Can GoPro connect to headset Microphone?

[Baldbiker]

So I picked up a Cardo 2 wire headset. Just the basic one called "spirit HD". I need it in order to access options on my bike like on screen GPS etc. I don't really need it for communication with other riders, although the option is there should I need it.

What I really would like to do is use the headset mic which I've installed in the helmet, to record onto my Hero 7 Black using bluetooth.

The mic that came with the headset has a 2 prong plug that connects to the headset, so it will not fit directly into my Ulanzi mic adapter without some sort of adapter, which I have been unable to find anywhere.

I tried using the gopro app to connect to device but it just says "you need to be connected to the gopro app to connect compatible devices" Even though I am already connected to the app. Thats as far as it lets me go. No options to do anything else either on the camera or in the app.

I looked online, youtube etc for the answer, nothing covers this. So does that mean it is not possible?

There is something called the "myk" app but it appears to be an app that allows you to connect a mic to your phone, then wifi it to the camera, but that seems like a hassle to me, and I don't think the audio would be very good.

My only option at this point is to run 2 separate mics in the helmet. Unless anyone here has any better ideas. I thought this would be a good place to ask. Let me know if you have any suggestions, thanks!

Rich

 

[Hippo-Drones]

This might offer some help:

So i have a crazy idea...... [Recording Comms on to Camera]

I would like to be able to record some of my crazy relatives when they call me while im out riding. Like a sixth sense everytime i do a long ride 2hrs plus i get a call from my "fun" relatives and friends. I would like to be able to add thise calls into my motovlogs ( with thier permission of...

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[Baldbiker]

Thanks. I guess that's how it needs to be done. I watched the video and it's done using adaptors that I can get from amazon. However, as I watch I see it's an excessive amount of wiring on the helmet and results in sub-par audio quality compared to a direct mic. It is also using audio signal meant for tiny headphones and not for recording audio, so it is seriously underpowered. It just doesn't seem worthwhile. This idea is plausible if you really want to record the audio chat of your buddies while out on a group ride, but since I don't really need to do that, Now I'm leaning more toward simply having a second mic inside the helmet.

Thanks Hippo for pointing me to some answers though!

 

[Baldbiker]

Update: I have 2 mics now set up in the helmet with minimal wiring all tucked under nice. Far less cords and cables than the other way. Looks neat and tidy, has the best audio and seems to be working properly. I guess you can't bluetooth to a gopro. The only thing you can do is bluetooth to their app on your phone, where they want you to pay them to upload your footage. I'm doing just fine without that thanks!

 

[R-Rated]

Update: I have 2 mics now set up in the helmet with minimal wiring all tucked under nice. Far less cords and cables than the other way. Looks neat and tidy, has the best audio and seems to be working properly. I guess you can't bluetooth to a gopro. The only thing you can do is bluetooth to their app on your phone, where they want you to pay them to upload your footage. I'm doing just fine without that thanks!

The two mics sounds like the simplest solution.

I run two mics on my half helmet (one direct to the camera and one for the bike comms of CB, phone, and voice command.

My modular has three mics because in addition to the two, it has a SENA so I can talk to riders like @LoneWolfer .

I am thinking of moving a mic so I can capture the sound from the headset like I did on a couple of my previous helmets that were not modular.

Isn't all this tech fun!

 

[PhilTonic]

There are many different options.

1) Crazy cable work with a Y-cable and stereo to mono splitter. Has the best audio.
2) Two mics in the helmet. Redneck method, wouldn't recommend.
3) Sena 10C Pro or 10C Evo.

If you just want to record your spoken words without the sound YOU hear from the intercom, try combining a Cardo Spirit HD with a Insta360 One X2. I've done it, works. Sometimes it's a nightmare to connect or pair, which is why I've ditched it again. Sometimes they connected automatically, sometimes I had to repair them. It happened a few times that I was standing in the driveway, full sunshine, faffying with the X2 for over 5 minutes to finally get it connected. That and the fact that you cannot use QuickCapture during riding. They always need to be connected before recording.

 

[R-Rated]

There are many different options.

2) Two mics in the helmet. Redneck method, wouldn't recommend.

Please clarify what you mean by this @PhilTonic because I have heard the results of mic'ing up this way and it sounds good if done properly.

 

[PhilTonic]

"Heard" is the correct word

Audio quality will always be superior if you take the signal directly instead of recording it from a tiny, tinny speaker into another probably low quality lavalier mic.