Go Pro Mic compatibility

Go Pro Mic compatibility

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Fusilier187

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Tuesday 30th May 2017
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Hi all,
I have a go pro hero 4 and want to connect a mic to it so I can chunter to myself and actually hear it back?
Any recommendations?

torque_v

8 posts

92 months

Tuesday 30th May 2017
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/External-Microphone-LM20-...

One of these! It's done me well for a long time and the cable is very durable.

My only complaint with the BOYA is that the Micro USB isn't at 90 degrees so sticks out quite a bit. Keep this in mind when positioning the GoPro.

Cheap ebay ones just aren't worth the hassle, I ordered 5 different ones before getting the BOYA. Admittedly they were only a quid or two each.

Fusilier187

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Tuesday 30th May 2017
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cheers fella.

Fusilier187

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Tuesday 30th May 2017
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Due to the positioning I assume I need a Skelton frame to house the go pro?

torque_v

8 posts

92 months

Wednesday 31st May 2017
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You have a few options. The GoPro skeleton frame, works fine but I have filed the slot every so slightly for the micro USB as the mic never seems to be in quite as it should.

Aftermarket CNC machined housings have a much larger slot and some come with a lens cover and you can attach filters to the front. That way you don't risk using the camera without something over the lens. Some come with mounts for accessories.

Or, use the normal full waterproof housing and drill a hole and file to shape. This is the cheapest way but you do lose the waterproofness! But then again you lose that feature with the above.

Fusilier187

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Thursday 1st June 2017
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torque_v said:
You have a few options. The GoPro skeleton frame, works fine but I have filed the slot every so slightly for the micro USB as the mic never seems to be in quite as it should.

Aftermarket CNC machined housings have a much larger slot and some come with a lens cover and you can attach filters to the front. That way you don't risk using the camera without something over the lens. Some come with mounts for accessories.

Or, use the normal full waterproof housing and drill a hole and file to shape. This is the cheapest way but you do lose the waterproofness! But then again you lose that feature with the above.
Cheersfella. All ordered last night