environments as well as inside, I am having quite a hard time compare to the gopro media mod set up. If the sound inside the helmet is ok, the sound outside is too quieter. It is almost like DJI have their sound record only in close proximity. Will try the adapter that I just received for sure.

It is perfect for motovloggers as our issue with Action series of cameras is that the gain is almost always too hot. This DJI adapter will be perfect.

Thanks so much for your lengthy tests and patience , I can totally and utterly sympathise with the frustration that you have encountered this entire time. I had an original OA with cynova etc and worked fine . I 'upgraded' to the 3 for motovlogs and it held me and my channel back immeasurably 😢 I cannot locate a BY4 here in Scotland for love nor money , always unavailable here ( UK) so this adaptor will save me from maybe moving away from DJI altogether . As I say I, in particular appreciate , sympathise and overall appreciate your sterling work in this field man. You deserve DJI credit . This is a very late but welcome addition

I just received my DJI adapter and have only had a chance to do a quick test with my helmet and it seems to work fine so tomorrow I will get to do a motorcycle test. I'm really happy to hear that you think it will solve the problem with loud motorcycle engines. I was disappointed to find that I could not connect the cable through the adapter and to my PC to extract the video files. That means I will have to keep taking it on and off to do that or take the SD card out and put it into a card reader. I will most likely do the card reader option. I want this to work so my helmet setup can be much simpler with fewer parts. With the gain set at +4 I had to tap on the mic pretty hard to get it to peak so I'm pretty sure this is going to work for me. Thanks for your comments, I found them helpful and encouraging. I was going to wait for your video before buying but I'm all in with both the Action 3 and 4 so another 50 bucks wasn't going to hold me back.

It's a bit pricey, but is a clean looking setup.

Hmm, long live Float 32. I had no idea why you thought testing an adapter was time well spent. I also had no idea that an adapter had any related effect on gain. In my naive mind, I thought adapters were simple pass-throughs. Everyday I learn uncomfortable truths. I'll just be using my DJI Wireless Mic system on my new DJI Osmo Action 4 anyway. Thanks for doing this effort- I learned I'm not a buyer for the adapter. Forever your student.

Your efforts are noticed. Excellent and thank you!

I’ll have to see which one I have. You’ve got me wanting to go back to a simpler setup. Thanks for all your work

awesome vid! i'm getting into moto logging and will look for that suggestive video from you 👍 From what i've gathered from you already in the video i think i got the picture...much appreciated!

Yes I have found the same issue with the DJI camera. Voice recording in helmet good but not much motor cycle noise🤔

Excellent video - As always. I got the BOYA BY-K4 after watching one of your older videos. For what I'm doing - it has given me no problem. I'm still convinced that these camera companies should invest more in camera on screen metering, as other adapters do the job. Then again - it's down to personal choice.

Thank you for all your vids 🎉 greetings from Germany

Very helpful video as it is! Thanks ☺

Thanks a lot, this is so helpful, i have an Action3 for motovlog and is painful hear the clipping, definitely i get the mic adapter

Can we have 100000% confirmation that this works on the action 3. There are people who are saying it doesn’t

@vatosgym

8 ай бұрын

Wayne just confirmed around 3:00 min of this video

@sphinxx8881

8 ай бұрын

@@vatosgym yes, I’ve watched the video. I just want to know if this is across the board, cos I’ve seen videos from other people testing and they’ve not managed to get it work

@vatosgym

8 ай бұрын

@@sphinxx8881 I'd trust Wayne any day 😁👊🏼

@sphinxx8881

8 ай бұрын

Just bought it to test myself. I’ve yet to get on my motorcycle but atm I can confirm this works with the action 3, if you see videos from people saying it doesn’t they’re lying.

@sphinxx8881

8 ай бұрын

@@vatosgym hey man, just bought one, it does work. Don’t know why people are making videos saying it doesn’t

Happy this was released! Now i can motovlog !

@dipen.nisar.autovlogs

5 ай бұрын

Did you purchase and does it work well with Cold start via quick capture? Without any audio cut or lag ?

thx, a very good help!

thank you god, finally a solutions to my problem!

Thank you for the video!!!

Awesome, thanks! I was wondering how the dji adapter would work with the 3. All I needed to know was that the adapter is reducing the gain on the 3 as well.

Great video I didn’t even realize this was released till I updated my OS4 firmware yesterday saying something about this adapter and it factory reset my camera when the update was done 🤦🏾‍♂️ if u don’t mind what are your OS4 settings in this video looks good…

I use a cheap headphone trs volume control into boya k4 and it cost maybe 2$+14$ and it works, getting that hotness a bit down. And just ordered 5 more headphone trs, they break. But cheap. Do have all that cord, Sucks. And, i do think, that the new usb c from dji is the right thing. Why, no extra 2+cord, and the plugin usb c can sit in there. So with time, usb c are not worn out. So, yes need it. Will give money worth and safer use, not all them adapters. True, the boya k4 do have a hot input, and needed some times. but filming easy, sound hard lol Glad you tested it.

Wayne, if you turn the gain up on the camera to compensate does it induce extra noise in the audio? I tried it and to me it didn't sound very good with the gain turned up on content that has normal volume levels.

Thanks a lot !!. But is the DJI cam in combination with the DJI audio adapter, still waterproof ? Im a moto creator an I ride occasionally in rain....mic into helmet.

Would this adapter work for other cameras, like a gopro?

Hi from Thailand , are there any advantages to use this device on Action 3 along with DJI wireless mic ?. I do some motor vlogging but I don't feel comfortable to have the transmitter hanging on the side of the camera with just USB C male into the camera. Let me know your thoughts. Love you videos...

Im going to try it with a Etiduge etm-001 which is hotter than most mics. I use the etm-001 now on my gopro and it works good at the standard mic levels.

Thank you for confirming the Audio Adapter works with the DJI Action 3! It's disappointing that the audio is geared more for "motovlogging" than being more adaptable. I do have a need to add power for extended use. I have a USBC / OTG adapter with power. Curious if that will work.

waited for this video …. but i hoped more from dji adaptor 😀

does that Boya by-k4 work with a USB splitter on the Action 4?

Will the ‎VF-CVM-D-UC II by comica work as a stand alone wire? It has a built in ADC. Im using a sennheiser mke200 and a osmo action 4

So i have Comica Vimo C3 microphone with ( TRS - TRRS ) and ( TRS - TRS ) i wanna pair this with Osmo Action 4. And my question is what should i buy? the By-K2 or By-K4? and if i buy the BY-K2 can i pair to Action 4 directly to the recievers microphone? ( YES OR NO ) And if i buy the BY-K4 i should use TRS-TRS? or TRS-TRRS? Hope this getting replied. Thank you!

I love the form factor and power ability but I need the low end

both have snap shot bug. when I using snap shot to recording the video didnt work external mic until 2sec then work mic. oa1 no have bug like this. nobody have this issues?

what about the other adapter by dji ? teh genuine type c , have you looked at that ?

best cheap lav to pair with the k4?

Interesting info that the adapter does work on an OA3. On the DJI website it only says OA4. Thanks for the video!

@ianhughesroyalenfield

5 ай бұрын

It works with the 3 also 👍

@kruisr7449

5 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Yes, but the sound is still distorted (as it always has been). There are now some YT videos that show this.

I have an action 3 and apparently the vibe i am getting is i am SOL. No adapter was apparently made for the 3. Nor are there any plans for it. You can buy a Pocket, an Action 4 or you can just pound sand. There are dozens of purported work-arounds but none seem to be working anymore. The 3 was a little TOO good i guess so this is like a rolled up newspaper to whack consumers with. 🤔

have a Sony ZV1 using a rode wireless mic. I am having a problem where no matter how low the mic is I am picking up the sound from it rubbing against my body when clipped on and it's ruining my footage. Any suggestions??

@wio2189

8 ай бұрын

Get a lavalier microphone with a foam cover and plug that into the rode wireless. Disclaimer: Not a professional.

So, it has a weaker built-in "amplifier" than the by-k4?

There are two adapters from ManJiaHui, that can charge and take a microphone at the same time, that work with the DJI Osmo Action 4, but they take a TRRS input and hence the mic is only mono. It's an option though.

@Dipankar291

8 ай бұрын

Can you please give me the link of the adaptor??

im using by ky-4 and a generic TRS mic I bought online. it's bad. i had to lower db to -10 or -12 and still my voice is too loud and muffled. I was expecting differently because I copied the setup from a motovlogger as well. his using an action 4 camera though...and I'm using action 3. so maybe that's why. help pls lol...

I am having trouble with my audio on my action 3… so if I use the BYK4 what mic would you run? This is for moto vlogging… I am also going to run another mic that I can swap on the fly so I can record the sound of the bike… as I find the Action 3 eliminates the background noise.

@roadrunner2757

6 ай бұрын

The bike sound recording in action 3 is a trouble. It is picking so much noise that you cant record it. I am using BOYA K4, trs to trrs and then BOYA external Mic. All these are still not enough.

@ThroughtheValleyADV

6 ай бұрын

@@roadrunner2757 I ended up buying the 3.5mm adapter and rode mic as per his other video… so fingers crossed it works with Action 3

Happy thanksgiving day 🦃 ✌️🤙

Is it possible to connect the opposite of this? I want to connect a digital mic usb type C to my canon 3.5mm trs jack. Have not being able to find any info on this anywhere. TIA

@WayneRECs

6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I don't think anything exists like this.

I have the original Osmo Action. Will the Boya work with it? There's no audio option under Settings.

@WayneRECs

3 ай бұрын

The Action 1 handled audio differently from the 2/3/4 and as such needs a specific adapter for it like the BOYA BY OA1 or anything else labeled specifically for Action 1.

@royfantel9518

3 ай бұрын

@@WayneRECs Thank you! Got the adapter and it works!

Im a motovlogger and bought the DJI adapter. I am very disappointed. Even if I set my Action 3 cam to -8 db the my voice was very clipped. I used a Lavalier mic equal to Rode Go when it comes to output. Mounted the mic in the helmet.the only place possible, in front of my mouth. The audio from the bike was a bit low and the audio from my voice way to load and clipped. It is a big challenge to get good audio quality from within a helmet. I wish DJI did some research and found some mics that fits with their adapter and recommend. Another thing I noticed was that the audio level was much higher just after hitting the record button, then it leveled down, but clipped anyway. Also the audio dropped out very often but just a millisecond each time. Annoying as it was not even usable to record my bike sounds. It was just a mess and Im giving it up. Wasted money.

@marekonbike9291

3 ай бұрын

I am having exactly the same issue. I had action won which was good. Then I had GoPro 10 which was good. Then I swap to action 4 and my Mic is mounted in my helmet. My voice is too loud and it's clipping very fast. However, from external voices, I cannot hear sounds people talking round me. So it's like the sound amplification is exponential... killing quiet, and amplification loud... too hot

@rerupa

3 ай бұрын

Does you lav mic using trs connector?

@marekonbike9291

3 ай бұрын

My was fixed once I boughtoriginal Action4 adapter and changed to sony lavalier. Sounds great now.

@AffyNoX

Ай бұрын

Try putting the mic in the recess area near your ear in the helmet under the padding. I hv good result doing it this way.

I should have seen this video before! Happy to listen to anyone's advice here: I've just ordered the Boya adapter for my OA4. I plan to connect it to the Rode Videomic microphone and record crowds at gigs and concerts, on-stage and offstage in a very loud environment: speakers blasting, lots of vocals, strings and percussions. Should I even bother trying out the Boya adapter due to its hotness? Seems to me I might be running into same issues motovloggers do.

Wish Cynova would make an adapter with normal gain levels..... the DJi adapter is kind of useless.....

Bring us up to speed...why are you using an adapter?

Yep, the adapter sucks.....