Can't thank you enough for this video!! Just got back from Best Buy where I bought an $8 Sony ear bud set......and my noise crackling issues with my Hero10 are gone!!! I was about to buy an audio recorder after going through several mics, one of which was the purple panda. I was able to use the Panda adapter, and I'm good to go now!! You saved me at least $100, so I appreciate that very much!!
Awesome video man! And a pretty surprising solution! I use a Purple Panda as an actual lav mic on my shirt in my install videos, and recently tried it in my helmet and wasn't happy with it at all. It just sounded super muffled and flat compared to the Sony ECM-CS3 I've been using. I love how clear my Sony is, but I've been getting more and more popping and peaking over like 55mph, so I've been trying to find a solution. I'm thinking it may just be worn out after 2 years of abuse. Anyway, super thorough video! Great work dude!
Thanks man. You know as well as I do how hard it is to find a solid mic. Give it a shot and see if it works well for you. My purple panda is on "off the bike" video duty as well 🤣
haha that's awesome, I'm going to try something simuler to see how it works, I'm always doing everything I can to get the best video and audio as possible. Purple Panda mics pop and crackle if any wind hits them. The best sounding mic I have used so far is a Shure MVL lav, But I'm currently running Rode mics because they pick up more rumble from my bike. After so many times with GoPro not recording sound (yes I have quick record turned off). I'm now using a 32 bit float Zoom recorder that I actually fit in my helmet. this seems to be a never ending journey.
I bought an external recorder and some lavs. To no avail, I can't get rid in any way of really hard wind noise inside a Schuberth helmet at >70Km/h (~50mph). I will give this a change but I didn't really understood the setup :/
Great video!! I’ve used so many different options from… Purple panda, Power Dewise, Tascam (recently just died). I’ve seen this done before… with mixed reviews. I may just have to give this a try. Thanks for the solid run through. Well done!!
Been actively searching for a solution as well. My last option is to test the Blue Icepop Mic, it has a built in pop filter and is made by a reputable microphone company. No need for any adapters and no wires.
Im a bit confused on the difference between a 3.5 mm mic adapter and a mediamod. Is one better than the other or are they both the same in quality when a mic is attached?
GoPro’s can only use an external microphone by utilizing the media mod or their older mic adapter for the Hero 5 and newer. Media mods are only available on Hero 8 and newer. In my opinion the media mod is less reliable. My Hero 8 would randomly stop recording sound or video when I had my media mod connected. The external mic adapter they sell was way better. *you absolutely cannot use just any old USB C to 3.5 mic adapter on a GoPro. Like I said their mic adapters are mandatory for an external mic.
@@MotoMedicine904 Right! Makes sense thank you! I was already worried that i might have gotten the wrong stuff, since i already got an adapter for the hero 9. Now i just need a good mic to go against wind noise and breathing inside the helmet. I might try out your method as it seems very good quality! Thank you for the info.
I'm juat glad to finally have some clean audio without all the buffeting noise in the background. I know a lot of us have struggled with it for a long time.
Awesome, I knew I was missing something. As others had no cat tails etc. But now I know... im so excited, as I begin a tour of Australia you just nailed it...THX A MILLION
Motorcycles have one light on low beams so to be legal brights have to be on in the day for safety for people to see them, since they aren’t a huge car.
I bought the adapter & the purple panda mic can't get it to work. I can't find a video on how to get it tow work or what setting I need to have on my GoPro hero 7 black to make the purple panda mic work plz help.
Thanks man! It does work. Just made myself 2 mics from two pairs of headphones (Samsung & HTC) simply cut the headphones off with the scissors 😂 I guess the key to success is to simply have a mic that has very low sensitivity. My mic from Amazon was 64 db!!! That's overkill!!! So no wonder I had cracking on speeds higher than 80 km/h! For example Purple Panda is only 4 db!
I got the original samsung s10 earbuds cut off the headphones a bit after the mic and i love the sound its very clear but i often get some sort of noises like static noises what could that be from and how can i fix it?
You're most probably hearing 'clipping', which is what you get when you go over certain speeds and the wind noise gets too high. You can drop a de-esser on your project timeline during editing to remove some of that.
Where are you placing the inline mic inside of your helmet. I've been playing around with this approach using a set of Skullcandy headphones w/inline mic, and getting a fair amount of clipping/excessive gain.
Blockhead also has a beard that he says helps with his audio to sound cleaner, just cause it helps keep the wind out his helmet lol. Sadly not a feature you can buy 🤣
I dug out an old iphone wired earbuds/mic after cutting off the ear pieces, and am using it on an OPEN FACE half helmet...the sound is amazaing - I put a dead cat on it, otherwise it is stock mic - better sounding than the purple panda or giant squid i use when I wear a full face helmet. thanks for the idea
This video was extremely helpful, I’ve been using a PurplePanda with a pop filter AND a windmuff inside my helmet. I’ve been fighting the wind noise for as long as I can remember, especially at speed. Tried different locations, wind muffs, etc. I WAS using a homemade apple mic with my Galaxy S10 to record external audio, but I had a gain problem where it would cut out completely at high volumes (exhaust or wind). Turns out that seemed to be an issue with the phone itself so I might try the apple mic again! Appreciate it!
@@EmilioExploring I was actually using the Voice Recorder app. Didn’t have any options to adjust gain so it was pretty limiting (which might’ve been the apps fault or the phone’s fault). Ditched the phone as an external recorder because I got the GoPro mic adapter. Ultimately want to get a Zoom H1n for external crisp “pure sound” audio.
fact or cap… all facts. i recently got a go pro and i’ve failed miserably multiple trying to figure how my set up would work. i’ve had a few amazon mics but i went and got a pair of iphone headphones and taped them up in some black felt and it’s working awesome. hopefully i’ll be able to get some good content on todays ride and have my very first motovlog with commentary. huge thanks for this awesome idea!!
What helmet are you using? That also will affect how loud the wind noise is as well. The more race oriented/carbon helmets will always have lots of wind noise. Great video!
I don't know why everyone is shilling for this Purple Panda microphone. The quality I get is awful when going 3.5mm to USB-C into a DJI Osmo Action 4. Tried a wide dB range. At speed, the mic is barely audible. At a standstill, it sounds like the mic is in my mouth while I am talking.
@@collisiongaming4059 I am using the Panda with the DJI Osmo Action 3.5mm Audio Adapter. This solved the quality issue, although I still have to reduce to like -16dB. It's acceptable, but I would not call it good.
A lot of the mic quality has to do with how well the camera processes audio. When I used the insta 360 one R, my audio with the panda mic was really good. But with GoPro it was horrible.
@@MotoMedicine904 It also is the audio adapter. Not all audio adapters are equal. Not by make/model, but moreso by electrical configuration, i.e., TRS vs TRRS.
@@MotoMedicine904 ok, yes TDubsKid in the states made a video on this with the apple headphones, I just tried it but still have spike and clipping issues since I switched over to the first DJI action camera.
I know the Sony ECMCS3 worked well with the Gopro Hero 4 but any newer than that it started to have issues with the new gopro mic adapters. Not sure about the ECM LV1 though.
@@MotoMedicine904 they work well with my hero 7 black. I do have a review on ECMCS3 on my channel if you wish to see. Will upload the review with LV1 soon.
Please don’t say this one over this one.Say the name of the one you are talking about. Purple Panda is better because-- Or squid is better because. The cons of each one. Do not keep switching back and forth not saying Wichita one you are talking about. I find it very confusion.
Can't thank you enough for this video!! Just got back from Best Buy where I bought an $8 Sony ear bud set......and my noise crackling issues with my Hero10 are gone!!! I was about to buy an audio recorder after going through several mics, one of which was the purple panda. I was able to use the Panda adapter, and I'm good to go now!! You saved me at least $100, so I appreciate that very much!!
Awesome video man! And a pretty surprising solution! I use a Purple Panda as an actual lav mic on my shirt in my install videos, and recently tried it in my helmet and wasn't happy with it at all. It just sounded super muffled and flat compared to the Sony ECM-CS3 I've been using. I love how clear my Sony is, but I've been getting more and more popping and peaking over like 55mph, so I've been trying to find a solution. I'm thinking it may just be worn out after 2 years of abuse. Anyway, super thorough video! Great work dude!
Thanks man. You know as well as I do how hard it is to find a solid mic. Give it a shot and see if it works well for you. My purple panda is on "off the bike" video duty as well 🤣
You find a decent one?
mic placement is critical to sound quality. As is a chin curtain and the type/shape of helmet you wear.
haha that's awesome, I'm going to try something simuler to see how it works, I'm always doing everything I can to get the best video and audio as possible.
Purple Panda mics pop and crackle if any wind hits them. The best sounding mic I have used so far is a Shure MVL lav, But I'm currently running Rode mics because they pick up more rumble from my bike.
After so many times with GoPro not recording sound (yes I have quick record turned off). I'm now using a 32 bit float Zoom recorder that I actually fit in my helmet.
this seems to be a never ending journey.
great vid. took a little while before you got to the point, but I liked the plot twist :)
I bought an external recorder and some lavs. To no avail, I can't get rid in any way of really hard wind noise inside a Schuberth helmet at >70Km/h (~50mph). I will give this a change but I didn't really understood the setup :/
Great video!!
I’ve used so many different options from…
Purple panda, Power Dewise, Tascam (recently just died). I’ve seen this done before… with mixed reviews. I may just have to give this a try.
Thanks for the solid run through. Well done!!
Is there a way to cancel out wind noise yet record your voice and and engine sounds clearly?
Been actively searching for a solution as well. My last option is to test the Blue Icepop Mic, it has a built in pop filter and is made by a reputable microphone company. No need for any adapters and no wires.
Ohhhhh I'll have to research that. Sounds promising
I’m not totally sure I understand: your using an earbud from ph etc plugged in or ? I have the Purple Panda w adapter. I have a variety of earbuds.
Im a bit confused on the difference between a 3.5 mm mic adapter and a mediamod. Is one better than the other or are they both the same in quality when a mic is attached?
GoPro’s can only use an external microphone by utilizing the media mod or their older mic adapter for the Hero 5 and newer. Media mods are only available on Hero 8 and newer. In my opinion the media mod is less reliable. My Hero 8 would randomly stop recording sound or video when I had my media mod connected. The external mic adapter they sell was way better.
*you absolutely cannot use just any old USB C to 3.5 mic adapter on a GoPro. Like I said their mic adapters are mandatory for an external mic.
@@MotoMedicine904 Right! Makes sense thank you! I was already worried that i might have gotten the wrong stuff, since i already got an adapter for the hero 9. Now i just need a good mic to go against wind noise and breathing inside the helmet. I might try out your method as it seems very good quality! Thank you for the info.
Wow thanks for this! Audio has been a real struggle for me and I will have to try this. Now to be sure to cut in the right spot LOL
Awesome comparison brother! 🙏🏻🔥 thank you for suggesting few brands of mics.
I'm juat glad to finally have some clean audio without all the buffeting noise in the background. I know a lot of us have struggled with it for a long time.
@@MotoMedicine904 yes wind noise is the most common problem for motovloggers. Still improving mine 🙏🏻
Thank You been trying to figure out the PP mic but will buy from your link. Wanting to start a moto vlog. Thanks Again
Awesome, I knew I was missing something. As others had no cat tails etc. But now I know... im so excited, as I begin a tour of Australia you just nailed it...THX A MILLION
hi, do you have a video about the step up to "build" that mic? i just found my s9 plus set here at home :)
i connect to my GP3 and the sound is so low, even on my osmo action i have the same problem
This is so informative for every aspiring motovloggers like me, thank you for sharing this idea 🙋♂️✌️ your new fan here.
Hi, can u pls share the link to the other video you referred to? The one you watched
Who would of known you could make a mic motovlog setup from left over parts, nice!
Excellent video, really nice presenting style, great job!
Where can I just buy one of those trs adapters ?
Why are you high beams on during the day?
Motorcycles have one light on low beams so to be legal brights have to be on in the day for safety for people to see them, since they aren’t a huge car.
I bought the adapter & the purple panda mic can't get it to work. I can't find a video on how to get it tow work or what setting I need to have on my GoPro hero 7 black to make the purple panda mic work plz help.
You need to use the TRRS to TRS adapter that comes with the mic as well. Converts the mic input signal to what the gopro can accept.
@@MotoMedicine904 Thanks, I figured it out last night. I appreciate the reply you earned a new sub 👊.
Thanks for the video. Can you link that other video you saw on this process?
Thanks man! It does work. Just made myself 2 mics from two pairs of headphones (Samsung & HTC) simply cut the headphones off with the scissors 😂
I guess the key to success is to simply have a mic that has very low sensitivity. My mic from Amazon was 64 db!!! That's overkill!!! So no wonder I had cracking on speeds higher than 80 km/h! For example Purple Panda is only 4 db!
Great comparison. Good work as expected !!!❤️❤️❤️
I have a pair of akg’s brand new in my drawer, can you make a vid breaking down what you did as far as cutting the wire and setting it up?
@@C0nspiracyNy sure will. But actually...it's a straight forward connection you see!!!
Still don’t understand what he done to fix wind buffet
I got the original samsung s10 earbuds cut off the headphones a bit after the mic and i love the sound its very clear but i often get some sort of noises like static noises what could that be from and how can i fix it?
You're most probably hearing 'clipping', which is what you get when you go over certain speeds and the wind noise gets too high. You can drop a de-esser on your project timeline during editing to remove some of that.
Where are you placing the inline mic inside of your helmet. I've been playing around with this approach using a set of Skullcandy headphones w/inline mic, and getting a fair amount of clipping/excessive gain.
Where the right cheek pad meets the mouth area.
how do you block out wind/engine noise?
Blockhead also has a beard that he says helps with his audio to sound cleaner, just cause it helps keep the wind out his helmet lol. Sadly not a feature you can buy 🤣
Nice comparison, subbed!
I dug out an old iphone wired earbuds/mic after cutting off the ear pieces, and am using it on an OPEN FACE half helmet...the sound is amazaing - I put a dead cat on it, otherwise it is stock mic - better sounding than the purple panda or giant squid i use when I wear a full face helmet. thanks for the idea
Just watched this video and noticed your riding in my area. Then noticed this was posted exactly 1 year ago today. 😀
My purple panda mic cracks at high speeds. Did that happen to you?
Yes it did. It was only really a problem on the Hero 8 and somewhat on the 7. It worked well on the Hero 4 and the Insta 360 One R
This video was extremely helpful, I’ve been using a PurplePanda with a pop filter AND a windmuff inside my helmet. I’ve been fighting the wind noise for as long as I can remember, especially at speed. Tried different locations, wind muffs, etc. I WAS using a homemade apple mic with my Galaxy S10 to record external audio, but I had a gain problem where it would cut out completely at high volumes (exhaust or wind). Turns out that seemed to be an issue with the phone itself so I might try the apple mic again! Appreciate it!
Was the issue with the stock camera app on the s10?
@@EmilioExploring I was actually using the Voice Recorder app. Didn’t have any options to adjust gain so it was pretty limiting (which might’ve been the apps fault or the phone’s fault). Ditched the phone as an external recorder because I got the GoPro mic adapter. Ultimately want to get a Zoom H1n for external crisp “pure sound” audio.
@@BlueDevilMoto I just ordered a s10 so hopefully the audio is not an issue. The Zooms are great I use the H2.
fact or cap… all facts. i recently got a go pro and i’ve failed miserably multiple trying to figure how my set up would work. i’ve had a few amazon mics but i went and got a pair of iphone headphones and taped them up in some black felt and it’s working awesome. hopefully i’ll be able to get some good content on todays ride and have my very first motovlog with commentary. huge thanks for this awesome idea!!
So, basically, you just cut off the earbuds? That is where I am struggling to understand. Hope you still read your comments. Thanks Dan
Yep. Just cut off the buds all the way down to where they meet the microphone.
@@MotoMedicine904 awsome, thanks for answering
nice bike bro.. love it.. peace from Malaysia.
Great video and thank you!
What helmet are you using? That also will affect how loud the wind noise is as well. The more race oriented/carbon helmets will always have lots of wind noise. Great video!
In this video a Shoei RF1200
I don't know why everyone is shilling for this Purple Panda microphone. The quality I get is awful when going 3.5mm to USB-C into a DJI Osmo Action 4. Tried a wide dB range. At speed, the mic is barely audible. At a standstill, it sounds like the mic is in my mouth while I am talking.
I get the same, which mic do you use now?
@@collisiongaming4059 I am using the Panda with the DJI Osmo Action 3.5mm Audio Adapter.
This solved the quality issue, although I still have to reduce to like -16dB. It's acceptable, but I would not call it good.
A lot of the mic quality has to do with how well the camera processes audio. When I used the insta 360 one R, my audio with the panda mic was really good. But with GoPro it was horrible.
@@MotoMedicine904 It also is the audio adapter. Not all audio adapters are equal. Not by make/model, but moreso by electrical configuration, i.e., TRS vs TRRS.
I thought about doing the same thing but I lost my galaxy earbuds I got with my s10
It funny I was watching this video for the mic info then I realized this is my neighborhood he is filming at.
thats crazy i skipped in the video and its the i-15 same route i take to the gym i was like YO thats dope
The purple panda is now giving me trouble. It will, for no reason, cut out.
Your Audio on the bike was horrible. I had to fast forward to the end. Did you fix it ? Wind was fine but your voice sounds pingy or Tremblie
Im getting nowhere.. 😢
TDubsKid was the guy you got the idea from.
No. It was an older guy in the UK.
@@MotoMedicine904 ok, yes TDubsKid in the states made a video on this with the apple headphones, I just tried it but still have spike and clipping issues since I switched over to the first DJI action camera.
But your audio has so much zzzz .
That’s not clean unfortunately but thanks for the review. 🙁
Try Sony ECMCS3 and Sony ECM LV1. They are great too!!!
I know the Sony ECMCS3 worked well with the Gopro Hero 4 but any newer than that it started to have issues with the new gopro mic adapters. Not sure about the ECM LV1 though.
@@MotoMedicine904 they work well with my hero 7 black. I do have a review on ECMCS3 on my channel if you wish to see. Will upload the review with LV1 soon.
@@MotoMedicine904 and the best thing about these mics (sony is that one doesn't need the trss to trs adapter. To connect with the adapter
I'll have to check out your video, thanks for the heads up!
@@MotoMedicine904 thanks
Good video but crackling in audio
It's a give and take. Im continuing to try to sort that out as best I can but it's still way better than a ton of wind buffeting at higher speeds
Please don’t say this one over this one.Say the name of the one you are talking about.
Purple Panda is better because--
Or squid is better because. The cons of each one. Do not keep switching back and forth not saying Wichita one you are talking about.
I find it very confusion.
I got a HAMA mic: ruclips.net/video/eK3f_4D0CK4/видео.html
mazing mic. Love it! I have a noisy helmet (Torc T1) so the wind is filtered perfectly