Recording Car Audio That Actually Sounds Good! PART 1: Cheap & Easy

In this video, I go over the easiest way to use up to 2 external microphones to capture exhaust and engine sounds directly into your camera, while reducing wind and road noise. The result sounds much better than any onboard camera mic, and allows you more flexibility in editing. I use my 1991 Mazda Miata to demonstrate how to mount the mics and record.
Use headphones or good speakers to hear what's actually going on!
The most important thing to remember about mic selection is to use the right plug configuration (TRS, or the less common TS). Avoid TRRS mics, which only work with smartphones and will not work with a camera or audio recorder. Also I recommend an omnidirectional pickup pattern, so it doesn't matter which way the mic is pointed. Most lav mics are omnidirectional.
Watch Part 2 here: • Recording Car Engine &...
EQUIPMENT USED
-Omnidirectional Lavalier microphones (MOVO Omnidirectional 3.5mm TRS): amzn.to/3ftKNFY (NOTE: these cheap mics can only handle so much. If you have a loud exhaust, you may need something better, or use more shielding)
-3.5mm TRS Extension cables (20ft is plenty): amzn.to/3rBLeQS
-Stereo Breakout Cable: amzn.to/2O5GR2I
-Open Cell Foam Insulation (2-1/4" square): amzn.to/31AHIvz
-Gaffer Tape (similar): amzn.to/3rCRhVa
CAMERA SETUP
-GoPro Hero 9 Black
-GoPro 3.5mm mic adapter
-Ulanzi G9-5 metal cage
-RODE Wireless Go (for narration)
-DJI Osmo Car Mount (3 suction cups)
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
2:43 Mounting Single Mic (Exhaust)
5:27 Single Mic Test (Exhaust)
6:18 Adding a Second Mic (Engine)
8:59 Dual Mic Test & Thoughts (Engine + Exhaust)
11:30 Editing & Conclusions