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05-25-2018 04:27 AM
GP Hero 5 Black - External Mic Adaptor - Nothing but white noise
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I've only just got my GoPro and external mic adaptor, so I'm knew to GoPro's - but whenever I try recording the audio is just all white noise / static.
I've tried using the QuikCapture and powering up normally - I've tried plugging it in before I switch it on and after.
Nothing's working - I know the mic is working as I use it with other kit.
It's an unpowered iRig lapel mic.
Can anyone help? I'm going to be really disappointed if this doesn't work as expected as I thought GoPro's were decent pieces of kit.
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05-25-2018 08:24 PM
Re: GP Hero 5 Black - External Mic Adaptor - Nothing but white noise
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Also, see this article https://gopro.com/help/articles/question_answer/External-Microphone-Recommendations
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05-25-2018 01:52 PM
Re: GP Hero 5 Black - External Mic Adaptor - Nothing but white noise
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what audio input are you on standard or Standard Plus. did you plug promic in first, then mic second than turn on camera mode 3rd and then hit shutter.
05-25-2018 08:24 PM
Re: GP Hero 5 Black - External Mic Adaptor - Nothing but white noise
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Also, see this article https://gopro.com/help/articles/question_answer/External-Microphone-Recommendations
05-25-2018 08:26 PM
Re: GP Hero 5 Black - External Mic Adaptor - Nothing but white noise
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05-26-2018 01:31 AM
Re: GP Hero 5 Black - External Mic Adaptor - Nothing but white noise
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I'm annoyed by the mic / quick capture issue though as I'm using the GoPro on a Gimbal and the main power button is inaccessible while it's mounted, so that would mean taking it out and putting it back in far too frequently to be practical.
Thanks again!
05-26-2018 01:56 AM
Re: GP Hero 5 Black - External Mic Adaptor - Nothing but white noise
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While it means another purchase, but you might want to consider the Smart Remote. You can mount it to the Gimbal handle if you want or just use it in your free hand. With the Smart Remote you can turn the camera on and off, change settings, and stop/start recording.
05-26-2018 03:34 AM
Re: GP Hero 5 Black - External Mic Adaptor - Nothing but white noise
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glad you found your issue using a trrs .