This is exactly what I needed. Thank you! I picked up the neewer action case using your affliate link so I can run my rode wireless mics with my dji action 4. Thanks for putting this out there! Huge help! Take Care

Great video mate. Well done. Very straight forward.

Thanks heaps for this helpful video. I have recently purchased the Osmo Action 4 and was considering also purchasing the Dji Wireless mic too. But now I know I can attach my Rode Wireless Go 2 Mic and it looks a lot better attached than the Dji Mic would. I'm going to stick with the Rode Wireless Mic Go 2.

Really useful video which clarified some confusing issues. Thank you.

Thanks a lot for this video! I had to learn the hard way when I realized that all my audio was gone since I was using a rode mic with TRS cable in both sides.

Info packed video which will save me time & money…thank you for your efforts making it.

Your channel intro is perfection. Great video!

This looks soooo much better than the gopro media mod which makes battery swaps impossibly complicated. Thanks for sharing this!

@KentRoads

6 ай бұрын

then use the gopro 3.5mm adaptor:P

Very simple and great. Thank you

this has been super helpful, thank you.

Massive help. Thanks. Keep up the great work. Cheers

Simple and useful, Thank you!

That really helped a lot!!! Thank you so much.

i found ulanzi j12 early back. works well for basic mic audio. its a wireless mic that works for both android/iphone (Usb c ports) and dji action 3/4

Great video! The most compreensive video about the subject. Thank you!

Very nice explanation video. Extremely useful 😊

Thank you. This is very helpful. I love the Action 4. I use it on the family ranch mounted to a Kawasaki Mule 4010, which is very noisy. The Rhode Wireless Pro provides pro-quality 32-bit float audio. However, I needed a way to mount it securely to the camera. I will refer to this video in an upcoming KZread production. Thanks Again.

Very helpful! Great video! Thank You:)

thanks! it's really helpful

Really nice!

Great video !

THANK YOU. SUPER HELPFUL GOD BLESS.

😊 thanks for this is very helpful video

Great video. Thank you

Thank you for sharing

thank you!! great vid

Thanks for the tour of audio options. I think i'll go digital with the USB C. Your voice audio was good.

@freelyroaming

2 ай бұрын

For me digital in is the only way I use external mics and one of the main reasons to get this camera

Awesome video and very helpful. I'm new to KZread and the whole camera setup game.

Great help watching this video as I have a Boya wireless mic, and I’ve been looking at getting a DJI Osmo 4. Now knowing that the Boya will work with the DJI is great news. 👍

good video!

Thank you, I will try to connect Comica Vimo C using USB-C cable ( both end ) to Dji Action 4 camera. I will share the outcome once I get them in 2 weeks time.

awesome.

Super the best 💯

love your video it was very helpful i am thinking about getting the DJI action 3 its way cheaper than the 4 and has a ton of features just like the 4 now i know a bit more on what kind of mic setups there are for this action camera thanks a lot bro much help on your end God Bless you have a wonderful day my friend.

@freelyroaming

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Definitely get the 4 now because of the firmware upgrades. It is much better than the 3.

Good info. Thanks . I think the Rode wireless sounds best and is most convenient .

Great video! Among the three that you've shown, what mic do you recommend for just capturing ambient sounds like city noise? Thanks!

I use a Tentacle a Track E 32bit little pocket recorder and sync in post. Final Cut Pro makes syncing easy. Thank you for explaining other options.

@VapnFagan

10 ай бұрын

Any advice how to sync audio in FCP? i drag the audio/video clips manually till they look/sound in sync, Is there an easier way?

@TomKaszuba

10 ай бұрын

@@VapnFagan Click the video clip. Then hold down control and click the audio clip. Then right click on one of the highlighted clips and choose sync audio and video. Box pops up. Click OK. Takes a few seconds then they will be perfectly in synch.

Vreat video,

Really helpful. Thank you!

@karanbaghel9244

10 ай бұрын

I have the Samsung usb c cable, and I used the TRRS cable with it for my shotgun mic. However, there’s one question: after connecting I cannot see the mic icon on the screen. What I can see is the green volume line flickering right at the top when I speak into the mic. Am I right to assume that the mic is working and well connected?

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

Yes. The latest software upgrade removed the mic icon and replaced it with the audio levels bar on top.

@karanbaghel9244

10 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming oh fantastic! Thank you very much. Appreciate your response.

I have the 4 with rode go want to get the new dji mic out next month

Thank you

very helpful! I tried my rode with an adapter to my gopro 11 and it didn't work. I need to try my OA3

Do you happne to know what you had the cameras mic gain set at? I just tried using a Rode Wired Lav Mic and the audio was blown out. I checked and the gain was set to +6. I'll do some testing to find the right level I'm just curious what your experience has been.

Hi, I would love to know if DJI Action 4 records audio well with it's built in microphone. What's your opinion?

Bummer there not making a doubel conector for a mic and charging like the Omso 1. Im mean i habe the big one but like a small one that fits right in.

Is there any settings to change inside the DJI Osmo Acrtion 4 camera ? Because in following your comments, I dont get the sound recorded when playing the video clip

I tried to connect Ankerwork mic to DJI action 4 unfortunately the connectors are too short, any idea about it?

Great video . Well explained. Thank you

Thanks for this video! I'm still back on the Osmo Action (1) but looking to jump to the 4. Have you used both OM4 and Rode Wireless mics with split channels? When I'm using both Rode Wireless mics on the Osmo Action 1 (and using the Rode split mode), it would only register channel 1. The only way to use both transmitters was to use the "merge" option on the Rode. I haven't found anyone yet that can confirm whether both transmitters can be used on the OM4 in split mode. Having the audio in split mode would help cut out unwanted noises from one speaker if the second person was talking, etc in post. Thanks in advance!

@freelyroaming

9 ай бұрын

Yes the OA4 can definitely record in split mode to the left and right channels separately from the Rode Wireless Go 2.

Thanks so much! We missed you guys at the Expo PNW. Will you go east in Oct? Family Expedition Overland

@freelyroaming

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome! We are done with expo for awhile. Will be back in Central America by October.

Hi can we use this on DJI osmo action camera which is I have.

Hello and thank you firstly. I've just switched to the action 4 and I'm using the dji wireless mic. I've got the gain on the mic set to +7 and the audio is still low, what am I doing wrong? I use the dead cats as I'm usually outside but never had problems with low audio when filming with my Samsung s22 ultra, any advice greatly appreciated ❤

@freelyroaming

11 ай бұрын

Maybe your gain on the camera is turned down? Have you checked that?

I have the option 1 but I haven’t a sound, maybe do you know why ?

My old go pro has just died and been looking at getting the GP11 or the Action 4... the action 4 seems to be the fave atm but couldn't find how to attach my old rode go to it - until now... big thanks for the info. Does the cage come as standard on the action 4 or is an addition?

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

It does come with a plastic cage but that one does not have a cold shoe for a mic.

I want to buy this camera and attach to my helmet and use it with mini mic, but my mini mic is not TRRS tho

Brother just one question. You used Samsung's type c to 3.5 mm cable right ? Bcoz I have most of these cables don't work. I'm planning to get OA4 but just waiting to get an idea of audio setup. So if I get Samsung type c to 3.5 and a lapel mic with trrs to trs connector it should work right ?

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

yes that is what I used and it worked for me. I already owned it so it was worth trying. However,, I can't guarantee that all versions of their adapter works the same. If you are looking one to buy, you might be better off buying one that is designed for external microphones like this one amzn.to/44Tt0xO

Great video, thank you. Can the Rode Go also be plugged into the dji action 4 with usbc, or just the GoII? I tried it with mine but didn't see the mic symbol on the Dji screen.

@freelyroaming

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. If the usbc connection works on a computer then it should work on the OA4. I no longer own the original Rode Wireless Go so I'm unable to confirm. Good luck.

@rohtopia

2 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming thank you

Hi can I ask what cage you are using on the osmo 4 when attaching the rode wireless receiver? Is there a hot shoe? I am about to purchase the osmo 4 and have the rode 2 mics and wondered if I need to purchase a third party cage? Thanks Dave. Great video btw 👍

@freelyroaming

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I have this one. amzn.to/3PslCEQ

@milesfromanywhere.

4 ай бұрын

Brilliant, thanks for that, very much appreciated, Dave 👍

nice, but how did you attach it to the camera? is that a special housing? I have the action 3 and it came with the housing cage but it doesn't have a cold shoe mount? thanks I don't think you said about that part?

@freelyroaming

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. There are several ways to do it. In my other OA4 video shows that I'm using an after market cage.

@freelyroaming

11 ай бұрын

This is the Neewer OA3 Cage used in this video amzn.to/3KttwuZ

@ExploreTravelTV

11 ай бұрын

nice thanks! @@freelyroaming

Did you modifiy the gain setting in the DJI? mine is having a really low sound when using external mic, need to crank the gain up to +8 or more to hear decent sound

@freelyroaming

2 ай бұрын

Depending on the mic in using I will adjust the gain. If I use the digital output of the comica then I would mainly use the gain dial on the mic

Thanks for the video. FYI the DJI microphone comes with a cold shoe mount so you could attach it the same way as the Rode.

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

Yes you could although in order to use digital output via the USB-C adapter that is included, you wouldn't place in the cold shoe.

@robertjames-life4768

10 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming actually there is another USB-C output on the side of the microphone transmitter, just get a short USB-C to USB-C and away you go.

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

@@robertjames-life4768 yes I am aware of that. You have to choose between having the cold shoe clip or the male USB-C plug. If you choose the cold shoe then you have to use a separate cable like with the Rode.

@robertjames-life4768

10 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming I understand but still you can use the DJI the same way is my only point. I happened to already have the Mic. I agree though that the standard USB C plugged into the side is not a very solid connection.

Hey there, fantastic video Can i mount mic on the standard cage provided by DJI with action 4?

@graemeshaw9716

6 ай бұрын

No you can't. You need to buy another cage.

@freelyroaming

6 ай бұрын

You can also get this to use with the cage that comes with the camera. amzn.to/42lApqg

Thnxs! Is the comica good for a osmo action 1 also?

@freelyroaming

3 ай бұрын

It would work on analog mode but not digital.

is the protecting case that comes with adventure combo pack holds the wireless go ii?

@freelyroaming

7 ай бұрын

No you need something with a cold show mount. Any aftermarket cage will have one. Or you can get the Ulanzi OA-19 currently on sale. amzn.to/41hikZT

Hello and thank you for your video. I tried connecting my Rode Wireless Go II receiver to the Action 4 via USB cable (tried some cables and they behave all the same way). Long story short, i'm unable to get a stable connection with the receiver. Most of the times the Action 4 doesn't recognize it and after several tries it starts recognizing it, which makes this solution not really depenable on. The Action 4 looks to be functioning correctly, the PC connection works, the webcam mode works, the 3.5mm jack to USB adapter works. But the direct USB to USB connection doesn't (or doesn't always). Have you experienced this situation and how did you fix it? I'm running on latest firmware at the date. Thanks.

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

That's really strange. My works reliably every time.

@UmbertoUderzo

10 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming Good to know. There must be something with my setup. When it starts to work, it goes on also after several power on/off, but if i left the camera off for some time, say a couple hours, then it becomes unstable again. Really puzzling.

Thanks for the video. So I’ve attached the Rode Go2 with the usb-c cable and the audio works. However I’m not seeing the mic icon on the Action 4 screen. What am I doing wrong?

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

Did you just download the latest firmware? Because they changed it so now the mic icon doesn't appear any more. Just a audio level bar at the top of the screen.

@stevetakesabikehike

10 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming yes I updated the firmware. I see the audio level bar. The sound that is recorded is a terrible hissing sound. I know the mic and receiver are working. Tested them on my m50 and my Hero 7. So frustrated right now.

Any way to adjust the input gain from these external microphones?

@freelyroaming

7 ай бұрын

Depends on the mic. With the Comica VM-10 that I showed in this video, you can. See it here 4:25. I have 2 of these mics for this reason. Link for that mic is in the description.

Hello! Thanks for the video. Do you have an issue with usb-c connection if start record from sleeping camera and using top button. I have Comica VM10 Pro and Rode Wireless Me and on both mics first 5 seconds of audio is broken by clipping effect. If camera is working and you start record all sound in video is clear.

@freelyroaming

11 ай бұрын

I usually wait until I see the microphone icon on the screen before I do anything in front of the camera. It can take a few seconds from time to time

@pedalezh

11 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming Good advise! But my camera mounted on chest during bike trips and I just count for 5 seconds and then speak to mic. 👍😂

@freelyroaming

11 ай бұрын

@@pedalezh yeah that seems like a good solution

Great video...what is the Rode mounting to on the Action 4? is there a cover on yours?

@PaphosLife

9 ай бұрын

This is a good question. I have Rode Wireless Go II and there is no way to attach it to the Action 4, with or without its case.

@talkingwithcars

9 ай бұрын

@@PaphosLife so do you use a specific cover that has a mount for the Rode? That's the wireless system I have.

@PaphosLife

9 ай бұрын

@@talkingwithcars no, I am looking for a solution like you.

I've been looking for a video using Rode wireless with Osmo 4 and finally found you make it so clear ! thanks you very much. Now I got the conclusion, Osmo 4 is what I am going to buy! One more questions, I actually have Rode wireless me, but I think it will work too right?

@freelyroaming

11 ай бұрын

Yes it should work the same.

@iamcheck.thisout

11 ай бұрын

Thank you :D @@freelyroaming

@iamcheck.thisout

11 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming excuse me sir, one more question! on 5:11 to attached Rode on the camera, is that the original case or you have to buy from somewhere else? I'm afriad of there is no place to stick my Rode me on the camera

@freelyroaming

11 ай бұрын

@@iamcheck.thisout no it's an aftermarket cage by neewer. There are several ways to attach it but they all require some aftermarket parts. If you watch my other osmi action 4 video you will see the cage and find a link to it.

@iamcheck.thisout

11 ай бұрын

thank you very much sir I'll check that asap Thank you for your prompt insight & reply :D@@freelyroaming

Would a 20 buck wireless lav mic from amazon work with the action 4 mate?

@freelyroaming

4 ай бұрын

Which one? Post a link.

Whats a good mic for ambient recording? Would that even work, one lav mic and a other mic for ambient sounds.

@freelyroaming

5 ай бұрын

if you use a 2 channel wireless mic, you could wear one on you as a lav and mount the other on the camera for ambient sound.

@raczyk

5 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming Do you think that would be better? Thikning of wearing mic in chin guard, wondering if it would be enough in picking up ambient street noise.

@freelyroaming

5 ай бұрын

Depends on the mic I guess. Try one and see.

what would you recommend for ambient sound with the action 4 ?

@freelyroaming

3 ай бұрын

I am actually going to make a video about 4 different microphones I use with the OA4. The best one I've found is this one. amzn.to/43MCxYO Tiny yet extremely sensitive microphone for ambient sound. Keep en eye out for a video showing this mic.

@YTFPV

3 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming Thanks 😃

whats the case you use on the action 4? so i can attach my mic

@freelyroaming

9 ай бұрын

amzn.to/45zvcLl

I have Rode Wireless Go II and there is no way to attach it to the Action 4, with or without its case. What am I missing?

@freelyroaming

9 ай бұрын

Aftermarket cage.

@PaphosLife

9 ай бұрын

Do you recommend one in particular? @@freelyroaming

Hi, I wish you used harsher weather conditions comparing the Mike's. However thanks for explaining the different types of connections

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

Well, this isn't a review on the microphones. Just how to connect them to the camera.

@dipen.nisar.autovlogs

10 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming I guess he is asking, as we need to set different Gain levels with different mics and different surroundings. a problem I recently discovered with OS4 since I started using it for MotoVlogging

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

@@dipen.nisar.autovlogs sure that is always the case. perhaps this topic could be in a separate video about how to configure external mics.

@dipen.nisar.autovlogs

10 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming 👍🏻

transmitter or receiver? I think that you might edit that. No/

Is there a way to connect a mic and power at the same time with the action 3 or 4?

@freelyroaming

5 ай бұрын

Yes. Use this adapter amzn.to/3UEgjWh

@EDcase1

5 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming Ah, thanks

Just to be sure I need that usb c to TRS adapter to connect Rode goii to Osmo 4?

@freelyroaming

9 ай бұрын

No, you just need a USB-C tp USB-C cable.

@KenToney

9 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming oh cool I have that

@KenToney

9 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming what’s crazy is I bought the DJI Osmo 4 action and should have got combo with DJI goal wireless mics, the dual mics by themselves may be Dec before they are available to purchase without Action 4, I goofed. That’s a crappy marketing plan for consumers

Can you plug a lapel mic directly into the usb c adaptor?

@freelyroaming

8 ай бұрын

The adapter will accept any mic as long as it is the right plug

@TheLawlessTide

8 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming great so rode go lapel plugged into usbc to trs will work fine?

@freelyroaming

8 ай бұрын

I dont have that exact mic but other similar lapel mics work fine @@TheLawlessTide

@TheLawlessTide

8 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming thank you for your help!

I don't get any mic icon popping up automatically. The mic works with other action cameras and my phone, just not the action 4. Any adeas hot to activate the mic on action 4?

@freelyroaming

9 ай бұрын

The latest update no longer shows the mic icon.

@TheSwedishTrucker

9 ай бұрын

Ah, ok, thanks ​@@freelyroaming. I'll try the different combinations again then and hope it works better on the second try.

How will hollyland lark m1 work with dji action 4. Anyone tried it?

@freelyroaming

7 ай бұрын

I don't have a m1 but it should work directly via USBC

How did you attach the receiver to your camera case?

@freelyroaming

3 ай бұрын

An aftermarket case like this one. amzn.to/3xlh0Kn

@rlemieux311

3 ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming awesome! Thank you! Your video was super helpful! Getting the mics set up to do interviews at an event. Thanks again!

Is the camera still waterproof when using wired external mic?

@freelyroaming

Ай бұрын

No. But you can now connect the DJI mic 2 via Bluetooth and retain the waterproof capability.

@jiancepe

Ай бұрын

@@freelyroaming thanks so much for the info.

I have the Action 4 in the cage that came with it... I see no shoe to attach an external mic...hmmm.

@freelyroaming

5 ай бұрын

That's right. You need an after market cage.

Thanks a lot for this video. Too bad DJI Osmo Action 4 don’t operate directly as a DJI Mic receiver. Even if it could to be the perfect solution, I don’t think DJI is going to make this appends.

@BB-mt5no

6 ай бұрын

Good news! The OA4 has been updated to support the DJI Mic 2 which doesn't use an external receiver. Might be sold out for a while when it comes out, tho.

6 ай бұрын

@@BB-mt5no thanks for the update 🙏

@BB-mt5no

6 ай бұрын

@ No prob! 😁

so the mic doesn't need to have an external power source?

@freelyroaming

3 ай бұрын

Depends on the mic. None of the mics shown here need additional external power.

I now have the RODE WIRELESS PRO and it is much better then the Rode wireless 2

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

There are certainly big improvements in the pro but in my opinion, 32-bit float is not necessary for almost everyone because only a very small percentage of people actually use the local recordings on the transmitters. Until cameras can record 32-bit float internally into the video file, syncing external audio is an extra step that most users of wireless microphones simply won't see any benefits from. You can still certain have audio clipping on the in-camera audio while using the Rode Wireless Pro. That is why they still have features like GainAssist as well as Safety Channel. Unless the user understands, using a Rode Wireless Pro can give people a false sense of safety only to find that they need to resort to the onboard recorded audio to save their clipped in-camera audio.

I'm a Dirt Bike Adventure Rider For compactability (not get cables hung up on passing bush) DJI Osmo Action 4 (alloy cage) DJI Mic2's (Bluetooth connected)

You probably know that they just recently upgraded the firmware so the DJI 2 transmitter connects directly to the camera, no need to hook up the receiver anymore

@freelyroaming

6 ай бұрын

Yes hopefully I will get mine in a month.

Wait... no mic adapter needed? I buy...

I hate that everything is going away from 3.5mm plugs, just add it in.

@freelyroaming

2 ай бұрын

No modern action camera has ever had a 3.5mm jack. It's always been via an external adapter. So what you are saying might be true for smartphones but not in this case.

Thank you very helpful!

@freelyroaming

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!