Thumbs up for the opinion that the audio jack upgrade you get from the flimsy Media Mod cage is worth $20! I spend a solid 2 days working with the media mod (without posting...just seeing what's best), and GoPro REALLY missed the mark considering it's supposed to be an all-in-one solution WITH a better microphone attached! OUCH, my ears!! GoPro, take OFF the POS microphone you chose to install in the Media Mod, make the surrounding plastic just a little thicker (cheapest feeling frame ever...most aren't commenting on how cheap the frame feels!), and sell us the Media Mod Cage with the 3 inputs for $50 so we could add our own quality mics (Love my RODE wireless GO). I think that EVERYONE would buy it then because it would be 100% worth the price! As it is, it's too pricey for what you get (just an opinion, of course!). Maybe reduce the price of this to $50 as is, and I will consider a re-purchase! (I sent mine back.) After testing for 2 full days both indoors and out, as the GoPro Media Mod is made as a specific item FOR vlogging, the dynamic range and EQ response just sounds absolutely terrible. By adding my own EQ in post, I can make it sound decent in DaVinci Resolve, but out of the box? ECK! Sound is so important to vlogging, and the tone and frequency response curve is so disappointing. It says one thing...cheap mics installed. The cardio response is so odd...almost as if there are two omnidirectional mics in the GoPro Mod that's covered too much! I really wanted to keep the MEDIA MOD, but I just couldn't get over the fact its $80. The potential is there...but the mics already need an upgrade for the $80 you spend!

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with everything you said - I never considered sending back but I think that is my plan as well

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Also, I'm disappointed because I upgraded to the 8 just for these mods - oh well

@C5drummer

4 жыл бұрын

I really DO like my GoPro Hero 8, and have the 7 too, but GoPro has 100% lied to all of us regarding their "Directional Mics" in there ridiculously priced Media Mod at $80! I'm not promoting anything, but pointing out the TRUTH regarding the "better mics" in the Media Mod. I didn't want to do it since I might get "flagged" for adding a link, but here's a full disassembly teardown as to what's truly INSIDE GoPro's Media Mod. Prepare for buyer's remorse! Here's the link, check it out!! gethypoxic.com/blogs/technical/gopro-media-mod-teardown I had already sent mine back because of the poor sound quality out of the box. If GoPro would reduce the price to $50 for using the frame's 3 ports and adding my own quality microphone, it would be worth it. At $80? For me, not so much...Excellent Review, by the way!!

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@C5drummer Thanks Jim - I'm going to work on sending mine back today! - GREAT LINK BTW

@mike_y0st

4 жыл бұрын

Jim O'Callaghan If you don’t want, or know someone who doesn’t want, your GoPro Hero 8 *Media Mod*, please let me know! I am trying to obtain one before my Spring Break/Family Reunion in Hawaii!! Thanks!!!

To be honest… I think it sounds worse with the media mod and I’m pissed off about it because I’ve been waiting for this for so long. I’m hoping that maybe turning all the Mics on might make it sound better kind of like a normal GoPro.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah - it's a disappointment

@_o.0_.

3 жыл бұрын

Use the media mod with the edutige etm 001 and a dead cat I think that’s the perfect combo. But now your out $80, $30, $25 .. $135 just for my voice to sound clearer, no I cant justify it

@ZeptejSeFilipa

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

The perfect review for this product. First time seeing a video from your Channel, great work! Side note, would love to see GoPro release a media mod with out the builtin mic. Nice potential for external attachments.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I think that has become all of our dreams!

For me, the mod should block wind noise better compared to the naked camera. Do you know if it does that?

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I doubt it - would be interesting to see if they make a dead cat for this device

The third test should have been with an external mic plugged into the mod and onto the cold shoe. And that is actually the most important test. That leaves the other cold shoe to mount a light or a display.

I didn't hear any difference between the two setups. Great review.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

It sounds exactly the same brother. I'll stick to my old audio Adapter.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

yeah - back to the FrankinMic

@joshzaring

4 жыл бұрын

Kite Army haha that’s about right.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshzaring They could have killed with this product - instead they bunted

@Seyyahun

4 жыл бұрын

ahahahahahahahah

@richardwaldron222

4 жыл бұрын

This cut out the converter and turn it into the case. Also let's you keep the batt door. Well worth the extra $20 from the original $50 the bulky converter is.

Great comparison and review. 👊😀👍

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - To bad the news could not have been better

Nicely explained...very good info too.. Thanks for sharing👌

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

I bought the mod so that I could connect an external mic. Works great for that. I like the cold shoe mounts too.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

@waterfordMARTIN

7 ай бұрын

Can you have external mic and charge the gopro at the same time?

@OldLadyAngler

7 ай бұрын

@@waterfordMARTIN not sure. I use the Hero 12 now.

Nicely done, but I'm more interested in having the media mod with a lav mic and an external power bank. Any recommendations on which external power bank to use?

More interested in having the mic jack

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Well this has it

@carastgermain2511

4 жыл бұрын

i dont own a jack mic ly xlr

@sonicdjentertainment2447

4 жыл бұрын

Mic jack doesn't work most of the time. There are 4 pages of people with issues with it on GoPro's support pages.

@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL

Жыл бұрын

​@@sonicdjentertainment2447 do you know if it's fixed by now?

Good info! Thanks

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

Good review video👍

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Media mod work with ordinary mic? Or TRS?

Hey! Great video! Just wanted to know if when using an external mic, this Media Mod works with TRRS jacks, or if a TRS adapter is needed.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I believe it is a TRS jack. Though I have not tested

Mine will be delivered tomorrow but I only got it for the 3.5 port and I’m praying it works. I have the mic adapter for my 7 and it basically works when it wants to which is hardly ever

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I heard the 3.5 mic port is not so reliable. Let us know

I can see the mod working with the Rode Wireless Go - Compact Wireless Microphone System, Transmitter and Receiver if the input on this mod is the same as a phone head set jack. (Where you plug ear buds into.) can you confirm or deny this thought?

Thanks for sharing Andrew! I'll skip the mod and look into external mics! 🤙🏼

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@TheBikeLife

2 жыл бұрын

But you need a mod of some kind to connect an external mic via the camera's USB C port. The mod connector they sold for the Hero 7 does work with the 8 but you need to remove the door and expose the battery to plug it in not ideal at all.

@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheBikeLife Exactly. This for $80 bucks gives you everyhing you need for external audio/lighting and at a slimmer design. Or you will have to purchase a bulkier case, then the mic adapter, then a mic. That's going to add up past this media mod no?

great info

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@homie-gtv322

3 жыл бұрын

I love guns!

I actually thought the stock mic sounded better at all ranges for that test. Of course I’m still going to pay $80 to add the mic input to my camera, although they should have just added one under the battery door. Thanks for sharing this

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I hope they come to their senses - this was a total miss - I'm looking at DJI osmo now

I think the "worth" of the media Mod really depends on what your application is. If you're simply going to sit the camera on a tripod in front of yourself and make a commentary, or perhaps carry it with you down a trail, or on a beach, or just to goof around with your friends/family at the campsite, well then the MM is probably not worth the money spent. You really don't need the MM for those applications. However, if you want to video/record yourself playing a guitar and you don't have the luxury of an acoustic friendly room (such is my case) then the MM really comes in handy. Now I haven't tried my planned setup yet, I'm still waiting for a couple of items I need to arrive via Amazon, but I have researched it and I know it will work just fine. I'm going to run music files via my computer, an external lavalier mic, and my guitar amp through the input side of a small mixer, and then into the MM from the output(headphone jack). With this setup, my acoustically unfriendly room doesn't matter, it's completely taken out of the equation and I'll get a clear, crisp audio signal directly into the GoPro along with the video. The setup is actually quite simple, but it does require some odds and ends to properly connect it together. The point is, the worth depends on the application. In my case, being able to go direct from multiple input sources, right into the GoPro, meets the needs that I have and solves poor audio quality problems that I wouldn't otherwise be able to address, and with the additional benefits of being able to cold-shoe mount a light, or the anticipated release of the GoPro monitor, as well as being able to plug into external power while recording it is well worth the $80 to me. Thanks for the video. I wasn't actually expecting that small shotgun mic to be very significant, and it was the least of the reasons I purchased the MM. Be safe, Happy recording.

I think some of you are missing the real value add for the media mod. It's not so much about the mic and quality of sound but how this mod incorporates the "dongle" required on previous GoPro cameras. The "dongle" is necessary to use other external mics but had no place to "fit" without using some velcro or glue (such as on a helmet). I think GP would have done well to eliminate the mic that's incorporated into the media mod and reduce the price to $50 (which is how much the "dongle" cost) and then let users add their own mics.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I get that BUT this was being sold as a solution that for most customers would not require any of that extra equipment. I understand that pros will always want external mics but for my channel the idea of this product would have been perfect.

Can we add nd filters with media mod?

Good review. The issue that I have with the media mod is that when it is used with the upcoming LCD screen (which, btw, appears to be non-adjustable and not a flip-up screen), it takes out the mini USB port, which can externally power the camera. This is critical for long shoots. Although not relevant to this review, I have contacted GoPro Tech Support numerous times over the years since the Hero 4 to finally add a switchable date/time stamp to the recorded video (like most of the Chinese action cams do), but they have not done anything to date.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I'm holding out for the Gopro 10 - maybe then we will get what the promised us

Also can u get much better sound on then the 8 and hold up the water proof side of things? I’m amazed at the sound. (Being that it’s water proof.

Hello, Andrew! Great video! I just got the Media Mod for the Gopro 8. (Sorry I refuse to say "Hero" because I think that's a stupid name for a camera.) I see a lot of negative comments here, but I plugged in a 3.5mm mic that I can clip to my shirt collar and it makes a world of difference. Background noise is almost nil, my voice is deep and I don't need to "yell" over other noise. At least for my use, it was money well spent. (Sound quality with the mod and 3.5mm mic is so good, I'm thinking to retire my Canon G7X for KZread videos.) However, there are a few things that I DON'T like about the media mod: #1 The mod doesn't have its own "feet". Instead, you must fold down the camera's feet through a hole on the bottom. That means that if you want to detach it, you can't just slide the camera out and leave the cage on the tripod. You need to dismantle the whole thing which is a lengthy process. (I wish I could use the waterproof camera on my lengthy motorcycle commute every day, and then on the tripod in the evening.) Then, the angle and everything needs readjusted. #2 You noticed a "slight" improvement with the cage-mounted mics. I didn't. #3 So far, I haven't been able to make the HDMI do anything. I have two different screens and two different HDMI cables and no combination has worked so far. #4 You have no options to control the cage-mounted mics. The only way you can get options in Preferences->Input/Output is to plug in a 3.5mm microphone cord. If that's the case, then the cage-mounted mics are basically useless. Again, great video, Andrew! (I've subscribed and everything).

thank you so much for being honest about it rather than just trying to sell it. you answered my question with this review. quite honestly this mod is pointless. I would be better waiting for a ulanzi cage for it and using the old audio adapter and a better mic and the ulanzi LED light which is very cheap. I would save a fortune and get much better audio and probably better light. it would only be worth having it in stero mode as well, no one will remember to switch it from front to back all the time. I think GP have messed up here big time.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah this seems like a big misstep. I bought the camera expecting that for the first time GoPro was going to have good audio.

Myyeeeeeah. I'm actually ordering a GoPro Hero 8 Black for a custom HMD for facial performance capture. And upon hearing that I'd need some heavy adapter for this, $80 adds some serious buyers remorse to this. I'd probably use the RØDE wireless Go with this, but it also interferes with my 3D printed mounting system and now I have to design around this. I'd just buy an external audio system and sync it in post for my specific need

i recently purchased the media mod for my hero 8 black i use hardly 1 done next day i turn on my camera media mod not detecting audio input n/a i really disappoint....

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

me too

@Ibrarmughaleverything

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kitearmy any solution

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ibrarmughaleverything return it

@Ibrarmughaleverything

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kitearmy never delivered to Pakistan

I have a shure MV88+ ext mic for my iphone that uses a usbc to lightning cable. Could i use it with this hero 8 media mod by connecting the mv88+ ext mic to the media mod with a usbc to usbc cable?

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I have been wondering if a usb c mic will work with this camera - maybe I will test that

How did you get audio to be so good with just the gopro no mod, mine doesn't sound anywhere near as good as yours

Having good headphones I heard a difference. Should have made some sound samples like pouring water on the ground, and more sample sounds to hear if the mics pic up different frequencies.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea. However I was concerned with frequencies of speech. I think that’s going to be the concern for many people.

Does it offer power pass through without the battery?

In your review, I didn't see a way to connect the media mod to a Go Pro mount for videoing motovlogs. I didn't see a connection on the bae of the media mod. But then I saw it mounted on a tripod?

My media mod mics stopped working suddenly. If I access the menu is says its on the rear mic but I can't change the setting, its grayed out? Any ideas?

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

bitch to gopro

Nice view.. Tq..

The GoPro's standard mic is actually pretty darned good. What you needed to do is record with front mic, rear mic, and both mics. But even more so, test *with wind*! My only complaint with the standard mic is the occasional wind noise. Need more info here.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see i you could attach a dead cat

I just bought the mod and did a few different test and it sounds worse with the mod on. One test it had an extra hum sound in the background and then I adjusted the audio settings to Stereo mode and it had a ringing sound in the background. Have any of you had a similar issue?

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

I have an idea - return

Thanks. It's January 2021 I just bought mine today. Hope it has improved with some updates lol

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL

Жыл бұрын

How do you like it now?

I got the media mod so I can put on the external screen when it comes out

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah - by the time your done it will be a $200 upgrade

I approve, simply because I like having the port integration and the shoe mount points for my shotgun mic and light kit. The price has dropped to $55 for the HERO8 after the release of the HERO9, and honestly no one wants the HERO9 because of the 01.22 firmware update flubber in December. Just be aware of this, you're going to struggle with mod compatibility on the HERO9. My HERO8 has been trusty and still kicking with full compatibility for my mics, my lightkits, my remote lapier pack transponders and everything else I have that has a standard shoe. I'd say if you're going for pure audio quality coming out of the mic that's built in, miss the mod, but if you want mod integration, this is the upgrade for you that'll let you stick your mods on without a million cords and adapters coming out of your camera. I think the product fulfills its intended purpose, and now that GoPro has reduced its prietag, its very fair to stay a safe generation behind the HERO9 without compatibility issues. Good buy.

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

I'm done with gopros

@nightwintertooth9502

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kitearmy what do you use now? Channel's looking good.

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

@@nightwintertooth9502 Iphone

Since a cage is going to be necessary to get a 52mm filter ring, the media mod is not a choice anyway, and there are cheap flip up mirrors that enable seeing the screen, so the monitor, if it ever arrives, is not needed. By not being prepared at launch, GoPro caused us to find better solutions.

In the settings did you put the audio at standard mic+?

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yep - no way to sugar coat it

Excellent presentation!

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Great review..I didn't hear a difference. Thanks again

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Were you going to buy one?

@alexissofield

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kitearmy I sure was..waiting to see reviews. Alittle bit discouraged now. Audio is not that much better. Seems to be the common consensus amongst reviewers. Thanks agian for review. Just subbed

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Alexis Sofield Thanks mate. Felling pretty disappointed in this mod. Maybe I should sell it.

@alexissofield

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kitearmy I would..Hahhaha..Im still rocking my XT2 with the rokinon 12 mm. Looks amazing..I stuck that bad boy on a monopod. Works great.--- kzread.info/dron/Z1o7YZjUDuUOnfy6JWW1mg.html

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexissofield Nice - tried and true :)

curious about wind noise difference...

I have the Media Mod, but only because of the cold shoes. It is great for the add-on display and light mod! The mic on the mod is good for me because the Hero 8 Black is usually on my head or chest.

has the media mod actually been released? it is now march and no shop has the part in stock.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are out but super hard to find - probably because gopro realizes what a big mistake they made

Thank you. This was a very detailed and useful review. Many reviewers don’t bother to go outside. However, the comparison was done on a day where there appeared to be no wind whatsoever. It would have been helpful if you did a second comparison on a day with low to moderate wind. Maybe next time.

Good short and sweet review. Not worth $80. Pray for firmware update.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it can be fixed with firmware - fingers crossed

It's nice if you want to use a wireless mic or an external viewing monitor like a 5 inch monitor to see with

I purchased this product for use on a motorcycle helmet. that is where it shines . a lot more streamlined & lighter than a Ulanzi with an adapter brick attached . just plug in a lavalier with a dead cat on it, attach it to the helmet. very simple .

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

Yep - but not what gopro promised

Hey not only did you buy a new hero 8 mod but you got your self a new Sub

@Kitearmy

Жыл бұрын

NICE!!!

Is there any way to have the flip screen without having to buy that dreadful media mod mic?

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

No - I'm looking at the DJI osmo - it has a screen in the front

No $80 difference. That's for sure.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Right...I would say maybe $20

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 BIG news, if they have fixed this.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Good question - based on the performance of this mod - I would not expect to much

I bought the Media Mod. When I connect it to the camera the battery get drain in Minutes. Did someone have a similar problem ?

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

Not me

Glad i waited i got mines for 37 bucks it's convenient thanks for review

@Kitearmy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL

Жыл бұрын

Where?

You can attach an external mic with the mod.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

yes - as of yet this is the only way

@sherinkoul7063

3 жыл бұрын

Why shd we buy this mod then

Bro I m from India and u explained Media mod very nicely....if u can give details of media mod like Model or it's just GO pro8 media mod? pls do let me know

I thought the audio sounded worse with media mod on in so far as it lost the speech much sooner than the inbuilt mike, as you were walking backwards. I think though that if you were to buy the media mod it would be to mount a rode wireless mike on rather than to use the mike on media mod?

I learned the hard way. I was using a trrs 3.5mm jack you need the trrs to trs adapter or it won’t work. The trs jack only has 2 black rings on the jack.

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

been there don that

If there's an major improvement in wind noise reduction with the mod then YES DUDE it is absolutely worth it. Did you test it for wind noise?

From your test, the sound was better with just the camera. I did purchase the Mod because of the cold shoe mounts and being able to charge without removing the door. I too think the idea was good but at least you can add a different mic that will work better. I have seen this same test using a Shot Gun mic and it does work better with added mic. I do hate that it's not waterproof anymore. Another drawback of the Mod. Thanks for your testing, looking forward to the other added Mod testing.

I care more about the mod for the hot shoe mounts, mini hdmi, usb C, and the mic jack. This turns the small gopro into an all in one with your preferred mic and an external light type of situation. I plan on using it for live streams! But they are all sold out now during Covid-19 :(

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I could see that use case

I don’t see much of improvement with the media mod but like you I bought for the cold shoes anyway. However that flip monitor and a wireless mic will be super useful. An shoe mounted external battery pack would make this thing a beast with 268g card.....

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I just wish the mic was better - all your other points are true

I noticed a slight rise in audio clarity.. Not a huge jump in volume though. But excellent video as always.. Another great review..

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I agree it was just a small smidge better

How to solve over heating?

How do you change the battery? Thanks

@Kitearmy

Жыл бұрын

side door

I actually liked the audio better when not using the media mod. Sounded smoother (for lack of a better adjective).

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

No doubt. Save $80

Overall nice video

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate - just to give some insight

Thanks for the review. I want to attach an external mic inside my motorcycle helmet, and I still can’t decide on the Media Mod or the bulky mic adapter. I ride in the rain, so I’m concerned about losing weather - resistance with the adapter and third party door, so for the extra $20 or so this may be a better option for my needs, even if the sound quality doesn’t improve much.

@Kitearmy

3 жыл бұрын

I would go with the media mod

@TheBikeLife

2 жыл бұрын

I have the bulky adaptor thing for the Hero7 (as the mod won't fit it) and it sucks. The connection is wonky, comes loose easily, the USB-C connector got bent on maybe my first or second use, and you have to either get some kind of third party door or leave it exposed. The sound is good when it works with a decent lav mic, so I'm glad I got it but as a product it's like 3/10 from me!

Another useful test would be to see how it sounds in loud areas. Does it pickup voices when walking along a noisy street? How does it work in a crowded setting with lots of background conversations? And honestly, show me any mic in this category that would sound good at 30+ feet.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I think that the verdict is that it under performs in almost every way - other reviewers are reporting the same problem

Can you charge the GoPro using the usb-c on the media mod?

@Kitearmy

2 жыл бұрын

yes

As someone who uses the GP H7 Black weekly for vlogging, my biggest question is have they fixed the reliability issues with the H8 Black? As in, have they fixed the issues of freezing at random requiring a soft reset or a battery removal? Actually, the mic that I use has design that would not work will with the media mod 3.5mm jack on the rear. My biggest issue with my H7 Black w/mic adapter is that the first 2-3 seconds of recording always has no audio, as if the mic input isn't active. I was hoping the H8 Black w/media mod would make it so I didn't need to bother with an external mic. Very disappointing to see that the mic on the media mod is essentially no good compared to the onboard. I was seriously thinking of upgrading. But then again, anything GoPro nowadays is kind of questionable. Really sad too, it's basically the only American camera company, and it looks to be dying a slow painful death.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

The camera still seems a little buggy - I have to hard reset every few hours

Nice video however the difference in a medium would have to do with the wind reduction

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Wind reduction is nice but a good quality mic is even better - which this mod does not offer

sounds the same buddy thanks for this video!

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

sure - saved you some scratch

@DerekSpeedExposure

4 жыл бұрын

I actually still got it because i dont need a mic adaptor its a cleaner look for motorcycle helment

Media mod is in directional (front) settings or stereo?

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

It's in front mode - keep in mind that is just the priority

I really like your backyard

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I always forget about how pleasant it is

is this the only way you can connect the gopro 8 to a tv?

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

no you can get a usb-c to hdmi cable

your TRRS mic lavalier dont support mediamod, only TRS

Thanks for the test! I am hesitating whether but the media mod or not, after this test, I decided not to buy, thank you! I am gonna bring my GoPro 8 with me to Tibet, China, still wondering how many battery should I prepare, during some special one or two days, no place to charge for my GoPro

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Also the back Mic is amazing when you’re blogging from the not first person view so it’s also worth 80 bucks

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

I could see that being helpful -though the new Gopro has 3 mic ports on it stock

@biggooseadventures

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kitearmy The videos of media mod being used versus not being used when people are vlogging when the camera is not facing the person shows a vast improvement in the mic which definitely seems worth the upgrade to me.....

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Joshua Goose cool 😎. I’m happy that I sold mine.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@biggooseadventures I didn't have that experience - glad to hear it works for you

I think what you failed to mention and the ONLY reason I am getting the media mod is for a plugin microphone. THATS the big benefit!

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

expensive mic jack

Yeah good one but,,the major thing is that you can plug an external mic to it then ya rockin

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I was just looking for a simple option that would not require any extra gadgets

So the media mod is good because it cuts out the bulky converter for the mic. When strapping it to a helmet or and other compact surface this make it much less a complex set up. Edit; the bulky converter is $50. It's huge, had short wires so it need to be 3" from the camera also fixed to the helmet. I'm happily going to pay an extra $20 you cut that out bro. Edit #2; at 1:30 open the battery door and there is the place to plug in the converter to the 3.5 jack. Another plus to the media mod is you don't have to leave the batt exposed to use a mic.

you just saved me 80$! Thanks!

I think the main audio improvement of the media mod will be to be able to plug in a lavalier mic or a radio mic. That will really improve the sound in comparison to the built in mic on the Hero 8.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Expensive mic jack

@SarahJonestoo

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kitearmy That's true but I was really just saying that the audio can be better than it is with the inbuilt directional mic on the mod. It also allows for other attachments via the 2 shoes. Still expensive though.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@SarahJonestoo True

I only bought it so I can run a microphone into my helmet when I am out ridding my motorcycle its pretty crap for 129 Aussie bucks

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Crap for $80 US too

@MyrtleBeachCam

4 жыл бұрын

Mitchell Stark they might have some cheaper option on amazon eBay to run the microphone ..

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyrtleBeachCam Yeah - back to the rode mic

@MindBodySoulOk

4 жыл бұрын

Just get the usb c to stereo converter cable, take off the cover and run a mic into your helmet that way. I'm doing that today on the way home.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@MindBodySoulOk Does that work - I have heard reports that it doesn't

I didn’t hear a difference. However, I did buy the media mod because I use my GoPro for vlogging on my motorcycle . I NEED THE 3.5 jack to attach the microphone.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Lots of people are buying for that reason - most expensive 3.5 jack ever

@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL

Жыл бұрын

​@@Kitearmy can't believe GoPro didn't include a 3.5 jack STOCK. GoPro is 🙄

I don’t see anybody doing a review when they were talking from the backside of the camera such as you would be doing if you cross country skiing, biking, motorcycling, or any other action sport with an action camera.

I have the Hero 8. The camera's great and I was going to purchase the media mod. After seeing your video and listening to the sound comparison, I've decided it is not worth GBP 79.99 (UK) which translates to much more than your $80 (USA). I am a PPL pilot and shoot a lot of cockpit video using an adapter to capture audio from intercom and ATC to a Zoom H4N and sometimes my iPad. If I'm shooting footage on the ground I just use an external audio capture device (H4N or Roland RH09) The quality is awesome even just using a cheap external mic. Apart from the convenience of plugging external gadgets into the H8 I don't think the Media Mod is worth the money for the audio capture feature alone.

Kerennnn

Are these waterproof? I ask because they are saying the light mod is waterproof.

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

nope - not waterproof

Are you sure the mic is set as external?

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

yep

Honestly I'm surprised how far away it pick up audio.

I think build in Mic is good already!

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Right

Would need a test in a area with high ambient noise

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

That is a good suggestion

Were all 3 mics on the media mod on?

@Kitearmy

4 жыл бұрын

Yep