Go Pro Mic Audio Problem

[jthomas]

So ive just noticed when using the mic in Go Pro 4 its putting majority of the audio to the right channel. Has anyone ever had this happen?

 

[Ride_NZ]

How many contacts does your microphone plug have? i bet you have a mono mic

 

[jthomas]

How many contacts does your microphone plug have? i bet you have a mono mic

Its direct USB, it was labeled as stereo. Its putting 80% of audio to right channel and remainder to left. Its got me stumped.

 

[SwissMotard]

Sounds broken to me. It should be full stereo or full mono, anything in-between is faulty.

 

[jthomas]

Sounds broken to me. It should be full stereo or full mono, anything in-between is faulty.

Thanks. Presumed it may be the case. Time to go mic shopping.

 

[Ride_NZ]

I have just ordered the one EN187 recommended, short cable plus no battery required is a huge thing for me so I am sold... Hope it's good!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/799471-REG/Sony_ECMCS3_ECM_CS3_Tie_Clip_Microphone.html

 

[jthomas]

I have just ordered the one EN187 recommended, short cable plus no battery required is a huge thing for me so I am sold... Hope it's good!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/799471-REG/Sony_ECMCS3_ECM_CS3_Tie_Clip_Microphone.html

Yeah I've been eyeing that off. Its selling for around $45 on ebay. So that's a good price they have there.

 

[b9y]

Your microphone is omnidirectional and as such will have two channels, you'll need to take the right channel and double it as the left will most likely have background noise.

 

[b9y]

Actually before I jumped ahead with that one. What software are you using, and how is your mic positioned? I.e, direct facing, to one side, etc.

 

[jthomas]

Actually before I jumped ahead with that one. What software are you using, and how is your mic positioned? I.e, direct facing, to one side, etc.

Facing in front of my mouth. Used GoPro Studio.

 

[b9y]

Have you had this problem before? If it's facing you directly it could be what Swiss said about a faulty mic then.

 

[jthomas]

Have you had this problem before? If it's facing you directly it could be what Swiss said about a faulty mic then.

No. It seems to have done from the start. Only just noticed it. Bought a new mic. So hopefully will be fine with the new one. Thanks for your help.

 

[b9y]

No problems, well, any issues in the future just take the strongest vocal signal (be it left or right channels) and double it for stereo