Best Mic for Motovloggers? - DJI Osmo Action 4 Audio Adapter

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Best Mic for Motovloggers? - DJI Osmo Action 4 Audio Adapter

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7 ай бұрын

So since the DJI Action 3 and Action 4 releases, I continually get the asked the same question. "What is the best mic for motovlogging?" And truth be told, as I am not a motovlogger, I've been reluctant to provide a definitive answer. But it's a question that's been in the back of my mind for over a year...
And now with the recent release of the DJI Osmo Action Audio Adapter, I think this is the microphone solution Motovloggers have been waiting for! So here are my recommendations for 3 different mic set ups to help you get the best audio in your motovlog!
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@gigihanmandarin 7 ай бұрын

I love how you are trying your best to cater to your audience. Thanks wayne!

@aryodito7843 7 ай бұрын

Never regret subscribe your channel. Your video really help me a lot with osmo action audio recording. Kudos to you Wayne! Thanks

@MCmotoUSA 5 ай бұрын

Just installed a Lavalier Go into my helmet, running it into an Action 4 w/ the DJI Adapter. Looking forward to tweaking the settings and finding that wonderful clear balanced recording. Much appreciated!

@davea9502 4 ай бұрын

Super informative! Thank you!

@AffyNoX Ай бұрын

Great, as a motovloger I’ll try this.

@briangschaefer7048 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, Wayne. Thank you :)

@sadecegezmekolsun 7 ай бұрын

Het Wayne, thank you for the precious information you're sharing with us. Can you have a chance to try this setup with RODE Lavalier 2 mic ? That'd be fabulous !

@rerupa 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for motovlog solution with dji oa system! Its really helpfull 😊

@DadventureMoto 7 ай бұрын

As a new moto vlogger, I really appreciate your content! I’m on the Osmo 1 and basically can’t record into the camera as it’s way too sensitive with no adjustments. I don’t want to use a rode/dji wireless setup as I’m doing more long form adventure vlogs and don’t have time for the hassle. Hoping to get the osmo 4 and just plug straight into the camera with reduced gain. Thanks for the insight!

@Mralloverful 7 ай бұрын

Amazing vídeo. Thank you a lot man

@Ride_XP 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for figuring these things out for us! Still hoping that one of the DJI Action cameras will eventually work with the DJI Mic 2, but barring that, this is a great albeit relatively expensive solution compared to going with no-brand stuff that works fine with GoPros. Just how it is when using the otherwise solid Action 3.

@m1kel 7 ай бұрын

i really love the adapter. i had the orig with cynova as my dashcam mic'd straight to the muffler of my car. this was a very good replacement with the action 4's lowlight capability

@DeanaAndJoe 5 ай бұрын

I love these conceptual videos. This is giving me ideas on how to improve my outdoor work. I would recommend the Sennheiser MKE200 over the Deity for it's blimp style design and included deadcat. On an unrelated note, does the new DJI Audio adapter work on the Action 3?

@tomwatson283 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Again.

@Ride_XP 7 ай бұрын

Also, I've had the D4 Duo for years and completely forgot it can use a second mic instead of the rear capsule! Cool idea. I think that would work using a longer audio cable and then chucking the D4 Duo in a backpack, however you would get a cable running out from your chin to your back. Certainly a way to make that work. If I ever test this on a bike I'll make sure to tag you.

@GlennyRides 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Thank you for helping me. I've watched all of your videos covering the mic adapter. I recently switched from Gopro to DJI. Went out on my first ride of the year and all of my audio was blown out. It was really bad and a waste of 5 hours lol. I'm sure my subs will appreciate you helping me out🙂

@huh0123 2 ай бұрын

Well of course it’s not going to be 100% hunky dory right out of the box dude, just like any camera and audio equipment it’s going to take some setting up to get the audio and video settings down right.

@GlennyRides 2 ай бұрын

@huh0123 it doesn't help when you have high-profile content creators promoting the dji cam being good right out of the box.

@SwitzeroRider 7 ай бұрын

Well, I'm a Motovlogger and have been following your channel for some time. I also tried 10s of config and the best I found was the DJI Mic + Sony ECM-LV1 lavalier. Then recently I tried the RODE Wireless Me and it beats the DJI due to its 32-bit float, even though I'd prefer to keep my DJI Mic for its compactness and practicality.

@silver_beast15 7 ай бұрын

I have a serious question i.e. should I use DJI Mic adapter with Sony ECM-LV1 lavalier Mic, or should I go for Samsung AKG C type earphone for MOTOVLOGGING ?

@PatchedBandit 7 ай бұрын

Good video. I have a bit differing opinions on this. Im gonna try and make a video about this too as I have more than a year of trial and error with motovlogging and sound. I do 2 channels too to get bike sounds incorporated in the video.

@DaDarthShow 7 ай бұрын

thank you for doing this type of videos, though I let go of my action 3 already and took the action 4,,, I haven't experienced any clipping using adapters on action 4 but I just encountered some disconnect not sure if because of the wind, waiting for availability here in the Phlippines I will give motovloggers more confidence the the audio will not mess up since its a snug fit to the camera.

@jer3006 7 ай бұрын

Also not a motorcycle rider but I sure enjoyed this video. Who knows- I might encounter a similar situation with my Osmo Action 4 and I'll know how to dual up some mics. Thanks for sharing this.

@gaspollmv 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for info...

@travisandmissydog 6 ай бұрын

Hey Wayne, I am enjoying your videos as I just ordered the Action 3. I am doing off road vlogging. Sometimes in town, other times trails in the mountains, other times sitting in my recliner (LOL!). What would you suggest as far as a good mid-price point wireless mic? My Jeep is lifted and inside it will echo a bit from the fiberglass hardtop and leather seats. Just trying to make my content better, more enjoyable to create, and for others to watch. Tired of holding an iPhone while trail riding or even sitting in the recliner. Thank you Sir!

@Mason_T12 7 ай бұрын

Great vid!

@SimpleAsBDCs 7 ай бұрын

Great video keep up the good work…

@oreales 3 ай бұрын

a quick question..... the new DJI audio adapter combined with deity 4 dual works with the front and back capsules splitted in two channels? is istill required to use the boya usb-c adapter to make this deity dual works or the new audio adapter is compatible with the 2 capsules spplitting them in two channels?

@angcheekeong 7 ай бұрын

Hi Wayne, I have the impression that we need the Rode AI device for transmitting 2 mics into a singe recorder ie DJI A3 or A4.

@raisingcane225 7 ай бұрын

Wayne, would a regular 3.5mm TRS stereo y adapter splitter work to accomplish the two separate channels with 2 mics or must it be a TRS to dual mono?

@thetubelesschannel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@TekOverclocked 7 ай бұрын

Going to have to put this to the test 😅 I got the same Mic on my action 4 I am currently using the rode AI micro

@koalakoncepts 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for that, this is the exact issue ive been having with the Action 3, was actually about to push the buy now button on another camera. Do you notice any difference between the Action 3 and 4 using this adaptor? I had a chat to DJI and they said that its not optimised for the 3 so it might not work to its full potential. Any other adaptor on the 3 just processes way too much wind noise under the helmet and makes it unusable.

@WayneRECs 7 ай бұрын

I haven't noticed any major differences. There may be some at the far end of the cameras' gain levels (as they are different between the 3 & 4) but it seems to perform similarly in both cameras.

@koalakoncepts 7 ай бұрын

@WayneRECs Thats the info im trying to get out of DJI hahah, I know the 4 is better at the higher end especially for wind noise. Just hoping this adapter helped on the 3.

@JesseSlykermanVideoProduction 7 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@Akgurungofficial 7 ай бұрын

Awesome 👌 but unfortunately this osmo adapter is not available in India 😢😢😢

@ArenaMobil 2 күн бұрын

My DJI Action Cam 4 uses a case from Talesin, does using a mic adapter require removing the Talesin case???

@AdityaKrMall 26 күн бұрын

How about using DJI Lavalier mic with this adapter ?/???

@sphinxx8881 7 ай бұрын

Hello Wayne!!! This is awesome! I bought the adapter the other day on your recommendation and tested it for the first time yesterday. Really promising results, my only issue was wind noise but I’m sure if play around with position that issue will be sorted. The perfect scenario for a motovlogger (in my opinion) is to have I EVERYTHING remain inside the helmet. With the two mics you suggested, that would be a bit difficult. Have you got any recs for mics that can be hidden inside the helmet (maybe at the back of the head?) which could be used to record the bike sounds? We’re so close to the perfect set up here this is really exciting!!!

@gigihanmandarin 7 ай бұрын

Simple. Spliiter with 2 lav mics. One in front and another at the back of your helmet. Mix the audio in an editing software.

@WayneRECs 7 ай бұрын

For an all helmet contained rig, basically the best option is what @gigihanmandarin recommended and run 2 lavs.

@sphinxx8881 7 ай бұрын

@@WayneRECs Final question thank you so much c - I already have a purple panda, would you suggest using that as the voice mic or the ambient mic?

@alisabki 7 ай бұрын

This is it!

@scannorse 6 ай бұрын

Weatherproof setup ? Snow, mist, rain ?

@hayabusaTravels 7 ай бұрын

Forget Rode! A better option is to use a iPhone old head seat that has 3.5mic jack. The one from Iphone 5, for example. Cut the headphones and just use the mic. Way better mic then anything on the market. Bear in mind that with the iPhone headseat you need a TRRS to TRS converter cable. Rode SC3 for example.

@rjgagan 4 ай бұрын

Doing the same.. better than Rode.

@KryptonicHD 7 ай бұрын

I remember I bought the Deity D4 Duo the day it came out and never used it besides that first week hahahaah xD I love being in the audio space. Trial an error but you get to keep it all xD

@lowrevver 5 ай бұрын

Can we run the same setup using the Boya BY-K4? I'm planning to buy the BY-K4, and then connect it with my HOSA stereo breakout cable. But since you only recommend the dji mic adapter for splitting the mic inputs, it makes me wonder if the BY-K4 will also do the job.

@WayneRECs 5 ай бұрын

The BY-K4 will work also, though that adapter seems to apply more gain to your mic as opposed to the DJI Mic Adapter which seems to attenuate the mic signal. So, if you're using it for moto activities and experience clipped audio, the DJI adapter helps in that regard.

@lowrevver 5 ай бұрын

@@WayneRECs thanks for the answer. The DJI mic adapter is not available in my country, so I'll go with the BY-K4 and hope the gain setting from the camera can be useful to prevent clipping.

@Daniel-dj7fh 6 ай бұрын

I don't know audio. But I've got a AGPTEK lav from amazon, recon it's good? Do you by chance know how to fix clipping if I connect the lav to a Philips dvt1120

@Daniel-dj7fh 6 ай бұрын

Was thinking about connecting the lav to my phone and have the dvt1120 record engine noise (it does it pretty good)

@samcgtan 7 ай бұрын

Awesome video. How do you mix 2 channels of audio into stereo?

@WayneRECs 7 ай бұрын

I think mic placement depends a lot on each person's personal preference with their camera setups on their bikes. If you only run a single camera mounted to the chin of your helmet, you'll need to devise a place to mount a 2nd mic (which would entail additional cabling). If your camera is mounted on your bike, that would entail a different kind of mic placement. Alternatively, you could run 2 lavs in your helmet (one inside for your voice and the other more exposed outside of the helmet) instead of using something like the D4 Duo.

@WayneRECs 7 ай бұрын

Sorry @samcgtan I mis-replied to you! Check out this video to see how I separate the two tracks: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jMeSmNmYna6wh5s.html

@samcgtan 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne 😂👍👏🏻

@photographlisbon 7 ай бұрын

Where would that (apparently) big mic go to get the engine sound while remaining protected from the wind and other sound sources? Also, all those wires can become a problem. Would you be willing to do a similar video with wireless options like the DJI Mic or the Rode Wireless Pro?

@gigihanmandarin 7 ай бұрын

You can use the DJI mic connected to Action 4 straight via USB-C. One receiver in your helmet and another receiver in your bag for bike noise.

@sumitino 4 ай бұрын

@@gigihanmandarinI have the DJI mic 1 set and am debating not using it because I don’t trust it will just fall off in a motorbike adventure

@Ickaruz 5 ай бұрын

I know you don´t usually answer questions, but this is just a yes or not answer. Would it work the same if using the splitter we connect two lav mics one for rider and one for passenger so both conversations can be record at the same time? Thank you

@WayneRECs 5 ай бұрын

I think it depends on if the splitter cable can pass adequate plug-in power to both lavs. If not, potentially only 1 of the lavs would work. If your lavs have their own batteries, then a splitter should be able to send one L & the other R.

@Ickaruz 5 ай бұрын

Top man@@WayneRECs , thank you for helping.

@epl8338 5 ай бұрын

Mr. Wayne, i just bought dji action 4. And im planning to make ASMR motovlog. I put my camera on my motorcycle. Im not try to say anything. Just want to record the situation, but the problem is the wind noise. Can you give me advice the best solution for me? I'm planning to buy dji osmo mic adapter, coz sometime it could take an hour journey. So i need to charge while riding. The point is, i want to record the situation but not the wind noise. Thank you

@sumitino 4 ай бұрын

You could put a wind miff/dead cat with sticky tape over the mic on the action

@TravelandsroryByJeffin-zx3ph 5 ай бұрын

Is it possible to use a direct c type mic on action 4

@sumitino 4 ай бұрын

Yes he recommended using one in leu of the adapter in another video…I’m hoping he does a sub c mic shootout some day with the action 4

@VijayMunda 6 ай бұрын

Can we use tws earphones as mic with dji osmo action 4?

@rjgagan 4 ай бұрын

yyes. samsung one

@futureproof001 7 ай бұрын

Still gonna stick with my BOYA BY-M3-OA I have several I use on Action 1,3,and 4 All on helmets No adapters needed Just have to be creative with putting away all the extra length of wire, but so far no issue All work for me

@gigihanmandarin 7 ай бұрын

This solution is for those who wants to be able to have the USB C port freed in order to charge the Action 4 from a power bank during long rides.

@Miroslav-yk4zl Ай бұрын

I have a dumb question...if i plug dji lav mic in dji MIC 2 and connect it with bluetooth to the action 4 and set it to stereo! Am i getting audio only from the lav mic or both?

@WayneRECs Ай бұрын

The Mic 2 is mono only and when connected via BT directly to an Action 4, the Action 4 PRO menu removes the options for Mono/Stereo & Wind Reduction and replaces them with 3 Mic 2 only options (Gain, Mic 2 Mute & Mic 2 Noise Reduction) My hope is that one day DJI enables the ability to record multiple separate audio tracks (like in the Pocket 3) so you could record both the internal camera mics as well as any external mic/device as separate wav files, but we'll have to see if that is ever rolled out or if it becomes an Action 5 "feature" lol

@Miroslav-yk4zl Ай бұрын

@@WayneRECs Thank you for the informative reply brother!

@rawbsworld6604 7 ай бұрын

🏍 💨 vroom! 😆

@akiradenrowmartin1556 17 күн бұрын

with the mic adaptor is it stil waterproof?

@WayneRECs 17 күн бұрын

No, there are rubber gaskets to make a seal to keep water out. It would probably be ok in light rain though.

@FatBiscuitYT 4 ай бұрын

Does the DJI adapter work with USB-C mics?

@WayneRECs 4 ай бұрын

No, it only passes through power.

@FatBiscuitYT 4 ай бұрын

@@WayneRECs Looks like it does. Just received the adapter and plugged a sennheiser USB-C mic in and it picks up the audio. EDIT: the manual also says "for charging and connecting to a Type-C audio device".

@aknemrdem 21 күн бұрын

Excuse me but why you’re using adapter to use usbc mic? Why dont you engage external mic to the camera’s usbc port directly? Am i missing something?

@FatBiscuitYT 21 күн бұрын

@@aknemrdem Yes, because the USB-C port direct has poor audio and too much gain no matter how much you decrease it in settings. They released the adapter for this very problem.

@aknemrdem 21 күн бұрын

@@FatBiscuitYT thank you 🙏

@MotoVibes 7 ай бұрын

Wayne - I absolutely love your videos on the audio side of action cameras as no one else seems to focus on this. I am a motorcycle rider and I have not yet switched to an Action 4 (I was consider hence watching your videos). I still love the form factor of my Sony camera and the viewing angle. The Sony has the 3.5 mm jack built in but no way to set the gain. Through trial and error error this is setup I use - I am using a splitter to record voice and engine sound separately. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mp2Vm5R5qN7UYJc.html

@silver_beast15 7 ай бұрын

This adapter is not available in INDIA and Custom duty is also High what should i do ?

@WayneRECs 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like all you can do is to wait unfortunately...

@virajvrooms 6 ай бұрын

🤣 Aur karo deshbhakti China ke naam pe. Seriously 40% if you have an invoice and bank transfer proof. if not blanket 70%! They have gone nuts.

@gabytro 2 ай бұрын

why mono?

@RiotSquad Ай бұрын

One side is going to be louder than the other with stereo. With mono both sides are going to sound the same.

@krazed0451 Ай бұрын

@@RiotSquad With separate channels you can balance in post.

@MainJet158 7 ай бұрын

Here is my setup for motocross helmets, really happy with it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m86HaNR81Z-xmZc.html

@jer3006 7 ай бұрын

Spectacular what you and the Action 4 and the adapter did in your beautiful, thrilling action video❗I left this ? at your site: You said you filmed in 60 FPS U-Wide RS+, what FPS did you render out in post to make that YT video? Thanks.

@MainJet158 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments. Using Filmora software I render and upload the videos in the same settings of 4K 60FPS. I also had the camera audio set to stereo instead of mono. I don't know if that helps since I was using a cheap 7 dollar goose neck mic but I was really happy with the sound quality considering it's a motocross helmet and not a street bike helmet with a closed face shield.